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The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Islay Island B&B

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View (The Bowmore Suite) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Distillery View) | Free WiFi, bed sheets
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Distillery View) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Shore Street, Bowmore, Islay Island, Scotland, PA43 7LB
  • Place, Bowmore Distillery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, MacTaggart Leisure Centre
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Laphroaig Distillery
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Islay (ILY)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Distillery View)

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Distillery View) | Free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Distillery View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Islay Island

In Islay Island .Within a 5-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find Bowmore Distillery and MacTaggart Leisure Centre. Islay Ales is within 3 miles (5 km) and Finlaggan Visitor Centre is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bowmore Distillery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • MacTaggart Leisure Centre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 26 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 29 min drive - 16.7 miles
  • Ardbeg Distillery - 30 min drive - 17.5 miles

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Port Charlotte Hotel And Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bruichladdich Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taj Mahal Tandoori - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3.5-star Islay Island B&B
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Islay Island bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast offers 5 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and slippers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Islay Island bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast to the airport?

The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast is 5.7 mi (9-min drive) away from the Islay (ILY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast.

How close is The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 9.1 mi (18-min drive) from Port ban and 10.1 mi (15-min drive) from White Hart Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast offer free breakfast?

The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast have a pool?

The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast does not have a pool.

Does The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast to downtown Islay Island?

The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast is 0.2 mi away from Bowmore.

The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellie-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were so helpful - Andrew was great, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb in every respect from the room to the most entertaining hosts, Andrew and Alison Jackson, to the delicious breakfasts served each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hrishikesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic!

Wonderful place and the hosts are really kind and helpful. I would stay here again anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 nights in Bowmore

What a beautiful guesthouse! The hosts were very friendly and were of great assistance to me in arranging transportation while I was in the area doing some distillery tours. The breakfasts were excellent and the accommodations were very spacious and comfortable. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at Bowmore house. We booked the distillery view room. It was very spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic, and we even got to sample the proprietary whisky. The staff kicked us informed of any possible issues with returning from the island via the ferry. We would definitely stay here again next time we visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous accomodation. Our room was fantastic, loads of space, seating area, great views & huge bathroom. Hosts were very welcoming & helpful, with advice and tips about the island. Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing but too brief stay! I’m already trying to figure out when to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew and Alison are amazing!! Breakfast every morning is fantastic, and Andrew is great at helping you plan your day based on the weather, your bookings (book your tours in advance!) and your transportation options. Super quiet and you can walk into town easily! Go stay with them!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend The Bowmore House

We had a lovely stay at The Bowmore House. Very comfortable and clean. Our hosts were extremely helpful in giving us advice about the island. The breakfast was really good and the rooms very clean.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this accommodation. Also, Bowmore is very central to the rest of the island.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Brilliant B&B

Andrew and Alison were extremely welcoming. Their B&B is an absolute credit to them and they could not do enough to make a weary biker feel at home. The location is ideal for exploring Islay and the fantastic Bowmore Distillery. The breakfast is one of the best breakfast's I've ever had (bacon, Lorne sausage and haggis roll). Cooked perfectly. Look no further, you've found the B&B you were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew and Alison were the perfect hosts - very welcoming, gave great insights to places to eat in Bowmore, as well as near the distilleries we were visiting. Andrew also double checked our ferry to make sure the port wasn't switched on us! Very large, comfortable room with an amazing view over Bowmore. It's very centrally located on the Island, as well as very walkable to any place in Bowmore. Breakfast both mornings were fantastic- one a full proper Scottish breakfast cooked to perfection (great coffee too!), and the second, Andrew packed us a delicious meal to go for us to go as we had an early morning Ferry to catch. We will be staying here again when we next visit Islay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We were working on the island for a few days & im glad we decided to stay at Andrew & Alison’s B&B. Lovely welcoming people who done a fantastic breakfast for us every morning. The rooms were huge, warm & very comfortable. On another note, we managed to finish our job earlier than expected & Andrew was kind enough to contact the ferry company and change the time of our return journey so we could get back home quicker. That man is worth his weight in gold. If we ever have to return to the island for more work, we will only ever stay at the Bowmore. Highly recommended, 5 star’s!!! Sam GlassWorx Installations Ltd
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EISUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
オーナーも親切ですし 快適に過ごせました 朝食も出来立てを提供してくれるので美味しいです
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAEUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
스코틀랜드에 있는동안 이용한 숙소중 가장 좋았습니다. 늘 친절하셨고, 많은 정보를 제공해주셨습니다. 보모어 증류소와 매우 가깝고, 아드백 증류소는 시간을 잘 맞춘다면 버스를 이용할수 있습니다. 다른것 보다 사장님의 친절함 때문에 다시 방문하고 싶은 숙소입니다.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brendon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were extremely welcoming, every day started with a delicious breakfast and a chat about the days plans, they often shared their local knowledge of certain distilleries. This attention to detail extended to making sure everyone knew what ferry they were on and if there were disruptions. The location is perfectly central, so 20 minutes drive north or south covers all the distilleries on Islay. Cannot recommend The Bowmore House highly enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner and his wife are so kind and helpful. We had a very large room with a bay window looking out over the water which was fabulous! We were offered Islay whiskey for breakfast every morning along with a delicious breakfast cooked by the owner himself!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personalised service to cater to our dietary needs. Very spacious rooms and excellent view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hospitality. Couldn't have done more to make me feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Caught in a storm

Great hotel, Great rooms and excellent service - what's not to like when you're caught in a storm ? we had a great time visiting Islay out of season.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Felt like we stayed with our Scottish Family

This is by far the absolute BEST place to stay on Islay! We were warmly greeted by Andrew prior to our arrival. He let us know about the local restaurants, tours available and the ferry information. Andrew’s kindness and warmth made our stay feel like we were staying with our Scottish family. The beds are soft but firm. The blankets like soft butter you melt into. The bath water was immediately hot, no lag time. Plenty of fluffy towels await you after. The made to order breakfast is amazing! Delicious. Plenty of options. Our fridge was stocked with plenty of juice, milk and water to keep us hydrated. This family run B&B is the only place we will ever stay in Islay. It’s perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely fabulous stay, stayed in the bowmore suite which was amazing, huge room with fabulous views of the bay and also to Jura Breakfast served to the room due to covid and was delicious. Shame we had to leave early on our second day but did have cereal in the room as well as teas , juices etc Welcomed with a dram of whiskey Very friendly host Andrew who sent us information and recommendations about the island prior to check in so we could ensure we made bookings for restaurants and distillaries due to reduced covid capacity Would definately stay again if returning to Islay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Andrew and Alison were very welcoming. Our room at the Bowmore bed and breakfast was spacious and very clean. It had an amazing view overlooking the water, and saw some beautiful sunsets!! The full Scottish breakfast was delicious! We will definitely go back to Islay and stay with them again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended BnB in Bowmore

Excellent stay. Cant fault hosts and facilities. Would highly recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ブー仔

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
アイラ島にウイスキー蒸留所めぐりに行きました。その際に２泊させていただきました。 部屋も浴室もとても広く、シャワーとバスは別にありました。 朝食も伝統的なスコティッシュブレックファストで朝からとても楽しく過ごすことができました。 主人にはとても良くしていただ、最高の思い出ができました。 またアイラ島へ行くときには必ず宿泊したいと思える素敵な宿でした。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Bowmore House is the the perfect place from which to explore Islay! It's a cozy B&B centrally located, and Andrew and Alison are lovely hosts. They are so helpful in planning logistics to make the most of your time here. I can't wait to go back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020