About this property

Historic Setting: The Trout Fly Guest House in Port Ellen is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room features a private bathroom, tea and coffee maker, TV, and electric kettle, ensuring a pleasant stay. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lounge, and housekeeping service. Free on-site parking is available. Breakfast and Location: The property provides a highly rated breakfast, with the host and convenient location highly praised by guests. Nearby Attractions: White Hart Beach is just a few steps away, offering scenic seaside views. Islay Airport is 4.3 mi from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Premal
    India India
    Excellent location with very homely feeling and gr8 staff looking after your needs.. the hosts were awesome
  • Vincent
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Niall and Linda are very outstanding host couples and Niall gives me the best hospitality experience from the time I arrive and tell me what I need to spend best of my 4-day in Islay. Niall cooks a very exceptional fine Scottish breakfast and the...
  • David
    United States United States
    Niall provides an intimate and personal stay in a charming and cozy house. I highly recommend the waffles at breakfast. The inn is located right on the main street in Port Ellen, convenient to the ferry and the airport.
  • Benjamin
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Great breakfast! Custom made every morning however you'd like
  • Fiebelkorn
    Canada Canada
    The Scottish breakfast was fantastic, great location, very welcoming friendly and helpful staff!
  • Jackson
    United States United States
    A really great stay! Excellent host who makes you a great breakfast each morning that you get to choose, and he can give you information about everything on the island. The rooms are small but well equipped and comfortable. Perfect location in...
  • Sylvia
    Australia Australia
    Our stay at the Trout Fly Inn was memorable. Niall, our host, was fantastic. He cooked the most amazing breakfasts - try the Laphroaig waffles!! He was a fund of knowledge about Islay and looked after his guests so well. The location was...
  • Mercedesz
    Hungary Hungary
    Everything was perfect! Niall&Linda are the best hosts. They were very kind and helpful. The rooms are super clean and comfortable, and Niall makes the most amazing breakfast. His Laphroaig waffles are incredible! Thank you again for the fantastic...
  • Patrick
    United States United States
    What a wonderful place! First, the location is ideal for walks: 3min to the Ferry (if a foot-passenger), 2min to a couple of restaurants and bars, 30min to Laphroaig, 45min to Lagavulin, and 1hr to Ardbeg (and you can easily hitch a ride back to...
  • John
    United States United States
    The owners run the business and it shows in all the correct ways. Great personal service, all our needs met, great in every meaningful way. The hotel is very close to the ferry terminal but since the ferry only runs during the day there’s no...

Hosted by Niall Kirkpatrick

9.7
Host Review Score
Niall Kirkpatrick
Property in the centre of Port Ellen village close to Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg distilleries. Also close to the restaurants and bars in the village.
Niall is also an accordion player and can be found playing Scottish traditional music in the village two or three times a week. Niall was formerly a Chief Cook with Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries and serves up stylish breakfasts which include his trademark Laphroaig waffles
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

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

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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