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Charlotte Street Stay

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Charlotte Street Stay is a spacious cottage a few steps from the sea in Port Ellen, ideal for Hebrides explorers!

Enjoy cosy comfort with space for up to five guests with three bedrooms – one superking, one with two singles and one single. There’s a well-equipped kitchen, a dining area, workspace, free Wifi throughout, two TVs and a fully-fenced garden.

Charlotte Street Stay is a five minute walk from the ferry terminal, close to restaurants, boat trips and three whisky distilleries!

The space
The cottage is family-friendly with a travel cot (sheets included), high chair, baby bath, top and tail bowl, bouncy chair, and children's plates and cutlery. There is even a play tent in the living room, along with some toys, to keep your little ones entertained!

The open plan living room is a great place to relax with generous comfortable seating and workspace plus Wifi, a smart TV, books and board games.

In the large kitchen you’ll find a dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, oven, hob, kettle, coffee maker and toaster plus plenty storage and a dining area. In the utility room there’s a washing machine, iron and ample drying space.

The master bedroom has a superking bed and TV, the second bedroom has two single beds and the third is a single, all with plenty of clothes storage. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and there’s a hairdryer.

Pet-friendly with a fully enclosed garden.

Guest access
Free street parking

Fully enclosed garden

Pets are welcome

Long-term stays allowed

Please note in adverse weather it may not be possible to get off the island.
We will help whenever we can, but if rough weather is forecasted we suggest having a contingency plan or to getting in touch with us to see if we have back-to-back back stays.

Neighbourhood
Where you’ll be
Port Ellen, Scotland, United Kingdom

Country Retreat

5 Guests

3 Bedrooms

1 Bathroom

Exclusive lowest price — only when you book direct

Midweek £248/nt · Weekend £359/nt

Cleaning included · Select dates for exact price

Minimum stay: 4 nights

Check-in after 16:00 · Check-out before 10:00

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Pets welcome (max 2) No smoking No parties
Please note: a deposit or damage waiver will be required prior to arrival.

FEATURES

Wifi
TV
Street parking
Garden
Shower
Cot
Oven
Washing Machine
Dishwasher
Microwave
Iron
Hairdryer
Detached

BED LAYOUT

Bedroom 1

1x Superking Bed

Bedroom 2

1x Single Bed
1x Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1x Single Bed

Explore the area around Charlotte Street Stay

World-renowned Lagavulin Distillery is just a short 5-minute drive from Charlotte Street Stay, beckoning whisky enthusiasts with its rich history and peaty aromas. Explore the captivating ‘Queen of the Hebrides’ coastline, easily accessible from our doorstep, and indulge in fresh local flavours at nearby SeaSalt Bistro & Takeaway – perfect after a day discovering Islay's unique charm.

Sam’s local picks

Just down on Charlotte Street you’ll find Islay Sea Adventures – they have loads of different boat trips to suit everyone! Port Ellen harbour is only a short 0.2 mile walk for a lovely stroll and if you fancy something further afield, dolphin watching tours are about 1.9 miles away and well worth it.

Islay Sea Adventures on Charlotte Street has a wide choice of boat trips wildlife (seals, occasionally dolphins and whales), fishing, seafood, Staffa and Iona … 3 minute walk ~2 min · 4.6★ · (5 reviews)
Port Ellen harbour charming town and harbour with good choice of restaurants including fresh seafood (Islay scallops!) 0.2 miles · ~2 min
Dolphin watching spot dolphins from the lighthouse at Carraig Fhada 1.9 miles · ~5 min
Singing Sands the sand seems to sing as you walk along this beautiful beach, wild goats! 1.9 miles · ~5 min
Kayak Wild Islay
Kayak Wild Islay paddle along the stunning coast (check the weather) plus beach biking on 4-inch wide tyres, 3 min walk ~2 min · 5.0★ · (4 reviews) Photo by Kayak Wild Islay
Dunyvaig Castle dramatic ruin on cliffs overlooking the sea 3.0 miles · ~10 min · 4.5★ · (54 reviews)
Finlaggan romantic seat of the Lords of the Isles, island settlement with the larger island, Eilean Mòr, accessible by boat or walkway 17.6 miles · ~50 min · 4.6★ · (305 reviews)
Loch Gruinart RSPB Reserve trails through ancient woodlands 17.4 miles · ~50 min
Cultoon stone circle ancient standing stones, visit on a round trip 24.8 miles · ~1 hr 10 min · 3.9★ · (8 reviews)
A bus stop on Charlotte Street offers options acro A bus stop on Charlotte Street offers options across the island. Cycle hire at Islay Cycles 0.4 miles · ~2 min · 4.6★ · (5 reviews)

Where to eat & drink

Guests staying here will find dining options immediately accessible; SeaSalt Bistro & Takeaway is 0.0 miles away offering fresh seafood, while The Ardview Inn, a two-minute walk from the property, serves traditional pub food and local ales. The Islay Bar is also within walking distance for sampling island whiskies.

Things to do

Guests staying here are ideally positioned to explore Islay’s famous distilleries; Lagavulin Distillery is just 2.5 miles away for whisky tours and tastings, while Laphroaig Distillery can be reached in a 5 minute drive at 1.4 miles. Carraig Fhada Lighthouse, approximately 1.1 miles from the property, offers coastal views and insight into local maritime heritage, and a slightly longer journey of 6.3 miles takes visitors to the American Monument with its panoramic vistas.

Getting there & essentials

Guests staying here will rely on car travel, with the nearest supermarkets found in local shops within a short drive of the property.