Islay Whisky Short Break
Lagavulin Distillery on Islay
Whisky Galore on the Isle of Islay, home to eight distilleries.
A holiday on Islay should be high on every whisky aficionado’s list. This corner of the Inner Hebrides is home to no fewer than eight working distilleries, producing world-famous brands such as Laphroaig and Bowmore, plus characterful drams such as Bruichladdich and Kilchoman farm. Try our short break to experience not just the whisky, but also the sandy beaches, striking seascapes and wildlife.
Holiday Details
Your Accommodation
Distillery tours
What to see and do
The journey to Islay starts with a memorable drive past Loch Lomond and down Loch Fyne to the Kintyre peninsula, where you catch your ferry.
Location
This holiday is based on the Isle of Islay off the west coast of Scotland.
Pricing
£495 per person from November 2023 to February 2024, £515 per person for March, £535 per person for April to October.
The above pricing does not include stays over Christmas or New Year from 23 December to 8 January. If you are interested in taking a holiday across these dates, please get in touch for a bespoke quote.
Please note that, in the winter months, there are no arrivals on either Friday or Saturday.
Prices based on two people sharing a room for three nights on a bed & breakfast basis. Your holiday includes return ferry travel for a car and two adult passengers, premium tours of two distilleries on Islay and return taxi transfers.
Before your departure, you will receive personalised holiday information including full directions, recommended routes, and suggestions on places to visit depending on your interests and our local knowledge to help you get the most from your holiday.
All itineraries and room types are presented subject to availability at specific hotels.
We work hard to make sure the unexpected doesn’t affect your trip. On rare occasions, changes or cancellations may occur, affecting accommodation, transport or excursions. We are committed to informing you of any such circumstances and will use our knowledge and resources to offer suitable alternatives wherever possible.
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Islay Whisky Short Break
This holiday can be arranged from January to December – though stays over the Christmas or New Year period from 23rd December to 8th January will require a bespoke quote.
It can start any day of the week apart from Saturday, except in the winter months when it can start any day of the week apart from Friday or Saturday.
Availability is individually checked for a hand-picked selection of smaller hotels, guest houses and other independent businesses, so please bear with us and we will respond in 1-2 working days.
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