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Bowmore is a central place on which to base your stay. Great facilites and choice of places to eat and stay. Good transport links. The secenery is lovey, especially views over the loch. The locals are friendly and welcoming.

Bowmore is a small but very pretty town/ village right on the loch shore - originating as a "planned village" from the late 1700s (go to the Islay museum in Port Charlotte to find out more). It has a whisky distillery of course which sadly was not running tours when we visited, due to covid. It has a couple of small shops that are great for books and presents, cafes, and a very unusual round church.

Bowmore seemed like the best place to stay on Islay as it was within an easy drive of all sights, distilleries and the ferry ports. There was also a reasonable array of shops, including a supermarket. We were lucky with fine weather throughout but could have done with a couple of extra days.

Bowmore is a lovely wee town situated in the middle of the island, ideal base for exploring. Places to shop and eat out available within walking distance. Also a good chinese takeaway. The round church is a must see.

Bowmore is main town of Islay and has a few bars and Bistros aswell as the distillery. There are a few shops and it gives a good feeling of island life and easy to travel to other villages by bus, taxi, hike or cycle. Roads are narrow and twisty. Nice place.

We were lucky to have the most fabulous weather for our whisky tasting 2 days! The Bowmore distillery is in an amazing location and we loved the whisky too. Supper in the Lochside Hotel was very good afterwards. Delighted to experience the Machrie Golf Club which has been restored to a classy place! Can’t wait to come back for a game of golf there!