Ard Chruaidh Self Catering Islay

Ard Chruaidh Self Catering Islay comes from the old gealic language, meaning bold hill. From this hill you have magnificent views over Loch Indaal. Situated in the centre of the island between Bowmore and Bridgend, Ard Chruaidh is a traditional cottage with a big garden. From the lounge and diningroom you have stunning views over Loch Indaal and from the kitchen you have beautifull views to the hills.

Sit down in the lounge and relax with Freesat Tv, free Wifi Internet, MP 3 Dock and CD/DVD player. There are several CD’s and DVD”s in the cottage. Sleep well in one of the four bedrooms, enjoy cooking in the kitchen and eat in the diningroom.

Walk with low tide the mud-flat / shoal, enjoy the birds and smell the sea. The cottage is just 1,5 miles from Bowmore, with his shopping street, pubs and restaurants. In this capital you also find the Bowmore distillery, Round Church, the Royal Bank of Scotland, a big supermarket and the Post Office. Because Ard Chruaich is located in the centre of Islay it takes no time to discover all the edges of the island.

Go to see the birds at the RSPB near Loch Gruinart or the Oa, enjoy fishing in the ocean or the lakes and rivers, play a round of golf on the beautifull Machrie Golf Links or simply walk along the beaches and over the hills and fields.

If you like history, go to the Museum of Islay Life, Finlaggan, Kildalton Cross or search for standing and carved stones. When you are in for a whisky tour, then Islay is heaven. Eight distillery’s with icons as Laphroaigh, Ardbeg, Bowmore are waiting for you.

The last two years we have renovated the house totally, trying to keep the old cottage atmosphere. With his central heating and a wood stove in the lounge, a new bathroom with bath and separate shower, new kitchen and one ensuite bedroom, the cottage has everything you need for a successful holiday.

Ard Chruaidh Self Catering Islay Facilities

The House
Because Ard Chruaidh is a traditional cottage, you’ll find all the rooms on the ground floor. There are three double bedrooms and one with two single beds. One double is ensuite with shower, bassin and toilet. When you enter the house, there’s a hall with a corridor. On the right side you’ll find two bedrooms, and at the end the bathroom, with a big bath, separate shower and a second toilet.

General Information, Reservations & Terms

Prices & Dates 2025
November to March 1) £425
April, September & October 2) £495
May, June, July & August £595

Please Note
1. week 52 December & week 01 January – £575
2. Festival Week – on request

An additional £30 per person per week will be charged for parties larger than 4 people. Christmas, Hogmanny and Festival week on request.

Prices include
Bed Linen and towels (excluding beach towels).
Electricity and gas usage for heating.
Internet Access

Deposit
A deposit of £100 is payable at the time of booking via transfer on our bank account. Bookings by phone or e-mail will be held for a maximum of 7 days pending receipt of deposit. The balance of payment is to be paid 8 weeks prior to arrival date. Bookings within 8 weeks of arrival date are payable in full at time of booking.

Arrivals/Departures
Our lets run from Saturday to Saturday. Exceptions can always be requested. Your home will be ready for you from 3.00 pm and you are asked to vacate by 10.00 am on the departure date. This is to ensure adequate time to prepare for our next incoming guests. Please advise on your likely arrival time with as much detail as you are able to provide in order that we can ensure your property is ready and welcoming.

Cleaning
The property should be left clean and tidy on departure and we request that any damage/breakages be reported prior to departure (or a clearly written note left visible) in order that these can be rectified for our next incoming guests. In the unlikely event that the property is left in an inappropriate manner, an additional cleaning surcharge may be incurred. In certain circumstances damage and losses shall becharged in full.

Pets
We regret that we are unable to accommodate pets.

Smoking
We request that all our guests do not smoke on the premises.

Cancellations
If you require to cancel a reservation for any reason we would ask that you notify us immediately by phone (to be confirmed in writing within 5 days) or by e-mail. In the event of a cancellation we will make all reasonable effort to re-let the property. If we are able to re-let the property you will be reimbursed in full less initial deposit and less any reduction in rental rate required to re-let at short notice. If we are unable to re-let the property, cancellation costs will be as follows:
More than 8 weeks before arrival date – deposit forfeited
Less than 8 weeks before arrival date – 90% total rental cost

Holiday Insurance
We strongly recommend to all our guests that they take out holiday insurance to minimise the inconvenience of cancelled bookings or delayed travel. We cannot be held responsible for ferry/plane disruption due to adverse weather conditions (or for any other reason) and refunds will not be provided. We also recommend that holiday insurance covers loss or damage to personal effects. Vehicles, accessories and contents are left at their owners risk.

Travel Directions from Bowmore

Travel directions to Ard Cruadh
From Bowmore Follow the road to Bridgend. Drive approx. 1,3 mile ( the A846 road ) and on your right you’ll find Ard Chruaidh.

Contact Us
Contact details for Ard Chruaidh in Bowmore
Tel: +31 22642 1486 (The Irish Cottage, ask for Paul or Edward)
Mobile: +31 6334 97224 (Paul)
Mobile: +31 6836 97518 (Edward)
Email: info@theirishcottage.nl