Isle of Mull Cottages

🎄 12 Days of Island Inspiration - Take to the Water 🎄 We've been all aboard boat trips, combed the local beaches and now, we bring you yet more experiences from the water! From kayaking and canoeing to paddle boarding and sailing, there's plenty of watersports to enjoy right here on Mull, whether you've got your own kit or hire it here, know the ropes already or prefer to venture out with a knowledgeable guide in tow. Find out more: https://www.isleofmullcottages.com/isle-of-mull-things-to-do.html

🎄 12 Days of Island Inspiration - History on Mull 🎄 From your first sight of Duart Castle towering on the headland as the ferry arrives, to Iron Age brochs, crannogs floating in lochs, clearance villages still keenly felt and impressive circles of standing stones, island history makes itself felt. Understand more about Mull's fascinating history, from clan systems and castles to stone circles and even fossils, with our local guide: https://www.isleofmullcottages.com/isle-of-mull-history.html

🎄 12 Days of Island Inspiration - Beaches 🎄 Sparkling white shell-sand. Crystal-clear waters. Secluded coves with only the soundtrack of the sea surrounding you. You could easily forget you're in Scotland - until you dip a toe, that is! From the popular horseshoe bay at Calgary, to beaches found well off the beaten track, there are plenty to discover. With many sheltered coves to choose from, there's plenty to appeal to keen wild swimmers too. Find Mull's picture-perfect beaches first-hand with our guide to some of the best beaches in all corners of the island: https://www.isleofmullcottages.com/isle-of-mull-beaches.html

🎄 12 Days of Island Inspiration - Angling 🎄 This one's for the budding fishermen among us, who'd be keen to try their hand at some angling on Mull. There are sea fishing opportunities aplenty, whether from the shoreline or on board a charter with a local guide. Mull offers excellent freshwater permit fishing too, with beats along several of Mull's rivers, as well as the chance to fish secluded hill lochs too. You can find out more about fishing locations, expert local guides and where to organise permits, tackle and supplies here: https://www.isleofmullcottages.com/isle-of-mull-things-to-do.html

🎄 12 Days of Island Inspiration - Wildlife Boat Trips 🎄 Mull's wildlife watching opportunities don't finish where the land ends. We are fortunate to have a range of excellent local boat trips to take you to outlying islands spotted on the horizon, or into the heart of Mull's sea lochs for a different vantage point, looking back to Mull's incredible natural backdrop. Spot puffins in season on off-shore islands. Lock eyes with curious seals lounging on skerries. Laugh as dolphins leap and dive alongside the boat. Hold your breath as eagles soar in to take their catch from the water. Your Mull wildlife experience promises to be spectacular from both land and sea: https://www.isleofmullcottages.com/isle-of-mull-boat-trips.html

🎄 12 Days of Island Inspiration - Tobermory 🎄 Today's post brings you to the island's harbour capital. The lively Main Street hugs the harbour with brightly painted buildings, with an excellent selection of cafes, cosy pubs and seafood restaurants. There's also locally made cakes, locally made ice cream and locally made chocolate on offer! For rainy days, the museum and distillery offer an escape from the weather with plenty to capture your imagination, and when the sun shines, the walk along the coastal path from the harbour to Rubh nan Gall lighthouse promises epic views over to the most westerly part of the mainland, the Ardnamurchan peninsula. Discover more about Mull's villages and find your perfect holiday location: https://www.isleofmullcottages.com/isle-of-mull-villages.html

🎄 12 Days of Island Inspiration - Island Hopping from Mull 🎄 Escape to Mull and you don't simply bag one island, you could visit five more! Marvel at the basalt columns of Fingal's Cave on Staffa. Meet the charming puffins in season on the Treshnish Isles. Hop aboard the CalMac ferry to historic Iona, or hail the wee boat that plies the water to community-owned Ulva. And for the adventurous, there's Erraid, accessible at low tide by crossing a sandbar from a beach on Mull! Discover more about island-hopping from your base on Mull and experience even more of the Hebrides: https://www.isleofmullcottages.com/isle-of-mull-islands.html

We're often asked by guests what wildlife they might see at different times of the year. The good news is that eagles and otters call Mull home all year round! Here's your wildlife update for winter experiences on Mull.

Looking for ideas to brighten up a rainy day on Mull? Here's a taste of a tour of the Tobermory Distillery to whet your appetite for all-things whisky. Find more things to do on Mull here: https://www.isleofmullcottages.com/isle-of-mull-things-to-do.html

Nestled in the foothills of Ben More overlooking Loch na Keal, Derryguaig Smiddy promises a cosy bolthole for two in Mull's wildlife heartland: https://www.isleofmullcottages.com/cottage/derryguaig-smiddy.html

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