My husband (German) and I (Scottish) living in Germany are just back from our trip to Scotland and we stayed at the Bridgend hotel during the Islay whisky festival week (definitely worth a visit!). My husband was so impressed last year with his stay at the hotel that he booked again for this year! We were met with a very... More

I cannot say enough about the Bridgend Hotel. The staff are wonderful. Everyone goes out of their way to make sure that you enjoy your stay. The food is fresh and tasty as well. It makes other hotels pale in comparison. If you are going to Islay, do yourself a favour and stay with Lorna and her staff! Janice M... More

Stayed for one night - great location. The room was very comfortable with added local extras - tablet with the coffee and local toiletries. Ate in the restaurant, where the food was lovely - including the breakfast. Staff were lovely and helpful Would definately stay here again.

Very friendly team and the manager, Lorna McKechnie, must be The Heart of Islay that they advertise! Our room was upgraded and it was very clean, comfortable and somewhere we would definitely stay again. There was even a welcome gift of home made tablet in our spotless room. We were recommended to take a walk in the woods behind the... More

We stayed here for one night during our recent trip to Islay and wished it could have been for longer. Family room was spacious and very comfortable. Good food, lovely garden and perfect location with both a riverside and woodland walk right on the doorstep (ideal for dog walking). Above all, the place is extremely well managed by Lorna, a... More

Stayed here on business. A superb hotel easily accessible, giving great links throughout the island. Wifi throughout hotel is a great addition. Ate in hotel restaurant, superb quality food, all local produce and the recommendations were 2nd to none. Staff hospitality, was some of the best experienced in recent times. Attentive without being intrusive. Room tastefully furnished with everything you... More

Very welcoming staff, great food, spotless, contemporary, timeless surroundings. Highly recommend a visit. The manageress made a point of welcoming diners and guests with genuine warmth - nothing was too much trouble.

My girlfriend and I came across the Bridgend Hotel by chance when our ferry back to the main land was cancelled at the end of a weeks holiday during the wild weather experienced on Islay in late March and we were forced to ring round frantically to find a room for the night. It was made all the more challenging... More

Lovely warm welcome. Comfortable rooms. Beautiful setting. Fabulous food. Really good situation if you are planning a holiday on the beautiful island of Islay this hotel is ideal. Can't wait to go back.