Port Ellen
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Visit Port Ellen

Another Place, The Machrie
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 16 November 2025

Glenegedale House
I couldn’t fault the place at all. Emma and Graham are the most attentive hosts and nothing is too much trouble for them. Welcoming, attentive and friendly. Their home is immaculate. Beautifully appointed, spotlessly clean. Ample parking in site. I was in Room 2 which faces the road but traffic is ...
Reviewed on 16 December 2025

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach
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 28 August 2025

Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach
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 28 August 2025

Machrie View - a lodge that sleeps 8 guests in 4 bedrooms
Great property and views.
Reviewed on 11 October 2025

Upper Imeraval Cottage Sleeps 6 Pet-Friendly
We enjoyed visiting Islay! Our stay at the Quaint and Quirky Cottage was lovely. It is spacious, but still cosy and warm. It has all the amenities that you need. The cottage's location is also very good and suited us very well.
Reviewed on 18 June 2024
Popular places to visit

Ardbeg Distillery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ardbeg Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
Laphroaig Distillery
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Laphroaig Distillery in Port Ellen. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.
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.
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.
The Singing Sands
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at The Singing Sands during your trip to Port Ellen? Take in the museums while you're in the area.
- Lagavulin Distillery
- Laphroaig Distillery
- Ardbeg Distillery
- Ardmore Islands
- Kildalton Chapel
- The Singing Sands
- White Hart Beach
- Port an Eas
- Kilnaughton Beach
- An Tràigh
- Antrim Coast and Glens
- Bowmore Distillery
- Bruichladdich Distillery
- Caol Ila Distillery
- Machrihanish Beach
- Isle of Jura Distillery
- Kilchoman Distillery
- Bunnahabhain Distillery
- Glenbarr Abbey
- Twin Beaches
- Rhunahaorine Beach
- Kilchoman Distillery
- Achamore Gardens
- Islay Ales
- Outback Art Gallery
- Museum of Islay Life
- Lossit
- Traigh nam Feannag
- Currie Sands
- Eilean Mor
- Wildlife Information Centre





