Hotels Near Caol Ila Distillery in Islay

Facing the Atlantic with unbroken views of dunes - sea and sky lies The Machrie on the Isle of Islay. A contemporary hotel with 43 beautifully designed rooms - suites and family lodges a world-class golf links - restaurant - outside sauna and hot tub garden - screening room - games room - fat biking and modern art collection. Freshly landed seafood served on the terrace. Far-stretching empty sands. Cool clear waters inviting you in. On Islay - Queen of the Hebrides and one of the easiest to reach islands off the west coast of Scotland - adventure - awe and a landscape teeming with wildlife await among the rugged Rhinns and sheltered bays. The Machrie is included in the UKs Top 30 Hotels in the Conde Nast Traveller Readers Choice Awards 2022 and The Machries golf course is ranked in Golf Worlds Top 100 and No 6 in Europe by Leading Courses. Set on rolling dunes overlooking the seven-mile Laggan Bay The Machrie has an internationally renowned reputation for its iconic championship links course drawing players from around the world. An original Willie Campbell design dating back to 1891 and redesigned in 2018 by David J. Russell to modern championship standards this course is now designed to be played in all conditions. Warm up on the driving range - short-game area - putting green and 3 six-hole Wee Course while our accessible 19-hole Hebrides - social golf course offers a relaxed but exciting game for everyone.

Located in Islay Island, Islay House is by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Islay Ales and 5 minutes from Bowmore Distillery. This hotel is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Finlaggan Visitor Centre and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Kilchoman Distillery. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Victorian hotel also features concierge services, an arcade/game room, and wedding services. At Islay House, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include luggage storage, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 11 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and bathrobes. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.

The Glenegedale House is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Glenegedale House offers a pleasant stay in Islay for those traveling for business or leisure. The hotel is just 400m away from Islay Airport. Seeing the sights from this hotel is easy with Islay's attractions including Glenmachrie and The Strand Beach - Laggan Bay close by. At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. Guests of this Islay hotel can make use of the parking facilities. According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate.

Located in Islay Island, The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast is a 1-minute drive from Bowmore Distillery and 5 minutes from Islay Ales. This bed & breakfast is 6 mi (9.6 km) from An Tràigh and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Finlaggan Visitor Centre. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM. Free self parking is available onsite. Stay in one of 5 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

This beautiful bungalow in Bruichladdich is situated directly beside Loch Indaal with stunning views to Bowmore and its famous distillery, The Oa and the Paps of Jura. The bungalow, called Failte, Gaelic for Welcome, has recently been extensively refurbished and modernised to create a stunning 5 bedroom property. As the house is a bungalow all rooms are easily accessible. The house has been upgraded to a high standard to create a bright and welcoming place to stay. There are 5 bedrooms - 3 bedrooms have superking-sized zip link beds which can be unzipped to create 6 single beds. The other 2 rooms are twin rooms so in total the house sleeps 10. We ask that visitors advise how many beds they require when booking so we can arrange the rooms accordingly! There are 2 shower rooms with electric power showers (one is an en-suite off the rear bedroom) and there is also a separate WC. The kitchen is of a good size and is well equipped with everything you would expect - fridge, oven and hob, microwave, cooking utensils, pots, bowls, crockery etc. There is also a breakfasting area suitable for a couple of people to sit at and eat or chat with the chef while in the kitchen. There is a separate Utility room with sink, washing machine and freezer. The living room is a large space with 3 sofas that can easily seat 10/11 people and has amazing views over the loch. It has a large TV with Freeview box. The property has WiFi throughout, with a 60Mb download speed.The dining room is in the conservatory next to the living room to the rear of the property and has a very large table that can accommodate 10 people easily for large gatherings. The house has central heating throughout which is controlled via a time clock.The bungalow has a fully enclosed garden - walled to the front and side with fencing enclosing the rest. There is a gate across the drive which can be closedto ensure the safety of any children playing in the garden. There is a parking area and a long driveway which can accommodate 4 or more cars. The garage can be used for storing bikes, wetsuits, surfboards or just muddy boots during your stay.There is a patio area to the rear of the conservatory with a table and chairs which can be used as an additional entertaining or relaxing area. Check in time is 3pm on the day of arrival and check out time is 10am on the day of departure.The bungalow is located in the middle of Bruichladdich and is approx 3 minutes walk to the distillery where you can sample various whiskys, Botanist gin made in the distillery and also take tours of the distillery or partake in the cocktail making classes. They also have a lovely gift shop stocked with a seating area where you can sit and sample the produce! There is also a small mini market and cafe just along from the house which serves the best bacon rolls on the island,sandwiches and lovely Italian coffee, teas and soft drinks. So if you fancy breakfast or lunch or maybe just a coffee and a cake then we'd recommend a visit to the Mini Market. The carrot cake is fantastic! Opposite the house is the loch and as it is relatively shallow it is possible to paddle and swim. Further into Bruichladdich there is a pier from which you can fish or perhaps try your hand at crabbing. Approx 2 miles away is Port Charlotte where you will find various restaurants serving fresh seafood and locally sourced oysters amongst other things. The bars and pubs are always full of very friendly locals and visitors always willing to have a chat. There is The Port Charlotte hotel which offers accommodation, food and live music at various times of the year. There is also Yan's Kitchen and the Lochindaal pub both offering excellent food. Just outside Port Charlotte is Port Mor, a campsite with onsite restaurant open to the public. This is a nice place to visit with children as there is an outside play park for the children to enjoy.If you are a lover of Whisky then Islay is definitely the place to visit. Currently there are 8 distilleries on the Island with the 9th currently being built. Ardnahoe should be finished and ready for visitors in late May, just in time for Islay's Whisky Festival - Feis Ile which is usually held over 9 days. Each distillery has an open day where you can sample each whisky and enjoy some music and food. There are various other celebrations and experiences on Islay which make it a great place to visit. There is walking week, jazz festival, beach rugby tournament, Islay Half Marathon, Ride of the Falling rain 100m mile bike ride, the Islay Show and much more. Islay is a beautiful place to visit and has a lot of wildlife right on your door step. Finally please don’t forget the Islay Wave! If you are a driver it is customary to acknowledge other cars on the road with a wave of your hand. It's a friendly thing to do and makes you feel part of Islay life. For a comprehensive guide to Islay we recommend a visit to We hope you have a fantastic stay in Islay.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 10:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About events:No events allowed.