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The Old School

4.0 star property
Vacation home in Islay Island

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When visiting Islay Island, this vacation home 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

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (2)

  • WiFi in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

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Portnahaven, Islay Island, Scotland, PA47 7SG

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 - 32 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 55 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 48 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA) - 81.3 miles/130.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rhinns Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪An Tigh Seinnse - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Port Mor Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bramble Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Port Mor Community Cafe - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old School

When visiting Islay Island, this vacation home 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.

At a glance

DONE

Property size

    • Private vacation home
DONE

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
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
DONE

Required at check-in

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

Pets

    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • WiFi in public areas*
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
VPN_KEY

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevators
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • No housekeeping

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • WiFi is available in public areas for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at this vacation home?

Yes, dogs are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at this vacation home?

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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