Beautiful Family Home by the Sea

Entire home in Port Charlotte, United Kingdom

  1. 7 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 2 bathrooms
Hosted by Elizabeth
  1. Superhost
  2. 3 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.

Beach and bay views

Soak up the views during your stay.
Located in the picturesque conservation village of Port Charlotte, Cala Seimh is a self catering property with beautiful views of the sea from all its rooms.

Right on the shore, just a hop from the beach, the pier and local amenities, it makes a convenient starting point to explore the island.

A comfortable, spacious and well-equipped house sleeping seven, it's the perfect place to enjoy a family holiday!

The space
NB ** Bookings preferred for a week from a Friday to a Friday. We will not always be able to accommodate booking requests on other days**

The house is on three stories.
On the ground floor there’s one single and one double bedroom with two single beds, a shower room and laundry area with washing and drying machines.

On the first floor there’s a spacious sitting room with beautiful sea views, a well-equipped kitchen-diner and a bathroom.

On the second floor, there are two more double bedrooms - one with a double bed and one with two singles.

Electrically heated, with electric cooker, oven and microwave; good cupboard space; a washing machine and drier, guests will find everything they need for a comfortable stay. The house boasts a rich library, a hi-fi system, TV with a collection of DVDs and a Bechstein small grand piano on the ground floor. We hope you enjoy staying at our home as much as we do!

Guest access
Guests will have the whole house at their disposal. You’ll be able to self check-in via lock-box at any time after 3pm on arrival day.

Check out is at 9am, though on some occasions it may be possible to check out later - please send us a message to check!

There’s on street parking in front of the house.

For any specific accessibility needs, please be in touch with us directly.

The island of Islay can be reached by plane from Glasgow, or by ferry. Ferries are operated by Calmac multiple times a day between Kennacraig and Port Askaig or Port Ellen, as well as between Oban, Colonsay and Port Askaig.

There is a bus operating between Port Askaig and Port Charlotte, though we’d recommend a car or bikes to enjoy the island to the maximum.

Other things to note
Local amenities include near by post office and general store, restaurants and bar meals at the nearby Port Charlotte hotel, seafood restaurant and at the Lochindaal Hotel.
Islay Museum and Islay nature centre minutes away.
Beautiful walks and swimming beaches minutes from door. Port More Centre with play ground and café and camping facilities a short walk.

Where you'll sleep

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What this place offers

Bay view
Sea view
Shared beach access
Kitchen
Wifi

7 nights in Port Charlotte

30 Jun 2023 - 7 Jul 2023

Rated 4.89 out of 5 from 27 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Port Charlotte, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Port Charlotte is one of the prettiest villages on Islay with its whitewashed stone-built houses, pier and sandy beach. It boasts two hotels, a Natural History Centre and the Museum of Islay Life. The village has its own post office/shop with petrol pump where you can buy a good selection of groceries. There is a playground for young chlldren at the Port Mor Centre nearby. Easting out is possible at the Lochindaal and Port Charlotte Hotels, the Lochindaal Seafood Kitchen, and at the Port Mor Centre. Port Charlotte is also an excellent hub for exploring Islay, with west coast atlantic beaches within easy driving distance and wonderful coastal walks. Birdwatchers can visit the RSPB centre situated on the estuary of Loch Gruniart and can be given guided tours.
Islay is renowned for its many malt whisky distilleries. The nearest to Port Charlotte is in Bruichladdich, where visitors are welcomed. A little further away is the Kilchoman distillery, close to the dunes and golden sands of Machir Bay and the old Kilchoman cemetery with its ancient Celtic Cross and gravestones.

Meet your host

Superhost
27 reviews
4.89 out of 5 average rating
3 years of hosting
Where I went to school: Moscow conservatoire
My work: have always worked free lance in music, as a practising musician and writer. But now I am half retired, I wish to devote more time to enjoying the beauties of nature... where better than on Islay! , and
Hi there. I am Elizabeth, a musician and a writer. Although I have lived in Italy for the last 30 years I am always am overjoyed to come back to my lovely house in Port Charlotte, Isle of Islay, as I regard it as my real spiritual home. Now four generations of my family have been coming to Islay over the last eight decades, and we all love it. With my co-hosts Alison and Sash, I am happy to open my home to new guests and welcome back old ones. We hope that you will enjoy every minute of your stay!

Elizabeth is a Superhost

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Co-Hosts

  • Sasha
  • Alison

Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 15:00
Checkout before 09:00
7 guests maximum
Safety & property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm