Experience world-class service at Kilmeny

Kilmeny features mountain views, free WiFi and free private parking, located in Ballygrant. Each accommodation at the 5-star guest house has garden views, and guests can enjoy access to a garden and to a terrace. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside. The guest house offers a seating area with a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bathrobes, slippers and shower. Some units are air conditioned and include a patio and a a dressing room. At the guest house, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. À la carte and Full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, local specialities and fresh pastries are available daily at the guest house. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Islay Airport is 19 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10.0
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Ballygrant

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bhavna
    India India
    The B&B was wonderful! Everything about it felt warm and welcoming, exactly what we needed to wind down from our busy schedules in the city.
  • Catherine
    Australia Australia
    A gorgeous, warm and welcoming haven One of the loveliest places I have ever stayed Homemade afternoon tea on arrival Absolutely delicious breakfast Beautiful rooms with every attention to detail
  • Zacher
    United States United States
    This place is AMAZING. Margaret and Blair made us feel like ROYALTY. Margaret met us at the door was very warm and welcoming and made certain we had everything we needed. Margaret and Blair's hospitality and generosity were uncompromising and...
  • Charlene
    France France
    Our stay at Kilmeny was a great experience I will never forget! Margaret is the heart of this house, and she is an amazing host. Friendly, cheerful and always here to help, we were impressed by the care she put in every elements of our stay. On...
  • Vesna
    Slovenia Slovenia
    A very friendly reception with a welcome. Great food, nice and clean room. The cartoon is wonderful. We were always greeted by bunnies in the garden. It's like in a fairy tale. The hosts Margarete and Blair are very friendly.
  • Qi
    China China
    Perfect stay, beautiful garden, nice rooms and delicious breakfast.
  • Fabio
    Italy Italy
    Everything is perfect, everything clean, Mrs Margaret is a beautiful person. Her husband and other people are very kind and wonderful. Bed comfortable. Bathroom big, clean and fulfilled with any comfort. Welcome tea, Biscuits, Whisky. The...
  • David
    Finland Finland
    A lovely place that is close to the main towns but feels in the middle of the countryside. The hosts were warm and welcoming, and went far our of their way to help with understanding the area and things to do
  • Jae
    Canada Canada
    The Kilmeny Country House is a beautiful B&B with plenty of antique charm and convient modern amenities. Our rooms were laid out beautifully. Every inch of the room was carefully curated. The bathroom was nicely updated with modern amenities. The...
  • Annette
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Kilmeny is wonderfully situated, overlooking its own grounds and the countryside. The house is lovely, and spotlessly clean, and the owners Margaret and Blair were very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they went out of their...

Managed by Blair and Margaret

Company review score: 10Based on 145 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Cattle and sheep graze the hills and pastures of Kilmeny

Property information

Kilmeny Country House sits in the heart of Islay, commanding magnificent views over the surrounding hills and glen. This business has been established for 43 years, and since the inception of the star quality grading scheme it has gained the highest award possible of 5 stars with the addition of the prestigious GOLD award being added. All double rooms have both bath and shower ensuite, and all rooms have a fridge to ensure guests have every amenity to make their stay comfortable and enjoyable. Traditional breakfasts are cooked to order with a wide range of alternative breakfasts dishes available such as Eggs Florentine, Argyll Smoked Salmon or French Toast are on the extended menu. Visitors particularly enjoy the peace and tranquility of Kilmeny. Guests often choose to sit in the gardens watching the varied wildlife that frequents the farmlands of Kilmeny, yet only being a half a mile away from the main arterial road through Islay. Spacious rooms, a breakfast fit for a king and personal service awaits you at Kilmeny.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Kilmeny
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Concierge service
    • Express check-in/check-out

    Reception services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment and family services

    • Board games/puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Adult only
    • Air conditioning
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Tile/marble floor
    • Heating
    • Soundproofing
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Languages spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Kilmeny takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 14:00 to 21:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 06:00 to 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Kilmeny in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Kilmeny

    • Guests staying at Kilmeny can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • À la carte
    • Room options at Kilmeny include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Single
      • Suite
    • Check-in at Kilmeny is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The prices at Kilmeny may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Kilmeny is 1 miles from the centre of Ballygrant. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Kilmeny offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):