The Bay, Portnahaven, Isle of Islay – Home 434332 House
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
The Bay, Portnahaven, Isle of Islay – Home 434332
- House
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Beach / lakeside relaxation
- Nearest beach 0.1 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The Bay is a comfortable, family holiday home situated on the sea front in Portnahaven. It has fabulous views directly onto the sea and the sheltered bay below the cottage is ideal for swimming, paddle boarding and hunting for crabs. The bench at the front of the cottage is the perfect vantage point to watch seals swimming in the bay and enjoy a glass of wine watching the sun go down.
The Bay is a traditional, two-bedroom fisherman's cottage arranged over one level. The sitting room and double bedroom look out to the sea and the back bedroom (with two single beds) and kitchen look onto the garden. The large, enclosed back garden is safe for children and pets and has a picnic table and bench plus an outdoor drying line for beautifully fresh laundry! The garden is on a gentle slope with a path and a couple of short flights of steps.
There is free, off-road parking at the rear of the property.
Argyll & Bute Licence Ref: AR00199F
EPC band E
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Sea view
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
House rules
About the owner
Liz R.
Tourist License
AR00199F
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 03 Apr 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 49 reviews
Excellent
49 reviews
- Excellent
- 47
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Best view in Islay!”
One of our favourite places to visit and the best view in Islay! Lovely hospitality and cozy stay as ever. Rooms looking great after a refresh and some new decor. Great for the kids too, who love bei… More
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“Bayview, Portnahaven, Islay”
Bayview Portnahaven on Islay. Well maintained cottage in beautiful setting, providing everything a visitor could desire.
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“Picture Perfect!”
Loved The Bay! Clean, well-appointed, and great location along the Portnahaven Bay! I especially loved having a cup of tea in the morning and looking out the framed front windows along the bay--it w… More
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Response from the owner Thanks so much for your lovely review, Kim! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and the views and look forward to seeing you again.
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“Beautiful location, friendly people”
We had a wonderful week in this beautiful and comfortable cottage in Portnahaven. Abiding memories include; sitting on the bench by the front door watching seals in the bay, amazing sunsets out to sea… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for such a lovely review - we're glad you had such an enjoyable stay - it is such a beautiful island - and hope to see you again one day! Liz
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“The bay cottage portenhaven”
Lovely spacious cottage on portenhaven. Key holder next door for any help welcomed with fresh scones and jam which were lovely. Weather wasn't to good but it didn't stop the enjoyment of wa… More
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Response from the owner We're so glad you enjoyed your stay (and the scones and jam!) The seals practically on the doorstep are one of our favourite things too. Best wishes, Liz
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“Just perfect”
Wonderful wonderful wonderful. Granted we had great weather and past experience of windchill so longjohns are our friend but …. Almost didn’t want to review incase we encourage so many … More
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Response from the owner I'm so glad you had such a lovely stay - you certainly brought the weather with you for March! Thanks for the kind review and we'd love to have you back any time.
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“Outstanding”
Perfect location views are fantastic. The Bay is an idyllic cottage, clean and cozy, with everything you could need for a self catering stay. Their are great walks right from the front or back door, and Portnahaven is a beautiful small village with a wee shop for all your basic needs. Jean next door is lovely, there were homemade scones and jam waiting for us on arrival. I'd recommend a visit to the islay celtic craft shop about a mile outside the village, lots of quirky and beautiful handmade stuff. 10 out of 10, would definitely return.
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Response from the owner Thanks for such an outstanding review and sorry it has taken me so long to respond! We're so glad you loved the cottage and the island and would welcome you back any day! Best wishes, Liz
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Perfect cottage in a stunning location and stunning views.”
What a fantastic place, lovely cottage, beautiful views from the front door and Jean and Ian couldn't have been better hosts. So good that I've booked twice for next year. Helen and I absolu… More
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Response from the owner We're so glad you all love the Bay and sorry it's taken so long to respond to your kind review. Looking forward to seeing you again in the summer!
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“Family and friends break”
Wonderful little cottage set in a picturesque Village overlooking the sea where Seals regularly popped there heads up to look at you. Well appointed warm and comfortable with kitchen diner - lounge … More
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“Lovely cottage in a picture postcard location”
Just back from an amazing week at the Bay in Portnahaven. Jean and Ian greeted us on arrival and were extremely friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The scones are delicious and the cottage has e… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Liz (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Liz (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Liz (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Liz the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Liz (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Liz (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Liz (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Liz (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Liz (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Liz (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Liz (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Liz (the owner) a message.
If Liz (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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