Port Ellen

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Port Ellen on Islay, Scotland. It's a town on the southern coast of Islay. It's location could be described as a bay within a bay. It's a small town with three pubs, only one of which is worth visiting as it's been recently renovated. There are plenty of accommodation houses and a very pretty harbour. Early mornings are busy as boats are made ready for the days adventures or work. As many visitors come to Islay without a means of personal transport the local council, with added funds from each distilleries, has built a sealed pathway beside the road to the nearby Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg distilleries.
Port Ellen on Islay, Scotland. It's a town on the southern coast of Islay. It's location could be described as a bay within a bay. It's a small town with three pubs, only one of which is worth visiting as it's been recently renovated. There are plenty of accommodation houses and a very pretty harbour. Early mornings are busy as boats are made ready for the days adventures or work. As many visitors come to Islay without a means of personal transport the local council, with added funds from each distilleries, has built a sealed pathway beside the road to the nearby Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg distilleries.
Port Ellen - Islay
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Carraigh Fhada lighthouse, Port Ellen
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Kildalton
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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 NT$7,510 per night from Feb 21 to Feb 22
NT$7,510
NT$9,012 total
Feb 21 - Feb 22
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (181 reviews)
it’s a nice boutique hotel but the rooms are cozy and not too bad. Also, the hotel is very close to the airport but middle of nowhere. If you have to take a taxi service to Bowmore, which is the town center, for meals, It will cost 40 poundsround-trip. The hotel has a restaurant on site but sort ...

Reviewed on 2025/11/16

Another Place, The Machrie
Glenegedale House

Glenegedale House

5 out of 5
Glenegedale Islay Island Scotland
The price is NT$6,008 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
NT$6,008
NT$7,210 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (118 reviews)
The hosts were marvelous ad the setting spectacular. We were met with coffee and muffins on check-in and a wonderful breakfast in the morning. The Island speaks for itself as well even though it definitely was NOT Tourist season in January!

Reviewed on 2026/1/24

Glenegedale House
Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

2 out of 5
Islay Island Scotland
Stay at this residence 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 2025/8/28

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Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach

2 out of 5
Islay Island Scotland
Stay at this residence 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 2025/8/28

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach
Quaint and Quirky Coastal Cottage Islay

Quaint and Quirky Coastal Cottage Islay

3.5 out of 5
Islay Island Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Islay Island. Enjoy a garden, in-room washers/dryers, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Kilnaughton Beach and White Hart Beach ...
Quaint and Quirky Coastal Cottage Islay
Port Charlotte Holidays

Port Charlotte Holidays

4 out of 5
15 School Street Islay Island Scotland
Stay at this cottage in Islay Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Wildlife Information Centre and Islay Natural History ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
The property is so well equipped for self catering and it is situated in the middle of the island, very convenient for visiting the whisky distilleries.

Reviewed on 2025/10/5

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Popular places to visit

That time we went to Islay to see where our favorite whiskey is distilled. There are numerous distilleries on the island and wonderful tours. Hire a car from a local and stay at a lovely B&B.

Lagavulin Distillery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Lagavulin Distillery during your trip to Lagavulin. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Lagavulin Distillery
This was a barrel of laughs :-p

Ardbeg Distillery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ardbeg Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Ardbeg Distillery

Laphroaig Distillery

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Laphroaig Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Laphroaig Distillery

Ardmore Islands

Learn about the local history of Port Ellen when you spend time at Ardmore Islands. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Ardmore Islands

White Hart Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at White Hart Beach during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

White Hart Beach

Kildalton Chapel

You can learn about the history of Port Ellen with a visit to Kildalton Chapel. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Kildalton Chapel

Cities near Port Ellen

A large rock tower sits on a grassy field at the tip of the Oa Peninsula on the island of Islay in Scotland.

Islay Island