Some excerpts from the website of Cuin Lodge that might be useful
Isle of Mull Bed and
Breakfast. Dervaig Isle of Mull PA75 6QL.
Telephone /
Fax: +44 (0) 1688 400346 Mobile: +44 (0) 7710 295418 Email:
philippa@cuinlodgemull.co.uk. About the Isle of Mull. Cuin Lodge was originally built in the early 19th Century as a Farm House for the nearby Quinish Estate and became a Shooting Lodge after being extended in 1870. The House is situated on the side of Loch Chumhainn (Cuin) one mile outside the picturesque village of Dervaig and has stunning views across the Loch to the Hills and Mountains of Mull, all the way down to Ben More. Cuin Lodge has been tastefully restored to provide Guests with all the comforts of a modern home without losing any of its original character. It is possible to see Otters and numerous species of Birds fishing in the Loch, wild Geese grazing on the land between the house and the Loch and Red Deer roaming the hills all around. (None of this is guaranteed as wildlife is just that, Wild). With excellent walks with spectacular views that can be taken directly from the front door, and all the peace and tranquillity the area can offer, it really is a superb spot to relax and enjoy the
beauty of Magical Mull. Cuin Lodge is fully centrally heated and each
bedroom has either a King size or Double Bed and a Single Bed making the
rooms suitable for small families. A welcome tray with
Tea Coffee. Individual, full program Sky
TV. Room tariffs start at £30 per person per night on a Bed
Breakfast basis. A single occupancy supplement will apply. The Isle of Mull is the second largest Island of the Inner Hebrides and is connected to the mainland by three different Ferries. The main town, Tobermory was built as a fishing Port in the late 18th century and its busy Harbour is full with boats of all shapes and sizes including Fishing Boats, Yachts and Mulls third Ferry that runs to and from Kilchoan on Ardnamurchan. The Harbour is surrounded by multi-coloured buildings and houses, some of which feature in the BBC children's
TV series, Balamory. At one side (Ledaig), there is a small old Whisky Distillery, the only one on the Island, which was founded in 1798 and is still successful today. The harbour is very popular with divers who are possibly searching for Gold Bullion from the Spanish Galleon, Florida which took refuge in Tobermory Bay in 1588 and, legend has it that it was blown up by the local people. Due to its jagged nature, the coastline of Mull stretches for over 300 miles which is considerable for an Island that basically measures 35 miles by 35 miles. With spectacular views of Mountains and Sea Lochs, Mull is one of those rare and fortunate places which appears to be untouched by the passage of time with large parts of the Island still a genuine Wilderness. Largely due to this, the Isle of Mull is one of the best places in Europe to enjoy unique and spectacular views of wildlife and especially the White-Tailed Eagles or Sea Eagles. As well as getting up close to these stunning Birds of Prey, which can have an eight foot Wing Span, plenty of other wildlife make Mull their home, including Golden Eagles, Otters, Red Deer, Slow Worms, Common Lizards, and Adders, to name just a few, all widespread throughout the island. Basking Sharks, Minkie Whales, Dolphins, Porpoise and other cetaceans are also frequently sighted along the coast. Award winning Wildlife
trips, either on Land or Sea, can be arranged to help make the most of a
trip to Mull. To make things even more interesting, why not also look into Mulls pre-history by visiting one or two of the hundreds of Forts, Duns and Standing Stones there are scattered around the Island, quite often, only a short walk from the Road or Path. The economy of the Island is a mixture of Farming, Fishing, and Tourism and as eating out is one of the pleasures of any Holiday, Mull offers superb opportunities to enjoy fresh local produce in one of the many excellent
Restaurants dotted around the Island. One of the best is in Dervaig, only a mile away from Cuin Lodge and only a 15 minute walk along the side of the Loch. Whatever your interest, whether climbing Mountains or relaxing on secluded Sandy Beaches, whether Whale Watching or Eagle spotting, there is something for everyone in Magical Mull. For booking information, please contact your host Philippa Dale: Cuin Lodge Dervaig Isle of Mull PA75 6QL. You can get to the Isle of Mull with