This is the B&B of your dreams, there's really nothing more you could possibly ask for. One thing is a bit confusing: the address. But once you've found it, you are given the royal treatment by the very nice couple that run it. The room is spacey, the beds are comfy and the kitchen is well-equipped and at your disposal.... more

We stayed at 40 Pier Road for a 3 night trip to Islay to visit the distilleries and enjoy some walking. We had very good weather and saw Islay at its very best especially during our trip to the Oa where we sat in the sun watching seals on the beaches below the cliffs. The room we stayed in, or... more

We were lucky enough to stay here for a few days over the Jazz Festival weekend with friends, so we basically had the upper floor to ourselves, and it was like being at home, only better. Jim's breakfasts are incredible, and both Jim and Eleanor bent over backwards to get us bookings at distilleries and horseback riding, etc. They are... more

We had a most pleasant stay on Islay at 40 Pier Road. Our welcome briefed us on where we might go and there were excellent practical arrangements made for trips using local buses, ferries and even bikes. Food and accommodation were of a very high standard. Highly recommended. more

I can only agree with the other reviews of this B&B - I can quite honestly say this is the best B&B I have ever stayed in - and I am a strict critic of accommodation. EVERYTHING was perfect- 60 second walk from the ferry port. Eleanor the owner was excellent with everything we needed. The accommodation itself was outstanding,... more

What a wonderful stay at 40 Pier Road! My husband and I plus another couple rented out both rooms for 5 days to visit the Distilleries and the scenery in Islay. Eleanor and Jim are the perfect hosts; Eleanor was absolutely a saint assisting me with ferry information, arranging the tours for us (private, no less!) and recommending places to... more

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here in mid September. Room was light and airy with seating as well as sleeping area. Décor tasteful – not a swirly carpet in sight – with very smart and clean bathroom en suite. An added bonus was access to kitchen. Plenty of local info available – printed and verbal. Breakfasts were great with fresh fruit... more

We stayed at 40 Pier Road earlier this year and it was very nice indeed, very welcoming hosts, beautiful spacious rooms/apartments & fantastic breakfasts. Many happy hours spent in the large kitchen enjoying the view of the port area. We visited lots of places (Bowmore, distilleries, Port Charlotte etc) and it was a good base for us. We will definitely... more