Shepherd's Cottage Accommodation
Attractions and Activities on Mull
The Isle of Mull offers an abundance of wildlife and history surrounded in stunning, rugged scenery. In the immediate area of Shepherds Cottage are the 13th century ruins of Kilvickoen cemetery, the Scheduled Ancient and Historic Monument of Shiaba, which was once the largest settlement on the Ross of Mull and an ancient Dun.
‘Wonderful week in a beautiful remote place. Beaches wonderful and so is the wildlife – owls, Hen Harriers, Yellowhammers etc and goats all through the lounge window.’
The H family, West Midlands
For birdwatchers you can see Golden and Sea Eagles, Hen Harrier, Merlin, Sparrowhawk, Peregrine Falcon, Kestrel, Buzzard, Barn, Tawny and Short Ear Owls, Peewit, Curlew, Snipe, Woodcock, Raven, Hooded Crow, Rock and Collared Dove, Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Greenfinch, Yellowhammer, Sedge Warbler, Pippit and many, many more. There are feral goats, red deer, rabbit, hare, hedgehog, occasional otters on the beach – plenty to keep you occupied.
A twenty minute drive will get you to Fionnphort where you can catch numerous boat trips. Regular trips to the island of Staffa leave from here as well longer, fishing or whale watching excursions. This is also where the Iona ferry leaves from.
‘Saw basking sharks on the way to Staffa’
The B family, Cheshire
Iona is a magical small island well worth a visit with its famous abbey, beautiful beaches, rare wildlife serene atmosphere. For walkers there are many well known routes such as the Carsaig Arches and Fossil Tree along with Ben Mor, the island’s only Munro.
Tobermory, with it’s iconic coloured building, is an hour and a half drive from Shepherds Cottage and makes the ideal day out. There are numerous shops and a wide choice of café/restaurants to make your visit complete.
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