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Kilmeny

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Experience world-class service at Kilmeny

Historic Charm: Kilmeny in Ballygrant offers a 5-star guest house experience within a historic building. The adults-only property features a beautiful garden and terrace, complemented by free WiFi. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with garden or mountain views, air-conditioning, and modern amenities. Guests enjoy bathrobes, free toiletries, and soundproofing for a relaxing stay. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including full English/Irish, vegetarian, and local specialities. Fresh pastries, pancakes, and fruits enhance the morning experience. Convenient Location: Located 19 km from Islay Airport, Kilmeny provides free on-site private parking and easy access to local attractions. Highly rated for its breakfast and attentive host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Greg
Canada Canada
“This was an outstanding stay with a warm and friendly atmosphere in a tranquil setting. I wish there were more than five stars to reflect the welcome and excellent service we received from Margaret and Blair, our hosts. Highly recommended if you...”
Terry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly but not intrusive owners. Home from home atmosphere. Great attention to details in accommodation, furnishings and facilities. Fabulous views. Amazing breakfast, huge amount of high quality often home made produce. Very helpful in...”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in. We felt very well looked after by Margaret. She had thought of every last detail to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. From the perfectly manicured lawn, to the delicious home-baking and...”
Richard
Germany Germany
“The atmosphere (the cottage itself, the nature surroundings, the hospitality of Margaret and Blair, the delicious scottish home made food)”
Nir
Israel Israel
“From the moment we arrived, we felt completely at home. The rooms were spotless and comfortable, the service was exceptional, and Margaret, the owner, is simply wonderful – warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. We can’t wait to come back!”
Isabel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Kilmeny is a cosy and welcoming farmhouse. We were warmly greeted by Margaret with tea and freshly baked cake. She willingly shared her expertise of the island to help us plan our stay. The room was spacious, clean and extremely comfortable with...”
Marius
Germany Germany
“Amazing Hospitality. Great Breakfast and beautiful views. The host is really trying to go the extra mile to make the guests happy.”
Maximilian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a wonderful stay on Islay. The place was spotless and full of charm, and our host couldn’t have been kinder. They were incredibly knowledgeable about the island and gave us great tips for exploring, which made our visit even more special....”
Shin
Japan Japan
“Beautiful garden, furnitures, hospitality, breakfast, cleanings, welcoming tea, Laphroaig, scenery from the window”
Igor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exceptionally clean and comfortable, gorgeous breakfast, charming hosts.”

Managed by Blair and Margaret

Company review score: 10Based on 131 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Cattle and sheep graze the hills and pastures of Kilmeny

Property information

Kilmeny Country House sits in the heart of Islay, commanding magnificent views over the surrounding hills and glen. This business has been established for 43 years, and since the inception of the star quality grading scheme it has gained the highest award possible of 5 stars with the addition of the prestigious GOLD award being added. All double rooms have both bath and shower ensuite, and all rooms have a fridge to ensure guests have every amenity to make their stay comfortable and enjoyable. Traditional breakfasts are cooked to order with a wide range of alternative breakfasts dishes available such as Eggs Florentine, Argyll Smoked Salmon or French Toast are on the extended menu. Visitors particularly enjoy the peace and tranquility of Kilmeny. Guests often choose to sit in the gardens watching the varied wildlife that frequents the farmlands of Kilmeny, yet only being a half a mile away from the main arterial road through Islay. Spacious rooms, a breakfast fit for a king and personal service awaits you at Kilmeny.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Kilmeny takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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