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The Island Bear B&B

3.0 star property

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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, Bruichladdich Distillery
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Lagavulin Distillery
    ‪28 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

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About the area

Islay Island

A stay at The Island Bear B&B places you in the heart of Islay Island, a 1-minute drive from Bowmore Distillery and 13 minutes from Bruichladdich Distillery. .This golf bed & breakfast is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Museum of Islay Life and 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Wildlife Information Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Bowmore Distillery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bruichladdich Distillery - 18 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Laphroaig Distillery - 25 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Lagavulin Distillery - 28 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Ardbeg Distillery - 29 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

Boardwalk/promenade bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a sauna
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.

Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a sauna.
Stay in one of 4 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a sauna or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9 AM.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

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

Family friendly

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • On the boardwalk/promenade

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1886
  • Renovated entire property - February 2023
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

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

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Island Bear Bed & Breakfast Islay Island
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