Guests say
Ashley Cottage in Bowmore receives high praise for its central yet quiet location, making it an excellent base for exploring Islay. Guests consistently mention the cottage’s warmth, cleanliness, and comfort, with many appreciating its spaciousness and pet-friendly features. The property is well-equipped for self-catering and offers convenient access to local shops and amenities. While a few minor issues were noted, such as limited views and occasional communication challenges, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as clean and tidy, with guests expressing satisfaction with the standard of cleanliness throughout their stay. Only one or two minor comments suggest room for improvement, but overall, the property is very well maintained.
The location is frequently described as excellent, central, and convenient for exploring both Bowmore and the wider island. Guests appreciate the proximity to shops, restaurants, and attractions, with only a single mention of the lack of a view as a minor drawback.
Guests consistently mention the cottage’s warmth, cosiness, and comfortable beds. The property is described as spacious and quiet, with only occasional comments about seating comfort or temperature control. Overall, comfort is a strong point.
The cottage is well-equipped for self-catering, with good kitchen and laundry facilities, WiFi, and parking. Some guests noted minor improvements could be made, such as larger pans or more drying space, but most found everything they needed for a pleasant stay.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as oatcakes and biscuits on arrival and friendly visits from the host. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, but the overall impression is one of a welcoming and considerate host.
About this property
Tucked away in the middle of the village of Bowmore, in the heart of the beautiful Hebridean Island of Islay, this welcoming cottage is an ideal couple’s retreat, perfectly situated for visiting distilleries, bird watching and exploring the island.. 5 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, Electric Fire, Patio Doors Leading To Conservatory
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine
Conservatory.
Bedroom: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Economy 7 heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack.. Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. 1 small dog welcome. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Ashley Cottage is perfectly located in the heart of the village of Bowmore, only metres from the distillery and a short walk from the restaurants, shops, leisure centre, pubs and historic Round Church. Renovated with loving care by the owner, Ashley Cottage is tucked away in a lovely sunny position on a quiet back street in Bowmore, yet really close to the village centre. It’s ideal for a couple and has plenty of space for a comfortable holiday. The stand-out feature is the sun room, leading from the spacious living room into the beautiful enclosed south-facing rear garden with a sheltered sitting-out area, perfect for making the most of the sunshine or relaxing in the evening gazing up at the stars. Relax and enjoy great connectivity in the tranquil living room with dining area, or cook up a storm in the small but well-equipped kitchen. There’s a spacious welcoming bedroom with comfy kingsize bed and an adjoining bathroom with bath and shower over.
The village of Bowmore is an excellent central base for visiting the wonderful and unique Isle of Islay, and is almost equidistant from the two ferry ports of Port Ellen and Port Askaig, both around 10 miles’ drive. Bowmore has a charming, small village character, with plenty of amenities and a good variety of shops, restaurants, banks, Post Office and a swimming pool with fitness centre. It sits on the shore of beautiful Loch Indaal, where you can watch the wildlife on the sandflats at the head of the loch. Bowmore was Scotland’s first planned village where the streets are laid out on a grid pattern.
There are many small villages within a short driving distance, with Port Ellen being the principal fishing port and ferry terminal on the island with shopping facilities, restaurants, Post Office and pontoons available for yachts. The world famous, challenging golf links at Machrie are about 5 miles away, nestled alongside 7 miles of pristine beach. At the ferry port of Port Askaig, you can catch a ferry to the Isle of Jura, which also has a world class reputation for whisky and beautiful scenery.
Islay is the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland where you’ll receive the warmest of island welcomes. Known as ’The Queen of the Hebrides’, it sits in the mild, gulf-stream warmed Atlantic, and can be easily accessed by ferry from Kennacraig in Kintyre or from Oban. The island is quite large and has mass appeal as it is a paradise for birdwatchers, ramblers, fishermen, golfers, artists and lovers of fine food. There are nine working whisky distilleries, stunning scenery, amazing wildlife, silver sand beaches, high sea cliffs, heather-clad hills and big, open skies, plus more besides! Islay offers a range of walks from easy family routes to more challenging hill climbs. The relatively flat landscape of Islay lends itself to exploring by bike and is an excellent place for all the family to cycle. Ideal for birdwatching, there are two large rspb reserves where you may be lucky enough to see or hear corncrake, chough and golden eagles.
Free WiFi
Small dog/s only allowed.
Letting Licence No. : AR01810F
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (28)
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David Scott
A lovely cottage with everything we needed in a perfect location.We both enjoyed ourselves and the weather was very warm
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Confirmed Guest
Very comfortable, spacious cottage, in a convenient village-centre location. Parking is right outside the front door. Bowmore is central to most of Islay's attractions.
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Confirmed Guest
Ashley cottage is surprisingly spacious and very well located in the centre of Bowmore, making it a fine place to explore the island. The cottage is clean, quiet and comfortable for two people and dog friendly. A couple of observations could help in the future. Firstly, the instructions to find the cottage need to be updated and clear - we had to ask a local for help. Secondly, if like us you self cater rather than eating out, then the pans/utensils could be bigger. Sorry if that sounds trivial. Anyway we enjoyed staying at Ashley cottage and loved Islay.