Scotland Island of Mull holiday rental cottage accommodation

Carsaig Estate,
Island of Mull

Two cottages sleeping 6 and 6

The Island of Mull in the Inner Hebrides is one of Scotland's most famous and favourite islands, and it is also one of the easiest to get to because it is not too far north and car-ferries radiate the short distance across the Sound of Mull from Oban, Ardnamurchan and Morvern at fairly frequent intervals. Carsaig Estate, the sea The Carsaig Estate is on the Southern side of the Ross of Mull about 20 miles west of the car-ferry at Craignure, 30 miles from the Lochaline-Fishnish car ferry and 20 miles east of Fionnphort where the boats depart for Iona, the Treshnish Isles and Staffa.

East and West Carsaig Hidden away 4 miles down a single-track road from Mull's A849, and bordering the waters' edge, the Estate faces south over Carsaig Bay to the distant Isles of Jura, Colonsay and Islay, and offers visitors two adjoining cottages in a truly spectacular setting where only the deer, and the birds in the forests behind, will disturb the peace. There is a small burn running down at the side and front of the cottages through about 250 yards of grassy, rocky foreshore to reach a beautiful long sandy beach facing across to mainland Scotland, and any visitors who are true countrylovers will be heartsick to leave such a naturally idyllic spot for the smog and bustle of busier places.

Carsaig The cottages are not entirely isolated as the owner's 'Carsaig House' (far enough away not to overlook), and the cottage of the helpful caretakers (who are a mine of information on the area) are within the Estate, and just outside there is a School of Painting whose members come from all over the world to capture the stunning scenery. The nearest shop and restaurant are six miles away.

East and West Carsaig, near Pennighael, Mull (sleeping 6 each)

The two cottages stand on their own, semi-detached from each other and identical, and can he booked either separately or jointly. Simple but comfortably furnished, they offer an ideal holiday for families with children who will enjoy the clear air and freedom, the beautiful beach, and the lots of activities this fascinating island offers.

Heating is by open-fire and electric storage heaters. Electricity and bed-linen are included in the rent, and towels can be hired. We regret pets are not accepted. There is no TV in either cottage as reception is extremely poor.