Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

Main Street, Port Charlotte Isle of , PA48 7TX t: +44 (0)1496 850 385 e: [email protected]

A former distillery warehouse, spacious and friendly Port Charlotte Youth Hostel boasts wonderful sea views and is a place to relax and explore the Isle of Islay.

Rooms Self-catering Shopping Capacity 30: • Kitchen is open between A small shop at reception sells a • 2 twins 07.00-10.00 and 17.00-23.00 variety of grocery items, bottled water and snack bars (reception • 1 triple • Kitchen has space for 10 people opening hours only) • 3 four-bedded • 4 hobs with 16 rings, 2 • 1 five-bedded domestic ovens, 3 fridges and Directions • 1 six-bedded 2 microwaves (no freezer) Ferry: runs from to • Selection of pots to cater for There are no ensuite rooms, but Islay 7 days a week. From individuals and groups all have washbasins. / Wednesdays • Crockery and cutlery available only. Please check with Room configurations may be for all guests Caledonian MacBrayne for ferry subject to occasional change • Dining room has space for timetables (0800 066 5000) and 26 people with Islay Coaches for the Reception connecting bus services • Open 08.00-10.00 Facilities (01496 840273) and 17.00-22.00 • Large lounge can seat 20 Car: from take the • Check-in from 17.00 people A846 signposted • Checkout by10.00 • TV and well-stocked bookcase /Bridgend. Turn left at Bridgend onto A847, (signposted • Additional seating available in Late arrival and access Bruichaddich/). spacious reception area outside opening hours is by Follow road for about 8 miles and pre-arrangement only. The front • Free Wi-Fi access the youth hostel is on the right as door is locked at 23.30 • Coin-operated washing you enter Port Charlotte machine and dryer Car: from Port Askaig follow A846 Catering • Drying room for about 8 miles, turn right at • ‘Wee breakfasts’, served Bridgend onto A847 (signposted between 06.30-9.30 Security Bruichladdich/ Portnahaven). • Follow road for about 8 miles and • We also sell 2 and 3 course Rooms have locks, but no the youth hostel is on the right as self-cater style meals lockers you enter Port Charlotte • There is a café, a community • Large lockable area in the base centre and two pubs very close of the building can hold 30 bikes by that serve meals

Best price guarantee: we promise the best rate every time you book with us directly - online at hostellingscotland.org.uk by phone 0345 293 7373 or at the hostel reception. This profile is a guideline only and information may be subject to change. Parking Accessibility There’s space for up to 6 cars in Islay is home to 8 world class Currently Port Charlotte Youth the car park. If full, it’s possible to single malt whisky distilleries Hostel is not suitable for people park additional cars or a bus on which offer tours. The tours book with impaired mobility. Please the adjacent roadside. On-street up, especially during the summer, contact the hostel or the parking is free so please check and book in reservations team for more advance information Local activities Next to the youth hostel is a Booking Islay is famous for its beautiful Natural History Visitor Centre and coastline with many sandy the award-winning Museum of To reserve beds at Port Charlotte beaches and abundant wildlife Local History is close by in the Youth Hostel, please contact the including seals, otters, red deer, village reservations team choughs, ravens, golden eagles, (Mon-Fri from 09.00-1700) hen harriers. The island is of Local events include a Walking on 0345 293 73 73, international importance for its Week, a Malt and Music Festival e-mail 50,000 wintering geese and various other music events [email protected] throughout the year. Information or book online There are excellent walks to suit is available at the youth hostel on www.hostellingscotland.org.uk all abilities, cycle hire is available arrival locally and there is a modern swimming pool in Bowmore

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