Goodbye to care. These three little words from the song Westering Home, written by Hugh S. Roberton a century ago, sum up beautifully what it means to choose a holiday on lovely Islay, The Queen of the Hebrides. Visitors receive a ceud mile failte (one hundred thousand welcomes) from the moment they alight from the ferry at Port Ellen. There are no strangers here, just friends we have yet to meet.
The song says it all about the warmth and friendliness of this place and its people: Westering home, and a song in the air, Light in the eye and it's goodbye to care. Laughter o' love, and a welcoming there, Isle of my heart, my own one. According to the song, the islanders are "canty and couthy and kindly, the best". They will make you feel immediately at home.
Our beautiful cottages Beinn Mhor and Beinn Bhan offer traditional yet luxurious self catering accommodation. An ideal place to relax and enjoy your holiday in comfort. Spent a lovely weekend in the 4 bedroomed cottage - house is absolutely beautiful as are the views.
The song says it all about the warmth and friendliness of this place and its people: Westering home, and a song in the air, Light in the eye and it's goodbye to care. Laughter o' love, and a welcoming there, Isle of my heart, my own one. According to the song, the islanders are "canty and couthy and kindly, the best". They will make you feel immediately at home.
Our beautiful cottages Beinn Mhor and Beinn Bhan offer traditional yet luxurious self catering accommodation. An ideal place to relax and enjoy your holiday in comfort. Spent a lovely weekend in the 4 bedroomed cottage - house is absolutely beautiful as are the views.
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Beinn Mhor - Gaelic for the Big Mountain - is a two-storey cottage with four double bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor.
It sleeps eight people.
The decor in the luxuriously furnished lounge is simple but tasteful with french doors leading out to a decking area with panoramic views of Carriag Fhada Lighthouse, Kilnaughton Bay and The Oa.
It's the ideal place to eat al fresco in fine weather and to indulge in the fresh, locally procured seafood or beef which you can prepare yourself in the large, fully-equipped dining kitchen.
It sleeps eight people.
The decor in the luxuriously furnished lounge is simple but tasteful with french doors leading out to a decking area with panoramic views of Carriag Fhada Lighthouse, Kilnaughton Bay and The Oa.
It's the ideal place to eat al fresco in fine weather and to indulge in the fresh, locally procured seafood or beef which you can prepare yourself in the large, fully-equipped dining kitchen.
Beinn Bhan (the White Mountain) is a lovely cottage with magnificent views of Carraig Fhada Lighthouse, Kilnaughton Beach and The Oa.
This is a two-storey cottage with a state-of-the-art, fully-equipped kitchen, a beautifully furnished, cosy lounge in which to put your feet up and relax after a day on Islay.
There is a dining area and French doors leading out to a decking area and a downstairs WC convenient for people out sunning themselves or dining al fresco.
The beds are to dream for, comfortable and five-star hotel quality, as is the bed linen and luxury pillows.
This is a two-storey cottage with a state-of-the-art, fully-equipped kitchen, a beautifully furnished, cosy lounge in which to put your feet up and relax after a day on Islay.
There is a dining area and French doors leading out to a decking area and a downstairs WC convenient for people out sunning themselves or dining al fresco.
The beds are to dream for, comfortable and five-star hotel quality, as is the bed linen and luxury pillows.
Please check availability on the individual accommodation pages for Beinn Mhor, Beinn Bhan and Beinn Bheigeir before making an enquiry or booking.
Spent a lovely weekend in the 4 bedroomed cottage - house is absolutely beautiful as are the views.
Couldn't have wished for better.
Excellent location and wonderful hosts.
Our lets generally run Saturday to Saturday, however during the winter months we are happy to discuss bookings for short periods such as long weekend or midweek breaks.
Spent a lovely weekend in the 4 bedroomed cottage - house is absolutely beautiful as are the views.
Couldn't have wished for better.
Excellent location and wonderful hosts.
Our lets generally run Saturday to Saturday, however during the winter months we are happy to discuss bookings for short periods such as long weekend or midweek breaks.
Welcome to Islay Old School Cottages situated in the heart of the picturesque fishing village of Port Ellen.
Our cottages, Beinn Mhor and Beinn Bhan, offer outstanding luxury accommodation with interiors that have been professionally designed to an exceptionally high standard.
Their unrivalled position offers breathtaking, uninterrupted views over the bay toward Carraig Fhada lighthouse, Kilnaughton beach and The Oa.
As the main ferry terminal on Islay, Port Ellen is the main gateway for visitors wishing to explore the island.
Our cottages, Beinn Mhor and Beinn Bhan, offer outstanding luxury accommodation with interiors that have been professionally designed to an exceptionally high standard.
Their unrivalled position offers breathtaking, uninterrupted views over the bay toward Carraig Fhada lighthouse, Kilnaughton beach and The Oa.
As the main ferry terminal on Islay, Port Ellen is the main gateway for visitors wishing to explore the island.
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