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Machrins

Machrins

4.4
out of 5
Ratings from 38 reviews
92% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.4
Comfort
4.4
Condition
4.1
Location
4.8
Value
3.9
Customer
Service
4.6

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This large Victorian farmhouse has 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. It has beautiful views towards Machrins Bay. Located next to the golf course, airstrip and Machrins beach on the western side of the island. It has WIFI.

Week at Machrins

Review submitted on Wed, 22 May 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a great stay at Machrin's House which was in a perfect location to explore the island and watch the sunset each evening. The only issue we had was with the Wi-Fi as this was very slow with so many individuals using it, but there was plenty to keep us occupied it wasn't a big issue!
We can't wait to come back again!

Rory from Edinburgh stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in May 2024


Lovely stay

Review submitted on Sat, 13 Apr 2024
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fantastic location and some great weather for the time of year..sadly it’s let down on basic things like no outdoor furniture at all, some half decent knives etc but overall another great time on Colonsay

Neil from Lancaster stayed at Machrins for 14 nights in March 2024


Family holiday

Review submitted on Sat, 30 Sep 2023
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Stayed here to celebrate our Ruby wedding with friends and family. It was a wonderful space for three generations. It was spotlessly clean when we arrived. The rooms looked lovely and everyone happy with their allotted rooms.
The weather was not kind but it didn’t matter as we had plenty of coal and a warm fire plus games galore!

Emma from Perth stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in September 2023


Great

Review submitted on Sat, 08 Jul 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely house for a large family. Dishwasher didn’t work very well but I’m sure that will be sorted now. I hope to be back.

Guest from Hexham stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in June 2023


Lovely house in a wonderful location. Perfect for a large family group. Amazing weather was a bonus.

Review submitted on Tue, 20 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We've been coming to Colonsay with children or many years (30+!). This was now in an extended family with tiny grandchildren. Machrins is the perfect house for beaches, walks, visits to the Hotel and Pantry and just chilling out in a larger group in the garden. We were probably the luckiest we've ever been with the weather - 2 weeks of unbroken sunshine. But even without that it would have been a magical holiday. Thanks. Tim

Timothy from Abbots Leigh stayed at Machrins for 14 nights in May 2023


Machrins Definitely not 5 star

Review submitted on Sun, 04 Sep 2022
1.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
1.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
1.0
Location
3.0
Value
1.0
Customer
Service
2.0
Had been really looking forward to staying here and was very disappointed. The place needs a really good clean. Damp is pouring down the walls. Curtains are mouldy from the damp. The place is freezing - they charge extra for heating. On using the glass coffee cafetière, it exploded - so must have been cracked. We were then charged for a replacement !!! Other crockery was cracked, which they did remove. One of the lavatory seats was split and cracked - which they did replace. We were only able to use one of the showers for all of us. One of the bathrooms has an old claw foot bath- which is totally impractical. One of the bathrooms was out of service due to a terrible smell - drains and damp. The dining room smelt terrible too. They don’t tell you it is a working farm, so you are surrounded by cattle. The drive is strewn with nails, luckily I saw them all and picked them up, as dealing with a puncture on this remote island would have been challenging. The old farm buildings in front of the house are falling down. The corrugated iron roof rattled all night in the wind. The skylight windows were covered in bird poo and moss, as if they have never been cleaned. The bed heads were not attached to the beds, the plugs for the bedside lights were not plugged in and as the sockets were behind heavy pieces of furniture, it required 3 of us to move the furniture and plug them in. The beds weren’t made up - but apparently that is what they do now to save laundry. Definitely not 5 star. For the cost, one expects much more. The midges were terrible - but that is nothing to do with the house…
Better off staying in the hotel for a couple of nights.

Robina from Comrie stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in August 2022


A place to go

Review submitted on Sat, 27 Aug 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fantastic time based at Machrins. Lovely house and garden, kitchen and en-suite bathroom need a revamp. the rest of the rooms are good. The location gives you easy access round the whole island.

Robert from Nottingham stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in August 2022


Disappointing

Review submitted on Sat, 06 Aug 2022
2.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
1.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Spacious traditional farmhouse, with a good sized garden and great location. However, badly needs refurbished and improved with only one of the bedrooms up to the standard you’d expect for the price. The house was cold and noticeably damp even in summer (mold in some of the bedrooms and clothes became damp even hanging in the wardrobes), and struggled to provide enough hot water for showers even with the immersion heaters on. It could also have done with a more thorough clean, particularly the bathrooms. Overall, disappointing, especially compared with Balerominmhor which was of a much higher standard for a similar price.

Guest from Forfar stayed at Machrins for 14 nights in July 2022


Comfortable house in lovely setting.

Review submitted on Mon, 23 May 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely, comfortable house, good bedding and furnishings. Kitchen well equipped. However it’s a bit of a squeeze for 12 adults in the kitchen. Ideally should have an additional shower on the first floor, or at least a shower screen. Top floor bedroom would benefit from more sockets or an extension lead, and a light near the mirror.
Place mats or trivets would be useful for hot things on the dining table.

Paul from Newcastle upon Tyne stayed at Machrins for 14 nights in April 2022


Machrins did not disappoint

Review submitted on Sun, 24 Oct 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Had a great stay at Machrins. We have fond memories of staying when our grandparents lived there. The views are amazing and the grounds has plenty space for kids and dogs to run about. The kitchen has everything you could need, plenty cutlery, crockery etc. We look forward to returning again.



June from Carluke stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in October 2021


Thoughts on Machrins

Review submitted on Mon, 20 Sep 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
An excellent family holiday. Everything we needed and more and was presented to a high standard. Perfect!

Guest from Sheffield stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in September 2021


Lovely house for a family grouo

Review submitted on Mon, 02 Aug 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Brilliant house fir a large family group.
Addition of a rotary drier and clothes pegs would be a welcome addition.

Guest from Kingswear stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in July 2021


Heavenly retreat

Review submitted on Sat, 03 Oct 2020
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very comfortable and roomy house perfect for family or celebratory gatherings. Fireplace and WiFi extra boons.

Guest from Nairn stayed at Machrins for 14 nights in September 2020


Wonderful stay at Machrins

Review submitted on Sat, 10 Aug 2019
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Machrins house is perfectly located within walking distance to the golf course and a beautiful beach. Very comfortable and spacious house with plenty of hot water and effective drying rails in bathrooms - so important on the west coast. On arrival, very clean house and our shopping order was waiting for us in the house! Brilliant house for 2/3 families.

Christelle from Humbie stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in August 2019


Great family holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 21 Jul 2019
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Machrins was excellent for our group of 13 plus dog. The weather gods played their part and the beach at Machrins is fabulous on a rising tide.

Guest from Aberdeen stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in July 2019


Annual Jardine trip to Colonsay.

Review submitted on Sat, 13 Jul 2019
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Machrins and Colonsay never fail to deliver an antidote for modern life....no matter the weather ! Bliss.

Elliot from Edinburgh stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in July 2019


Family holiday

Review submitted on Sat, 04 May 2019
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Rooms were clean and reasonably furnished. Kitchen well equipped. Garden safe. Close to Machrins beach which is safe.

Guest from York stayed at Machrins for 14 nights in April 2019


this beautiful house ................

Review submitted on Mon, 08 Oct 2018
3.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
2.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
..................has been allowed to become shoddy, with poor kitchen utensils and a one armed bottle opener!!!!!
I am told it will be upgraded during the Winter.

Elizabeth from Moreton In Marsh stayed at Machrins for 15 nights in September 2018


Machrins. Good for family gatherings

Review submitted on Sat, 25 Aug 2018
3.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
This place is amazing - great location, great island. Lovely house. Thank you. We will be back.
However. It's clearly silly that
1. There are no sharp knives.
2. There is no BBQ
3. You can't sit 14 for dinner. There are two tables, both big, but neither sit 14.
4. Kitchen surface is broken and cracked everywhere. A shame, it looks a bit shabby.

Also, a clean does not come as standard half way through a two week stay, so make sure you ask especially for it. (They do change sheets though).

Thank you for a memorable stay


William from Edinburgh stayed at Machrins for 14 nights in August 2018


An ideal property for extended families

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Jun 2018
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A great location close to one of the best beaches on the island. Machrins is comfortable for adults and wonderful for children who love to explore its nooks and crannies. There is also a good sized garden with a large flat grassed area ideal for games.

Guest from Stourbridge stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in May 2018


Sarah and Adrian,s wedding Colonsay

Review submitted on Sat, 26 May 2018
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Very well equipped ,lovely spacious family kitchen.Large fridge and freezer super larder .All bedrooms very comfortable and good quality bedding. Great for observing Corncrake also a few visits from the Cuckoo always hear it at home but never really see it very often. In all a brilliant house for a large family and friends to relax and enjoy the delights of Colonsay

Kathleen from Ballachulish stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in May 2018


Great for big families

Review submitted on Sat, 29 Jul 2017
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was our third time at Machrins. Our group comprised 7 adults and 5 children aged under 5. The size of the house meant we never felt crowded. We use the dining room as a playroom and eat in the kitchen. The garden has always been thankfully free of sheep poo, so our young children have had a great time rolling on the grass and down the slopes.

Guest from Glasgow stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in July 2017


very satisfied

Review submitted on Fri, 21 Jul 2017
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Overall our group of 10 were very pleased with Machrins and thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Colonsay.

Morag from Angus stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in July 2017


Lovely holiday

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Jun 2017
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Colonsay is a magical place. On this visit my family were able to visit Oronsay. Hope to return to the island in the future.

Janet from Tranent stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in June 2017


Great house for large family / groups

Review submitted on Sat, 10 Jun 2017
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely big house , very comfortable, well appointed. We had 13 and managed to squeeze round the kitchen table all together rather than having some in kitchen and some in dining room. Lots of larder space and nice big fridge and freezer, fridge looks a bit tired but worked perfectly well. Plentiful hot water and powerful showers from water pumps - slightly too powerful if anything. This is a great place and I'd book again.

Guest from Birmingham stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in May 2017


nothing to do and never enough time to do it

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Apr 2017
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I have been visiting Colonsay for many years .
I can't get there enough.
Peacefully located over two and a half hours from Oban which of course adds to its isolation.
Houses on the island are usually in stunning locations
Sizes to suit all
Friendly kind locals and a pub that is comfortable and delicious food
Bicycles for hire ( delivered if wanted) from Archie
Fresh fish from Bill
Paradise in Colonsay

Elizabeth from Moreton In Marsh stayed at Machrins for 14 nights in March 2017


Lovely place for a wonderful family holiday

Review submitted on Sun, 11 Sep 2016
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Machrins is a perfect place for a holiday on Colonsay. It's comfortable, pretty & well-appointed. The hot water never failed & there's an excellent selection of books.

Charlotte from Malmesbury stayed at Machrins for 9 nights in August 2016


Beautiful and comfortable house in great location

Review submitted on Wed, 31 Aug 2016
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We loved staying at Machrins. It is in the centre of the island with distant sea views over Machrins beach. A great location for exploring the island and near to all the amenities of shop, hotel etc. Highly recommend the hotel for dinner, delicious local seafood.

Guest from Isle of Colonsay stayed at Machrins for 3 nights in August 2016


Fantastic house and location

Review submitted on Wed, 24 Aug 2016
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Loads of space in this family friendly house. Great, quiet location. Kitchen quite tight for 14 but there is a dining room. A boot room would be good for wellies, wet weather gear and fishing rods etc but the hall is big enough for all that sort of clobber. Management staff bent over backwards for us. Fantastic holiday.

joanna from York stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in August 2016


in general

Review submitted on Sun, 14 Aug 2016
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
4.0
perhaps consideration could be given to including electricity within the price and providing a bag of coal on arrival.
There is a fair bit of noise from the water tank at the top floor - is it possible to put some sound insulation in?

Beds are comfortable, lovely pillows and duvets. Crockery and cutlery well stocked.

We arrived to find the cleaners still in and were told it would be an hour before access. Thankfully this wasn't the case,waiting about 15-20 mins. I guess some people leave a complete mess (we don't) and I can understand that people don't want to pay electricity to clean the place up.

Downstairs bedroom off the kitchen is still a bit damp.

Guest from Edinburgh stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in July 2016


2nd time at the house , 10th visit to the island. House well appointed with excellent bed linen.

Review submitted on Sat, 04 Jun 2016
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Generally excellent. Water never quite hot enough even with only six of us. Biggest criticism is the environment around the house. The broken down sheds are filled with all sorts of discarded stuff which must encourage vermin. Otherwise a great house and a really enjoyable stay. The sunny weather helped.

Diana from Kirriemuir stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in May 2016


Easter holiday

Review submitted on Mon, 11 Apr 2016
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Came up to colonsay for the easter holiday and had a great time in Machrins. The weather was a bit on and off but we had a great time anyway as we went on walks and went to the beach. Rained a bit though so if you're squeamish, it might not be for you.

Will from Ardingly stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in April 2016


Colonsay Weekend March 11th - 14th 2016

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Mar 2016
2.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
3.0
We were a party of 4 people staying at the Machrins farmhouse on Colonsay. The property is an impressive large farmhouse in a beautiful spot and has the potential to be wonderful.
Our experience was disappointing - the house was very cold- the aga heating wasn't working properly which resulted in the showers turning intermittently hot and cold and one morning completely cold. The house was uncomfortably cold and the lack of hot water for showering was a problem. The fridge smelled and wasn't clean. We had the feeling that the house had been empty over the winter and that it hasn't been properly aired or made comfortably warm for our stay which was a pity because it is a beautiful property we would have loved it if there hadn't been the problem of cold and lack of hot water for showering.

from stayed at Machrins for 3 nights in March 2016


Great base to explore the island

Review submitted on Sat, 12 Sep 2015
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Impressive facilities in spacious accommodation; well kitted out and well presented - a comfy place to relax and recharge the batteries.

Some clarity needed on use of heating/hot water - but other than that no complaints on facilities or accommodation.

Did not use the ground floor bedroom behind the kitchen - which if had to be used might be seen as a disappointment; I would highlight this to large groups to manage expectations.

Looking forward to returning as soon as we can.

Richard from Henley On Thames stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in August 2015


Family gathering

Review submitted on Sun, 16 Aug 2015
3.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
2.0
Customer
Service
3.0
Great house for a family gathering in a great spot on Colonsay. Good quality bed sheets and duvets and plenty of space to socialise or escape with a book. Could do with some money spent replacing board games and some of the kitchen utensils.

Guest from By Penicuik stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in August 2015


Great for large family groups

Review submitted on Tue, 04 Aug 2015
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have been visiting Colonsay since 1986 but this was our first time in Machrins. Lots of space for three couples and two toddlers, and the large garden was free of sheep poo, which was great. Good bathroom facilities, but we wondered whether anyone ever used the huge, old bath in one of the rooms which would surely take up a whole tank of water.
Complicated electrics for hot water, etc., which we are not sure we really worked out.
We used the hob rather than the Rayburn because of the toddlers.
We had a lovely time and have booked for next year.

Guest from Glasgow stayed at Machrins for 7 nights in July 2015


A great New Year Stay

Review submitted on Tue, 06 Jan 2015
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We made our booking in late October and were pleased to have secured this great house on Colonsay. The interaction with the owners was great with plenty of information promptly provided as well as additional helpful information. We found the house, clean, well presented with plenty of space, bathrooms and loads of lovely bedding and blankets for the cold nights. The house has recently been refurbished to be a comfortable family let,. We stayed there with 4 families (8 adults and 5 children between us) and there was plenty of space for all. The island itself is lovely and despite some rough weather we were able to get out most days and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The house represents great value for money and I would highly recommend it.

Guest from Aberdeen stayed at Machrins for 9 nights in December 2014


Wonderful stay in comfortable house

Review submitted on Sat, 03 Jan 2015
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Old farmhouse with quirky furnishings but very comfortable and warm. Plenty of room although kitchen doesn't seat more than 12 at the table. There is a large separate dining room however. Great location, distant sea views to the west. Ahndy for pub, shop and gold course.

Guest from Isle of Colonsay stayed at Machrins for 50 nights in November 2014