Welcome to Cross House West, a haven of comfort and tranquillity right in the heart of Islay. Wherever you're travelling from, or however long you are staying, you'll feel at home right away.

Cross House West is only 1 mile from Bridgend going towards Bruichladdich and is set back from the road on the shore of Lochindaal. The beach is yards away from the front gate and there is no road in between.

You can sit in the garden and enjoy the wonderful views in all directions, wander along the beach, or head off to explore the rest of the Island.

Cross House West was built in the early 1900s. Since then, it has been fully renovated, extended and improved to make it warm, comfortable, spacious and homely. Life in the house is centred round the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. There are comfortable couches and a large, farm-house dining table. There is also an open fire with a large supply of logs.

Upstairs there's an attic television room, if you feel you need to escape, or fancy a change of scenery. The room has a comfortable double futon and a wide-screen television.

When you arrive, our house-keeper will be there to greet you and to show you around. All guests are supplied with a welcome pack of tea, coffee, milk, sugar, bread, biscuits and cooking essentials. If you would like us to provide you with further supplies, this can be arranged.

Naturally, we provide linen and towels, soaps, bubble bath and shower gel. And in the kitchen, you'll find washing powder, dishwasher tablets, washing-up liquid, cloths and towels.

Finally, all heating, lighting and cooking gas is provided and there are logs for the open fire.

Life in the house is centred round the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. There are comfortable couches and a large, farm-house dining table. There is also an open fire with a large supply of logs. The patio doors provide direct access to the garden.

In the house, you will also find:

Upstairs is the family sized bedroom with a kingsize bed, a futon and a cot. There's another double bedroom downstairs, and an additional twin room with views across the loch.