Sgioba Cottage

'Ceud mile Failte': a hundred thousand welcomes.

Sgioba Cottage is located within the conservation village of Port Charlotte, a delightful little collection of whitewashed houses on the western shore of Loch Indaal.

The holiday cottage opens out onto a pleasant garden adjoining a safe sandy beach, perfect for swimming or boating.

Sgioba - pronounced 'Shkeeba' - is also the name of the beach, which has a history that dates back to the time of the invasions of the Vikings.

The interior of Sgioba Cottage has a bright and welcoming atmosphere created by the use of warm colours and natural pine timbers.

The property has a well equipped kitchen, night storage and central heating, colour television and is carpeted throughout.

The drawing shows the open planned internal arrangement with accommodation for two to four people on three levels, which can be screened for privacy.

Level 3: A bedroom gallery with twin beds and fitted furniture. French windows open out onto a balcony.

Level 2: Entrance from a courtyard to a hall and dining area with fully equipped kitchen and adjacent bathroom.

Level 1: A sitting area with French windows leading onto a garden terrace. Two bed settees provide sleeping accommodation for two people.

The village of Port Charlotte has two friendly pubs, a general store and a Post Office, plus a garage and a small petrol station.

The Croft Kitchen Restaurant specialises in home baking as well as lunch and evening meals.

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Travelling to Islay:

By Air: from Glasgow airport, a daily service [except Sundays] flying over the Firth of Clyde and the Kintyre peninsula to the Isle of Islay.

By Road [and Ferry]: via Glasgow, driving alongside Loch Lomond and down the west coast of Loch Fyne to Kennacraig. From Kennacraig, take a ferry passing the islands of Gigha and Jura to Islay with several daily sailings each taking just over two hours.

It is essential to book all travel well in advance [please ask for contact details of flight, ferry and coach companies].

Islay is rightly known as the Queen of the Hebrides and retains much of its Gaelic culture. Its long history is seen in the standing stones, Celtic crosses and ancient chapels to be found throughout the island.

Explore the wild west coast cliffs, the long sandy beaches and sheltered bays.

A paradise for bird watchers, Islay has recorded over 250 species and must be one of the best places in Britain to see Golden Eagles and Choughs, to listen to the summer sounds of the Corncrake or see 45,000 winter geese.

Many guests at Sgioba Cottage enjoy walking and fishing, or golf at the 18 hole links course at the Machrie.

Many more visit one of the eight operational whisky distilleries on the island or take a day trip to the neighbouring islands of Jura and Colonsay.

£180.00 to £380.00 per week, normally running from 13:00 Saturday until 10:00 on the following Saturday.

Outside of the main season, the cottage can be booked for a minimum of three nights [please ask for details].

Electricity [including central heating supply] is by meter and charged accordingly at the end of your stay.

Car parking is adjacent to the cottage.
Bed linen is provided but guests are asked to bring their own towels.
Towels may be available for hire on request.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome for a small additional charge per week.