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Enjoy a break on the ‘Queen of the Hebrides’ – Islay! This special Scottish island captivates with its varied landscapes, its superb beaches, its varied wildlife, its sometimes gory history and last but not least, its unique malt whiskies!
Step back to a time where people find time to chat – to tourists and locals alike! The warm welcome will guarantee your return!
Our traditional weaver’s cottage, built in 1829, provides spacious, comfortable accommodation for six people - ideal for family holidays and celebrations. Well behaved pets are also welcome to stay in the cottage !
To book or chat for advice, please contact:
Sandy Millar
63 Demoreham Avenue
Denny
Scotland
FK6 5BJ
Telephone: +44 (0)1324 820807
Email: info@keillsweaverscottage.co.uk
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KEILLS WEAVER’S COTTAGE.
It is situated in the small village of Keills, 2 miles from Port Askaig – one of the main ferry terminals. The cottage overlooks a working farm and the Sound of Islay. To the rear of the property, lies a burial ground, with evidence of carved slabs dating back to the Knights Templar and the crusades and …nothing else! Just an expanse of beautiful Islay land will meet your eyes!
As you enter the cottage, there is a spacious vestibule, ideal for hanging up coats and leaving boots! As you enter the hall, the living room is on your left. This cosy room provides books, SKY Plus TV & DVD (with a selection of suitable films) and a lovely original Victorian fireplace. This tempts many even to light it in Summer months!
To the right of the hall is the kitchen/dining area. A lovely roomy area with an electric cooker, a microwave and a multi-fuel stove . The utility room off the kitchen, provides an area for wet coats and mucky boots, as well as a washing machine, a dishwasher and a fridge. To the rear of the property, there is a drying area.
At the end of the hall is the bathroom, complete with shower attachment.
The top floor of the cottage comprises of two large bedrooms, boasting views over the working farm to the Sound of Islay beyond. At the end of the hall is the bathroom, complete with shower attachment.
The top floor of the cottage comprises of two large bedrooms, boasting views over the working farm to the Sound of Islay beyond.
As you approach the top of the stairs, the bedroom on your right, has a double bed with a fitted wardrobe and chest of drawers. The wardrobe contains a selection of books and toys for children. The linen cupboard is situated in this room as well. A sofa bed is also available for those unexpected guests!.
The bedroom on the left provides a double bed and also two single beds. It, too, has a fitted wardrobe and a chest of drawers. In the wardrobe, there is also a fold up bed for that extra visitor!
The garage houses garden furniture, and a BBQ .
From the front and back garden, there are stunning views of the Paps of Jura – very distinctive conical quartzite mountains which dominate the landscape. The daily ferries to Jura leave from Port Askaig, two miles from Keills, as does the weekly Colonsay ferry.
Short breaks are negotiable.
Bookings must be confirmed with a deposit of £100. The balance must be paid two weeks before the start of your holiday.
The cottage will be available from 2p.m. at the start of your holiday and it must be vacated by 10.00a.m. on your departure. Towels, bed linen and fuel are all inclusive in the price.
Islay can be reached by Caledonian MacBrayne car ferry which leaves from Kennacraig on the Kintyre peninsula and arrives at either Port Ellen on the south of the island or Port Askaig on the north. Timetables and online booking available at www.calmac.co.uk
Alternatively there are two flights per day from Glasgow Airport operated by loganair using British Airways aircraft. Timetables and online booking at www.british-airways.com/flights.
TARIFF: From £280 - £475 per week. Contact for further details
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