Idyllic Islay

Date: Sunday 16th February - Saturday 22nd February 2025
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Same price as 2024!


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 LodgeAlcoholic beverages

Access to a washing machine, tumble drier and drying room

Drinks and snacks bought locally
Daily guidingReturn 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.

The price includes all travel once on the island in our three cars, but foot passenger tickets for the ferry crossing or ferry crossing with car tickets (if want to meet us there) will need to be booked and paid for separately.


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 LodgeAlcoholic beverages

Access to a washing machine, tumble drier and drying room

Drinks and snacks bought locally
Daily guidingReturn 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.

The price includes all travel once on the island in our three cars, but foot passenger tickets for the ferry crossing or ferry crossing with car tickets (if want to meet us there) will need to be booked and paid for separately.


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)