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.
Dip and chill swim break
Four-night break
Ideal for cold water lovers who want to gain more confidence and experience the benefits of short immersions in just a swimsuit.
Learn to play golf break
8-11 April
A relaxed and confidence-building introduction to the game across a three night break.
Advance your game golf break
15-18 July
Elevate your game on our three night golf break, during British Open week.
Guided swim trek
3-7 September
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.
Explore Another Place, The Machrie
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.