25/03/2026
named Best Place to Stay 2026 in the UK.
Ardbeg House, the boutique whisky and hospitality experience in Port Ellen, Islay, has been recognized by The Times and The Sunday Times as the best place to stay in the UK.
Opened in September 2025, the hotel offers 12 unique rooms, over 50 Ardbeg whiskies, Team are proud to have collaborated delivering the full M&E package on this prestigious project with and interiors designed by Russell Sage Studio, complemented by handcrafted pieces from over 20 Scottish and Islay artisans. Judges praised it as “a whisky wonderland” with “eye-popping interiors” and a convivial, locally-inspired experience. They awarded food, drink, and hospitality an impressive score of 9/10.
Congratulations to the Ardbeg House team for this prestigious recognition, just six months after opening, cementing its place as one of the UK’s most exciting new destinations.
Make sure you pop in for a visit if you are over on Islay 🥃 🏴🥃
