Self-catering on the Isle of Islay
Rosgorm Cottage is a beautifully renovated traditional cottage in Port Charlotte, offering self-catering accommodation for up to 6 guests.
Sleeps 6 · Sea views · Walk to beach & restaurants
Sleeps 6
Sea views
Wood burner
Walk to beach, shops & restaurants
Private parking
Fast Wi-Fi
Close to distilleries
Pet friendly (by arrangement)
Whether you’re here for the whisky or a family escape, Rosgorm is the ideal base to relax, reconnect and explore everything Islay has to offer.
Minutes from nine world-famous distilleries, with a dram by the fire when you return.
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Room for six, an enclosed garden to play in, and the safe, sandy village beach just a short walk from the door.
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Rosgorm is a fully renovated traditional cottage providing comfortable holiday accommodation for up to 6 people in the heart of the village of Port Charlotte, just a few minutes’ walk from all local amenities and the safe, sandy village beaches.
The house has underfloor heating throughout and is fully insulated to ensure a cosy home whatever the weather. The interior is tiled throughout on the ground floor and fully carpeted on the first floor.
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Open-plan kitchen/dining with high-spec Neff appliances, induction hob, dishwasher, coffee machine and a Quooker boiling water tap.
3 comfortable double bedrooms, including a king room with ensuite. Pocket sprung mattresses and pure cotton bed linen throughout.
Relax in the garden room with a sofa/day bed, Smart TV and glass sliding doors opening onto the garden and patio.
Enclosed private garden with patio, BBQ, fire pit and loungers, plus outside lighting and plenty of space to unwind.
Tours of 9 local distilleries, miles of deserted beaches, wildlife watching, walking and cycling trails and a links golf course.
A friendly conservation village on Loch Indaal with shops, four restaurants, a museum and the beach right on your doorstep.
There is a spacious entrance hall with door to a cloakroom with toilet and wash basin, plenty of hanging space for coats and a rack for shoes and boots.
The entrance hall leads into a large open plan kitchen/dining room with a high spec modern fitted kitchen and a dining table seating 6 people comfortably. The kitchen has Neff appliances including induction hob, multifunction oven, dishwasher, fridge freezer, coffee machine, a separate microwave and a Quooker boiling water tap.
Three steps lead down from the kitchen into the garden room which has a sofa/day bed, a wall mounted Smart TV and glass sliding doors leading onto the garden and patio. There is also a door to the utility area housing a washing machine, tumble dryer and drying room.
Double doors from the dining area lead to the cosy lounge with wood burning stove, large comfy sofas, Smart TV and small writing desk/workstation and chair. TVs have Freeview channels and there is free Wi-Fi for guests.
The fully enclosed private garden catches the sun throughout the day. There are lounger chairs and a table for outdoor dining, a BBQ, outside lighting and a fire pit for keeping away the evening chill and the midges when you feel like sitting outside stargazing.
Upstairs there are three double bedrooms, two with double beds and one with a king size bed and ensuite shower room. All have plenty of drawer and hanging space, beds with high quality pocket sprung mattresses and pure cotton bed linen. The two bedrooms with rear windows have stunning views over Loch Indaal and the hills beyond.
There is a family bathroom on the first floor with bath and thermostatic over bath shower, an ensuite wet room to the master bedroom with aqualisa thermostatic shower and a cloakroom downstairs with toilet and basin.
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Port Charlotte is a pretty conservation village of whitewashed Victorian cottages originally built to provide accommodation for the local distillery workers. The village has a tranquil location on the shores of Loch Indaal with its white sandy beaches and sheltered waters.
It is perfectly located for the many attractions Islay has to offer including tours of the 9 local distilleries, bird and wild life watching, walking and cycling trails, pony trekking, island hopping to Jura or Colonsay, stunning deserted beaches stretching for miles, a world class links golf course and many ancient historical sites.
There are four excellent restaurants in the village: the award winning Port Charlotte Hotel with its fine dining restaurant and a cosy bar with over 200 Islay whiskies on offer; the Loch Indaal Hotel, with locally sourced seafood and reasonably priced pub menu; The Lochindaal Seafood Kitchen for seafood and dishes using locally sourced produce; Port Mor Community Café serving teas and coffees as well as a multi cuisine menu and takeaway service throughout the day.
Both hotels regularly have live traditional music in the evening.
Local amenities include a well-stocked village shop with post office and fuel pump, bicycle hire, the Museum of Islay Life and the Islay Wildlife Centre.
Islay is world famous for its whisky, home to nine working distilleries producing some of the most sought-after single malts on earth – among them Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Kilchoman and Ardnahoe. Most welcome visitors for tours and tastings, all within a short drive of the cottage.
Every May the island comes alive for Fèis Ìle, the Islay Festival of Malt and Music. After a day on the whisky trail, there’s no finer way to end the evening than with a dram beside the wood-burning stove back at Rosgorm.
Islay rewards slow exploration. Miles of empty white-sand beaches line the coast, while the lochs and machair draw huge numbers of birds, including the overwintering barnacle and white-fronted geese. Seals, otters, red deer and golden eagles are all a common sight for those who keep their eyes open.
Walkers and cyclists have the run of quiet single-track roads and coastal paths, and the island’s history runs deep – from the ancient Kildalton Cross and ruined chapels to Finlaggan, once the seat of the Lords of the Isles. Regular ferries also make it easy to hop across to neighbouring Jura and Colonsay for the day.
“We loved your house and all its wonderful touches. It allowed us a quiet space to relax. I would hope to return … for a longer break and will certainly be recommending it. My husband particularly enjoyed the coffee maker. Yarek and Kamila were very helpful and welcoming.”
“We loved the house and felt so at ease there. It is just beautiful. Even the beds were fabulously comfortable and luxurious. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay.”
“The cottage was fantastic thanks and I take it whoever designed the hot water tap got a knighthood for that! What an incredible invention!”
“Thank you so much for letting us stay in your wonderful house. It is absolutely beautiful and everything we wanted, and more. The layout, the location, the interiors, the rooms, the views, the facilities…everything was perfect.”
Rosgorm is our family home on Islay, and when we’re not there ourselves we love making it available to guests throughout the year. The cottage is available for weekly stays or short breaks of 3 nights or more, with flexible arrival and departure dates.
Use the calendar below to check availability and book, or get in touch if you have any questions.
The cottage will be ready for you from 4pm on your arrival day. We ask that guests depart by 10am on the day of departure. Please let us know your expected arrival time in advance so we can make sure everything is ready for you.
Your stay includes broadband internet, Freeview TV, all bed linen and towels (excluding beach towels), full central heating, and reasonable use of electricity. Beds are made up for your arrival. Travel cots and highchairs are available on request – just let us know when you book.
Well-behaved pets are welcome by prior arrangement. Please let us know at the time of booking and we’ll confirm the details with you.
We ask that guests don’t smoke anywhere on the premises. An additional deep-cleaning charge will apply if this isn’t observed.
The cottage sleeps up to 6 guests. This is a condition of our Short Term Let Licence issued by Argyll and Bute Council (licence number AR00708F). Please let us know if you expect your group size to change.
There’s plenty of parking on the street outside the cottage and in nearby side streets. Please note that guests are not able to charge electric vehicles using the cottage’s electricity supply. The nearest EV charging points are at the car park in Bowmore, Port Ellen ferry terminal, and the Machrie Hotel.
We’d strongly recommend booking your ferry or flight as soon as your stay is confirmed – popular sailings and flights fill up quickly, especially in peak season and during festival weeks. Bridgend is around 20 miles from Port Ellen and 16 miles from Port Askaig, so do allow plenty of travel time when planning around ferry crossings.
We’d strongly encourage guests to take out holiday insurance to cover cancellations, travel disruption, and loss of or damage to personal belongings. Please note that we can’t be held responsible for late or non-arrival due to ferry or flight disruptions caused by bad weather or other circumstances beyond our control.
For enquiries not made through the booking calendar, you’re welcome to get in touch directly. Use the form below, email us at rhinnsretreats@gmail.com, or call Joe on +44 7909 960891.