Title: The Old School Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Old School Holiday home in Islay Island with free parking ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11540000/11539000/11538925/1bb31680.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage, Ensuite | Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11540000/11539000/11538925/1053c9c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11540000/11539000/11538925/b9dc97de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage, Ensuite | 1 bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11540000/11539000/11538925/4fa41bf1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11540000/11539000/11538925/df94870c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Old School provides everything that you need. Guests can connect to WiFi in public areas (surcharge). 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking included ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Old School Holiday home in Islay Island with free parking WiFi in public areas and free self-parking are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home offers a separate bedroom. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodations at this holiday home feature separate bedrooms. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom ### Pets - Welcoming dogs only ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Luggage storage - No housekeeping service ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34900000/34890100/34890084/14bb3f9b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Port Charlotte Hotel Islay Island - 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In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### National rating This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland. ### Property is also known as Old School Islay Island The Old School Islay Island The Old School Private vacation home The Old School Private vacation home Islay Island ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C55.68034%2C-6.50136&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lIrvwrl6WZ0VU-zQaRH7Qyk7uZs=) Portnahaven, Islay Island, Scotland, PA47 7SG #### What's nearby - Bruichladdich Distillery - 16 min drive - 10.1 miles - Bowmore Distillery - 32 min drive - 20.6 miles - Laphroaig Distillery - 53 min drive - 33.1 miles - Lagavulin Distillery - 55 min drive - 34.9 miles - Ardbeg Distillery - 57 min drive - 35.7 miles #### Getting around - Islay (ILY) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Rhinns Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪An Tigh Seinnse - ‬9 min walk - ‪Burnside Lodge B&B and Coffee Shop - ‬8 min walk - ‪Port Mor Community Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Port Mor Bistro - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Old School pet-friendly? > Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at The Old School? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Old School? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Old School? > Checkout is at 10:30 AM. ### Where is The Old School located? > Situated in Islay Island, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Port bhaigh and Port Bhith Sgeir. Currie Sands and Lossit are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Old School Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael M. 31 May 2019 #### Wonderful stay in Portnahaven Beautiful spacious house with well appointed kitchen. Short walk to the coast was very nice and we had a glorious sunny weekend. Everything was clean and comfortable. Quiet and peaceful. ##### Michael M. Stayed 4 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael 18 Aug 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Base needed for work! Four of us needed a base to work from! Portnahaven is a bit out of the way, but a really picturesque location, and the Old School House was immaculately prepared and presented. Spacious, clean, well appointed and equipped. The only down side was that the wifi was a bit slow - but at least it worked!! ##### Michael Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nici, Glasgow 2 May 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful Cottage , Portnahaven The Old School is the perfect place to stay if visiting Islay. It's a fabulous conversion - huge rooms, log burning stoves, so comfortable and well equipped.We loved our stay there and will be back. ##### Nici Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KC 7 Jun 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Amazing! You get the entire old school house! It's a fabulous place to stay when you're on Islay. Full of character and charm. It was recently updated, so it has wifi and a lovely kitchen area and great living room. It's quiet and desolate and very "Scottish." Truly magical! I think there were 4 bedrooms and we tried out 2 of them. Beds were comfy and they have fabulous Scottish wool blankets to keep you toasty. Great shower. We didn't try out the soaking tub. You could easily house a family vacation there. My one slight complaint is there aren't locks on the bedroom doors, so if you were staying with kids, that could get awkward if you and your spouse want some uninterrupted alone time. :) The kitchen probably has overly fancy appliances in it, but it might be because we're not used to how European appliances work, but we were able to figure out how to make breakfast every morning. I will say, stop in Bowmore and buy groceries on your way TO Portnahaven. I think there used to be a store there, but there is no longer anywhere to buy groceries and the pub didn't serve very good food when we were there (and had odd hours). The pub is TINY! We were there May 2016. Portnahaven is off the beaten path of Islay, but we loved our time there! It's probably almost an hour's drive from the airport. I'd love to go back! ##### KC Stayed 4 nights in May 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Björn, E 12 Jul 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fantastiskt hus i en lugn och avkopplande by. Portnahaven är en liten by som ligger en bit från Bowmore( ca. 40 min med bil) Men boendet uppväger avstånden. Helt fantastiskt, ett sådant hus som man vill äga. ##### Björn ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pedro 22 Oct 2015 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful, spacious, and quiet location A wonderful stay. Portnahaven is a quaint and quiet little town. The owners of the property did a beautiful job restoring and modernizing the property. It retains the exterior and charm of a historical building, but the inside is top notch quality. The nearby pub has tons of friendly locals and a good assortment of drinks + good food. One of the town's fishermen, Neil, supplied two large lobsters and this was the most fantastic dinner which I cooked and enjoyed the same evening. The drives in the morning or back evening are lovely, with a view across the water of Bowmore and a beautiful coastline. Lots of space and 4 bedrooms. I thought I paid for a single of the rooms, but turns out I rented the entire property, was a great deal. I wish I'd brought my entire family here. Would definitely stay again. ##### Pedro ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Golden Jubilee Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clydebank-Hotels-Golden-Jubilee-Hotel.h664349.Hotel-Information) > > [Moffat Manor Holiday Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Moffat-Hotels-Moffat-Manor-Country-Park.h17709438.Hotel-Information) > > [Port Charlotte Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Islay-Island-Hotels-Port-Charlotte-Hotel.h34890084.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Edinburgh - Queensferry Crossing](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunfermline-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Edinburgh-Queensferry-Crossing.h1152983.Hotel-Information) > > [Cromlix](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Dunblane-Hotels-Cromlix.h1580309.Hotel-Information) > > [Duck Bay Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alexandria-Hotels-Duck-Bay-Hotel.h30097341.Hotel-Information) > > [Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/West-Kilbride-Hotels-Seamill-Hydro-Hotel-Resort.h1818213.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Glasgow East Kilbride by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Glasgow-East-Kilbride.h520428.Hotel-Information) > > [Queen of the Loch, Balloch by Marston's Inns](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Alexandria-Hotels-Queen-Of-The-Loch-By-Marstons-Inns.h33716771.Hotel-Information) > > [Auchrannie Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Hotels-Auchrannie-Resort.h4140916.Hotel-Information) > > [Ardoe House Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberdeen-Hotels-Ardoe-House-Hotel-Spa.h23180.Hotel-Information) > > [Glasgow Westerwood Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Glasgow-Westerwood-Spa-Golf-Resort.h893990.Hotel-Information) > > [Lochside Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Islay-Island-Hotels-Lochside-Hotel.h34865506.Hotel-Information) > > [Glenisle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Isle-Of-Arran-Hotels-Glenisle-Hotel.h2810774.Hotel-Information) > > [The Whispering Pine Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Spean-Bridge-Hotels-The-Whispering-Pine-Lodge.h11119972.Hotel-Information) > > [Macdonald Crutherland House and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Macdonald-Crutherland-House-And-Spa.h569463.Hotel-Information) > > [Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Port-Glasgow-Hotels-Gleddoch-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h1502522.Hotel-Information) > > [Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Dalmahoy-Hotel-Country-Club.h21999.Hotel-Information) > > [Parklands Hotel & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-Parklands-Hotel-Country-Club.h14766742.Hotel-Information) > > [The Kenmore Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aberfeldy-Hotels-The-Kenmore-Club.h9234110.Hotel-Information) > > [Lochside House Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cumnock-Hotels-Lochside-House-Hotel-Spa.h900570.Hotel-Information) > > [Leonardo Boutique Huntingtower Perth](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Perth-Hotels-Leonardo-Boutique-Huntingtower-Perth.h859382.Hotel-Information) > > [The Busby Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Glasgow-Hotels-The-Busby-Hotel.h10004759.Hotel-Information) > > [Coylumbridge Resort Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Aviemore-Hotels-Coylumbridge-Resort-Hotel.h520458.Hotel-Information) > > [The Tarbet Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arrochar-Hotels-The-Tarbet-Hotel.h13407451.Hotel-Information) > > [Portavadie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tighnabruaich-Hotels-Portavadie.h11974275.Hotel-Information) > > [Another Place, The Machrie](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Islay-Island-Hotels-The-Machrie-Hotel-Golf-Links.h24029657.Hotel-Information) > > [The Portpatrick Hotel by Compass Hospitality](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stranraer-Hotels-Portpatrick-Hotel.h13430754.Hotel-Information) > > [Bowfield Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Johnstone-Hotels-Bowfield-Hotel-Country-Club.h1796965.Hotel-Information)