West Coast Whisky Trail
Arran & Islay - 7 Nights Bed and Breakfast with car hire:
Itinerary
Friday
Isle of Arran
Arran is an island of superb contrasts, with mountains, beaches, wild deer, seals, small coastal villages, lovely walks, seven golf courses, local food delicacies, craft studios, even a friendly distillery and brewery!
Sail from Ardrossan with CalMac at 12.30 or 15.15 for the 55 minutes crossing to Brodick for 3 nights in your choice of hotels or guest house (see options below)
Monday
Isle of Islay:
Islay, known as Queen of the Hebrides is a stunning oasis of scenery, superb wildlife and of course, 8 world famous whisky distilleries. A haven for lovers of whisky and the great outdoors.
Drive to Lochranza in the north of Arran for the 09.30 or 10.45 ferry to Claonaig on the Kintyre Peninsula (30 minutes). Drive the 5 miles to Kennacraig for the 13.00 ferry to Port Askaig, arriving at 15.05, and enjoy 4 nights in Islay (see accommodation options below)
You can also visit the Isle of Jura, 5 minutes by ferry from Port Askaig (not included).
Friday
Sail from Port Ellen at 09.45 to Kennacraig, arriving at 12.05. There is also a later ferry from Port Askaig at 15.30, arriving 17.35.
Your holiday includes:
7 nights accommodation and ferry crossings with own car as detailed.
Entrance voucher for 2 Islay distilleries of your choice
Prices based on two sharing car & en-suite twin/double bedroom:
7 nights bed & breakfast staying at:
Arran (3 nights): Auchrannie Spa Resort & Bridgend Hotel: price per person: £213 - £249. The cost for 7 nights on Arran is price per person £498 - £583
Islay (4 nights): For Port Charlotte Hotel or The Harbour Inn, Islay: price per person: £334 - £382
Book your fantastic 7-day Whisky Coast Arran/Islay self drive holiday with Scotsell here