We had a wonderful week staying on Ballivicar Farm in August. The scenery is just beautiful -acres of land with horses and sheep living happily side by side. We stayed in the Chougherie. It is spacious, well equipped and very comfortable. It could benefit from updating a bit, some of the kitchen equipment has seen better days but everything worked... More

We visited Islay for wildlife and whisky and wanted a base where we had a bit of room for an extensive travelling library and a microscope! Ballivicar Farm is down in the South of the Island, a good base for the Oa and the awesome trinity of Ardbeg, Lagavullin and Laphroaig, as well as the pretty little bays of the... More

My boyfriend and I stayed in The Bothy at Ballivicar Farm from September 20-24, 2011. Harriet is a lovely woman, very responsive via email (we are from Canada) and a pleasure to chat with. The location is very near to Mull of Oa and Kintra Farm, both of which have fantastic sights, and hikes if you're into that sorta thing.... More

have stayed in the cottages for a number of years on our frequent holidays on islay.an absolutely lovely setting on a working farm .Harriot and Toby and family are very friendly and helpful.children are welcomed and lots for them to do.there are 3 cottages available all excellent value for money.beaches are nearby and kilnaughton beach is within a 15 min... More

Harriet and Toby were extremely accommodating (pardon the pun); warm and friendly. Gorgeous farm setting with easy access to all of Islay. Immaculate rooms, restful nights, plenty of heating for those cold Islay nights. We would recommend it without hesitation.

what a lovely place. so clean and peaceful. i would recommend islay to anyone with young children. the beaches are amazing, the rockpools are full of life and the locals are so friendly. ballivicar farm is excellent value self catering on a working farm. the pigs are pleasant, and the pony trekking is great fun.