Colonsay Holiday Cottages
We have 14 charming and fully restored self-catering holiday cottages ranging from crofters’ cottages, to Victorian farmhouses and former estate houses. Sleeping from 2 to 14 people, the holiday cottages are scattered all over the island and most have spectacular sea views. A few cottages are nestled in amongst the woodland gardens of Colonsay House. There are also 6 beautiful apartments located in a south facing wing of Colonsay House, a pretty Georgian house built in the Palladian style.
Dogs are allowed in all of our holiday cottages, but not in the Backpackers Lodge or in the apartments (with the exception of Stable Apartment).
SHORT BREAKS can be booked in Millers (slp 8), Harbour (slp 6), Glassard (slp 4), Avenue (slp 4), Pondside (slp 4/5) and ALL the apartments. All other properties have a minimum of 1 week booking.
All our properties are comfortably furnished and as well equipped as space allows. Nearly all properties have a dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. A couple of cottages have quite small kitchens where we simply cannot fit a dishwasher or washing machine. Each property has an open fire or wood/coal burning stove and a garden area with outdoor furniture.
All bed linen and towels are included in the rental price. Electricity, oil and coal are paid for separately. There is a laundrette at Colonsay House available free to our guests.
We welcome dogs in our cottages but not in the apartments (except Stable), for which there is a small charge, and we allow a maximum of one well behaved dog in our smaller properties and two well behaved dogs in our larger properties.
We do not provide TVs in the cottages because there is no terrestrial TV signal on the island. We have found however that, on the whole, our guests are delighted to turn to games and reading on a rainy day. Every holiday house has a selection of games and books.
We do provide a satellite TV in Kitchen, Nursery, Drumclach, Turnigil, Stable and Pigs Paradise apartments.
Many of our holiday cottages have free WiFi. However patience is required; please bear in mind that you are on a remote island and that the broadband can be slow and sometimes erratic. We see it as an opportunity to switch off from online life for a while!
The Colonsay Holiday Cottages office is located in the estate office at Colonsay House where you will find our friendly team to assist you with all your holiday needs.
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Balerominmhor
From £1550 to £4500 per week
In a spectacular position at the end of a mile-long rough track. This house has commanding sea views towards the isles of Islay and Jura.
Sleeps 12
5 bedrooms
- Sea views
- Multi fuel stove
- Up to 2 dogs allowed
- WiFi (4G)
Machrins
From £2000 to £4500 per week
This large Victorian farmhouse on Colonsay’s west side sits above the golf course and ancient Viking settlement, with stunning views of the bay, hills and fields — a spacious and wonderfully atmospheric island retreat.
Sleeps 14
7 bedrooms
- Entire home
- Parking for up to 6 cars
- Sea views
- Open countryside views
Baleromindubh Farmhouse
From £1500 to £3500 per week
A secluded traditional farmhouse with breathtaking 180° sea views, just a short walk from a deserted sandy beach.
Sleeps 10
5 bedrooms
- Entire home
- Secluded
- Parking for up to 4 cars
- Sea views
Scalasaig Farmhouse
From £1500 to £3800 per week
Traditional farmhouse recently renovated with oil fired central heating. Close to the hotel, down a short track - the shop and harbour are just a 10 min walk away. South facing, in an open sunny position, with extensive countryside views.
Sleeps 10
4 bedrooms
- Open countryside views
- Open fire
- Up to 2 dogs allowed
- WiFi (4G)
Garvard
From £1500 to £3600 per week
In a stunning location at the southern end of the island, this farmhouse is at the end of a half-mile-long rough track.
Sleeps 10
5 bedrooms
- Sea views
- Multi fuel stove
- Up to 2 dogs allowed
- WiFi (4G)
Millers
From £1280 to £3300 per week
Welcome to Millers - a quiet, relaxed and spacious island retreat centrally located near Loch Fada, with its own woodland garden.
Sleeps 8
4 bedrooms
- Entire home
- Parking for up to 5 cars
- Open countryside views
- Multi fuel stove
Harbour
From £680 to £1400 per week
Conveniently located just behind the port, Harbour brings together comfort, character, and the ever-changing beauty of the shoreline.
Sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
- Entire home
- Parking for up to 3 cars
- Sea views
- Harbour views
Kiloran Bay Cottage
From £680 to £1400 per week
Adjacent to Uragaig cottage, these two cottages are ideal for larger groups to take together. There is a short track leading to the cottages. AVAILABLE FOR SHORT BREAKS IN APRIL AND MAY
Sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
- Open countryside views
- Open fire
- One dog allowed
- WiFi (Starlink)
Uragaig Cottage
From £680 to £1400 per week
High above the sweeping sands of Kiloran Bay, Uragaig Cottage invites you to enjoy sea air, rolling waves and endless beach days.
Sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
- Entire home
- Parking for up to 2 cars
- Open countryside views
- Woodland views
Pondside
From £500 to £1100 per week
Step into Pondside and leave the world behind — set within the trees on the edge of Colonsay House Gardens and close to the water, Pondside is a tranquil retreat for guests seeking quiet, nature and relaxation.
Sleeps 5
3 bedrooms
- Entire home
- Parking for up to 3 cars
- Woodland views
- Open fire
Avenue Cottage
From £500 to £1200 per week
Escape to the Avenue – your peaceful hideaway nestled in the rhododendron gardens of the historic Colonsay Estate.
Sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
- Entire home
- Secluded
- Parking for up to 4 cars
- Estate garden views
Baleromindubh Cottage
From £500 to £1200 per week
Reached by a half-mile winding track, this peaceful hillside cottage enjoys open countryside, wide sea views and access to secluded beaches — a true escape into Colonsay’s landscape.
Sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
- Entire home
- Secluded
- Parking for up to 2 cars
- Sea views
Glassard
From £590 to £1100 per week
Tucked above the shoreline in the quiet hamlet of Glassard, this cosy cottage enjoys spectacular sea views towards Jura and Islay — a peaceful retreat by the sea in a small, friendly island community.
Sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
- Entire home
- Parking for up to 2 cars
- Sea views
- Harbour views
Kennels
From £460 to £950 per week
A cosy hideaway tucked among the trees beside a gentle stream, just a short walk from the Colonsay Estate gardens.
Sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
- Entire home
- Parking for up to 2 cars
- Open countryside views
- Woodland views
Pig's Paradise
From £600 to £1200 per week
This spacious and comfortable first floor apartment looks out over the beautiful Colonsay House gardens and benefits from a sunny southerly aspect. AVAILABLE FOR SHORT BREAKS.
Sleeps 6
3 bedrooms
- Estate garden views
- Open fire
- Pet free
- WiFi (Starlink)
Turnigil
From £440 to £780 per week
This top floor apartment has views over the garden and is south-facing with a sunny aspect. AVAILABLE FOR SHORT BREAKS.
Sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
- Estate garden views
- Open fire
- Pet free
- WiFi (Starlink)
Stable
From £440 to £780 per week
This comfortable first floor apartment is located over the old stables and courtyard. AVAILABLE FOR SHORT BREAKS.
Sleeps 4
2 bedrooms
- Estate garden views
- Open fire
- One dog allowed
- WiFi (Starlink)
Kitchen Apartment
From £450 to £900 per week
This newly renovated apartment is spacious and very comfortable. It is located on the ground floor of Colonsay House.
Sleeps 2
1 bedroom
- Multi fuel stove
- Pet free
- WiFi (4G)
- Dishwasher
Nursery
From £350 to £550 per week
This apartment is on the first floor with beautiful views over the gardens. AVAILABLE FOR SHORT BREAKS.
Sleeps 2
1 bedroom
- Estate garden views
- Open fire
- Pet free
- WiFi (4G)
Drumclach
From £350 to £550 per week
This sunny south facing apartment is on the top floor with lovely views over the gardens. AVAILABLE FOR SHORT BREAKS.
Sleeps 2
1 bedroom
- Estate garden views
- Open fire
- Pet free
- Dishwasher
Sgoltaire
From £550 to £850 per week
Comfortable 2 bedroom apartment in Colonsay House. Free use of washing machine and dryer in adjacent laundrette. This apartment has a TV.
Sleeps 2
1 bedroom
- Open countryside views
- Open fire
- Balerominmhor
- Machrins
- Baleromindubh Farmhouse
- Scalasaig Farmhouse
- Garvard
- Millers
- Harbour
- Kiloran Bay Cottage
- Uragaig Cottage
- Pondside
- Avenue Cottage
- Baleromindubh Cottage
- Glassard
- Kennels
- Pig's Paradise
- Turnigil
- Stable
- Kitchen Apartment
- Nursery
- Drumclach
- Sgoltaire
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How do you get to Colonsay?special offers
Low occupancy discount of up to 30% (not July or August).
special offers
Low occupancy discount of up to 30% (not July or August).
special offers
Low occupancy discount of up to 20% (not July or August).
special offers
Low occupancy discount of up to 30% (not July or August).
special offers
Low occupancy discount of up to 30% (not July or August).
featured property
Scalasaig Farmhouse
Traditional farmhouse recently renovated with oil fired central heating. Close to the hotel, down a short track - the shop and harbour are just a 10 min walk away. South facing, in an open sunny position, with extensive countryside views.
featured property
Millers
Welcome to Millers - a quiet, relaxed and spacious island retreat centrally located near Loch Fada, with its own woodland garden.
featured property
Harbour
Conveniently located just behind the port, Harbour brings together comfort, character, and the ever-changing beauty of the shoreline.
featured property
Avenue Cottage
Escape to the Avenue – your peaceful hideaway nestled in the rhododendron gardens of the historic Colonsay Estate.
featured property
Glassard
Tucked above the shoreline in the quiet hamlet of Glassard, this cosy cottage enjoys spectacular sea views towards Jura and Islay — a peaceful retreat by the sea in a small, friendly island community.
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HOLIDAY COTTAGES TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Provisional bookings are confirmed on receipt of a 40% deposit. We strongly recommend that you take out holiday cancellation insurance, as the deposit is non-refundable. Bookings will remain firm provided the deposit is received within 5 days. The balance due must be received twelve weeks prior to the period booked and is non-refundable. A reminder will be sent prior to this date. Bookings cancelled after this time will be charged full rental. Any changes to bookings prior to full payment may incur a £100 administration charge. Payment should be made by debit card or credit card or by electronic bank transfer (BACS). We do not accept cheques as a method of payment. Colonsay Holidays reserves the right to amend confirmed bookings with respect to accommodation and you will be notified of any alterations prior to your arrival. If it is not possible to find alternative accommodation you will be notified at the earliest opportunity and refunded in full. Colonsay Holidays expects properties to be left clean and tidy on departure and reserves the right to charge a minimum of £100 for properties left unclean on departure. Electricity and oil in houses/cottages is charged separately. Your electricity/oil meter will be read on arrival and departure and you will be charged at cost. If you are staying in a house or cottage and would like coal delivered, it must be ordered at the time of final payment. The coal is supplied in 25kg bags. Coal can be pre ordered and delivered for £30 per bag. Once on the island, coal can be purchased from the Service Point. Any purchases from the Colonsay Holidays office once on the island will be delivered and will be charged accordingly. We allow 1 dog per property in the smaller cottages and 2 dogs in the sleep 8 and above houses at a charge of £30/dog/week. We do not allow dogs in the Colonsay House apartments (except Stable and Sgoltaire).
Please note that we require your credit or debit card details on arrival (except for reservations in the Backpackers), so that on departure outstanding bills for electricity, oil, breakages (if any) and any extra cleaning (if required) can be charged to the card given. Please contact the office and leave the requested details. Our contact telephone number is 01951 200312.
All our properties are non-smoking.