Persabus holidays - experience the magic of Islay...

Indulge in the magic of Islay and all it has to offer with a holiday at Perabus. Soak up the views, and ambience and be in awe!

Fantastic Things to See and Do

Enjoy hill walking in the breath taking scenery of this fabulous island.

Things to Do

Discover Islay's Beautiful Beaches

Explore Islay's Spectacular Coastline. From the craggy cliffs on the Oa to the golden sands of Machir Bay

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Persabus Pottery

Enjoy watching as pieces are hand painted or get involved and have a go yourself. Find out more about our pottery.

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Welcome to Persabus Farm, Islay

At Persabus, we offer self-catering and bed & breakfast holiday accommodation close to the North Islay whisky distilleries. Choose from a short stay in our Farmhouse B&B Suite or our self-catering cottages: Persabus Cottage and Persabus Millhouse.

Explore our Islay Pottery and Art Studio, open five days a week, or shop online. Our working farm enjoys a secluded location on the stunning Isle of Islay, offering panoramic views of the Paps of Jura and the Sound of Islay.

A warm Highland welcome awaits you from the Fletcher family, making your stay on Islay both relaxing and memorable.

Why Choose Persabus Accommodation?

Close to famous North Islay whisky distilleries
Options for short stays or self-catering holidays
Visit Islay Pottery and Art Studio on-site
Secluded location with panoramic views
Welcoming family-run experience

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Holiday Accommodation Islay

Islay Holiday Accommodation at Persabus

At Persabus, we offer a variety of Islay holiday accommodation, including:

Self-catering cottages – ideal for families, with all the comforts of home.
Farmhouse Accommodation Suite – perfect for smaller groups, featuring large ensuite bedrooms and a cosy sitting room.

All our accommodation is just four minutes from Port Askaig and includes free Wifi throughout. Persabus provides a convenient and comfortable base for exploring the Isle of Islay, its distilleries, and stunning scenery.

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Whisky Holidays

Persabus: Gateway to the North Islay Distilleries

Persabus is the perfect base for whisky enthusiasts, located within walking distance of several renowned North Islay distilleries, including:

Ardnahoe Distillery
Bunnahabhain Distillery
Caol Ila Distillery

For visits to the South Islay distilleries, buses run nearby to:

Ardbeg Distillery
Laphroaig Distillery
Lagavulin Distillery

Additional distilleries accessible by bus include Bowmore Distillery and Bruichladdich Distillery. Persabus is also conveniently located near the Jura ferry port for visitors planning to explore Jura Distillery. Kilchoman Distillery is accessible by taxi or car.

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Activity Holidays

Activities and Experiences at Persabus

Our farm is ideally located for a wide range of outdoor activities, including:

Walking
Cycling
Paddle-boarding
Bird watching
Fishing

Guests have spotted a variety of wildlife, such as Barnacle Geese, Golden Eagles, Sea Eagles, Corncrakes, and deer. We also offer dog-friendly accommodation for visitors travelling with pets.

Fishing Holidays

Enjoy trout fishing in nearby lochs or sea fishing along Islay’s stunning coastline.

Persabus Pottery and Art Studio

The Pottery and Art Studio at Persabus was established in the 1970s and offers a creative space for both visitors and local artists. The studio sells unique, island-inspired pottery and art and offers workshops in:

Mixed media art
Pottery painting

All pieces are individually hand-painted, glazed, and fired on the farm, with designs inspired by the vibrant landscapes and seascapes of Islay. Visitors can enjoy a pottery painting experience in the studio or take home a “pottery takeaway” box, which we glaze and fire for you. Mixed media art experiences are also available.

The studio is open Tuesday to Friday, 12 noon – 4 pm, and Saturday, 12 noon – 3 pm. You can also visit our online shop for unique handmade creations.

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Accommodation

Looking for the perfect Islay accommodation with stunning views?

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Pottery

Enjoy watching as pieces are hand-painted with unique designs reflecting Islay and Jura’s landscapes and seascapes.

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Testimonials

Best B&B on entire trip. Man this place was amazing. This is my first and probably last review I’ll ever do but Donald deserves this. My now wife went on my dream trip to Islay with her mother and step-father. I was on cloud 9 to be on Islay to go to Laphroaig and thought my trip couldn’t get better. Was I wrong! The rooms were more the nice. Quaint and homey comes to mind. Nothing that blows you away but the seating area upstairs was a really nice touch between the two rooms. Soft beds and comfortable rooms will meat you and the beautiful countryside surround this place and make you feel like you are home. If you have a pair of couples this place is ideal as you can get the entire upstairs (2 rooms) to yourself. The kitchen downstairs is comfortable and the food was always top-notch to start our day.

For how nice and quaint the room was it doesn’t match the service we got. Donald (the owner) was by far the nicest person I have meet on my years of travel. From the moment we walked through his door he was there to make sure Islay was everything we could dream it be. His suggestions for food, awesome. His thoughts on what to explore (besides the planned distilleries) truly enjoyable places. His love and appreciation for Scotch (which he might share if you aren’t a dumb ar$e) made the Island that much more magical. My trip to Islay was 7 years in the making and Donald made sure I got everything I could possibly dream from outa Islay.

Moral of the story. This slice of heaven might be a little drive from the towns but if you want a nice quite place to escape to this is your dream. Donald will bend over backwards to make sure you enjoy your time and is one of the funnest/nicest/friendliest persons I have ever meet. I hate to share such a good place as I don’t want to ever have competition when I return but Gad Dam this place deserves the credit!