My husband and I stayed in The Old Excise House 3-9/4 2012 We were so welcomed by Ron and Emma.They took really good care of us and helped us during the days on Islay. With booth 50-years celebrating and things to see and do.

Almost exactly one year after we actually visited Ron and Emma (April 2011), it is really time for us to write this review. My wife and I stayed for a coulpe of nights at the B&B, and although we had no previous experience of a B&B to know what to expect, we were overwhelmed with how Ron and Emma welcomed... More

My husband and I stayed in The Old Excise House on Islay for three nights in early April 2012. Our trip to Scotland was to celebrate my husbands birthday and it was important for us to find a nice place. After reading reviews on Tripadvisor we decided to book The Old Excise House. The reviews were great and we were... More

When we arrived we were welcomed by Ron and Emma, who both make every effort to make you feel at home. This beautiful B&B is located only a stone throw away from the Laphroaig whisky distillery, straight at the sea, with the Lagavulin and Ardbeg distilleries not far away either. Both rooms and their respective bathrooms are very luxurious and... More

Two reasons are Ron and Emma. They have restored a wonderful seaside home with every amenity you would need. They gave us great advice on how to manage our time on our stay in Islay; recommend the most effective sequence of distillery tours, suggested coastline walks, arranged for taxis, directed us t cool places. Just a great time with great... More

Our group of 4 loved the Old Excise House. The bedrooms are bright and spacious. Our bathroom with the clawfoot tub was lovely. Emma and Ron are great hosts. They were able to recommend sight-seeing itineraries and arrange for taxis, etc. The B & B is close to several distilleries so we were able to walk to the tastings and... More

The Old Excise House is hands down the best B&B experience my wife and I have had to date! We stayed in the Laphroaig room, and it was super clean, and incredibly spacious. Our bed was very comfortable, and the bathroom was enormous. While we both typically prefer to shower rather than bathe, soaking in the giant freestanding tub while... More

Ron and Emma really know how to make their guests happy! We felt at home in the room and the view is outstanding. They provided us with great tips and information about Islay. Laphroaig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg are in walking distance. The perfect place to stay at when visiting the island.

Firstly, you need to understand that Ron & Emma Goudie are no ordinary innkeepers. Ron's the house professional at the The Machrie Golf Links on Islay, and Emma is soon to assume the duties of General Manager at the Hotel in Port Ellen. That said, I can't express my gratitude for their hospitality strongly enough. When we were able to... More