Two stylish and comfortable beach houses on lovely Kilnaughton Bay on the Isle of Islay, Scotland.

Now taking bookings for the end of 2025 and 2026 in the wooden guest house (on the left above) and the three-bedroom main house (on the right). Up to two dogs welcome in both houses for a small charge.

The guest house has one double bedroom with a king-sized bed, a shower-room, a large kitchen-diner with dishwasher, washing machine and induction hob, and a lounge with a day bed, wall-mounted tv and large wood burner. The interiors are lined with Douglas fir panels which give the place a modern Scandinavian feel.

The larger main house has a large master bedroom downstairs next to the family bathroom. Upstairs there is one ensuite bedroom with a king-sized bed and a twin room. Downstairs, the lounge and kitchen-diner are open plan either side of a central chimney. The kitchen is equipped with two ovens, large induction hob and fridge freezer and a dishwasher. The lounge has large comfortable sofas with lovely views over the bay and the lighthouse through the glass wall in the gable end of the house. There is an outdoor eating area at the back door and a large back garden with football goals, a basketball hoop and a trampoline for kids.

The properties are let on a weekly Saturday-Saturday basis from April to October from £950/week (2026 guest house price). Short-stays possible at other times: £120/night + £75, min 2 nights, for the guest house.

Kilnaughton Bay is located across the bay from the the lovely fishing village of Port Ellen. It is close to the recently reopened Port Ellen Distillery, and, from the village, Ardbeg, Laphroaig & Lagavulin distilleries are within comfortable walking/cycling distance on an off-road path.

For guest house pictures and info, check out our listing on Airbnb, where we offer winter and last-minute bookings (remember it is always cheaper to book direct.)