Stayed in October 2016…read more Immaculately clean bed and breakfast nestled in the quaint seaside setting of Bowmore on the Isle of Islay. The rooms tend to be on the smaller side but the bathrooms are new and spotless & the water pressure is strong and stays hot. After a long day of sipping drams of whisky and shoveling fresh seafood down your pie hole, you be glad to discover that An Cuan has the most comfortable bed you'll encounter in all of Scotland. Pros: - Breakfast. WOW. Best breakfast I had on my entire trip. Seriously. Perfectly cooked bacon. - Super friendly and accommodating staff - Ultra-comfortable beds - CLEAN bathrooms and rooms - Very short walk to Bowmore distillery, the round church, 5 or 6 restaurants, a Co-op, several shops and a filling station. - The table in the entry way is full of maps and pamphlets featuring things to do on Islay plus the staff is quick to help you out if need be Cons: - Wifi is spotty at best but may very well be a common island occurrence - The rooms are small but it sort of adds to the cozy atmosphere - There are a couple dogs on-site. They're kept away from guests but you may hear an occasional bark. The staff is quick to shut that nonsense down though - to their credit Overall, this is an awesome B&B and I would highly recommend it. If I'm lucky enough to visit Islay again, this would be the only place I'd want to stay. The setting and staff are exactly what you want to encounter on a trip to Islay and the home cooked breakfast is a thing of beauty.

My wife and I stayed one night at An Cuan and had a great time. We really didn't spend that much…read moretime in the B&B as we were there for the single malts. It's very conveniently located in Bowmore in a residential area of town. The rooms were small but not cramped. The breakfast was stunning. You eat with the other guests at a large table and all were very friendly. While not an issue with An Cuan, dining choices in Bowmore are limited. If you go during a busy season, expect to wait. Rob & Cindy

We have just returned from a visit to Islay, and everything about The Lodge was perfect. Don is a…read morewonderful host, and The Lodge is very well located. Our room was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. It was quiet and cozy, and we slept wonderfully. We loved visiting Islay and only wish we had been able to stay longer. Additionally, Don is very attentive to dietary restrictions and needs. He went way above and beyond in accommodating our need for a gluten-free breakfast. So, if you have food restrictions or allergies, do not hesitate to stay here. Just let Don know, and he'll take of the rest. We hope to return to Islay, and we will certainly return to The Lodge.

We found the little 3 room lodge at Islay perfectly suited for a visit to those who will not be…read morebringing a car. The little kitchen is cozy and all set up for coffee, tea and toast. A plate full of cold cuts, etc are left in the fridge for breakfast. Two rooms are right on the front, harbor side. We had the room in back that overlooks a cute back courtyard and has a very nice, modern bathroom. The little Port Ellen market is a few doors down and the two restaurants that were open for dinner when we visited were within easy walking distance. Just around the corner, you'll find the Three Distilleries path, a walk to Laphroig, Lagavulin and Ardbeg with beautiful ocean views. It's also easy to catch a public bus to other points on the island...and we did have time for a visit to Bowmore, which was well worth it. Some people try to make it to all 8 distilleries on the island, but we were happy to visit four. We didn't meet our host Don in person, but the woman who was assisting him with keys, etc was friendly and helpful, and even made a phone call for us to get a restaurant reservation. Carol's taxi got us to and from the airport with ease. Our time in Islay was the highlight of our Scotland trip for both of us....and only one is a whiskey drinker. Hopefully we will be able to come back some time.

We're from America and had no idea what to expect from a Scottish country inn. It is charming in…read moreevery sense of the word. You get up in the morning, get pampered with a big Scottish breakfast. I liked to take a walk around the driveway afterwards and I saw deer a few times. The pub is downstairs, but around the corner, so inn guests have a little space from the comings and goings. Speaking of the pub, they have 400 whiskeys on their list, and a number of flights. It's also nice to go curl up on the couch next to the wood stove on a cool evening with a good book in the hotel living room. There's a dog and a cat in residence who are pretty sure that they run the place who are very good company. Dinners are large portions, I was more comfortable with the appetizers, especially the Kintyre smoked mussels. What really touched my heart was I'm gluten free, and they went out of their way to get gluten free bread and crumpets for me. I did not expect it. That's the first time I've gotten to have bread before a meal outside my home. Usually, I sit there while I watch everyone else eat theirs. I'll never forget that. One more unforgettable part of Ballygrant is going for a walk on a clear night. There are so many stars...

Went for a pint after dinner and ended up staying late thanks to the hospitality of the regulars.read more

Stayed here for 2 nights in September 2013. The Room was spacious though the bathroom small. Was…read morenice to have the pub and the nice waitstaff so close. Seemed a tad pricey but I think maybe everything was in the area. Very close to Bushmills

Nice place and very warm greeting from Mary. Recommended a…read moregreat place for dinner and was a short walk away. Close to all major attractions on the North Coast and would stay here again.

From the owner: On-Site Self Catering, Bed And Breakfast, Tea And Coffee In All Rooms, Televisions With Freeview…read moreChannels, Full Irish Breakfast, En-Suite Double Rooms, Interconnecting Suite, Traditional Hospitality, Guest House

Main attraction here are the folks running this B&B. They are retired farmers in their seventies…read moreand very nice and friendly. The room itself had a wonderful view over the bay. Everything was clean and modern and the room had it's own bathroom. There was no TV or water heater though. The room was 55£ for the two of us including breakfast. No credit cards accepted.

If you are lucky, you will get a reservation at this magical place. We had the Lunga Room which…read morelooked out on the water - and could see the tide go in and out. So peaceful. And the rooms are so comfy - you are enveloped in the wonderful bed and the lovely hosts provide all you could want - including warm towel racks! And then - the breakfast! Jane even makes fresh whiskey marmalade! I cannot say enough great things. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay.

We stayed here for our day trip to Iona. We were greeted by John, the owner, who then proceeded to…read morehelp us carry our luggage to our rooms (that was fantastic!). We had 2 rooms - one facing the ocean, the other not so much. Rooms were great, breakfast was a choice from a menu, which was really nice if you don't want a Scottish breakfast. Would stay here again!