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Cottage at The Old School

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Altantic Ocean at Portnahaven

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Refrigerator
  • Bathtub

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cottage at The Old School

The school has been converted to the highest standard with exposed internal stonework, with tweeds from the Islay Woollen Mill visible in every room.

The old playground is enclosed and is a perfect area to relax outside and watch the sea in the distance. There is ample parking within the playground for at least four cars.

Orsay lighthouse and the French man's rocks are a short distance away. There is a bus stop 100 yards from the school.

There is an airport 40 minutes drive from the property. A bus can also transport you and takes around 60 minutes to get there.
The Old School is a listed building and is situated in the conservation fishing village of Portnahaven.

The village has a beautiful harbour with resident seals and the school is 3 minutes walk to the harbour.

There is also a small convenience store and post office and local pub.

The school comprises of a large dining kitchen, three double bedrooms (two with en suite) and one twin bedroom.
Main bathroom with separate shower and bath.

Both the kitchen and lounge have wood burning stoves. The property sleeps 8 people.

The school has been converted to the highest standard with exposed internal stonework, with tweeds from the Islay Woollen Mill visible in every room.

The old playground is enclosed and is a perfect area to relax outside and watch the sea in the distance. There is ample parking within the playground for at least four cars.

Orsay lighthouse and the French man's rocks are a short distance away. There is a bus stop 100 yards from the school.

There is an airport 40 minutes drive from the property. A bus can also transport you and takes around 60 minutes to get there.

To make your stay even more special we can tailor packages to suit. For example, if you having a romantic couples getaway we can arrange a chef to cook a private meal for you, if you are budding whisky enthusiasts we can organise a private tutored tasting for you by The Rare Malt Whisky Company.

Please let us know the reason for your visit and we will endeavour to make your holiday all the more unique.

We accept well behaved dogs.

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About the area

Islay Island

Islay Island is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port bhaigh and Port Bhith Sgeir, while Museum of Islay Life and Outback Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute

What's nearby

  • Port bhaigh - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Port Bhith Sgeir - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Currie Sands - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bowmore Distillery - 37 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 60 min drive - 52.9 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burnside Lodge B&B and Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪An Tigh Seinnse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Rhinns Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Bramble Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Port Mor Bistro - ‬6 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ian

An island getaway

A great location from which to explore the tranquillity of Islay and Jura.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jon

Fantastic property in great location

Very spacious Inside and outside, good quality appliances, excellent bathroom facilities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Markus

It was a very pleasant stay. The haouse is even better than on the photos.

The Old School has a very cosy and charming atmosphere. The views are marvellous and Portnahaven is such a beautiful small village.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Fabulous house in great location

House was comfortable with lots of room for all guests. House was equipped with everything we needed
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

A brilliantly unique stay in a great, picturesque location

We were getting married at the Rhinns Hall and staying in the Old School House was absolutely perfect for this. We were so close to the hall that it made all wedding logistics so much easier and we acted like a hub for all our friends and family. The house was big but cosy and the perfect place to stay. Thank you for accommodating us on our special day.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

STUNNING!

Never has school seemed so enchanting.This conversion gets an A+ for interior design and comfort. The 6 of us loved being there, walking to the Seafood Shack and local pub. It was a lovely base camp for trips to distilleries. The place resonates with happiness and beautiful views.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ralf Willi

Great time on Islay! Great time in the Old School!

Everything very ok! The communication with Lesley was very nice and her answers were always prompt. Thank you!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

We were a party of seven and had a wonderful, extremely comfortable, stay in The Old School.

We loved the big communal kitchen with the cosy wood burning stove and had many enjoyable meals. The beds were very comfortable and bathrooms and showers etc very good. The rooms are spaced out so you can be together, but also have your own space. There is also a living room with wood burner and TV etc. All round excellent accommodation in a lovely wee port village.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cedric

We found a new home away from home

Everything was perfect: the house, much bigger than on the pictures, the location, the enclosed garden for our « little polar bear », the four rooms and three bathrooms…
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