Islay Fly-drive

Just how easy is it to spend a couple of days relaxing in a lovely seafront hotel surrounded by heather-clad hills, deserted sandy beaches and numerous historical reminders of days gone by?  The answer is very.  Our Isle of Islay fly-drive includes return flights from Glasgow to Islay, car hire and a lovely 4 star small hotel by the sea.  What could be simpler?  And did we mention that Islay has more whisky distilleries than any other Scottish island?

Your Hotel

Within easy walking distance of Bruichladdich distillery, this luxury small hotel provides relaxed, informal accommodation and fantastic hospitality.  You'll appreciate the serenity of being away from it all, the clarity of the air, the ever-changing colours of Loch Indaal interrupted only by the wildlife busy on the shore.  This view alone will make you understand why the owner recently returned home to Islay and put heart and soul into transforming this stately Victorian building.  Your room is prepared with much care and attention and the kitchen makes excellent use of fresh local produce to deliver imaginative and mouth-watering creations.

What to see and do

Once the ancestral seat of the Lords of the Isles, Islay is a fertile island of low heather-clad hills, attractive beaches, numerous historical sites and more whisky distilleries than any other Scottish island! (We can help and advise on arranging tours of any which are of interest.)

A haven for hill-walkers and bird-watchers, it is home to the huge Loch Gruinart bird sanctuary and its' vast numbers of migrating geese.  In the island capital, Bowmore, you can visit the unusual Round Church (no corners for the devil to hide in!) or, if history is your thing, the Museum of Island Life in Port Charlotte is well worth a visit, as are the ruins of Finlaggan Castle, home of the Macdonald chiefs, and Kildalton Chapel with its early Christian cross.  Easily accessible for day-trips are the neighbouring islands of Jura - rugged and truly remote - and pretty Colonsay (Wednesdays only), which boasts spectacular Kiloran Bay.

£359 per person for February, March & November, £379 per person for April & October, £399 per person for May to September, based on 2 people sharing a room for 2 nights on a bed & breakfast basis. The holiday also includes return flights from Glasgow and the hire of an economy size car during your stay.

All our touring holidays include a map of Scotland with recommended routes from your specified starting point, suggestions on places to see and visit depending on your personal interests and our expertise to help you get the most from your holiday.

All itineraries and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.

The McKinlay Kidd Guarantee

All our holiday prices include a service charge of £8 per person per night towards the costs we incur in researching, planning and designing your holiday. We guarantee to refund this service charge if you believe that arranging your holiday through McKinlay Kidd has not met your expectations for value.

All we ask is that you write to us within 7 days of your return and explain your reason for claiming the refund. This will ensure that we can improve the experience for all our future guests.

March to October, starting any day of the week apart from Saturdays.

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