The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast

Property class: 3.5

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At The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

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A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk with a lamp, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a chandelier, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

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(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Islay Island is home to The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Port ban and White Hart Beach, while Museum of Islay Life and Outback Art Gallery are cultural highlights. Visit our Islay Island travel guide
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Shore Street, Bowmore, Islay Island, Scotland, PA43 7LB

What's nearby

  • A coastal scene with a white building labeled "LACAVULIN" and a rocky shoreline with purple flowers.
    Lagavulin Distillery
    29 min drive - 26.8 km
  • A coastal scene with a building labeled 'ARDBEG' by the sea.
    Ardbeg Distillery
    30 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Bowmore Distillery
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • MacTaggart Leisure Centre
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Laphroaig Distillery
    26 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY)
    9 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Port Charlotte Hotel And Restaurant
    16 min drive
  • Taj Mahal Tandoori
    2 min walk
  • Islay’s Plaice
    6 min walk
  • The Rhinns Cafe
    17 min drive
  • Lochindaal Seafood Kitchen
    16 min drive

About this property

The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast

  • Property highlights
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a garden, and a snack bar/deli are just a few of the amenities provided at The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Other perks include:
    • Free self parking
    • Smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast include amenities such as free WiFi.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
    • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast located?

Situated in Islay Island, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Bowmore Distillery and MacTaggart Leisure Centre. Islay Ales is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Staff were so helpful - Andrew was great, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Friendly owners. Great place to stay nice comfortable rooms and bathroom. Fridge in room is a great bonus. Will be staying here next time on islay Awesome location 20 stars
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic!

Wonderful place and the hosts are really kind and helpful. I would stay here again anytime!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Had an amazing but too brief stay! I’m already trying to figure out when to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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.
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

8/10 Good

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Personalised service to cater to our dietary needs. Very spacious rooms and excellent view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent hospitality. Couldn't have done more to make me feel welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

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