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Port Ellen holiday house rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, TV and DVD

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  • House
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Beach / lakeside relaxation
  • Nearest beach 0.02 km
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

This traditional self-catering accommodation situated in the village of Port Ellen is the perfect base to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of Scotland's whisky island, Islay.

Just 200m from the pier, marina, and near local beach, shop, pub/restaurant, Laphraoig, Lagavuilin and Ardbeg distilleries (within WALKING distance), the Machrie (golf) 8km, and transport links.

An ideal location for walkers, cyclists, canoe/kayakers, bird watchers, whisky trailers, beach combers, and those just looking to relax and enjoy the sea air, and great outdoors.

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
  • Bedroom 3: Single Bed
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • High chair available

Access

  • Parking
  • Secure parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Safe
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • High chair available
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Housekeeping Included

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Interaction with guest

There is a Welcome Pack in the living room, with information on most of the sights and attractions. No work parties/trades. ** Towels are not supplied, please bring your own hand/bath/T-towels **
A’Chroit (the Croft) – Home 8969468

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    Cancellation policy

    Full refund

    100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

    Partial refund

    50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

    25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 2 weeks before check-in.

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    No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

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    Things to know

    Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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    Smoking

    No smoking at this property

    Manager restrictions

    Minimum stay: 7 night
    Changeover day: Sat

    About the owner

    Kenneth L.
    Calendar updated:
    29 Apr 2024

    Years listed:
    6

    Based in:
    United Kingdom
    Languages spoken: English
    This House has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 5. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 19 Jul 2017. Located in Islay, it has 27 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate is £642.
    The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 29 Apr 2024.
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    Reviews

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    27 reviews
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    Germain G
    Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds, France

    A very nice rental house
    May 2023

    A wonderful place to explore the island, the house is very comfy, and there is everything you need inside. Kenny is very responsive, and has done a lot of work to renovate the house. I do recommend th… More 

    Reviewed 16 Nov 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    taylorg3726
    Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom

    Unfullfilled Visit
    Dec 2022

    We thought the house was excellent and we liked Port Ellen. We visited towards the end of Covid Lockdown and we were unable to have full visits to any of the distillerys. So a return is a must, to The… More 

    Reviewed 15 Nov 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Trek10612063209
    Bonn, Germany

    Large centrally located house in Port Ellen
    May 2023

    The house has more than enough space, is very well equipped and is very centrally located. The house also has a small beautiful garden. It is located in the center of Port Ellen, the bus stop, the bea… More 

    Reviewed 30 May 2023

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Thank you kindly for your review, and we are glad that you had a great stay. Kenny

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    OnAir685158

    idealer Ausgangspunkt um Islay zu entdecken
    May 2022

    Wir haben uns in A`Chroit sehr wohl gefühlt. Sauber, gemütlich eingerichtet, große Küche, kleiner Garten, was will man mehr! Restaurant, Pub und Einkaufsmöglichkleiten sind … More 

    Reviewed 7 Oct 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Thank you for your kind review - glad you enjoyed your stay.

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    JenniFireFinch

    Wonderful stay in Port Ellen
    Sep 2022

    We had a wonderful week staying in this well situated and spacious home. Somewhat basic but had everything we needed to cook in each night, with a comfy bed, good shower in a large bathroom and a cos… More 

    Reviewed 2 Oct 2022

    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

    Owner's reply:
    Thanks Jenni, your comments are much appreciated and helpful. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Very Best Regards, Kenny

    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

    Review 1-5 of 27

    FAQs

    How do I find more info about the property?

    You can get in touch with Kenneth (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

    If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

    What if I have questions before I book?

    Send Kenneth (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

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    Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Kenneth (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

    Or send Kenneth (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

    What is a booking request?

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    How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

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    You can also request a quote from Kenneth (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

    How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

    You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

    How do I pay for my holiday?

    Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kenneth (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

    If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

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    Why can't I call Kenneth (the owner) before booking?

    You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

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    How do damage deposits work?

    In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

    Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

    How can I view and manage my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

    How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

    You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

    We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

    How can I retract my booking request?

    You’ll need to contact Kenneth (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

    How do I cancel my booking?

    Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

    How do I edit my booking?

    You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Kenneth (the owner) a message.

    If Kenneth (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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