Port Charlotte is a small attractive village on Islay, one of the islands of the Inner Hebrides in the Argyll and Bute district of Scotland, Port Charlotte is situated to the north of Loch Indaal on the Rhinns of Islay. The settlement was founded in 1828 on the site of two former clachans by Walter Campbell, the Laird of Islay, he then named it after his mother. The village was laid out with neat rows of traditional white-painted cottages designed to accommodate workers from the local Lochindaal whiskey distillery. Surrounded by a rocky shoreline and stretches of beautiful beaches the small island village has been designated a Conservation Area, it is a popular tourist destination and an ideal base for exploring Islay and the Inner Hebridean islands. There is holiday accommodation including a hotel and a youth hostel, shops and amenities and a selection of places to eat. Attractions include the Wildlife Information Centre, the Museum of Childhood and the Museum of Islay Life, housed in the old church, with displays of life on the island from pre-historic to recent times, archeologically finds and information on the numerous shipwrecks off the hazardous coast. Activities include walking, fishing, nature-watching, sight-seeing and nearby climbers can enjoy the granite cliffs of The Oa peninsula.
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Places to Stay near Port Charlotte
Harbour Inn Hotel & Restaurant (3.75 miles)
A destination for all seasons
Situated adjacent to Bowmore harbour, our small family run hotel offers superb accommodation, high quality award winning food and excellent service. As a base for touring Islay, described by the Lord ... More | visit website
Ballygrant Inn & Restaurant (9.84 miles)
A family run Inn with a friendly Scottish welcome, excellent food, great selection of malt whiskies, beers and ales, David and Ruby Graham welcome you to ... More
Gigha Hotel (25.27 miles)
The Ugadale Cottages (34.90 miles)
West Loch Hotel (36.49 miles)
The West Loch Hotel dates from circa 1780, retaining many of its original features. This charming former Coaching Inn is now a modern hotel and restaurant offering fresh, distinctive, well-priced food along with comfortable rooms and wonderful views ... More | visit website
Ashbank Hotel (36.97 miles)
This family run hotel is in an ideal location being just a short walk from the mile long sandy beach and working harbour. We are situated in the heart of ... More
Dunvalanree Hotel (37.17 miles)
Craigard House Hotel (37.55 miles)
Welcome to the Mull of Kintyre. Join us in this lovely old house, turned friendly and informal bijou hotel. Take the time to really relax and chill out in one of our cosy rooms, most ... More | visit website
Victoria Hotel (38.36 miles)
Overlooking the harbour front in the village of Tarbert on the shores of loch fyne, this diminutive hotel offers dedicated, informal accommodation. Known through-out the village for its sunny yellow exterior, the Victoria Hotel can you ... More | visit website
Stonefield Castle Hotel (38.79 miles)
Spoil yourself and stay in a Castle which is an outstanding example of Scottish baronial Architecture. Built in 1837 and in keeping with its unique situation and character, many of the original ... More
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