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Portnahaven holiday cottage rental with beach/lake nearby, internet access, air con and fireplace

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Cottage
2 bedrooms
Sleeps 4
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Key information

100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
Beach / lakeside relaxation
Child friendly
Car advised
Air conditioning
Pet friendly
Private garden

From the owner

There is plenty to see and do on the island - watch the seals form the front door, wildlife, fishing, golf, walking and cycling are all available or visit some of the archaeological sites and the nine famous distilleries to sample the whisky! Take a day trip to nearby Jura from Port Askalg (22miles), Bowmore (18 miles) has traditional shops. Post office/ shop 100 yards, pub ¼ mile (across the bay).

Also please note that the primary heating is by a wood burning stove with electric radiators and an air source heat pump for background heating. The radiators are not powerful enough to heat the property on their own during cold weather. Logs, Kindling and Electricity included in the price within reason.

Amenities

Bed & bathroom

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

Families

Great for children of all ages
Pets welcome

Access

Parking
Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

Wi-Fi available
Air conditioning
Private garden
Patio
Sea view
Internet access

Central heating
Fireplace
Cooker
Fridge
Freezer
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Washing machine
Clothes dryer
Iron
TV
Satellite TV
DVD player
Linen provided
Towels provided
Housekeeping Included

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When we’re allowed to re-open we need to allow at least 24hrs between bookings, possibly 72hrs to allow for extra cleaning. Social distancing will also need to be maintained.

from £126/night

Seal Cottage, Portnahaven, Isle of Islay, Argyll – Home 4568580

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Seal Cottage, Portnahaven, Isle of Islay, Argyll – Home 4568580

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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.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

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50% refund50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

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Things to know

Check in: 15:00 Check out: 10:00
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Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Smoking

No smoking at this property

House rules

The normal change over day is Saturday whenever possible. Other change over days will be considered on request. Well behaved pets are allowed subject to a £10 supplement and owners must agree to pick up any droppings, especially in the back garden. No electric vehicle charging allowed without prior consent.

About the owner

Jim S.

Tourist Licence
AR00342F

Average reply time:: 2 hours 12 minutes
Calendar updated:: 07 Apr 2024
Years listed:: 9
Based in:: United Kingdom

Languages spoken: English

This Cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and sleeps 4. It has been listed on Holiday Lettings since 03 Jul 2014. Located in Islay, it has 14 reviews with an overall rating of 4.5. The average weekly rate varies from £584 to £785.

The Owner has a response rate of 100% and the property’s calendar was last updated on 07 Apr 2024.

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Elizabeth S

Seal cottage

Apr 2022

Lovely little cottage on the bay of portenhaven. Everything you need for your time at Islay. Little shop and a local bar which is being modernised, locals are so friendly and Jim the owner will do al… More

Reviewed 8 May 2022

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Owner's reply:

Thanks very much Elizabeth, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully the weather will be warmer for your next visit. Jim

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

perfect holiday

Sep 2019

we had a lovely week at seal cottage every thing you need in cottage seals on the door step lovely island to explore

Reviewed 22 Sep 2019

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Owner's reply:

Thanks very much Lucy, I hope to see you back again one day. Jim :)

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ruthbeau77

Blackburn, United Kingdom

Overpriced

Jun 2019

We stopped here in the middle of a 3 week holiday, this is the cottage that was most expensive out of the 3 but it was not the best value for money. Islay seems to be really expensive cottage wise at … More

Reviewed 9 Jul 2019

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Owner's reply:

I'm sorry you were disappointed with the cottage Ruth. Unfortunately without knocking it down and starting again I can't make it any bigger than it is.

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Elizabeth S

Beautiful

May 2019

Stayed in seal cottage for a week. Perfect little cottage everything you need waking upto the seals and birds on a morning nothing better. Will definitely be returning. Jim the owner replies to any me… More

Reviewed 17 May 2019

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Owner's reply:

Thanks very much for your kind words Elizabeth, I hope to hear from you again soon. Best regards Jim

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Nicola G

Evesham, United Kingdom

Safe haven for us and dog

Oct 2017

A lovely well equipped cottage, snug and warm during the October storms with seals singing in the harbour each night. It was not short of anything, coal and wood and comfortable furnishings. We had wo… More

Reviewed 16 Jul 2018

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Owner's reply:

Thanks very much for your kind words Nicola. Best regards Jim

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Review 1-5 of 14

FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

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

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Send Jim (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.

How do I contact Jim (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Jim the owner's contact details or send them a message.

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Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Jim (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 Jim (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

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You can also request a quote from Jim (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. Jim (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 Jim (the owner) before booking?

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If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

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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?

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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 Jim (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 Jim (the owner) a message.

If Jim (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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