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Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

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Exterior
Breakfast bar and kitchen
Dining room and view
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Port Ellen, Argyll & Bute
  • Laphroaig Distillery
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Lagavulin Distillery
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Ardbeg Distillery
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Islay (ILY)
    ‪6 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #4

Shower only

Bathroom #5

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms

The lodge boasts four beautifully furnished, individually designed bedrooms with 'ziplock hotel' beds which can be configured to your preference: four superking sized double beds (1 per bedroom) / eight twin beds (2 per bedroom) or a combination of both. Each of the four bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms. There is also a separate bathroom which is perfect for a relaxing bath or (if you are like us) to bathe young children.

The open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge is located on the first floor to take advantage of the uninterrupted breath-taking views over Laggan Bay, the Mull of Oa and out to the Atlantic.

The space is perfect to relax and socialise with an adjacent balcony which allows you to take in the fresh air or dine and drink al fresco!

Nb. There is a minimum three night stay required for bookings. If this does not suit your requirements please contact us directly to discuss; we will aim to be as flexible as possible.

Islay is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides, just off the West Coast of Scotland. Known as the ‘Queen of the Hebrides', Islay is an amazing island experience – dramatic coastal seascapes, wild inland freshwater lochs, some of the best wild brown trout and salmon fishing and numerous species of wildlife, especially birds.

There's plenty to explore on Islay – whether it's a trip back in time to explore the heritage and history of the island; a trip to the world-famous whisky distilleries of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Ardbeg or Bowmore (to name but a few!), a round on the recently redesigned Machrie Links or a more adventurous outdoor experience – there will be something to suit your tastes.

For the food lovers amongst you, there is a thriving restaurant scene which can be found in Port Ellen, Bowmore and Port Charlotte which showcases the best produce that the island and the West Coast of Scotland has to offer.

No matter what time of year you choose to visit Islay, you will be in awe of the natural beauty of the Island!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Islay Island

Located in Islay Island, this holiday home is near the airport. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Museum of Islay Life, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore An Tràigh and White Hart Beach.
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Port Ellen, Argyll & Bute

What's nearby

  • Bowmore Distillery - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Ardbeg Distillery - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Bruichladdich Distillery - 21 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 1 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peatzeria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Laphroaig Distillery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ardbeg Distillery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lagavulin Distillery & Visitors Centre - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪No.1 Charlotte Street - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms located?

Situated near the airport, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from An Tràigh and within 6 miles (10 km) of White Hart Beach and Kilnaughton Beach. Ardmore Islands and Kildalton Chapel are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

Fab holiday weekend

Great location for our holiday weekend. Excellent property with everything you require. Perfect view for plane watching and beach nearby for dog walks. Good time had by all!
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10/10 Excellent

A wonderful home in a beautiful setting

We spent 3 nights here as a group of 7 and everything was just wonderful. The rooms were spacious, beds were comfortable, the house was so clean and modern. We all agreed it was a fantastic place to stay and absolutely perfect for our needs.
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8/10 Good

Wonderful stay

Machrie view is an ideal property . Location is ideal . Amazing views. The house is very well equipped. Spacious both inside and out. Cleanliness is to a high standard. We would highly recommend this property for a wonderful stay on Islay.
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10/10 Excellent

The Machrie View blews us away!

The stay was really extremely pleasant. The house is perfectly furnished and offers everyone a great experience. We would recommend it to friends at any time and come back ourselves.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Well taken care of. Immaculate
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Amazing house, amazing views!

Lovely house, fantastic views. Central to Port Ellen and Bowmore was a great location. The beech Close by is wonderful. We loved staying at this house and didn't want to leave. Can't wait to return!
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely house. Great location.

Machrie View is an excellent place to stay. Beautiful house in a perfect location. Ideal base from which to enjoy Islay and a very comfortable house to relax in after a nice day out exploring. Cannot recommend Machrie highly enough. It helped make our holiday very special. Would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent trip

A great house in great condition in a great location! We were 4 couples, a young child and a dog. The house was very clean and ideal for our needs. Whilst we all drove and got the ferry across, being next to the airport was an added bonus seeing the plane twice a day (for the children of all ages!). The windows are very well insulated and completely blocked any road/plane noise. We would have no hesitation in staying here again.

10/10 Excellent

Gillian I.

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Fantastic house perfect for a larger family or group

Celebrated a family birthday and it was a perfect size of home for our grown up children, partners and us. Four en-suite bedrooms and plenty of room for everyone to have their own space. A great location for Port Ellen. Support from property manager was great when we needed it. Overall a great find and we would all love to go back and/or transport the house to Glasgow :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A Relaxing Retreat with Amazing Views

We spent a wonderful New Year break at Machrie View. The property was immaculate with every convenience one would need. There are amazing views giving a constantly changing vista yet with all "mod cons" for tech savvy guests. Islay is a beautifully quiet place to spend time to relax and decompress. Locals are extremely welcoming with plenty of choice of distillery visits. We hope to visit again soon. Thank you Sam and Team Machrie.
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10/10 Excellent

Great time

Machrie View is a splendid place to spend your vacation in Islay. It is conveniently located next to the airport (but don't worry there's only 2 flights in and 2 flights out all day so its not a nuisance) and is also located just a short drive to Port Ellen where there's pubs, a grocery store etc. The house itself is beautiful, quite spacious and great for a large group. All your amenities are in good working order. I would recommend this place to anyone else and if I return to Islay I would stay here again.
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8/10 Good

Brand new house decorated to a high standard with great facilities in a beautiful setting

The building is less than a year old so in very good condition and has been designed with comfort in mind. The kitchen and relaxing areas are fantastic and have everything you could possibly need for adult groups or young children alike regardless of the weather outside. The rooms have loads of space and the beds are very comfortable - it feels luxurious. Like every rental, there is a hint of Ikea DIY with some of the furniture especially items that haven't been built properly (drawers etc) but the large and practical bathrooms and living spaces more than make up for it. Plenty space for 6 cars and laydown area for sporting equipment outside, there is a parameter fence and hopefully there will be a gate when we return next year so our dog can roam free without chasing the sheep! A+ holiday rental compared to others on Islay we've stayed in over the past 15 years, we're already booked for next year.

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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Lovely House

A fantastic property with everything you could need for a comfortable visit to Islay. The house is very nicely decorated and equipped with very modern appliances. 4 large comfortable bedrooms are very flexible in their presentation. The location in the centre of the Island is ideal for exploring and the view over towards Machrie and the sea beyond is as good as it gets. The house is very near the runway of Islay airport and you are certainly affected by aircraft noise but there are only two or three flights a day and none scheduled for during the night and so this isn’t really an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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