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The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
Bed & breakfast in Islay Island with free breakfast
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View (The Bowmore Suite)
Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Sea View (Harbour View)
Interior
Front of property

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Shore Street, Bowmore, Islay Island, Scotland, PA43 7LB
  • Bowmore Distillery
    3 min walk
  • Islay Ales
    5 min drive
  • Duffies
    1 min walk
  • Islay (ILY)
    9 min drive

Room options

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

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

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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

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

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is NZ$582
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan
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About the area

Islay Island

At The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bowmore Distillery and 4.8 km (3 mi) from Islay Ales. Highlights at this B&B include free cooked-to-order breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast has free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Additionally, you'll find a snack bar/deli. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Islay Island B&B include Finlaggan Visitor Centre and Kilchoman Distillery.
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What's nearby

  • Bowmore Distillery - 3 min walk
  • Islay Ales - 5 min drive
  • Bruichladdich Distillery - 12 min drive
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 19 min drive
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peatzeria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant at Port Charlotte Hotel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lucci’s - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery Cafe - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast

Bed & breakfast in Islay Island with free breakfast
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 complimentary slippers. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Islay Island bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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. 

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast?

The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast?

Yep, The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast?

The closest beach to The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast is Port ban (5.3 km).

Does The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast?

No, The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Jon, Chandler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Deborah, Humble

Travelled with family
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

8/10 Good

Jai

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Canmore

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew and Alison went above and beyond to welcome us. The hospitality was incredible, we couldn't have asked for anything more.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed only for 1 night but the guest was beautiful. The views are incredible. Breakfast is one of the best ones I had during my trip. I would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is amazing. It was very quiet and peaceful, the bathtub was spectacular and the beds were comfy. Alison and Andrew were also very knowledgeable about the whisky tours as well as things to do while on the island. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andrew is awesome. Very helpful. Making reservations when needed. Showing or telling you how to get to certain areas. Very friendly, makes awesome breakfasts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best BnB of our trip!
Huge comfortable room with spectacular view. Immaculate bathroom - every comfort you could imagine. The biggest breakfast I have ever seen.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Andrew welcome you as a cherished friend. He helped me setting my day up. Called different places to be sure everything was OK. Room was over my expectation! Thanks for the wonderful experience. I will come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018