Machair House

Hosting guests for 100 years

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Originally built in 1926, Machair House has evolved over time while retaining its connection to the croft and its history. Today, it offers a comfortable stay for 6 people. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or a longer holiday, it provides a base that is practical, private, and connected to its surroundings…

Inside Machair House

Sleeps 6 | 3 bedrooms | 1 bathroom | Dog-friendly

A white house - known as Machair House - with black roof and multiple chimneys in a green landscape with hills and sheep grazing, under a partly cloudy sky.

The house sleeps up to six guests across three bedrooms:

  • A primary bedroom with an extra-large double and single bed

  • A second bedroom with a single bed

  • A third bedroom with a double bed

There is one bathroom, along with a fully equipped kitchen, living room, and dining room designed for relaxed, everyday use during your stay.

Pets are welcome at no additional charge, making it well suited to those travelling with dogs.

Whether returning from a walk across the machair or spending a quieter day on the island, the house offers a warm and relaxing place to come back to.

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What to expect during your stay

How does arrival work?

Reaching Iona involves travelling via Mull and taking a short ferry crossing from Fionnphort. While it takes a little more planning than other destinations, the journey is straightforward and well signposted.

On arrival to the island, Jamie can meet guests from the ferry and bring you directly to Machair House, making the final part of your journey simple and stress-free.

Find out more about getting to Iona.

How easy is it get around?

Everything on Iona is within reach on foot. From the house, you can easily walk to key places across the island, including beaches, local cafes and shops, and Iona Abbey.

Explore what to do on Iona.

Who is Machair House best suited to?

Machair House is well suited to those looking for a quieter stay on Iona, with time to explore, walk, and experience the island at their own pace.

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Cozy living room corner with a fireplace, wood-burning stove, and firewood stacked beside it, topped by a wooden mantle with decorative figurines. A flat-screen TV is mounted above the mantle. To the right, a plaid curtain partially covers a window,
A neatly made bed with white sheets, four pillows with floral and blue pillowcases, and a framed landscape painting hanging above the bed in a cozy bedroom.
Side view of a white house with a gray sloped roof, featuring a small enclosed porch with large windows. A wheelchair ramp with black railings leads to the porch, and a wooden bench is positioned nearby on a grassy lawn. The background shows open fie
A cozy corner with a white wooden chair holding a large red and white throw pillow and a gray cushion. Next to the chair is a tall vase with yellow and white flowers, and another white vase with a lamp is on the windowsill. The window has a gray roll
Cozy living room with yellow velvet tufted sofa, fireplace, wall-mounted TV, wooden wall paneling, window with checkered curtains, and colorful artwork.
A cozy window seat with plaid curtains tied back, a cushion with a flower embroidery, and a soft fur blanket.
A dining room with a wooden table set for six, decorated with a large vase of white branches as a centerpiece. There are six wine glasses, plates, and utensils arranged around the table. The walls are painted dark blue with white wainscoting, and the
A cozy bedroom with a sloped attic ceiling, a window with a view of green fields, a single bed with blue striped bedding, a small black bedside lamp, a wooden chair, and white shelves with decorative items.
A small bathroom with green walls, a window with a wreath and two small potted plants, a toilet with a cover up, a grey cabinet, a mirror above the sink, a small stool, and patterned floor tiles.
A cozy bedroom with a large bed, beige blanket, and decorative pillows, featuring a wall painting, window with blinds, and ceiling light fixture.
A neatly made bed with two tiger-themed pillows, covered with a plaid blanket, with two rolled towels on top. Beside the bed, on a small side table, there is a pink lamp, a green vase, and a mirror. The room has a sloped ceiling and a framed mirror o
A cozy living room with a window dressed in plaid curtains, a brown leather armchair with a decorative pillow, a small side table with a lamp and plants, a vintage wall clock, and a beige carpet.

What our visitors had to say about their stay…

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