Portbahn, Islay

Portbahn can sleep 8 people in 3 bedrooms
-  Master bedroom with ensuite (sleeps 3) - Superking and single bed
-  Triple bedroom (sleeps 3) - Double bed and single bed
-  Twin bedroom (sleeps 2) - Two single beds

-  2 bathrooms (one en-suite and one family bathroom)
-  1 additional toilet room upstairs

• Large kitchen table for 8
• TV, FreeSat, DVD, books & games
• Underfloor heating & wood burning stove
• Large garden with sunken trampoline, swings,  bbq
• Bruichladdich Distillery (whisky tours & The Botanist gin tours) 10 min walk.
• 10 minute walk to Bruichladdich village shop & post office with great coffee, toasties, sandwiches.
• Beaches, wild swimming and distillery path all on your doorstep.
• Port Charlotte - restaurants, pubs, beaches, shop 5 min drive / 20 min walk.

Situated along the shoreline of Loch Indaal, Portbahn is a modern, well insulated house with the main living areas all open plan, airy and with wide sea views. It has 3 bedrooms (2 with sea views) all on the ground floor, one ensuite bathroom and a family bathroom, there is an additional toilet upstairs.

The kitchen, lounge, dining and back conservatory area are all open plan with wifi throughout. There is a tv, freesat box, DVD, and large selection of DVDs, books & games. A log burning stove and underfloor heating throughout makes winter stays as toasty as summer ones.

There is a large, private, mature and well maintained garden with uninterrupted and breathtaking views across the loch. Ample car parking within the property grounds is available for guests.

• Bed linen and bath towels are provided (not beach towels)
• As dogs are welcome at Portbahn, please be aware if you have allergies.

Morning Coffee and a Bacon Roll

Please go see Aileen at the Mini-market in Bruichladdich for a great coffee and rolls and sandwiches, she's open 9am - 6pm.

Booking Policy

Getting to Islay is your responsibility!

If coming by car please make sure you have booked yourself onto a ferry with Calmac from Kennacraig to either Port Askaig or Port Ellen (both ports half an hour from the house).  We cannot be held responsible and will not give refunds to people who don't book a space.  You cannot turn up at the port and expect to get a place on the ferry and please make sure you leave plenty of time and check in half an hour before the ferry leaves.  

It is also imperative that you have travel insurance incase the ferry does not sail due to bad weather or technical issues.  You can then claim on your insurance.  We do not give refunds for not being able to get to Islay.

RING Doorbell
We have WiFi Ring doorbells in our properties, pointing outward at the driveway. The camera in the doorbell records and is motion-activated & operates 24/7. There are NO cameras inside the property.  We live on Jura and unfortunately there has been a spate of oil theft on Islay so we were feeling a bit vulnerable, we have no interest in viewing guests comings and goings

Outside Room
We live on Jura and rarely, but sometimes get stuck on Islay due to ferry issues or timings.  There is a self contained outdoor room by the garage at Portbahn which has a sofabed in it.  On the very rare occassion that we might get stuck we will get in contact with Portbahn guests to say that we will be using this room for the night.  It is totally separate from the house and would not disturb you in the house in any way.

Short Term Let Licence
Portbahn Ref: 230916-000028 Licence Pending
Licence applied for 8 people sharing