Title: The Old School - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old School Vacation home in Islay Island with free parking ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11540000/11539000/11538925/1bb31680.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11540000/11539000/11538925/df94870c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11540000/11539000/11538925/4fa41bf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11540000/11539000/11538925/b9dc97de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, Ensuite | Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11540000/11539000/11538925/1053c9c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Old School provides everything you need. Guests can connect to WiFi in public areas (surcharge). 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking included ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Old School Vacation home in Islay Island with free parking WiFi in public areas and free self parking are available at this smoke-free vacation home. The vacation home offers a separate bedroom. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodations at this vacation home feature separate bedrooms. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Pets - Welcoming dogs only ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Luggage storage - No housekeeping service ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Classic Double Room, Ocean View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16050000/16048600/16048561/fbcd5075.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Islay House Islay Island - 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Bruichladdich Distillery - 16 min drive - 16.2 km - Bowmore Distillery - 32 min drive - 33.1 km - Laphroaig Distillery - 53 min drive - 53.2 km - Lagavulin Distillery - 55 min drive - 56.2 km - Ardbeg Distillery - 57 min drive - 57.5 km #### Getting around - Islay (ILY) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Rhinns Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪An Tigh Seinnse - ‬9 min walk - ‪Port Mor Bistro - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Bramble Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Port Mor Community Cafe - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old School pet-friendly? > Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Old School? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Old School? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old School? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is The Old School located? > Situated in Islay Island, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Port bhaigh and Port Bhith Sgeir. Currie Sands and Lossit are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Old School Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 9.6/10 Staff & service ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. May 31, 2019 #### Wonderful stay in Portnahaven Beautiful spacious house with well appointed kitchen. Short walk to the coast was very nice and we had a glorious sunny weekend. Everything was clean and comfortable. Quiet and peaceful. ##### Michael M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael Aug 18, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Base needed for work! Four of us needed a base to work from! Portnahaven is a bit out of the way, but a really picturesque location, and the Old School House was immaculately prepared and presented. Spacious, clean, well appointed and equipped. The only down side was that the wifi was a bit slow - but at least it worked!! ##### Michael Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nici, Glasgow May 2, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful Cottage , Portnahaven The Old School is the perfect place to stay if visiting Islay. It's a fabulous conversion - huge rooms, log burning stoves, so comfortable and well equipped.We loved our stay there and will be back. ##### Nici Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KC Jun 7, 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing! You get the entire old school house! It's a fabulous place to stay when you're on Islay. Full of character and charm. It was recently updated, so it has wifi and a lovely kitchen area and great living room. It's quiet and desolate and very "Scottish." Truly magical! I think there were 4 bedrooms and we tried out 2 of them. Beds were comfy and they have fabulous Scottish wool blankets to keep you toasty. Great shower. We didn't try out the soaking tub. You could easily house a family vacation there. My one slight complaint is there aren't locks on the bedroom doors, so if you were staying with kids, that could get awkward if you and your spouse want some uninterrupted alone time. :) The kitchen probably has overly fancy appliances in it, but it might be because we're not used to how European appliances work, but we were able to figure out how to make breakfast every morning. I will say, stop in Bowmore and buy groceries on your way TO Portnahaven. I think there used to be a store there, but there is no longer anywhere to buy groceries and the pub didn't serve very good food when we were there (and had odd hours). The pub is TINY! We were there May 2016. Portnahaven is off the beaten path of Islay, but we loved our time there! It's probably almost an hour's drive from the airport. I'd love to go back! ##### KC Stayed 4 nights in May 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Björn, E Jul 12, 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastiskt hus i en lugn och avkopplande by. Portnahaven är en liten by som ligger en bit från Bowmore( ca. 40 min med bil) Men boendet uppväger avstånden. Helt fantastiskt, ett sådant hus som man vill äga. ##### Björn ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pedro Oct 22, 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful, spacious, and quiet location A wonderful stay. Portnahaven is a quaint and quiet little town. The owners of the property did a beautiful job restoring and modernizing the property. It retains the exterior and charm of a historical building, but the inside is top notch quality. The nearby pub has tons of friendly locals and a good assortment of drinks + good food. One of the town's fishermen, Neil, supplied two large lobsters and this was the most fantastic dinner which I cooked and enjoyed the same evening. The drives in the morning or back evening are lovely, with a view across the water of Bowmore and a beautiful coastline. Lots of space and 4 bedrooms. I thought I paid for a single of the rooms, but turns out I rented the entire property, was a great deal. I wish I'd brought my entire family here. Would definitely stay again. ##### Pedro ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Carberry Tower Mansion House and Estate](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Carberry-Tower-Mansion-House-And-Estate.h1411895.Hotel-Information) > > [Sligachan Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Isle-Of-Skye-Hotels-Sligachan-Hotel.h14705327.Hotel-Information) > > [Luxury Hotels in Eastern Townships](https://www.expedia.ca/Eastern-Townships-Hotels-Luxury-Hotel.0-0-d6058088-tLuxuryHotel.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Scotiabank Arena](https://www.expedia.ca/Scotiabank-Arena-Hotels.0-l6072449-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club](https://www.expedia.ca/Edinburgh-Hotels-Dalmahoy-Hotel-Country-Club.h21999.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Calgary](https://www.expedia.ca/Calgary-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d178245-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [The Whispering Pine Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Spean-Bridge-Hotels-The-Whispering-Pine-Lodge.h11119972.Hotel-Information) > > [Comfort Inn Bellingham](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Comfort-Inn-Bellingham.h2644.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Mississauga Toronto West by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Mississauga-Toronto-West.h5618.Hotel-Information) > > [Serenity Hotel Boutique by Alsol](https://www.expedia.ca/Playa-Del-Carmen-Hotels-Serenity-Hotel-Boutique.h37033467.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Gold Rush Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Whitehorse-Hotels-Best-Western-Gold-Rush-Inn.h25945.Hotel-Information) > > [5 Star Hotels in Varadero](https://www.expedia.ca/5Star-Varadero-Hotels.s50-0-d3735.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to New Brunswick (ZBF)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/zbf/toronto-to-bathurst) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Aberdeen (ABZ)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/abz/calgary-to-aberdeen) > > [Flights from Pearson Intl. to NYC-All Airports](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/nyc/toronto-to-new-york) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Lima (LIM)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lim/toronto-to-lima) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/yeg/toronto-to-edmonton) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Malta (MLK)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/mlk/vancouver-to-malta) > > [Flights from Canada](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/31/flights-from-canada) > > [Flights from Calgary (YYC) to Manzanillo (ZLO)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyc/zlo/calgary-to-manzanillo) > > [Flights from Auckland (AKL) to Melbourne (MEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/akl/mel/auckland-to-melbourne) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Barcelona](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Barcelona.d179992.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Activities > [Things to do in Naval Station Pearl Harbor](https://www.expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Naval-Station-Pearl-Harbor.d553248635976384082.Travel-Guide-Activities) ### Packages > [Belgium Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Belgium.d17.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [Punta Cana Vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/Punta-Cana.d601906.Destination-Travel-Guides) > > [all inclusive vacations](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/theme-vacations/all-inclusive-vacations) > > [Jean-Drapeau Park](https://www.expedia.ca/Jean-Drapeau-Park-Ville-Marie.d6242415.Vacation-Attraction) ### General > [Visit Buffalo](https://www.expedia.ca/Buffalo.dx602674)