Title: Bowmore Travel Guide: Best of Bowmore, Islay Island Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Bowmore](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowmore-Hotels.d553248634834284165.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Bowmore](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowmore-Holiday-Rentals.d553248634834284165.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Bowmore Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Bowmore.d553248634834284165.Car-Hire-Guide)[Bowmore Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowmore.d553248634834284165.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Bowmore Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Bowmore church](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/7d71156b-8852-497e-9983-1800c2d2892e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Blick vom Strand am Bowmore Pier auf den Loch Indaal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/44f323cd-504a-4ef6-a853-7ee146a5b842.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Bowmore distillery Islay is a whisky connoisseur's heaven, particularly for those who like peaty single malts. The distillery at Bowmore was founded in 1779 and is one of eight on the island.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1591/25be8149-f1c0-49a2-831b-a15cdd41f21d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shoreline north of central Bog Mor This is chiefly a residential area of single family homes on the northern shoreline of Bogh Mor; the waters are those of Loch Indaal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834284165/333655d5-fe79-47f9-8d1d-31a273ebb9d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834284165/333655d5-fe79-47f9-8d1d-31a273ebb9d9.jpg) by [C Michael Hogan](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/16833) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![The breakwater, Bowmore harbour The distant buildings face onto Shore Street.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834284165/bc8b4c42-4e9a-4fb5-93e2-757320318937.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634834284165/bc8b4c42-4e9a-4fb5-93e2-757320318937.jpg) by [Peter Church](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/16649) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Bowmore Things to do - Top hotels in Bowmore - Top Holiday Rentals in Bowmore ![The Island Bear B&B](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27580000/27573900/27573854/59455888_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Island Bear B&B Shore Street, Bowmore Islay Island Scotland Stay at this golf B&B in Islay Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a sauna. Popular attractions Bowmore Distillery and MacTaggart Leisure Centre are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews) Helpful hotel owner, Nice scotich breakfast, Clean room. Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=27573854&PinnedHotelID=27573854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834284165) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=27573854&PinnedHotelID=27573854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834284165) ![The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27580000/27572600/27572586/e7425741_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast Shore Street, Bowmore Islay Island Scotland £155 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Islay Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Bowmore Distillery and MacTaggart Leisure Centre are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (56 reviews) Staff were so helpful - Andrew was great, thank you! Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=27572586&PinnedHotelID=27572586&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834284165) ![1 bedroom accommodation in Bowmore](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71130000/71121200/71121131/4f93a4b0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Bowmore Bowmore Stay at this cottage in Islay Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Bowmore Distillery and MacTaggart Leisure Centre are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) A week in islay The cottage was comfortable and well located in the centre of Bowmore. The bath had not been cleaned before we arrived, so we cleaned it. The communication with VRBO was completely chaotic. We won't be using VRBO again. Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=71121131&PinnedHotelID=71121131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834284165) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F04%2F2026&endDate=09%2F04%2F2026&selected=71121131&PinnedHotelID=71121131&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834284165) [See all 39 properties in Bowmore](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248634834284165) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![1 bedroom accommodation in Bowmore](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71130000/71121200/71121131/4f93a4b0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Bowmore Bowmore Stay at this cottage in Islay Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Bowmore Distillery and MacTaggart Leisure Centre are located ... 8/10 Very Good! (1 review) A week in islay The cottage was comfortable and well located in the centre of Bowmore. The bath had not been cleaned before we arrived, so we cleaned it. The communication with VRBO was completely chaotic. We won't be using VRBO again. Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Islay-Island-Hotels-1-Bedroom-Accommodation-In-Bowmore.h71121131.Hotel-Information) ![Cozy Cottage In Picturesque Scotland](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35850000/35845700/35845618/fc3b9b69_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cozy Cottage In Picturesque Scotland Isle of Islay Scotland Stay at this cottage in Islay Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Traigh Bhan and Islay Natural History Centre are ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews) David is a great host. Very quick to respond. The cottage is very clean. Internet was fast. Beautiful quiet area. Good to arrive to Coffee & tea and biscuits and milk in the fridge, cleaning products and bin bags all the basics. The central heating was on when I arrived late at night so the cottage ... Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Islay-Island-Hotels-Cozy-Cottage-In-Picturesque-Scotland.h35845618.Hotel-Information) ![Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107430000/107425100/107425098/5569b129_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Unique House in an Idyllic Situation on a Beach Islay Island Scotland Stay at this residence in Islay Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions White Hart Beach and Ardmore Islands are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Great place! Beautiful and big house! Helpful owner if any questions . Strategic location right in between all distilleries. Really unique house in an idyllic situation on a beach! Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Islay-Island-Hotels-Unique-House-In-An-Idyllic-Situation-On-A-Beach.h107425098.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Bowmore](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248634834284165&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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You can enjoy the bars while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bowmore-Distillery-Islay-Island.d6088327.Attraction) #### MacTaggart Leisure Centre Enjoy an outing to MacTaggart Leisure Centre during your stay in Bowmore. Take in the museums while you're in the area. 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