Get out on the water (without ever leaving the dock!) on a commercial boat. Guests have access to a partial or entire boat, yacht or houseboat, which will remain docked throughout the stay. Meals and additional services may be available -- a nautical getaway awaits.
The location is fabulous, great pub and cafe across the road with plenty outdoor seating on the harbour side by the boat for enjoying the sun. Our bedroom was spacious with a nicely presented interior. The view from our window was spectacular, it was lovely to see the sky reflecting off the water when the tide was in and watch marine life when it was out. Cleaning lady was lovely.
Starfish Rooms is an adorable wee place in a beautiful village. The little rooms are warm, spotless, comfy and perfect for putting your head down after a long hike. It has a Mediterranean look and feel and you can smell the sea and hear the boats from the window. The host, Hugh, is really helpful and let's you keep yourself to yourself. The drinks machine was a real bonus too. Total bargain also. Really good location for ferry to Islay and Potravadie and Skipness hike. Will definitely stay here again.
Clean and comfortable. Very well situated to visit the surrounding area. Ideal for local ferry services. Portavardie, Islay were two places we visited, Co-op well stocked. Pharmacy, fantastic Indian takeaway. Good Fish and Chips. Post office. Lots of friendly locals. Boats in the harbour. Very enjoyable couple of days
I liked the location and the funky uniqueness of the property. You are definitely living on a boat with all the nuances that come along with that. Keep in mind that it is a 100-year-old barge...not the Queen Mary. My room had a fabulous shower and very comfortable bed.
Location. Have been before & would hope to return again in the future. Great harbour views from room. Had a visiting Swan at the window. Enjoy seeing the scene change with the tides, boats etc.
I reserve a full 10 score for exceptional accommodation in exceptional locations; the type of accommodation you return to for an extended stay. If your ideal holiday is leisurely relaxing in a room over looking the sea, watching the small car ferry chugging back and forth, the fishing boats and yachts going in and out of the harbour (a pleasant 10 minutes stroll away), a heron standing hopefully on the rocky shore below your window.... then hard luck because we might have booked it already!
Peter
Young couple
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