Lochside Hotel, Bowmore ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

20 Shore Street, Bowmore, Isle Of Islay, Bowmore, United Kingdom, PA43 7LB

Cozy Bowmore Stays

The Lochside, located on the shore of Loch Indaal in Bowmore, has welcomed visitors since 1884. Glenegedale is 10 km from The Lochside. Briarlea House, a sister property with four rooms, is a five-minute walk from The Lochside. Lochside rooms feature tea and coffee stations, en suite bathrooms with toiletries, and smart TVs with streaming apps. Briarlea rooms also include tea and coffee stations, en suite bathrooms with toiletries, and smart TVs with streaming apps. Five rooms offer views of Loch Indaal.

Islay Flavors

The Lochside's restaurant has views of Loch Indaal and Bowmore harbor. The menu includes local seafood, such as langoustines and oysters, alongside halibut from Gigha, prime sirloin steaks, and fish and chips. Options include gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, plus a children's menu. Breakfast is served weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. The lunch menu, featuring soups, sandwiches, and snacks, starts at 12:00 PM.

Whisky and More

The Lochside has a whisky collection with over 200 bottles. A bespoke bar is in the whisky lounge. The hotel offers local gins from Islay and Jura, including Nerabus, Jukebox, The Botanist, and Lussa. Other options are Earra Gael Salt Vodka, Deer Island rum, Islay Ales beers, and a wine list. The terrace offers views of Loch Indaal and Bowmore harbor.

Islay Exploration Base

The Lochside is near distilleries, including Bowmore, Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Ardnahoe, Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Bruichladdich, and Kilchoman. It is a short trip to the Isle of Jura. Landmarks nearby include Museum of Islay Life (6 km), Islay House Square (3.5 km), Ardnahoe Distillery Shop (3.5 km), Kilarrow Parish Church (0.3 km), Islay Studios (6.5 km), Islay Natural History Trust Port Charlotte (6 km), and Bowmore Distillery (0.3 km).

Essential Guest Information

Ferries arrive at Port Askaig or Port Ellen from Kennacraig. Loganair offers flights from Glasgow to Islay in approximately 45 minutes. Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 10:30 AM. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. On-street parking is available. Cots and bedding for children are available. The hotel is 10 km from Glenegedale.