Port Ellen

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A harbor with various boats docked, a pier, and buildings in the background.
A coastal town with white houses along the shoreline, calm water reflecting the buildings, and a cloudy sky.
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A lighthouse on a rocky outcrop, a white building, and a clear view of the ocean.
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A rocky coastline with large boulders in the foreground and a calm sea.
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A rocky shoreline with calm water, distant hills, and sparse vegetation.
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Another Place, The Machrie

Another Place, The Machrie

4 out of 5
The Machrie Hotel & Golf LInks Islay Island Scotland
The price is CA $417 per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
CA $417
CA $500 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions An Tràigh and Kilnaughton Beach are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (193 reviews)
"The hotel was very comfortable with relaxed luxury. The food was good and the service excellent. Great golf course. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

Another Place, The Machrie
Glenegedale House

Glenegedale House

5 out of 5
Glenegedale Islay Island Scotland
The price is CA $400 per night from Jul 17 to Jul 18
CA $400
CA $480 total
Jul 17 - Jul 18
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury guesthouse in Islay Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions An Tràigh and Kilnaughton Beach ...
10/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
"Everything was excdllenr"

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Glenegedale House
Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

3 out of 5
Islay Island Scotland
Stay at this vacation home in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions White Hart Beach and Ardmore Islands are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Great place! Beautiful and big house! Helpful owner if any questions . Strategic location right in between all distilleries. Really unique house in an idyllic situation on a beach!"

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

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Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

3 out of 5
Islay Island Scotland
Stay at this vacation home in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions White Hart Beach and Ardmore Islands are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Great place! Beautiful and big house! Helpful owner if any questions . Strategic location right in between all distilleries. Really unique house in an idyllic situation on a beach!"

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach
Charming Spacious Coastal Cottage Port Ellen

Charming Spacious Coastal Cottage Port Ellen

3.5 out of 5
Islay Island Scotland
Stay at this vacation home in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Kilnaughton Beach and White Hart Beach ...
8/10 Very good! (2 reviews)
"There is an error in the listing stating there is a dryer...there is"

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

Charming Spacious Coastal Cottage Port Ellen
Unique house in an idyllic situation on a beach

Unique house in an idyllic situation on a beach

Port Ellen, Isle of Islay
Stay at this vacation home in Islay Island. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions White Hart Beach and Ardmore Islands are located ...
Unique house in an idyllic situation on a beach
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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A coastal scene with a white building labeled "LACAVULIN" and a rocky shoreline with purple flowers.
Photo by Susan Wiggs
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Lagavulin Distillery

9.2/10 (60 reviews)
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Lagavulin Distillery during your trip to Lagavulin. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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Things to do

Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting

Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting

CA $40
per adult
Islay: Caol Ila Whisky Distillery Tour & Tasting
Lagavulin Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting

Lagavulin Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting

CA $42
per adult
Lagavulin Distillery Tour and Whisky Tasting
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Cities near Port Ellen

A stone tower on a grassy cliff overlooking a coastal sea.

Islay Island

A grassy hillside with rolling terrain and distant hills.

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