Lambeth Guest House
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Lambeth Guest House

Jamieson Street Bowmore Isle of Islay, Bowmore Scotland
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#1 of 4 guest houses in Bowmore
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Location
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
4.8 of 5 bubbles
Value
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
4.9 of 5 bubbles
Service
4.9 of 5 bubbles
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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Bowmore, Lambeth Guest House is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its family-friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Lambeth Guest House makes it easy to enjoy the best of Bowmore.

Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the guest house.

If you are driving to Lambeth House Hotel, free parking is available.

Bowmore has plenty of cafes. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like The Celtic House Coffee Shop and Taste Bowmore, which are serving up some great dishes.

During your visit, be sure to check out The Round Church (0.1 mi), which is a popular attraction within walking distance of the guest house.

Lambeth House Hotel is sure to make your visit to Bowmore one worth remembering.

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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Special diet menus
Non-smoking hotel
Room features
Flatscreen TV
Room types
Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Family
Modern
Languages Spoken
English

Location

Jamieson Street Bowmore Isle of Islay, Bowmore Scotland

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n t wrote a review Sept 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Hotels on Islay hardly come up in searches on regular travel sites, so when I emailed them directly using the contact information on their website, they replied that there were rooms available.

It seems that they are run by a few staff members, but they greeted us with lovely smiles that were soothing. The rooms and showers were clean, and breakfast was made for each guest, just like if they were staying at a homestay. We could park our car in front of the inn, it was close to Bowmore Distillery, and the price was reasonable, so we were very, very satisfied.
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Date of stay: September 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled solo
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fraire wrote a review Jul 2023
Charente Maritime
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Ideally situated in Bowmore ( a good base for touring the distilleries) Spotlessly clean, comfortable and well appointed rooms. Great made-to-order breakfast. Margaret and John make it feel like you're visiting family.
Tapadh leibh!
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Date of stay: July 2023
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Margaret MacNeill, Owner at Lambeth Guest House
Responded 19 Jul 2023
Hi Maired Thank you for taking the time to reveiw us. We enjoyed you and your party's company. Hope the boys enjoyed the whisky tastings and they will have plenty to talk about when you get back to France! Best wishes for the future. Margaret
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amanda r wrote a review May 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Our stay was just lovely! Margaret and her husband are just the nicest, most accommodating people. We stayed 3 nights and Margaret noticed our preferences and actually made changes to make our stay more personalized, it was so sweet and thoughtful! Beds were comfy, clean, and remade up every day. There was also coffee, tea, snacks, shampoo, and body wash provided in the room. Overall, lovely people and a lovely home.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Margaret MacNeill, Owner at Lambeth Guest House
Responded 25 May 2022
Hi Amanda and Derek, Thank you for the lovely reveiw. We enjoyed you company and it is a pleasure to be able to make your stay nice and personal we try to do this for all our guests1 Hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay in Scotland. Regards Margaret
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Stephen Ellis wrote a review Jan 2021
5.0 of 5 bubbles
I had to briefly pop over to Islay for work and randomly chose accommodation from our company's online portal. I think the God's were smiling on me because I selected the right place. From the moment I arrived I felt right at home, Margaret and John are wonderful hosts and make you feel relaxed and welcome.

The room was lovely with a comfy bed and plenty of really good pillows which is often something which hotels and guesthouses get wrong. The shower was pretty much exactly like the one I have at home, powerful and consistent which is again something which some hotels and guesthouses don't have.

Breakfast was great (I had scrambled eggs) and I had the opportunity to chat with Margaret for a good 45 minutes which I really enjoyed.
My business trip ended a day early which was a shame as I would have liked to have stayed for another night.

Highly recommend and hope to one day return.
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Date of stay: January 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Margaret MacNeill, Owner at Lambeth Guest House
Responded 27 Jan 2021
Hi Stephen Thank you for taking the time to reveiw us. I am glad you were comfortable it is not easy when you are travelling to places for work. We like to give our guests a homely experience a bit more personal than a hotel. I hope we can be of service to you in the future. Best wishes, Stay safe! Margaret PS I'll send on you PJs ASAP!!!!
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Lars V wrote a review Aug 2023
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Family accommodation with excellent beds, bathrooms of a standard beyond the usual in the UK. The breakfast is exemplary and served with love to the guests.
The accommodation is easily accessible in the middle of Bowmore with walking distance to the beach, harbour, shops, pub and restaurants.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Julianna C wrote a review Aug 2021
1.0 of 5 bubbles
My husband ad I booked the guesthouse in February'21 for 4 nights from 19th to 23rd July . Our friends / a couple also booked , they and booked separately. I emailed the guest house on the 6th July to check our booking , Maragret responded and everything was all fine for these dates. Arrived approx at 3.30pm to find we could not get into the guesthouse . The owner Margaret came out a while after to tell us the guesthouse was closed due to her son having Covid. Margaret then said she found out at 7.30pm last night and had lots of people to contact. She said she had sent an email and it didn't bounce back and then said do you CHECK your emails. To which I replied I do especially when I am travelling. The lack of communication was not acceptable , there was no phone call to back up the email . My friends did not receive any phone call or email either . We were all very disappointed regarding how this was handled. Margaret assured us other accommodation would be easy to find for these dates which it wasn't!!!!!! We appreciate places have to close due to government guidance however this could be have been dealt with more professionally . I received an email re - an apology and Maragret advised the guesthouse opened 4 days later which was surprising !!!!!!!!!
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Margaret MacNeill, Owner at Lambeth Guest House
Responded 5 Aug 2021
I am so sorry about circumstances arising due to the Covid outbreak on Islay. We were told to close the night before and quickly contacted all guests who I must say were very understanding. I explained to you in my email to go to Islayinfo.com as that was a good place to find acommodation but sadly I mis-spelt you name on your email address and you did not receive it. I told you to go to the girls at the Visit Scotland office. I called them later that day to make sure the girls had managed to find you somewhere to stay and they assured me they had. I'm sure you understand how distressing it was after 18 months of avoiding the virus to find out so many of our young people were infected . I was not the only business affected as I am sure you found out when you tried to visit places. Your comment of our re-opening being surprising really quite offends me as we trade all 12 months of the year and again we re-opened on the advice of the Scottish Goverment. Thank you for your concern of those who really were very unwell with the virus. Keep well. Best wishes Margaret
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Lewis McColl wrote a review Aug 2022
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Margaret and John are far more than hosts/guest house owners. They treat you like family, they feed you a gorgeous array of breakfasts and dinners and are just some of the most genuine lovely people you’ll meet. They go out of their way to make your stay as comfortable as possible with fantastic sized rooms with great facilities in the heart of Islay.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Margaret MacNeill, Owner at Lambeth Guest House
Responded 31 Aug 2022
Thank you Lewis. We try to make the house a home from home whether people are working or on holiday and we enjoy the company of our guests. Best wishes John and Margaret
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mmwc wrote a review Mar 2024
Oakville, Canada
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Outstanding - hosts, breakfasts, location, knowledge. Margaret and John are wonderful hosts. You truly feel like you are family. Lambeth was exactly where we wanted to be at the end of each full day of touring Islay. The breakfast is yummy, the beds comfy and the water pressure something to be envied. Thank you for making our stay so wonderful.
Michael, Midge, Will and Christie - Ontario Canada
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Date of stay: March 2024
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Margaret MacNeill, Owner at Lambeth Guest House
Responded 25 Mar 2024
Thank you Folks for the great reveiw. Hope the journey to Glasgow was good and the flight home OK. It was lovely to meet you all. Thank you Best wishes John and Margaret
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Marco210872 wrote a review Aug 2023
Florence, Italy
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We spent two wonderful nights here in Bowmore hosted by Margaret! She was really kind and helpful and cooked for us amazing breakfasts!
The B&B is so silent and comfy and is located just few minutes driving from everything reachable on Islay!
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Date of stay: July 2023
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Margaret MacNeill, Owner at Lambeth Guest House
Responded 27 Aug 2023
Hi Marco I'm Glad you enjoyed your stay with us. I hope you enjoyed the rest of your Scottish visit. Best wishes John and Margaret
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dancinggoats wrote a review Sept 2023
San Angelo, Texas
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Small very pleasant guest house located walking distance from city center, shopping, bars and Bowmore distillery. Owners are unbelievably friendly, like when your grandma welcomed you home for a visit. Rooms are immaculate and clean and the showers are amazing!
And after a really nice night’s rest you get this over the top breakfast. Perfect toast and marmalade, good tea but if you get the chance, choose the scrambled eggs with smoked Scottish salmon—so very good. Nearly no need to eat lunch after this feast.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Margaret MacNeill, Owner at Lambeth Guest House
Responded 19 Sept 2023
Thank you for the great review boys. Just delighted to make your Islay stay a stay to remember! Best wishes John and Margaret x
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Answer from MaggieBraith
Toronto19 contributions17 helpful votes
Just saw this question. I"m just a reviewer. You would have to contact the B&B.
Answer from jashcampbell
East Kilbride, United Kingdom35 contributions23 helpful votes
Frank, I am a traveller posting info. Unfortunately I don't do accommodation!!
Answer from lambethguesthouse
1 contribution
Hi I can only do the 7th to the morning of the 11th On the 10th I only have 3 rooms but I can offer to put in a guest bed in one of the bigger rooms if you are stuck. I am full for the night of the 11th. please let me know if these dates are any use to you. Best wishes Margaret from the whisky tasters paradise!!
Scott G wrote a tip Sept 2024
Glasgow, United Kingdom24 contributions6 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Book early to avoid missing availability. "
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Jai E wrote a tip May 2024
Saint Paul, Minnesota10 contributions2 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Parking on the street. Entrance on the side of the building."
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annette wrote a tip May 2024
Newton Le Willows, United Kingdom140 contributions4 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Bowmore hotel is right opposite and a great place to go ."
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dancinggoats wrote a tip Sept 2023
San Angelo, Texas329 contributions145 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Book early"
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Ellie P wrote a tip Jun 2023
Glasgow, United Kingdom1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Book early to avoid disappointment "
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lambeth Guest House
Which popular attractions are close to Lambeth Guest House?
Nearby attractions include Museum of Islay Life (3.7 miles), RSPB Loch Gruinart Reserve (4.6 miles), and Islay Natural History Trust (3.7 miles).
Is parking available at Lambeth Guest House?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Lambeth Guest House?
Conveniently located restaurants include Peatzeria, Port Charlotte Hotel Restaurant, and Bridgend Hotel Restaurant.
Are there any historical sites close to Lambeth Guest House?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Finlaggan (7.1 miles), Kilnave Cross (7.5 miles), and Kilchoman Church (6.3 miles).