• Entire home
  • 1787 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Sea view
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
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Located in Iona in the Isle of Mull region, Machair House has a garden. Featuring sea and mountain views, this holiday home also includes free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.8 km from Iona Abbey. The spacious holiday home features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services and a fully equipped kitchen that provides guests with an oven, a microwave, a washing machine, a toaster and a fridge. Towels and bed linen are available in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 2:
1 single bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.1
Location
10
High score for Iona
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  • Josephine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful to be met at jetty and driven to the house. Beautiful views from house. Clean and fresh throughout. Extra touches such as beach towels and games provided. Well equipped kitchen. Lovely bottle of bubbly as welcome gift on arrival! A...
  • Cath
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    wonderful homely and spacious house which was the best place we have stayed on Iona. The fact that traditional features were retained added to its comfort and charm and it really felt like staying in a family home , but one with necessary touches...
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    On arrival in Iona, we were met from the ferry by our lovely hosts Jamie and his mother Kate. They could not have been more welcoming, driving us to the lovely Machair House, their tranquilly situated family home at the back of the island,...
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

10
10
Host review score
Host review score

Forming a significant proportion of a traditional Croft house on Iona, set on a 30+ acre working croft on the beautiful Island of Iona, Machair is a unique opportunity to take advantage of the peace, tranquility and beauty on offer. This 3 bedroom house is well suited for family holidays or a romantic getaway, whatever your needs. The house is warm, welcoming & freshly decorated and sleeps up to 7 people. The front porch is the perfect place to watch the world go by and the bedrooms are comfortable and inviting. A Smart TV and free-wifi is available. Up to two pets are welcome. No cars are available on the Island, Iona taxi is available for collection and drop off to Machair.
Iona is a welcoming community with plenty of attributes. From white sand beaches to the historic Abbey, there is plenty to see & do. Take a trip on a Staffa Tour or a picnic down a the beach, whatever you choose, Iona will leave a lasting impression. Ferries are extremely busy during the summer season, please see the last photo for an alternative route via Lochaline & Corran ferries if Oban ferry is fully booked.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Machair House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
Parking
No parking available.
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Electric blankets
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
  • Garden
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Activities
  • Beach
Outdoor & View
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • Sea view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Entertainment and family services
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
Safety & security
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 10:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Damage policy

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to GBP 150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.

FAQs about Machair House

  • Machair House is 950 yards from the centre of Iona. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Machair House has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 3 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Machair House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Machair House can accommodate the following group size:

    • 7 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Machair House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Machair House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The prices at Machair House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.