Description
The lodge boasts four beautifully furnished, individually designed bedrooms with 'ziplock hotel' beds which can be configured to your preference: four superking sized double beds (1 per bedroom) / eight twin beds (2 per bedroom) or a combination of both. Each of the four bedrooms have en-suite shower rooms. There is also a separate bathroom which is perfect for a relaxing bath or (if you are like us) to bathe young children.
The open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge is located on the first floor to take advantage of the uninterrupted breath-taking views over Laggan Bay, the Mull of Oa and out to the Atlantic.
The space is perfect to relax and socialise with an adjacent balcony which allows you to take in the fresh air or dine and drink al fresco!
Nb. There is a minimum three night stay required for bookings. If this does not suit your requirements please contact us directly to discuss; we will aim to be as flexible as possible.
Islay is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides, just off the West Coast of Scotland. Known as the ‘Queen of the Hebrides’, Islay is an amazing island experience – dramatic coastal seascapes, wild inland freshwater lochs, some of the best wild brown trout and salmon fishing and numerous species of wildlife, especially birds.
There’s plenty to explore on Islay – whether it’s a trip back in time to explore the heritage and history of the island; a trip to the world-famous whisky distilleries of Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Ardbeg or Bowmore (to name but a few!), a round on the recently redesigned Machrie Links or a more adventurous outdoor experience – there will be something to suit your tastes.
For the food lovers amongst you, there is a thriving restaurant scene which can be found in Port Ellen, Bowmore and Port Charlotte which showcases the best produce that the island and the West Coast of Scotland has to offer.
No matter what time of year you choose to visit Islay, you will be in awe of the natural beauty of the Island!
Reviews
Islay Tour with 7 Friends
5 stars
The House is perfect for a short or a long time stay on Islay. Very central between Port Ellen and Bowmore. 30 minutes ride to Jura Ferry. Islay Ales Brewery is only a five minutes walk away they serve the best beers.
By Chris Hornbach
On 2026-04-24
Perfekt stay on Islay
4.7 stars
That is the perfect accommodation on Islay with a group of six or more. The bed rooms and the en-suite bathrooms are very nice and comfortable as well as the other rooms.
By Thomas Pohlmeyer
On 2026-04-08
Luxury holiday home near Port Ellen with sunset views.
4.8 stars
We had a fabulous stay at Machrie View. It is in a great location, very well equipped, spacious and fantastic for entertaining.
By Rachel Whyte
On 2026-01-01
Lovely house with a stunning view
4.3 stars
beautiful location the airport was a bonus as we could watch the planes land and take off. lovely rooms with comfy beds and beautiful interior design. a lovely house to stay at for a few nights.
By Gail Crawford
On 2025-11-01
Beautiful accomodation
5 stars
This was an excellent spot to explore the island.
Spotless accommodation with comfy beds, powerful showers, and great communal space.
Highly recommended
By Anesh Chauhan
On 2025-10-20
Fantastic
4.8 stars
We loved our stay at Machrie View, a fantastic spacious house even for 8 of us, with incredible views. Really well located, 10mins from Port Ellen, 30mins from Port Askaig. All my communication with the owners has been responsive and positive. Would happily recommend staying here for any group holiday on Islay.
By Jonathan Hogg
On 2025-09-02
Machrie View
4.8 stars
Overall we were happy with the property. The location was central and we enjoyed watching the activity at the airport. Our negatives are minor but would make a difference and proffered to help, not complain.
-For the price we would have expected a welcome basket even if just bread, milk, and some local biscuits.
-There are Loads of glasses but a limited number of (and small) cups. Could also do with egg cups.
-The exterior could be better landscaped and building materials moved from the outside to make the property look finished.
- A visitor book would be helpful where guests could write comments.
-We arrived on a very warm day. The level of heat in the bathrooms, particularly, was extreme. Opening a window helped but that felt so wasteful!
We needed some instructions on the exterior lights which we couldnt control. So lights were unnecessarily on throughout the night.
On 2025-08-26
A lovely property in a stunning location
4.7 stars
Our first trip to Islay which is a beautiful island. This property is lovely and is situation in a very convenient location with a stunning view. The property is of a high standard, equipped with everything you might want or need.
By Wendy Morris
On 2025-07-25
Nice weekend away
4 stars
Generally we had a lovely weekend staying at Machrie View.
The beds and sofa are very comfortable and the views from the kitchen out over the island are beautiful. We liked watching the little planes land and take off and there is no airport noise.
There were a few areas with room for improvement. The house is very hot all the time, we constantly were needing the windows open and with a strong wind outside we had to be careful to stop doors slamming. Some of the windows wouldnt open. The outside of the home is quite cluttered and a bit more tired than the photos suggest. We had a few issues with cleaning materials missing and a broken front door handle but the manager of the property did address these issues promptly.
By Gemma Graham
On 2025-06-30
The view!
4.8 stars
This property exceeded our expectations. The view was stunning and the property was beautifully decorated and extremely well equipped.
By Susan Stark
On 2025-06-16
Perfect place to stay in Islay .
5 stars
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Our stay at The Machrie View was absolutely perfect! The location is fantastic, with breathtaking scenery all around stunning coastline, and incredible sunsets. The peace and quiet made it the ideal getaway, allowing us to truly relax and unwind. After a hard days whisky tastings and exploring the island.
The accommodation itself was beautifully furnished, with every detail thoughtfully considered for comfort and style. It felt like a home away from home, yet with a touch of luxury.
From start to finish, our experience was exceptional, and were already counting down the days until we can return. If youre looking for a serene, picturesque escape on Islay, The Machrie View is the place to be!
Highly recommendedwe cant wait to come back .
By Andrew Goodall
On 2025-06-11
Lovely accommodation
5 stars
Book for the week of the Feis for 6 of us. Really impressed with the accommodation. Everything was immaculate. Lovely views of the sea. Not for from Port Ellen for supplies.
By Kenneth Sutherland
On 2025-06-01
Fab holiday weekend
4.8 stars
Great location for our holiday weekend. Excellent property with everything you require. Perfect view for plane watching and beach nearby for dog walks. Good time had by all!
On 2024-09-30
Wonderful stay
4 stars
Machrie view is an ideal property . Location is ideal . Amazing views.
The house is very well equipped. Spacious both inside and out.
Cleanliness is to a high standard.
We would highly recommend this property for a wonderful stay on Islay.
On 2024-09-26
Brand new house decorated to a high standard with great facilities in a beautiful setting
4.3 stars
The building is less than a year old so in very good condition and has been designed with comfort in mind.
The kitchen and relaxing areas are fantastic and have everything you could possibly need for adult groups or young children alike regardless of the weather outside.
The rooms have loads of space and the beds are very comfortable - it feels luxurious.
Like every rental, there is a hint of Ikea DIY with some of the furniture especially items that haven't been built properly (drawers etc) but the large and practical bathrooms and living spaces more than make up for it.
Plenty space for 6 cars and laydown area for sporting equipment outside, there is a parameter fence and hopefully there will be a gate when we return next year so our dog can roam free without chasing the sheep!
A+ holiday rental compared to others on Islay we've stayed in over the past 15 years, we're already booked for next year.
By Roy Milne
On 2024-08-28
A wonderful home in a beautiful setting
4.7 stars
We spent 3 nights here as a group of 7 and everything was just wonderful. The rooms were spacious, beds were comfortable, the house was so clean and modern. We all agreed it was a fantastic place to stay and absolutely perfect for our needs.
By David Mckee
On 2024-06-26
The Machrie View blews us away!
5 stars
The stay was really extremely pleasant. The house is perfectly furnished and offers everyone a great experience. We would recommend it to friends at any time and come back ourselves.
On 2024-05-23
Excellent trip
4.8 stars
A great house in great condition in a great location!
We were 4 couples, a young child and a dog. The house was very clean and ideal for our needs.
Whilst we all drove and got the ferry across, being next to the airport was an added bonus seeing the plane twice a day (for the children of all ages!). The windows are very well insulated and completely blocked any road/plane noise.
We would have no hesitation in staying here again.
By Karen Henderson
On 2024-04-20
A Relaxing Retreat with Amazing Views
5 stars
We spent a wonderful New Year break at Machrie View. The property was immaculate with every convenience one would need. There are amazing views giving a constantly changing vista yet with all "mod cons" for tech savvy guests.
Islay is a beautifully quiet place to spend time to relax and decompress. Locals are extremely welcoming with plenty of choice of distillery visits.
We hope to visit again soon. Thank you Sam and Team Machrie.
On 2024-01-11
Gorgeous Holiday Home
4.8 stars
We had a wonderful week at Machrie View as a family of 7. The house is fitted to an exceptionally high standard making it feel like a 5* hotel experience. All the bedrooms have very comfy beds, fluffy duvets, pillows, blankets, and luxurious bathrooms. The views from the top floor open plan living space and kitchen are stunning. Watching the weather float in and out was better than watching TV. The house is located beside the tiny airport but it was fun watching the planes land and take off. There are never any flights in the early morning, late evening, or during the night so noise was never an issue. We ate in Port Ellen twice at Sea Salt and The Argyll Hotel which were both excellent and only a 10 min car journey away. Machair View is a well-positioned house to visit all the distilleries and beaches and when we return to Islay we will definitely book to stay here again.
By Aileen Baird
On 2023-10-10
Amazing house, amazing views!
4.5 stars
Lovely house, fantastic views. Central to Port Ellen and Bowmore was a great location. The beech Close by is wonderful. We loved staying at this house and didn't want to leave. Can't wait to return!
By Stacey Robertson
On 2023-08-23
Lovely house. Great location.
5 stars
Machrie View is an excellent place to stay. Beautiful house in a perfect location. Ideal base from which to enjoy Islay and a very comfortable house to relax in after a nice day out exploring. Cannot recommend Machrie highly enough. It helped make our holiday very special. Would definitely stay again.
By Gary O'rourke
On 2023-06-09
Great time
5 stars
Machrie View is a splendid place to spend your vacation in Islay. It is conveniently located next to the airport (but don't worry there's only 2 flights in and 2 flights out all day so its not a nuisance) and is also located just a short drive to Port Ellen where there's pubs, a grocery store etc.
The house itself is beautiful, quite spacious and great for a large group. All your amenities are in good working order.
I would recommend this place to anyone else and if I return to Islay I would stay here again.
By Doran Simpson
On 2023-06-09
Stunning property
4.8 stars
The Machrie View is a great home base for exploration of Islay. It has all the amenities you could wish for, with comfortable beds + bathrooms, great seats in the living room, a full kitchen and a dining area that invites you to long nights and good conversations with friends. The road and nearby airport won't effect the peace and tranquillity of the location. The only thing that woke us up one morning were a couple of sheep that took over the road for several yards as a shortcut ;-) Once in a lifetime experience! The Island itself has so much to offer: the best whisky, delicious seafood, spectacular and diverse nature and super kind people. Sam and her team provided us with all the info and made sure we had a great stay. We'll definitely come back if we see an opportunity.
By Dimitri Bouter
On 2023-05-20
Machrie view Islay review
5 stars
Not much more to say!
The house is perfect in every aspect, modern comfortable, spacious, welcoming, fantastic views halfway between Port Allen and Bowmore , an outstanding property with every amenity at your fingertips. I Just hope I can get another booking In when I next want to go back to Islay. . A Truly Amazing stay & Samantha our host was fantastic regards communication throughout. 10/10
By Justin Adams
On 2023-05-03
Lovely stay in Islay
4.8 stars
Really nice house, comfy beds, excellent en suite bathrooms. Good quality fittings and the kitchen is well equipped. Fabulous view from the main room. Only negative comments are very minor, eg cooker hood is positioned so that you can catch your head on it, we had to ask for the key code for access as it didnt arrive until we were on the ferry, etc.
We would definitely stay here again. Islay is fantastic and the house is very centrally positioned on the island.
By Ewan Mcneill
On 2023-04-16
Amazing Accommodation
5 stars
Stayed at Machrie View whilst working & staying on Islay and can highly recommend the accommodation.
We have told our employer that if we are doing further work on Islay that this is the only accommodation that we want to stay in.
5 star accommodation with first class service.
By Ally Barr
On 2022-12-12
Utterly amazing house in every way!
5 stars
Machrie View is without a doubt the best self catering house we have ever stayed in! The thoughtful way is has been built, with first class finishings and stunning decor are excellent. The house is fabulously well equipped and the views are amazing! The huge deck is the perfect place to enjoy a little tipple as you watch the sun set. Just simply fantastic!!
By Iain Whyte
On 2022-08-07
Stunning house with views to die for!
5 stars
We were the first guests to stay at Machrie View and WOW what a fantastic location with breathtaking, uninterrupted views across the Islay landscape to the ocean! You can spend all day in the open planned upstairs dining kitchen and lounge area! What a brilliant space to relax and unwind irrespective of the weather. The property will be even better once the landscaping is complete but that didnt detract from a fab weekend. We will definitely go back, the house has everything you could need.
By Irene Robertson
On 2022-07-12
