Loch Gruinart House Bed & Breakfast

Arriving by ferry on Islay for the first time last March was magical. Arriving at The Loch Gruinart House was like coming home. We were instantly comfortable and relaxed. Catherine was there to greet us with a smile and to get us oriented. The house is spotlessly clean, the bed is comfortable, and the common area is wonderful place to relax with other guests and have a chat or enjoy a dram or two. Breakfast set us up nicely for the day. Catherine made fresh bread daily that my wife still goes on about. We loved walking in the garden amongst the chickens. Jack was helpful with our plans during our few days on Islay. Finn, the resident lab, appeared occasionally for pat on the head and a good dog. Youre in the countryside here, but close to small towns, beaches, hikes, distilleries. Its really tough to beat. The views across the Gruinart flats to Loch Gruinart are beautiful and the light changes them throughout the day, really something to behold. What a wonderful, homey place. We were there just long enough to wet our appetite for a return to Islay; so weve booked a week for fall 2019 and cant wait to return. July, 2020 update: Our second review for Gruinart House is long overdue. This time we visited for a full week fall of 2019 and stayed in the self catering apartment attached to the B&B. Weve travelled to pretty much all parts of Scotland and Islay is our favourite place; and Gruinart House is our favourite place on Islay. Its absolutely beautiful and peaceful. The apartment was spotless and well equipped for a week stay...everything we needed. Its perfect for 2 people. Jack and Catherine are so kind and helpful and are thoughtful/fun hosts. They respect your privacy but are there for you if you need them. The property is fun to walk. The Bramble Berries were in season and we were able to pick a pail along the road and enjoy them with ice cream...yum! Islay Oysters is a couple minutes away and we enjoyed some while there this time. I could go on and on about Gruinart House, but know that you will be hard pressed to find a nicer place to stay or nicer hosts. We hope to return.
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Jan 9th, 2022

(Translated by Google) Great B&B. Nice rooms. Peaceful area. Here fox and rabbit say good night. (Original) Super B&B. Schne Zimmer. Ruhige Gegend. Hier sagen sich Fuchs und Hase gute Nacht.
Jul 4th, 2019