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Your Home Away From Home in Bowmore, Isle of Islay
Established as a premier guesthouse on the Isle of Islay, The Bowmore House combines historic charm with modern comforts. Our five spacious double bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms, offer stunning views of Loch Indaal or Bowmore village. Recent refurbishments have introduced contemporary furnishings while preserving the grandeur of this 1898 building. We provide complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property and serve a hearty full cooked breakfast daily. The adjacent Gowanbrae self-catering cottage offers independent accommodation with kitchen facilities and flexible sleeping arrangements. Our deposit-free booking system with free cancellation up to seven days before arrival ensures flexibility for our guests.Located on Shore Street, we offer direct access to local attractions including the renowned Islay Whisky Festival. With over two decades of hospitality experience, our team delivers personalized service while maintaining rigorous cleanliness and operational standards. We prioritise transparent communication through our mainline telephone and dedicated booking email address. Our commitment to quality accommodation is reflected in our consistent guest satisfaction ratings and repeat visitor statistics.
Services
B&B Accommodation
Self-Catering Cottage
Free Breakfast
Free WiFi
Local Tourist Information
Highlights and features
- We offer deposit-free bookings with flexible cancellation policies
- Our rooms combine historic architecture with modern comforts
- Direct shoreline location with panoramic loch views
- Complimentary full cooked breakfast served daily
- Adjacent self-catering cottage with kitchen facilities
What people say
Excellent breakfast
Comfortable rooms
Great location
Flexible booking
Services
B & B Accommodation
Spacious double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms in a historic 1898 building. Four rooms feature loch views, modern furnishings, and complimentary WiFi. Daily cooked breakfast included. Ideal for tourists seeking traditional hospitality with contemporary comforts in Bowmore's prime shoreline location.
Self-Catering Cottage
Two-bedroom distillery cottage with fully equipped kitchen, living area, and laundry facilities. Flexible sleeping arrangements with super king beds convertible to twins. Complimentary continental breakfast ingredients provided. Minimum three-night stay required for independent travelers seeking residential-style accommodation.
Flexible Booking System
Deposit-free booking system with free cancellation up to seven days before arrival. Full payment processed three days prior to check-in. Special arrangements available for advance payment exceptions. Transparent refund policy considering cancellation reasons while maintaining operational cost recovery.
People
Andrew
Co-Owner
Hospitality professional with extensive experience in Scottish accommodation services. Committed to maintaining high standards of guest satisfaction through personalised service and property maintenance.
Alison
Co-Owner
Dedicated hospitality manager ensuring guests receive comprehensive information and support throughout their stay. Implements operational procedures to maintain consistent service quality.
Questions
What accommodation options are available at The Bowmore House?
We offer five en-suite double rooms with loch views in our main guesthouse and a two-bedroom self-catering cottage named Gowanbrae.
What is the cancellation policy?
We offer deposit-free bookings with free cancellation up to seven days before arrival. Full payment is taken three days prior to check-in.
Are breakfast options included?
All B & B bookings include a full cooked breakfast. Self-catering guests receive continental breakfast ingredients upon arrival.
What facilities are available in the self-catering cottage?
Gowanbrae cottage features a fully equipped kitchen, living area with satellite TV, laundry facilities, and two flexible sleeping arrangements.
How to access the property?
Our main address is Shore Street, Bowmore, PA43 7LB. We provide detailed access information and contact support through 01496 810324.
Reviews (4)
Katharina Schlichtherle
Oct 10, 2021
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Loved everything about my stay here! We were met bey our wonderful hosts with a warm and warming welcome late in the evening, which was a perfect start to the tour of the island. Breakfast was fantastic and… laid the perfect foundation for the many distillery tours, and if those tastings weren’t enough there were complimentary drams in the spacious, comfy rooms. I have to mention to locally produced super nice toiletries - wish I had bought some to take home with me. Thank you for a fantastic break on Islay, I am looking forward to returning as soon as I can!
Stuart Starosta
Jul 24, 2021
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We had the Bowmore Room, and this B&B has more generous amenities and well-appointed rooms than many 4-star hotels. One of the nicest hotel stays we have ever had, especially the warm welcome from Andrew and Alison, and the stunning sunset ocean views from our room. Amazing stay👍👍👍
Eileen Burtt
Sep 21, 2020
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We stayed 3 nights at The Bowmore House with Scottish Routes on the Islay Whisky 4 day tour. We were not sure what to expect during these difficult times and, to be honest, were nervous especially as the island, at time of typing, have no reported cases of COVID19, We did not need to worry, Bowmore House thought about every thing to ensure social… distancing and safety were achieved. Faultless.
Our group occupied the 5 rooms and we did not hear a single negative comment. Breakfast delivered to our rooms was perfect, the food was hot, delicious and a perfect start to a day of drinking whisky
Our group occupied the 5 rooms and we did not hear a single negative comment. Breakfast delivered to our rooms was perfect, the food was hot, delicious and a perfect start to a day of drinking whisky
Sally Weaser
Mar 17, 2020
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Lovely, home from home experience. Andrew and his family are so accommodating and always go the extra mile.
