Old School Islay – Home 7032105 House
- 4 bedrooms
- 8 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Old School Islay – Home 7032105
- House
- 4 bedrooms
- sleeps 8
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Ask about pets
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Old School Islay is a beautifully renovated historical building which dates from 1878. It has recently been converted to a luxury holiday rental. The school features four bedrooms, two ensuite, one main bathroom, a large kitchen dining area and a spacious living room. The house is furnished to an excellent standard with local tweed featuring in each bedroom as well as the living room. The dining area is fitted with a modern Porcelanosa kitchen which includes a dishwasher, hob, oven, fridge and freezer. This room also hosts a wood burning stove. The bedrooms and living room have rich dark wooden flooring. The living room is kept lovely and cosy by another wood burning stove. The school is equipped with wifi, sky tv and central heating. As a listed building, the property is etched with history. The combination of modern elements with quality traditional furnishings give the ultimate 5 star Islay experience.
Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Ask about pets
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 Twin beds - 1 Full bath, 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Internet access
- Satellite TV
Access
- Parking
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
About the owner
Lesley H.
- Response rate:
- 50%
- Calendar last updated:
- 14 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 8
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 22 reviews
Excellent
22 reviews
- Excellent
- 20
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Old School Portnahaven”
Had a great stay at the above, very comfortable & spacious. Facilities very Good. Would I stay here again most certainly. The Host Lesley extremely helpful.
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“Lovely holiday house”
Beautifully renovated house, with stylish appliances and furniture. Very well equipped modern kitchen which was a lovely space to eat and chat. Beds & duvets were very comfy and the house was war… More
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“Old School House - Amazing”
A beautiful building completely refurbished to a very high standard whilst in keeping with the character of the property and environment. We couldn't have expected more. All facilities provided f… More
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“Outstanding Islay house”
The Old School House was exactly as described and more. It was easily the best short-term let I have ever had and I would certainly go back there. The house is in a fantastic location and has been ren… More
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“A perfect weekend away”
On arriving on the beautiful island of islay after visiting a few distillery’s we made our way to the old school house, The house is very easy to find and once you are in with the fire on you wi… More
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“Beyond Expectations”
When we arrived on Islay it was a very tired group of people who were delighted to arrive to such a beautiful place and accommodation which exceeded all expectations. We were a party of 7 adults and … More
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“Sehr schöner Urlaub in einem tollen Haus”
Portnahaven, kleiner, ruhiger Ort mit netten Bewohnern. Sehr schöne Umgebung mit der Möglchkeit zum Sealspotting in der Hafenbuch. Die Insel, ein Traum, nicht nur für Whiskyliebhaber. D… More
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“Mr”
We had a fantastic time on Islay and the Old School was a great place to base ourselves from. The facilities are top notch with everything you could possibly want and very peaceful after a mad day of … More
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“What an amazing place!”
I stayed here with my family (we're 5 people) for a long weekend. We were blown away by the luxury interior of the house, which is a complete surprise if you look at the outside. We all had our o… More
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“Portnahaven”
This accommodation is first class, an ideal situation in an ideal village. Local village pub is excellent for eating, staff all very nice and helpful. The school house is furnished to the highest stan… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Old School Islay!
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Lesley (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 Lesley (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 Lesley (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 Lesley 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 Lesley (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 Lesley (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 Lesley (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 Lesley (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. Lesley (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 Lesley (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 Lesley (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 Lesley (the owner) a message.
If Lesley (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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