"Behind it sits one of Europe's most compelling new hotels. It's a fitting emblem for Islay, the Hebridean island where Port Ellen (with a population of 850) is the largest town. With just 3,000 residents, the island is small in scale but vast in influence. Its ten working distilleries export millions of bottles of their trademark smoky single malt around the globe each year."
"Ardbeg House fits neatly into that narrative. It has just 12 rooms, one restaurant, and one bar. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in ambition. Russell Sage Studio, which counts The Fife Arms and the upcoming Bonheur by Matt Abé in its portfolio, led the hotel's reimagination."
"Each room takes inspiration from local legends or Ardbeg's past. In the Monster Room, a four-poster emperor bed (billed as possibly the biggest on Islay) is surrounded by metal serpents coiling down its posts. It has Fromental bespoke crocodile-scaled wallpaper, inspired by a myth that an alligator once lurked off Islay's south shores."
Ardbeg House is a newly reimagined luxury hotel located in Port Ellen on the Scottish island of Islay, known for its whisky production. Despite its unassuming whitewashed facade that blends with neighboring buildings, the hotel represents one of Europe's most compelling new hospitality ventures. Designed by Russell Sage Studio, the property features just 12 uniquely themed rooms, one restaurant, and one bar. Each room draws inspiration from local legends and Ardbeg's history, with meticulous customization throughout. The design balances vintage aesthetics with modern amenities, incorporating bespoke elements like custom wallpaper and repurposed furniture while maintaining contemporary comfort and convenience.
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