Active breaks on Islay
Whether you're mastering new techniques or refining existing ones, our range of expert-led active breaks will see you diving into swim camps, doing yoga flows on the sand, and gathering by firelight with guided meditation.
Seal on the shore on Islay
Photography and wildlife break
10-13 October 2025
Capture the spirit of the Islay - the 'Queen of the Hebrides' - with professional photographer Ben Shakespeare with three days of landscape and wildlife photography.
Dip and chill swim break
7-11 May 2026
Immerse yourself in Islay’s wild waters with expert Emma MacDonald on our four-night swimming break.
Ideal for cold water lovers who want to gain more confidence and experience the benefits of short immersions in just a swimsuit.
Guided swim trek
3-7 September 2026
Designed for confident sea swimmers, this four-night trek explores Islay’s wild coastline - covering 500m to 2km a day across wide beaches and hidden coves, all in a wetsuit.
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Our rooms
From duplex suites and two-bedroom lodges, to doubles and family options. Choose from one of our 47 bedrooms.
18 Restaurant & Bar
Panoramic views across the links to the ocean beyond, drinks by the fire and endless sunsets. Graze on breakfast, linger over lunch and take time over dinner.
The island
Sublime and elemental, Islay is where endless sands, abundant wildlife and world-famous whiskies make an island experience like no other.