A special feature is the use of oriental rugs on wooden floors. There is also a 24 hour staff call, and access for wheelchairs. Local produce, freshly prepared to order and served in elegant surroundings is the central theme of the restaurant. You can expect beef and lamb from local farms, game from island estates and scallops, lobsters and prawns from the Islay fishing fleet to feature on the daily changing menus . Quality vegetarian meals are always available, as are a selection of fine wines from around the world.
Packed lunches are also available on request.
The public bar serves bar meals and has some of the finest malt whiskies in the world for you to sample. British Airways provide 2 scheduled flights each weekday and 1 flight on Saturday, from Glasgow Airport to Islay. For those travelling without a vehicle, the hotel will arrange to collect you from the ferry terminal or airport - this service is free of charge to guests staying 3 or more nights. From the garden you can walk down to the sandy beach from where you can explore the myriad of rockpools or take a stroll around the bay to the lighthouse. You could take a day trip on the ferry to the neighbouring island of Jura where 5000 red deer roam the magnificent mountainous 'paps' Losing a day on lovely Colonsay is also highly recommended, where time seems to have stopped altogether.