The Staff Room at An Seann Sgoil – Home 9228661 Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- 2 sleeps
- min stay varies
The Staff Room at An Seann Sgoil – Home 9228661
- Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 2
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
A luxury 4* one bedroom accessible cottage centrally located in Bridgend on the beautiful Isle of Islay.
HISTORY
The Staff Room forms part of a stone built Islay heritage building, An Seann Sgoil ("the old school" in Gaelic) which served the community for over 120 years as Newton Primary School.
Extensive renovation and conversion of the old school building and grounds was completed in late 2017 and it now offers a unique collection of luxury 1 and 2 bedroom holiday cottages, ideal for couples and small family groups. Three of the cottages have a 5* Scottish Tourist Board quality assurance award and one has 4* - all of the accommodation has been finished to the same high standard.
INTERIOR
A bright and airy ground floor one bedroom cottage. Sliding doors from both the lounge and bedroom open out onto a large private decked terrace overlooking the gardens with lovely views. Wheelchair accessible throughout.
The warm, comfortable and stylish interior is individually furnished with elements of the original building and has underfloor heating throughout. It is equipped with HD Smart TV, free WiFi and a wireless bluetooth HiFi system, as well as a collection of books and games for those occasional lazy days.
The lounge, kitchen and dining area are open plan and fully equipped with a dishwasher, built-in oven and microwave, induction hob, fridge freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
The bedroom has a luxury super king size bed, which can also be made into twin single beds, and a large ensuite wet room with stunning contemporary fittings. A good night’s sleep is guaranteed with 2000 pocket sprung mattresses, luxurious Christy’s 100% cotton bedlinen and high quality anti allergenic pillows and duvets.
OUTSIDE
The Staff Room at An Seann Sgoil is very privately situated with its own external accessible entrance and parking space.
Outside there are breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside, with the Paps of Jura in the distance. The well maintained communal gardens include a sizeable lawn, ideal for games, and a large decked seating and al fresco dining area with a wood fired pizza oven and stone built BBQ for guests to enjoy.
There is plenty of off street parking on site, a bike shed and 3 bicycles available for guest use.
THE OTHER COTTAGES
The Staff Room is one of four cottages at An Seann Sgoil, all of which can be rented together to cater exclusively for groups of up to 10 people. It is ideal for large parties wishing to stay together in accommodation with separate facilities.
The Dining Hall at An Seann Sgoil
A stylish 5* two bedroom cottage on two levels including a ground floor bedroom with vaulted ceiling and private shower room.
The Music Room at An Seann Sgoil
A spacious 5* one bedroom cottage with galleried bedroom, dramatic double height lounge and wood burning stove.
The Classroom at An Seann Sgoil
A classy 5* one bedroom cottage on two levels with stunning views over the garden and beyond.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: King bed
- 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Grill
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Deck
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($250.73) £200.00 - 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
Margaret R.
- Average reply time:
- 3 hours 57 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 02 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 6
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 10 reviews
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- Excellent
- 9
- Very Good
- 1
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
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“Relaxing”
Great get-away. Comfortable, clean, and very relaxing. Everything you need is provided and even more. Location is quiet and peaceful.
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“Staff Ferienwohnung”
Die Ferienwohng ist wunderschön ein Traum. Hat alles gepasst. Danke das wir bei ihnen verweilen durften..
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“Mrs”
Excellent accomodation would visit again. Well placed for sight seeing in Islay. Beautiful island well worth a visit.
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“We would give it 10 stars if we could!”
What a stunning spot! We couldn’t have chosen a better base for exploring this beautiful island. Such a cosy, comfortable cottage with lovely and luxurious finishing touches. The Staff Room is … More
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“See me after school Taylor.....”
After being unable to get into our preferred rental in Port Ellen we plumbed for what prove to be a more convenient location in what is the geographic centre of the Island. As a base for the 21st Jazz… More
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“School friends wedding reunion”
We stayed in 3 of the houses, staff room, class room and dining hall with 8 of us! Accommodation was perfect, all necessities provided and we used the outdoor area for bbq and pizza which was very muc… More
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“Staff Room”
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in The Staff Room.It was spotlessly clean and very comfortable,an ideal base for exploring the island .On the negative side we expected a welcome pack especially as we a… More
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“Great base for an Islay stay”
Lovely accommodation and ideal for us, as it is all on the level. Super views across the fields and a very comfortable base at Bridgend for exploring the island. Blessed with beautiful weather and s… More
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“Beautiful, well-appointed accommodation in an ideal location.”
A very comfortable cottage with great views. The Staff Room is ideally placed to explore the island. An easy walk into Bridgend with its well stocked shop and good hotel. Also an easy drive into Bo… More
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“Beautiful, comfortable cottage”
The photos look amazing but in reality it's even better. A well laid out, comfortable, beautifully decorated cottage close to Bridgend and Bowmore. Margaret was really flexible and helpful. The w… 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 Margaret (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 Margaret (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 Margaret (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 Margaret 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 Margaret (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 Margaret (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 Margaret (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 Margaret (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. Margaret (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 Margaret (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 Margaret (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 Margaret (the owner) a message.
If Margaret (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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