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The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast

3.5 star property
Guests start their day with a homemade breakfast prepared to order, then explore the beautiful garden while enjoying practical amenities that enhance their stay

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The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast serves cooked-to-order breakfasts that fuel travelers for their day ahead. Visitors can relax in the garden between adventures, connect using the WiFi, park their vehicles with ease, and grab snacks at the onsite deli when hunger strikes.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$318
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan

Room options

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Islay Island is home to The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast. The area's natural beauty can be seen at An Trร igh and Port ban, while Museum of Islay Life and Outback Art Gallery are cultural highlights.
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Map
Shore Street, Bowmore, Islay Island, Scotland, PA43 7LB

What's nearby

  • Bowmore Distillery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bruichladdich Distillery - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 22 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 25 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Ardbeg Distillery - 26 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชBruichladdich Distillery - โ€ฌ13 min drive
  • โ€ชCeltic House Coffee Shop - โ€ฌ2 min walk
  • โ€ชThe Port Charlotte Hotel And Restaurant - โ€ฌ16 min drive
  • โ€ชLucciโ€™s - โ€ฌ3 min walk
  • โ€ชTaj Mahal Tandoori - โ€ฌ2 min walk

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 property
Room features
All guest rooms at The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast have amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

More

  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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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 does it cost to stay at The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast?

As of 14 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast on 25 Jan 2026 start from AU$318.02, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast?

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?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast located?

Situated in Islay Island, this bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bowmore Distillery and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Islay Ales. An Trร igh and Finlaggan Visitor Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing but too brief stay! Iโ€™m already trying to figure out when to come back
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

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

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

EISUKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAEUN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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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

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

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

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

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. Andrewโ€™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. Itโ€™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

ใƒ–ใƒผไป”, ๆ–ฐๆฝŸ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
ใ‚ขใ‚คใƒฉๅณถใซใ‚ฆใ‚คใ‚นใ‚ญใƒผ่’ธ็•™ๆ‰€ใ‚ใใ‚Šใซ่กŒใใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ใใฎ้š›ใซ๏ผ’ๆณŠใ•ใ›ใฆใ„ใŸใ ใใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ ้ƒจๅฑ‹ใ‚‚ๆตดๅฎคใ‚‚ใจใฆใ‚‚ๅบƒใใ€ใ‚ทใƒฃใƒฏใƒผใจใƒใ‚นใฏๅˆฅใซใ‚ใ‚Šใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ ๆœ้ฃŸใ‚‚ไผ็ตฑ็š„ใชใ‚นใ‚ณใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅใƒ–ใƒฌใƒƒใ‚ฏใƒ•ใ‚กใ‚นใƒˆใงๆœใ‹ใ‚‰ใจใฆใ‚‚ๆฅฝใ—ใ้Žใ”ใ™ใ“ใจใŒใงใใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ ไธปไบบใซใฏใจใฆใ‚‚่‰ฏใใ—ใฆใ„ใŸใ ใ€ๆœ€้ซ˜ใฎๆ€ใ„ๅ‡บใŒใงใใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ ใพใŸใ‚ขใ‚คใƒฉๅณถใธ่กŒใใจใใซใฏๅฟ…ใšๅฎฟๆณŠใ—ใŸใ„ใจๆ€ใˆใ‚‹็ด ๆ•ตใชๅฎฟใงใ—ใŸใ€‚
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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

Sebastian, Paderborn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Never met such nice people, they really love to run the bed and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jamie, Canmore

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