Unique beach side home on Islay

Entire home hosted by Anne

6 guests
3 bedrooms
5 beds
2 baths

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Beach at the bottom of the garden at the substantial character home that is Traigh Bheag East - a colourful mixture of old/new-NOT a sleek purpose built holiday house-on the Scottish Island of Islay. 9 single malt whisky distilleries, festivals, walking, cycling, birdwatching/wildlife, music and an almost private safe beach with uninterrupted views of the Antrim coast. Complimentary staples; Starter pack includes coal/logs; all linens (inc towels) provided. Oil fired central heating/open fire.

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Traigh Bheag East (TBE), Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland is first and foremost a family guy home. We hope you agree it has all the comforts you would expect from a much loved and valued home as opposed to a rented house. TBE is a large, spacious character property and is a colourful and creative mixture of old and new, not a sleek, contemporary space if that is your preference!

TBE is in a totally unique location on Traigh Bheag (little beach in Gaelic), a small private beach that is owned to the high water mark by the five surrounding properties. In an area of the island rarely available for holiday lets, Traigh Bheag East has arguably one of the most sought after settings on the whole island with an idyllic little white, fine sandy very private beach at the bottom of the garden! Swimming is possible in safety as are all other beach and sea activities.

TBE has a tranquil, relaxing atmosphere, which will very quickly lull you into the island way of life. It is a semi detached Victorian villa over three floors. The entrance porch has views to the sea with a traditional Stag's head on display. The ground floor has a kitchen (electric cooking/dishwasher/fridge), dining/living room (table for 6) with Freeview TV/firestick, games and books for use by guests and an inset stove for inclement weather or evenings. The house has oil fired central heating in addition to the stove and open fire. Off the kitchen there is a second shower room/toilet.

The main sitting room (free view TV/firestick ) has an open fire and leads into a conservatory facing south west over to the pier where the ferry comes in, The Oa, Rathlin Island and the Antrim Coast in Northern Ireland. 180 degrees of uninterrupted views of the sea and Traigh Bheag (wee shore).

On the first floor there is a large shower room and three bedrooms - a king sized bedroom overlooking the sea, a twin room and bunk bedded room with a travel cot

Free on site parking is available in the drive and the garden leads down to the beach which is beautiful all year round. From the conservatory there are 180 degree unobstructed views to the Antrim coast on Ireland, Port Ellen harbour, the photogenic Carraig Fhada Lighthouse, the awe inspiring cliffs of the Oa - the atmospheric haunt of Islay's magnificent Golden Eagle and Kilnaughton Sands, with its fascinating mediaeval chapel and graveyard.

Free wifi with unlimited download available throughout the house.

A unique setting with amazing views - sit and watch otters, heron, seals and much more from the conservatory. A warm, cosy colourful, comfortable mixture of traditional and contemporary, enclosed garden with gate that leads directly on to a beautiful safe beach.

We have another property right in the heart of the village, a smaller two bed terraced house on School Street also beside the sea/beach but in the heart of the village that sleeps 4 comfortably with a fold down bed for occasional use by a 5th person - Peaceful Seaside Home - on Airbnb.

PLEASE NOTE: I live next to Traigh Bheag East in a private section of the garden. My accommodation and studio are totally separate from the main house. I have a separate entrance to the beach and my garden is fenced off from that of the main house. Occasionally I will share the parking space with guests.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom 1

1 king bed

Bedroom 2

2 single beds

Bedroom 3

1 bunk bed, 1 toddler bed

What this place offers

Mountain view

Ocean view

Beach access – Beachfront

Kitchen

Wifi

Free parking on premises

Pets allowed

Free washer – In building

Private patio or balcony

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Where you’ll be

Port Ellen, United Kingdom

Traigh Bheag East is a special home. Unique setting, spacious, warm and comfortable place to relax and enjoy your time on Islay.

Free wifi with unlimited download available throughout the house.

Hosted by Anne

Joined in June 2011

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My sister (Carma) and I rent our family home on the inner Hebridean Scottish island of Islay situated on Traigh Bheag (little beach) in the village of Port Ellen. We also rent our mum's family home (Peaceful Seaside Home on Airbnb) for holiday lets in a quiet terraced street of 5 houses beside the sea, but in the heart of the same village.

My sister (Carma) and I rent our family home on the inner Hebridean Scottish island of Islay situated on Traigh Bheag (little beach) in the village of Port Ellen. We also rent our…

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