| set in a 19th-century victorian building that overlooks kilnaughton bay, this cosy hotel is a 5-minute walk from port ellen islay ferry terminal and 3 miles from the ruins of the dunyvaig castle. full scottish breakfast is complimentary. there are two down-to-earth bars: 1 includes a pool table, dart boards and a jukebox, while the other has a fireplace. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some have bay views. unfussy rooms feature en suite bathrooms and flat-screen tvs, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities
City of Derry Airport 11 hr
Islay Sea Adventures (4 min) Kilnaughton Bay (3 min)
Bay with a sandy beach featuring shallow water & views of surrounding hills & lighthouse. Glenmachrie (6 min) Laphroaig Distillery (5 min)
Whisky-making guided tours at distillery with Royal Warrant, plus water source walks and tastings. Carraig Fhada Lighthouse (17 min) Kildalton Cross (19 min) Lagavulin Bay (7 min)
Honeymoon and castle The Oa (11 min) Bowmore Distillery (14 min)
Tours detailing history and whisky production of Islay's oldest distillery, plus tasting sessions. Islay Wines (9 min)
Vineyard, winery, and wine Loch Uigeadail (12 min) Dunyvaig Castle (8 min)
Castle, ruins, and history Ardbeg Distillery Ltd (9 min)
Guided tours with tasting sessions and water source walks, of 19th-century malt whisky distillery. Lagavulin Distillery (7 min)
Tours of one of Scotland's most photographed distilleries available only during the summer. | 
