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) ![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)) ## Visit Bowmore Things to do - Top hotels in Bowmore - Top Holiday Rentals in Bowmore ![The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27580000/27572600/27572586/277b239c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast Shore Street, Bowmore Islay Island Scotland £157 13 Feb - 14 Feb 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 Islay Ales are located ... 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=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=27572586&PinnedHotelID=27572586&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834284165) ![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 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 Islay Ales are located ... 9.6/10 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=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=27573854&PinnedHotelID=27573854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834284165) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=21%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026&selected=27573854&PinnedHotelID=27573854&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248634834284165) ![1 bedroom accommodation in Bowmore](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71130000/71121200/71121131/50b18857_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 Islay Ales are located nearby. 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. 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Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a garden. Popular attractions Bowmore Distillery and Islay Ales are located nearby. 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) ![Beautiful 10 person modern bungalow in Bruichladdich with stunning views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29510000/29501500/29501478/2f64aeda_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Beautiful 10 person modern bungalow in Bruichladdich with stunning views Bruichladdich Scotland Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Islay Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bruichladdich Distillery and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews) Great location, lovely house! We enjoyed our stay Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Islay-Island-Hotels-Beautiful-10-Person-Modern-Bungalow-In-Bruichladdich-With-Stunning-Views.h29501478.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 ... 9.6/10 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 ... 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