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The Island Bear B&B

3.0 star property
3-star Victorian B&B near Bowmore Distillery

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Reception
Lobby sitting area
Lounge
Double Room
Tasting room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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SHORE STREET, Islay Island, Scotland, PA43 7LB
  • Place, Bowmore Distillery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Laphroaig Distillery
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Lagavulin Distillery
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Islay (ILY)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Islay Island

Seaside stay .Stay at this Islay Island B&B and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bowmore Distillery and 9 miles (15 km) of Bruichladdich Distillery. Museum of Islay Life and Wildlife Information Centre are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bowmore Distillery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bruichladdich Distillery - 16 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 22 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 25 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Ardbeg Distillery - 26 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Islay (ILY) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bruichladdich Distillery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Peatzeria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Port Charlotte Hotel And Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kilchoman Distillery - ‬20 min drive

About this property

The Island Bear B&B

3-star Victorian B&B near Bowmore Distillery
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property. A complete renovation of The Island Bear B&B was completed in February 2023.

This 3-star Islay Island bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1886
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • No smoking on site
The Island Bear B&B offers 4 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Golf carts
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna
  • Wine tasting room
  • Wine tours

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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