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Cosy cottage in the heart of Bowmore

Family-friendly cottage in Islay Island

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 41076.4 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bowmore, Scotland
  • Place, Bowmore Distillery
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Islay Ales
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Bruichladdich Distillery
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Islay (ILY)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy cottage in the heart of Bowmore

A traditional 2 bedroom cottage situated in the heart of Bowmore. A couple of minutes from all local amenities - shops, pubs, restaurants etc
the famous Bowmore distillery is just around the corner!
The ground floor comprises one kingsize bedroom, bathroom with walk in shower and wc, living/dining room and fully equipped kitchen.
Upstairs, one twin bedded room, large washroom with wc.
Private parking area at rear, south facing sheltered garden with seating.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Be a good neighbour, keep noise levels down and be considerate. Keep and leave property clean and in order. Dispose of all rubbish in bins provided.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Islay Island

Islay Island is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at An Tràigh and Port ban, while Museum of Islay Life and Outback Art Gallery are cultural highlights.
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Bowmore, Scotland

What's nearby

  • Bowmore Distillery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Islay Ales - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Bruichladdich Distillery - 16 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 22 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 25 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bruichladdich Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Peatzeria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery Cafe - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪The Port Charlotte Hotel And Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage in the heart of Bowmore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage in the heart of Bowmore?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage in the heart of Bowmore?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage in the heart of Bowmore located?

Located in Islay Island, this family-friendly cottage is steps from Bowmore Distillery and within 6 mi (10 km) of An Tràigh and Islay Ales. Kilchoman Distillery and Finlaggan Visitor Centre are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great short break

duv
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely quaint cottage. Off street parking area provided.This is an older cottage so space is tight but manageable. If you are tall, the upstairs bedroom will be a challenge as the ceiling is pitched to the roof-line.We enjoyed the location for visiting the distilleries.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely fabulous. Highly recommend

Beautiful spacious cottage in the heart of Bowmore. Walk to everything in town in minutes. Excellent central home base from which to explore the Island. The cottage is like walking into your own home, an absolute boon after many nights spent in motels etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mike

Everything is excellent, probably the best self catering I've stayed in.Would definitely recommend. Only small negative is the very poor shower.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Parag V., Edinburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable family cottage in central location

A comfortable cottage with everything you need. Easily accommodated two adults and two teenagers. Great location, ideal for access across Islay. Kitchen hob dial popped off but property manager responded immediately.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Cute cozy & central!

We loved our stay, as we left we wish we had booked it for much longer! It was clean and well set up, information for nearly any need were prepared for us & the contact was very helpful. The location alone makes this an ideal cottage as it’s central to the town, as well as the island. The cottage, it’s everything you hope a Scottish cottage to be- cozy, clean, warm, and comfortable. It was our perfect abode as we explored the island & distilleries. Thank you so much for all the personal touches and comforts that made this an exquisite stay and I hope so much I’ll be back soon!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming,Cozy and Just Right!

Middle Cottage was just what we were looking for. Quaint decor with modern amenities. The location is perfect for any activities on Islay. The only reason we gave three stars for check in process was we did not get arrival information from booking manager and had to contact the host directly in the morning of our expected arrival. However our host was gracious and quickly followed up with the information we needed. We’d love a chance to book Middle Cottage again in the very near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viv L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean and comfortable. Well-equipped kitchen though we couldn’t get the toaster to work. The radiator in the hall was on all night at a very high temperature- dangerously hot. It made it very hot for sleeping!! Not sure if the timer is wrong.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accomodation was central to shops , restaurants and harbour. All walkable .Parking outside property was great .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

sam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Due to a ferry delay, we arrived a day late, but the owner generously compensated us for that night without us even asking – such a pleasant surprise. The location is perfect, right in Bowmore and easily accessible to explore the rest of the island. Highly recommended!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caje P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Es ist ein sehr gemütliches Haus mit allem, was man für eine Urlaubswoche auf Islay benötigt. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Bowmore ist ein optimaler Standort, um die Insel und die Whisky-Brennereien zu entdecken.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Ideal Islay location

Perfect location, comfy beds and well kitted out
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Marijke P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Verry good
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Richard & Marcella N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Stay

Had a great time staying in Middle Cottage. Located in the centre of Bowmore, Coop store just round corner as is a couple of restaurants and a bar or 2. Bus stop is really convenient too. Great configuration of bedrooms in the property with 1 bedroom upstairs (with toilet up there too) and 1 downstairs. The property could have been a bit cleaner and there were a few maintenance issues that need to be addressed. Other than that good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bowmore

Alles prima, schönes Ambiente. Ruhige Umgebung und wenige Meter zu Restaurant und Supermarkt. Unterkunft sehe empfehlenswert. Danke
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gemütliches Cottage für Familie in zentraler Lage

Authentisches Cottage mitten in Bowmore (Achtung : Hausnummern nicht sortiert vergeben, es ist das Middle Cottage!), sehr gute, fast schon luxuriöse Ausstattung mit viel Liebe zum Detail. Zum Supermarkt nur wenige Gehminuten, Parkplatz direkt am Garteneingang, Spielplatz neben der Kirche - für Familien perfekt! Wir kommen sehr gern wieder auf die Insel und in dieses Cottage.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visite à Bowmore

Beau petit cottage, propre et bien équipé. Nous y avons passé quelques jours. Localisation parfaite pour visiter les distilleries environnantes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reise zum 50. Geburtstag

Zu meinem 50. Geburtstag schenkte meine Frau mir 3 Nächte auf Islay und ich muss sagen, es war wunderschön. Natürlich waren die Destillerien im Vordergrund aber auch die Natur der Insel hat es uns angetan und wir haben die Zeit genossen. Die Unterkunft hat alles geboten was man für die Zeit benötigt. Gute Kommunikation mit den Vermietern. Ausstattung hatte alles was wir benötigt haben und die Lage war erstklassig. Wir kommen sehr gern wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philipp C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage in Bowmore

We had a really great stay at Beryl and Roberts middle Cottage. Everything was just perfect. The cottage is a little hard to find, when you arrive in the dark, but it is located perfectly in the center of Bowmore. There is a supermarket in two minutes walking distance and for everyone who's interested, the Bowmore distillery is a five minute walk away. Sadly we had to leave quite suddenly one day early, because our ferry was cancelled due to an incoming storm, so we needed to take the last one, in order to get our flights. We enjoyed our stay really a lot and hope we didn't leave a to big mess, because of our sudden leave
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Im Herzen von Islay

Die Unterkunft lag im Herzen von Bowmore. Sauber, gemütlich, mit kleiner aber gut ausgestatteten Küche. Alles so, wie versprochen. SZ mit Doppelbett, guter Matratze aber leider einteiliges Federbett, das zudem sehr schwer war. Im Wohnzimmer funktionierte leider ein Heizkörper nicht. So war es nicht ausreichend warm.Leider wurde uns keine genaue Hausnummer mitgeteilt und wir hatten keine Information, wo der Schlüssel zu finden war. Erst über Notruf Fewo Kontakt mit Vermieter hergestellt und nach 2 Stunden endlich in der Wohnung. Das Haus selbst ist voll ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely accommodation in Bowmore

Beautiful cottage in Bowmore. Ideally situated and very quiet. The accommodation was first class. Would definitely recommend and we will be back. Thankyou.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great location

great little cottage with all amenities close to the centre of Bowmore.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Location

Loved the cottage

Well located….could walk to everything in Bowmore..kitchen we found very small and a little cluttered…washing worked….and overall we would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

G.Stewart

Superb position in Bowmore, cottage was very comfortable with everything we could need for our stay. Local restaurants and pub were very good with brilliant views across to Port Charlotte. Second time staying here and it didn't disappoint. We will be back again to enjoy the wonderful scenery of Islay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

Everything we needed plus more ! Comfy bed and great location to restaurants and pubs. Great stay. Thankyou
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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