Idyllic Islay
Date: Saturday 10th February - Friday 16th February 2024
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We will be staying for 6 nights just outside of Bowmore in a comfortable lodge with en suite rooms, open fires and moorland views where Hen Harriers and Eagles can often be seen. The lodge has 5 twin bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, and a spacious living area with TV, DVD player and open fireplace. You will be catered for by us with breakfast, a packed lunch and home-cooked evening meal. Special diets will be catered for – please advise when booking.
Price is £650.00 per person sharing a twin room or £800.00 for single room occupancy. 4-6 places available depending on sharing or non-sharing preferences.
What's included | What's not included |
All meals whilst on Islay including breakfast, a packed lunch and snacks each day and a home-cooked evening meal | Meals bought during the ferry crossings |
| All teas, coffees, juices, squash etc whilst at Red Lodge | Alcoholic beverages |
Access to a washing machine, tumble drier and drying room | Drinks and snacks bought locally |
| Daily guiding | Return ferry crossing from Kennacraig |
| Travel from an agreed pick-up/drop-off point and all travel whilst on Islay including the Jura ferry |
Our tours follow a casual pace with allowances made for stops to buy gifts, grab a fresh coffee, go for a walk or take in a breath-taking view.
We will spend our days driving round the island looking for places to stop and watch wildlife as well as using hides and taking leisurely walks on the RSPB’s Loch Gruinart and Oa Nature Reserves. We will also drop into Machir Bay to take a walk along this stunning white sandy beach and to spot gulls, choughs and eagles. A slight detour to visit one of the many whisky distilleries can be arranged for those who are whisky aficionados, whilst the rest of us look for otters and divers in the neighbouring bay. A day on the neighbouring Isle of Jura for otter spotting will also be included in the itinerary if sailings are available.
We also at pay visits to Finlaggan and Kildalton Cross to learn about local history, where we still have a good chance of spotting eagles, deer, hares and otters.
Watch our video for a taste of this holiday
Waterproof clothing
Binoculars (available to borrow) and telescope
Hat, gloves and scarf
Camera
Water bottle/flask
Lunch box
Sensible shoes/boots
Medication (as needed)
We will be staying for 6 nights just outside of Bowmore in a comfortable lodge with en suite rooms, open fires and moorland views where Hen Harriers and Eagles can often be seen. The lodge has 5 twin bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, and a spacious living area with TV, DVD player and open fireplace. You will be catered for by us with breakfast, a packed lunch and home-cooked evening meal. Special diets will be catered for – please advise when booking.
Price is £650.00 per person sharing a twin room or £800.00 for single room occupancy. 4-6 places available depending on sharing or non-sharing preferences.
What's included | What's not included |
All meals whilst on Islay including breakfast, a packed lunch and snacks each day and a home-cooked evening meal | Meals bought during the ferry crossings |
| All teas, coffees, juices, squash etc whilst at Red Lodge | Alcoholic beverages |
Access to a washing machine, tumble drier and drying room | Drinks and snacks bought locally |
| Daily guiding | Return ferry crossing from Kennacraig |
| Travel from an agreed pick-up/drop-off point and all travel whilst on Islay including the Jura ferry |
Our tours follow a casual pace with allowances made for stops to buy gifts, grab a fresh coffee, go for a walk or take in a breath-taking view.
We will spend our days driving round the island looking for places to stop and watch wildlife as well as using hides and taking leisurely walks on the RSPB’s Loch Gruinart and Oa Nature Reserves. We will also drop into Machir Bay to take a walk along this stunning white sandy beach and to spot gulls, choughs and eagles. A slight detour to visit one of the many whisky distilleries can be arranged for those who are whisky aficionados, whilst the rest of us look for otters and divers in the neighbouring bay. A day on the neighbouring Isle of Jura for otter spotting will also be included in the itinerary if sailings are available.
We also at pay visits to Finlaggan and Kildalton Cross to learn about local history, where we still have a good chance of spotting eagles, deer, hares and otters.
Watch our video for a taste of this holiday
Waterproof clothing
Binoculars (available to borrow) and telescope
Hat, gloves and scarf
Camera
Water bottle/flask
Lunch box
Sensible shoes/boots
Medication (as needed)
