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38°F 3°C
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“The Bridgend Hotel, Bridgend, Isle of Islay.”

Bridgend Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Dunelm38
Scotland
Dec 15, 2009

I was fortunate enough to secure accommodation at the above listed at the last minute during November. I can honestly say that I have never stopped in a more endearing establishment and through work I...more

“An enchanting Island”
5 of 5 stars
EmsworthStella
Emsworth
Nov 1, 2009

We took the ferry from Kennacraig across to Islay. NN had been watching the forecasts for a week and had become extremely gloomy about the storm he'd seen on the weather maps. He'd convinced himself...more

“Beautiful Island -great whiskies - lovely people”
5 of 5 stars
sarahbrum
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Aug 5, 2009

Just had a wonderful few days on Islay - went for the golf at Machrie,the views and a couple of distilleries. Can highly recommend Bruichladdich for a tour - a wonderful old distillery with very...more

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