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The Old School

4.0 star property
Property in Islay Island

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Enjoy a serene beach scene with gentle ocean waves and a large rock partially submerged in the shallow water.
Enjoy a restful stay in this cozy room featuring a single bed, nightstand, and window with a view.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, stainless steel range hood, and flat-screen TV.
Experience the rugged beauty of the coastline, where the sea meets the shore.
Standalone stone structure with a pitched roof and symmetrical facade featuring two ground-floor windows and one upper-floor window.
When visiting Islay Island, The Old School is a great choice to consider. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby scuba diving and surfing/body boarding.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Internet access
  • Free parking

Main amenities (2)

  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

Room options

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Cottage, Ensuite

Highlights

Fireplace
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Portnahaven, Islay Island, Scotland, PA47 7SG

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 81.3 miles/130.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪An Tigh Seinnse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burnside Lodge B&B and Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Portnahaven Pottery - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Rhinns Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Port Mor Bistro - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Old School

When visiting Islay Island, The Old School is a great choice to consider. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby scuba diving and surfing/body boarding.

Languages

English

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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

What to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Services

  • Luggage storage
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Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Also known as

Old School Islay Island
The Old School Islay Island
The Old School Private vacation home
The Old School Private vacation home Islay Island
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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Old School?

Yes, dogs are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Old School?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Old School?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at The Old School and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like cycling, fishing, and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.

What's the area around The Old School like?

The Old School is located a short 19-minute walk from Port bhaigh.

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The Old School Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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., 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.

10/10 Exceptional

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.