Overall an excellent experience on Islay, and we felt very much at ease in our large room with a cosy seating area which was seperated from the sleeping room. Two remarks however : 1/ The beds are on the soft side - for those of you who like their mattress hard, this is not the place to go 2/ If... More

This was our third visit to Islay but first time staying with Eleanor and JIm. The accommodation is outstanding and the food exceptional. We really appreciated all the local advice they were able to give us as it added to our enjoyment of the island. The breakfasts were the best we have had and enjoyed the black pudding, tattie scones... More

I’ve stayed in many B&Bs across Europe and this is the best experience I’ve ever had. Eleanor and Jim were wonderful and provided helpful travel tips for our stay on the island. We stayed in the Texa suite and it was very impressive. It is very spacious and nicely decorated and furnished. The bathroom is modern including a towel warmer.... More

£45pppn seemed expensive for a guest house, but now I see why it's £45. It was lovely! We had a brilliant big room, beautifully furnished, quaint quirky touches all over! Fireplace with living flame effect electric fire which made it very cosy. Nice dressing area and beautiful modern bathroom. Plenty of hot water and clean towels. Nice tea/coffee facilities with... More

I spent my whole trip in the UK waiting until we finally got a room with a bathtub, most had just a shower. Finally found it at 40 Pier Road, and the bathroom was worth the wait, beautiful, clean, large and modern. Have to let the host know when you are getting a bath though so she can turn on... More

The room was absolutely wonderful. The breakfast was lovely. The location could not have been better. Wireless internet was available. The room was spacious and had a sitting area with a desk. The hospitality and service was wonderful. We loved staying at 40 Pier Road. The best thing about it? Well, everything. What did I like the least? Leaving. This... More

I can only echo the previous reviews in saying this is a lovely B&B with superb breakfast and helpfully local knowledge from Eleanor and Jim. We very much enjoyed our stay here.

Eleanor and Jim have two rooms, one for a couple and one larger. We stayed in the former. It is bright, pleasingly furnished, newly decorated, and has many mod-cons including dvd player, hair drier etc. The bed was most comfortable and the linens crisp and smooth. The bathroom is huge with a modern shower with good water pressure. When I... More

If you are looking for an immaculate, comfortable, peaceful, spacious and well-placed B&B in Port Ellen, then look no further. 40 Pier Road is all of the above and more, and is literally 20 steps (the very first house) from the ferry on which you will arrive. Jim and Eleanor are 2 local characters who can provide all the information... More