Christmas decorations at The Machrie

This festive season at The Machrie

Whether you’re gathering on Islay for our magical three-night Christmas break, settling in to a long and lingering Christmas Day lunch at 18 Restaurant & Bar, or just stopping by for our movie night or Christmas market, we’re opening our doors to one and all this festive season.

Christmas at The Machrie

Stay this December

Escape and spend a magical December at Another Place. After a wild walk through dunes leading to our seven-mile beach, there’s the warmth of our wild garden outdoor hot tubs and sauna. Look out for the Northern Lights or play games around log fires with one of Islay’s famous whisky cocktails. And, it’s not too late to join us for our three-night Christmas break.

Christmas Day lunch at The Machrie

Christmas Day lunch

Christmas lunch at The Machrie is a six-course festive feast with all the trimmings. Celebrate with us on the big day at 18 Restaurant & Bar with far stretching views over the dunes and ocean beyond, Champagne and plenty of festive cheer. Open to non-residents. £100pp including a glass of Champagne.  

Christmas Market at The Machrie

Festive market

Sunday 24 November 10am-4pm

Wrap up and gather around our firepit for a special winter barbecue and mulled wine, all whilst ticking off your Christmas shopping list with local crafts and produce. Afterwards, linger longer at 18 Restaurant and Bar for festive food and a cocktail. Open to non-residents. 

Screening room at The Machrie

Christmas movie week

From 9-15 December our cosy 30-person screening room opens to guests and non-residents alike, showing family-favourite festive flicks (with popcorn). Tickets include a special movie-week family friendly menu with rump steak and baby back ribs, and sliders and corn on the cob for children. £26 adult, £15 child. Booking essential. 

6pm Monday 9: Elf
6pm Tuesday 10: Home Alone
6pm Wednesday 11: The Grinch - fully booked
6pm Thursday 12: The Holiday
6pm Friday 13: Arthur Christmas
2pm Saturday 14: Home Alone
6pm Saturday 14: Love Actually - fully booked
2pm Sunday 15: Elf
6pm Sunday 15: Die Hard - fully booked

Christmas at The Machrie

Breakfast with Father Christmas

Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 December 10am-12pm.

Our halls will be decked ready for Father Christmas when he lands at The Machrie. Meet him in his grotto for a special gift, make your own Christmas wreath, and then join us in 18 Restaurant & Bar for breakfast (your choice from the menu).

£18 adult / £12 children including breakfast.

Breakfast with Father Christmas is now fully booked.