We came across this hotel after getting off the extremely short ferry trip from Rhubodach (the…read morenorthern end of Bute) which literally takes two minutes and covers about 400 metres. You could swim it! Take a right when you get off the ferry and only a couple of hundred metres away you find this lovely hotel on the road which doesn't go anywhere else. Inside you'll find lovely old-school interior (it made me think of Babbity Bowster in Merchant City) and a very warm welcome. There's a big blackboard which has the food menu on it, assuring you that their food is fresh and local. They serve bottled beers from Fyne Ales and have a Fyne Ales beer on tap too - lovely stuff and not super expensive either. It's really doggie friendly too, with the owner coming out with her labrador to play with our Luna, then kindly opening the gate to the garden so they could play together safe from the road... not that many cars pass the place anyway! On a nice day you can see for miles down the Kyles of Bute in a wonderful setting.

Fabulous hotel and pub. We had a great meal and great stay on Saturday night. The hotel has…read morebeautiful views, is really cosy and the welcome faultless. The hotel has a lovely pub serving beautiful fresh food and a restaurant as well. It's definitely worth stopping by for a drink, some food and staying the night. Thank you for a great stay!

A very nice place to stay that is warm and cozy. Reminds you of your home and the people are…read moreextremely friendly and helpful! Our family was really welcome and we enjoyed ourselves. Great food Great accommodation Great people Can't wait to return

This was the setting for my sisters 50th birthday meal, and what a great setting it was…read more We arrived a little early to deck out the table and area with a couple of balloons and banner, the staff couldn't have been more helpful allowing us to sort it all out before the guest of honour arrived. This done we waited on the rest of the party in the residents lounge, where there were plenty of comfy seats and tables in the conservatory with a well stocked bar (a plethora of whiskeys on offer as befits a bar not far from the ferry terminal over to Islay and Jura) just off it with craft beers etc. On the arrival of the rest of the party while we sorted out drinks in the lounge the waitress dished out menus and after a suitable time perusing, took the order for the meal, allowing us a little time to catch up before informing us that the starters were ready and allowing us to decant to the table in the other end of the conservatory. Bright and spacious surroundings in the restaurant and comfortable seating make this a pleasant place to be. The food was superb starters consisted of scallops which were seared to perfection on black pudding, pulled pork on a black pudding with a poached egg on top and all cooked perfectly. Mains were Fish and chips with a healthy bit of fish and chunky cut chips, rump frites again a perfectly seared and not insubstantial lump of rump and skinny fries, mac and cheese with the option of spicy sausage through it, creamy and delicious, rib eye steak again juicy, beautifully prepared and with sides of mushrooms and vine tomatoes. Deserts were rather good as well, all in all a fantastic unrushed night and great company in clean, comfortable surroundings.

We were in the area and stopped off for lunch. The service is impeccable and so friendly which is…read more the main reason for the score. We have a 6 week old baby and it's so nice when staff are understanding of the difficulties faced at times with a newborn. The staff seated us next the fire so that we were warm and away from drafts. The food is wholesome but doesn't really rock the tastebuds. My starter of breaded Brie was done well and Hubby's lentil soup was piping hot (a must for soup!). Both were palatable and enjoyable. I opted for lasagne which was served with salad and chips. It almost reminded me of a school lunch in that it was comforting. Hubby's burger was well seasoned and quite tasty! Dessert was homemade profiteroles in chocolate sauce. It was tasty but didn't rock the tastebuds. It's a little out the way from Glasgow as it's just outside of Kilwinning. However there's a good sized car park and the staff are simply lovely. Great value for money in that we both had 3 courses and a few non alcoholic drinks for the grand total of £25. All in all we were happy with the meal and the staff made it even better.

Excellent food at a very reasonable price. Good service and pick the conservatory when dinning as…read moreit over looks the river, peaceful and relaxing outlook.

Warm langoustines with garlic butter, blue cheese salad both delicious. Would come back for both…read more Excellent bar service.

Great and friendly staff. Good beer. Had the Salt and Pepper Squid and Haggis Pakora. A bite of the…read moreDirty Fries and Nachos. Delish!

Had the Sunday Roast dinner and the food was delicious. BF had the venison and I had the salmon…read more Venison was just ok- a little thin and a bit overcooked and sauce was not that ok. The whisky selection is a 5 since it had over 900 on the menu. A nice place to have dinner and in Bowmore

The pub connected to the Bowmore Hotel (Lucci's Bar) is the place to be if you are staying in…read moreBowmore whole on Islay. We went for dinner on the first night and enjoyed scallops in a gorgeous creamy sauce, fresh veg and the best chips on the island. We were in the bar every night, amazing selection of Islay whiskey (seriously, they have them all), all the banter from locals and holidaymakers alike. We got a tour of the hotel and every room has been renovated using Islay timber. It really is something special. In actual fact the whole place was renovated in stages using the timber including the bar, dining room and every door in he place. Some have little features hidden in the knots of the wood. Lots of talking points, including the original murals from back in the day which features the bar locals at the time it was painted. Fantastic.

LONG, HONEST REVIEW- TLDR, this place is a SCAM and you should spend your hard-earned money…read moreelsewhere. Any positive reviews of this place have to be falsified or are from before the property was repurchased. AVOID IF YOU VALUE YOUR MONEY. We booked 3 rooms at the Islay House in October 2025. It was an expensive booking, which is to be expected given there are very few accommodations in Bridgend and on Islay. Before we checked in, there was a large storm that unfortunately interrupted shipping of gas (necessary for heating) to Islay, which I understand is completely out of their control. However, this resulted in us having NO HEAT and NO HOT WATER for the duration of our stay. Normally, I would write this off and shrug, because it happens. Why the one star review? Because the staff INTENTIONALLY did not disclose to us that there was no hot water at check in, and that we would not have hot water or heat for the duration of our stay. Again, TERRIBLE customer service, but maybe not even worth a review. We were REPEATEDLY assured by staff that we would get a partial refund. REPEATEDLY. We made the reservation through Booking.com so they said we had to file the request through Booking. I asked the staff REPEATEDLY to put this in writing (to ensure an agreement regarding a refund), which they assured me they would do. I had a really nasty feeling that they would not do it but eventually we had to leave for the ferry so we hoped against hope they would do the right thing. We filed the complaint with Booking 10 days ago, and just received word that "we could not come to an agreement with the property regarding a refund", so we are getting nothing back. Absolutely disgraceful and completely disrespectful. I wish I could leave a positive review because there were positives of this property, however such blatant and disgusting SCAMS deserve nothing more than 1 star. Book at your own risk. Will update review if anything changes.

Amazing hotel located in Bridgend, Islay. Scenic views, centrally located to all distilleries,…read moresuper friendly staff, clean and quaint rooms and an amazing breakfast. Saving the best for last: quite the awesome bar, fully stocked with local scotch and an incredible on-site restaurant ran by a talented chef. When in Islay, stop by.

Superb hotel overlooking Campbeltown Loch. The rooms were well furnished and comfortable. The…read morebreakfast was excellent. The dinner cooked by head chef Joanne was excellent. The only thing the hotel lacks is a bar. They provide only canned and bottled beers. Apart from this one of the best small hotel experiences in a long time.

This is a lovely place to go for a meal. We arrived slightly early for our meal and were escorted…read moreinto a lovely warm sitting room where we were offered a drink. There was a lovely atmosphere and we were encouraged to take our time choosing from the menu. We relaxed by the fire overlooking Campbeltown loch. We ordered and when our starters were ready we were shown through to the dining room. The dining room was cosy and there were other diners but you didn't feel as though you were being overheard by anyone. The menu was extensive and I would highly recommend the monkfish. At the end of the evening we had a lovely stroll along the side of the loch back home.

A wonderful stay! The Glenegedale House is a perfect place to stay while exploring Islay. We…read morestayed in a front room - comfortable and a nice view. The hosts are welcoming and gracious. We have the memorable Seafood Platter for dinner one night - everything was sourced locally. The breakfast oatmeal with local Scotch was amazing.

We traveled across Scotland for over 3 weeks, and this was our favorite stay!…read more Glenegedale House (Emma and Graeme) gave us the most beautiful memories for a lifetime. The wonderful experience started even before we arrived. Their pre-arrival communications assured us our upcoming stay was in the best hands...and upon arriving, we quickly learned that the accommodations, culinary experiences, and Islay insights for all our local day trips would be world class; and, they were!!! Glenegedale House is such a cozy, inviting house, exceptionally well-appointed throughout, including the wonderful bedrooms that inspired us with a real sense of tranquility. Glenegedale is also surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of Islay. Graham and Emma are excellent chefs and each meal was a culinary masterpiece...incorporating fresh-caught seafood, other locally-produced foods, and Islay's amber elixirs into an amazing experience. From Graham's special Islay porridge, to the seafood platter that included scallops someone on Islay dove for that day...Graham and Emma make each guest feel extra special. We will never forget the presentation and the deliciousness of each meal. Their knowledge of Islay and their deep relationships across the island, also added to our visits to historic sites, distilleries, and craft shops. We amended some of our itinerary, based on their insights and we're so glad we did. They've given us a much better appreciation for the island and the people of Islay. This was an extraordinary experience because of our stay at Glenegedale House. We give Glenegadelle House (Emma and Graeme) our highest recommendation and will definitely be back as soon as possible.

Romantic boutique hotel- if in Oban - great people and perfect setting for you. Perfectly set up…read morerooms in an old Scotish Manor. Breakfast included. Perfect for your special occasion. Views of the harbor. Park like setting

Atmospheric country house-style hotel well-placed overlooking Oban harbour. Easy walk from station…read moreor ferries, off-road parking. Our room was large and comfortable with a great view of the harbour. The restaurant serves a classic Scottish breakfast, and the dinners (menu changes daily: we stayed 3 nights) showcase the local seafood and meat. The food was very good. There is a modernised but not antiseptic bar and a very comfortable residents' lounge. Service throughout was excellent. It is not cheap, but good value for money if you want to push the boat out a bit for a special break away.

We ate at the restaurant. You will get some basic seafood dishes. The Cullen skink could have been…read moremore flavourful, included more smoked haddock and was under seasoned. The langoustines were not fresh and were mushy in texture. Overall, a bit of a disappointing meal considering everything should have been fresh. Service was also slow.

So I was definitely not expecting a lot from a hotel in the middle of a little town in order to…read morecatch a ferry to Islay the next morning. But WOW!!! the outside of the building is nice, but you don't expect a modern, clean and comfortable hotel. We arrived and heading on inside. No one was at the check-in counter, but sign said check-in at the restaurant. I was surprised to find a really nice, new looking interior and quite a few people sitting in the restaurant. Shortly after entering I was met by one of the staff and they were very friendly and said they were slow and I could pick my room. So they gave me a few keys and let me check them out. The building was small and each floor had 3-4 rooms on it. We picked the room facing away from the center of town because below us and to the right was a bar. The rooms were large, clean, contemporary and quiet, plus the beds were very comfortable. We also checked out the restaurant and the food was very good. We had a bunch of small starters a few scotches and were impressed. Overall a fantastic place in any location even in London or Seattle, but in Tarbert I would never have guessed. If I get blessed with visiting Islay again in my life I will make it a point staying here. Very nice!!! Keep up the good work guys, beautiful place!