My wife and I stayed here on the last leg of our honeymoon in Scotland. Staying at Kilmeny on Islay was the perfect way to conclude a wonderful holiday.

We actually made a booking at another B&B and there was a mixup - we were very fortunate to have found an alternative at Kilmeny. We were offered the suite, which was absolutely stunning. It is really evident that the proprietors have considered carefully every detail of these rooms, from the decor to the layout, furniture, fittings and furnishings. There is a personal touch in the suite which made us instantly feel welcome and comfortable. I can also say without doubt that it was the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in (for someone with sleeping problems this was really a bonus!)...

Margaret & Blair were excellent hosts and were most helpful in all circumstances. We almost felt as though we were old friends who had come to stay for a few days. Breakfast was delicious - a wonderful selection of porridge, cereals, fruits, and cooked breakfast options as well.

What else? The setting is beautiful (as is most of Islay), and there is also a wind turbine which I regret I did not get the chance to inspect! I cannot think of any constructive criticism - they really have thought of everything at Kilmeny. I suppose if one did really not want to interact with other human beings while on holiday, you might want to request a smaller private table at breakfast. I usually don't talk to anyone before my second cup of coffee, but it was such a warm and inviting atmosphere at Kilmeny that I made an exception!

There is a difference between good customer service, and hosts who genuinely treat you as they would want to be treated themselves in such a setting. Kilmeny offers the latter.

Kilmeny is in a lovely setting with extensive views. We were greeted by the charming and very solicitous Margaret, who offered us tea. We were booked into the Apricot Room, but were shown to the Gold, a spacious, long room with eaves and £10 more but worth the extra. It was immaculate, with lots of comfy chairs, a large bathroom with free-standing bath, separate shower, fluffy towels and lots of welcome toiletries, wall-in wardrobe, tea-making facilities with homemade biscuits, fridge, iron and ironing board, tourist info - even shoe cleaning materials. The super-king size bed was very comfortable. Only a slight niggle: if you are a light sleeper, you might hear the wind turbine, but at least they are making efforts to be eco-friendly. The full-Scottish breakfast, round a large table with other guests, was an impressive affair: home-made gingerbread, oatcakes and bread, piping hot good tea and coffee with cosies! We also had dinner one night (£36 pp, BYOB) which was also excellent. Margaret and Blair could not have been more welcoming. No credit card facilities so bring your cheque book.

Excellent from start to finish - There had been a slight mix-up with our booking but Margaret
bent over backward to get somewhere for my husband and myself to stay for 2 nights which she did and when we did arrive at Kilmeny we were given tea and cakes in the sitting room before being shown up to our room which was beyond our expectations, complete with a small decanter of whisky. Next morning at breakfast Margaret introduced us to the other guests as well as her husband Blair. The breakfast was a true Scottish breakfast and the dinner which Margaret cooks on Tuesday and Thursday evenings are an event in themselves. My husband and I enjoyed our stay on the island which my Gt Grandfather James T Christie founded the Islay Woollen Mill which is still going to this day.

I wish there were 6 stars for the excellent food and service we experienced at the Kilmeny Guest House.

My wife and I stayed here in the midst of 2 weeks in Scotland. The people were lovely (both perfect owner Margaret and the other guests). Margaret and Blair are the nicest hosts you could meet, they really genuinely want you to love their home and the surroundings and have a great time. The many extra touches have been covered on all the other reviews and sometimes it's good to get a surprise when you experience something yourself.

To say we were spoiled would be an understatement. The rooms (we stayed at the pink room) are stunning and so well equipped and comfortable, we truly felt at home and pampered during our stay. The breakfasts were wonderful with the best choice we have ever had at any 5 star hotel and also was the dinner.

Relaxing, quiet, definitely worth the stop. Stay as long as you can!

The only problem now is that I've started to judge other places by this standard.

Angelika and Klaus from Munich