Elegant Scotland stay on the enchanting Isle of Islay

• Stylish Hebridean hideout: Where peatlands meet sweeping dunes and crashing Atlantic waves, Another Place, The Machrie is a picture-perfect gem located on the captivating Isle of Islay, just off the west coast of Scotland. In delightful contrast to its wild surroundings, the hotel's modern interiors are adorned with eclectic artwork and bathed in natural light - the ideal space for unwinding after long windswept walks on the nearby seven-mile beach.
  
  
• Fresh, seasonal flavours: Indulge in exceptional dining at the AA Rosette and 4* Silver awarded 18 Restaurant and Bar. The menu brilliantly reflects Islay's wild, fresh landscape, brimming with local produce. Expect exquisite Loch Gruinart oysters, Islay scallops, Port Askaig Lobster, sumptuous cuts of local meats, and kitchen garden vegetables. In the evening, unwind with a drink in the courtyard or lounge before heading out to the terrace to look up into the star-studded sky.
  
  
• Wild wellness wonders: For a relaxing outdoor experience, head to the wild garden to enjoy two wood-fired hot tubs, a cold tub, outdoor sauna, and spectacular sunsets across Laggan Bay. Afterwards, gather around the fire pit to toast Tunnock’s teacakes and warm up with a dram or two of whisky. Active types can hit the gym, while those who’ve been practicing their swing on the social green or 7,000-yard golf course redesigned by DJ Russell, should ease aching muscles with a soothing Ishga seaweed treatment (fees apply).

How to get there

Islay Airport offers daily flights to and from Glasgow in as little as 25 minutes and is an easy five-minute drive from the hotel. Alternatively, it’s a 10-minute drive to Port Ellen Ferry Terminal which offers direct links to Kennacraig on the Scottish mainland. The scenic ferry transfer takes around two and a half hours and offers views of the Mull of Kintyre and Arran’s highest peak. We recommend pre-booking a taxi before your arrival or hiring a car to make the most of this beautiful landscape.

Good to know

Please note, well-behaved and house-trained dogs are welcome in The Courtyard, the snug, the stag lounge and at the front desk. The hotel asks that pets don’t join you in the 18 Restaurant & Bar, golf shop, screening room or the Kildalton room and that dog owners clean up after their pets in outdoor areas, using the green bins provided.

Please also note that dogs should be kept off furniture, including beds. Guests are liable for any damage caused and the hotel reserves the right to ask for dogs to be removed from the premises at any time. Pet friendly rooms are limited, please see ‘Offer details’ for more information.

Guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed in all hotel spaces and restaurants, free of charge.

If they please, guests will be able to use the hotel's own fleet of fatbikes. Please ask at reception for more information.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.