Our hotel on Islay
Another Place, The Machrie
Facing the Atlantic, with unbroken views of dunes, sea and sky, lies The Machrie on the Isle of Islay. A contemporary hotel with 47 beautifully designed rooms, suites and family lodges, a world-class golf links, restaurant, outside sauna and hot tub garden, screening room and modern art collection.
Freshly landed seafood served on the terrace. Far-stretching empty sands. Cool clear waters inviting you in. On Islay, “Queen of the Hebrides” – and one of the easiest to reach islands off the west coast of Scotland – adventure, awe and a landscape teeming with wildlife await among the rugged Rhinns and sheltered bays.
Islay
The Queen of the Hebrides
Just off the Atlantic west coast of Scotland, Islay’s natural landscape, sandy beaches and rugged coastline have been shaped by the Scottish elements. 23 beaches. Abundant wildlife. Nine whisky distilleries. Weaving bike tracks on untrodden sands, cutting across the deep on a wildlife boat trip, toasting the sunset with an island-made whisky on the dune deck.
The Machrie
Hotel
Local provenance and beautiful interiors sit front and centre. Discover libraries, cinema rooms, and fresh seafood on the restaurant deck—drams of whisky, firepit cocktails and art.
The journey
How to get here
In its remoteness lies Islay’s charm. We believe the journey is part of your adventure – across air, sea and land there are many ways to reach us.
Get outside
Active Islay
Whisky, wildlife and wild swimming in the Atlantic. Fat biking, coastal walks and RSPB reserves. Smokey whisky and a championship golf course.
World-class golf
Our championship links course is a unique experience designed to enhance the drama of the natural landscape. The course consistently wins accolades and is an aspirational destination amongst many golfers. State-of-the-art practice facilities and a 3-par wee course is fun for families and essential to perfecting the experienced golfers' short game.
The Machrie is included in the UK’s Top 30 Hotels in the Condé Nast Traveller Reader’s Choice Awards 2022, and The Machrie’s golf course is ranked in Golf World’s Top 100, and No 6 in Europe by Leading Courses.
18 Restaurant & Bar
Seasonal dishes using the best locally-sourced ingredients. A menu celebrating Islay, fresh seafood, small scale farmers and artisan businesses.
Our rooms
From Comfy and Cosy rooms to the two-bed family Lodges, all spacious with stunning views of the surrounding countryside or ocean.
Offers and breaks
A weekend escape, an active golf break or a foodie stay. Explore our breaks, offers and last minute opportunities.
Stories from Islay
Curated by the Another Place collective, here you’ll find a digital companion of inspirational stories and happenings from the island of Islay. Discover our favourite things to do, where to find the best whisky distilleries, swimming spots and wildlife photographers.