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Orsay House

Queen Street Queen Street, Portnahaven, PA47 7SJ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.8/10! <small>(score from <b>44</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.8
Scored 9.8
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
44 reviews

Gary and Ali were excellent hosts. They made us feel right at home and gave us some great tips about Islay and Jura.

Charles United States of America
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Orsay House

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Located in Portnahaven in the Isle of Islay region, Orsay House features accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking. Orsay House is also an award-winner for the Visit Scotland's 'Good to Go' award. Guests at the bed and breakfast can enjoy a buffet or a à la carte breakfast. A garden and a terrace are available at Orsay House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Portnahaven
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  • Charles
    United States of America United States of America
    “Gary and Ali were excellent hosts. They made us feel right at home and gave us some great tips about Islay and Jura.”
  • Jan
    United States of America United States of America
    “We adore our super host couple. Did a stunning job receiving us. Very kind, hospitable and knowledgeable about the island. Stunning location overlooking the harbor, sea and lighthouse. Had a beautiful spot to park the car.”
  • Maria
    Colombia Colombia
    “Location!attention to detail! But most if all wonderful welcome!”

Hosted by Gary & Alison Kaye

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10
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Gary & Alison Kaye
A warm welcome awaits at Orsay House, Islay B&B, when you come and visit our lovely family home with spectacular sea views and comfortable  rooms.  Nestled in the heart of the pretty Conservation Village of Portnahaven and only a few steps from the sea, Orsay House, Islay B&B, is ideal for leisurely weekend or mid week breaks, or spoil yourself and stay longer. A traditional and handsome house, dating back to the late 1800's, Orsay House retains many original features, whilst enjoying modern comforts. With a choice of rooms including our large Super King with En-Suite shower room or Double with adjoining bathroom, both with the most amazing views of Orsay and McKenzie Islands, The Lighthouse, The Harbour (and fishing boats) and of course the Seals. Or our smaller twin bedded room with Bathroom with views over the rear of the property. Please note that we generally only let the double OR Twin room, this ensures that you will have fully private facilities. However friends or families can book both the twin and double rooms if they do not mind sharing the bathroom! If you do wish to book both the double and twin rooms together for your family or small group, please contact us to be offered a discounted rate on both rooms. Come and visit us soon at Orsay House, Portnahavens number one B&B and experience the Islay magic for yourself. If you are still unsure, or have any questions please contact us and we will do our very best to help you.
Orsay House Bed & Breakfast in Portnahaven, on the picturesque Isle of Islay – the ‘Queen of the Hebrides’, is our family home that we share with our little rescue dog, Tizzy. Although Tizzy is not allowed in our guests rooms, the fact that we do have a dog in the house may make it unsuitable for those with certain allergies. After holidaying on Islay for many years we decided that the time was right to 'Forget to go home', so we gave up our jobs, sold our house and made the move to Islay. Although neither of us were involved in hospitality before moving to Islay we have enjoyed setting up and running Orsay House and we certainly seem to be doing something right after achieving a booking com award of 9.8 Excellent and a TripAdvisor Travellers Choice award for four out of the last five years. Please take a look at our feedback. We really enjoy meeting guests from all over the world and from all walks of life, helping to ensure that their time on our beautiful island is as packed or relaxed as they want.
Islay is renowned for its friendliness and popular pastimes include visiting the 9 (soon to be 10) whisky distilleries plus gin and rum distilleries, wildlife and bird-watching, walking, fishing and golf on the championship Machrie Golf Course. Located on Queen Street, with a well-maintained garden stretching down to the rocks and sea, Orsay House Bed & Breakfast offers uninterrupted, spectacular Atlantic sea views from the decked area in front of the house. where guests can sit and watch the changing tides, the antics of the local seal population, the occasional dolphins and some amazing sunsets. This year, 2023, we were treated to some amazing views of the northern lights (however we can’t guarantee these for your visit) Orsay House is conveniently located less than 50m from a bus stop which serves 5 of the 9 distilleries as well as both ferry ports and airport. Our local pub, An Tigh Seinnse just a few doors from Orsay House and reopened in early 2023 under new management, once again serving the freshest seafood and delicious beers, whiskies and other drinks as well as quality coffee. Portnahaven is home to over 100 seals that reside here all year round and entertain you by posing and splashing around and often sing you to sleep with their haunting lullaby
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Orsay House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Orsay House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 14 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 10 years
Extra bed upon request
£12.50 per child, per night
11 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
£25 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted Orsay House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Orsay House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

License number: AR00214F, E

FAQs about Orsay House

  • Check-in at Orsay House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Orsay House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • À la carte

  • Room options at Orsay House include:

    • Suite
    • Double
    • Twin

  • Orsay House is 2,450 feet from the center of Portnahaven. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, Orsay House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Orsay House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Beach

  • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Orsay House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Orsay House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.