Courtyard Cottage, Gruline

24th October 2023:

Visit Am Berlinn for a fantastic meal It is in Penmore Dervaig

Would Recommend: Yes

17th September 2023:

Lovely place to stay, well equipped and very peaceful. Helpful, friendly owners. Only downside was the lack of view - but you didn't need to go very far to get one.

We walked every day and mostly didn't have to drive very far. A trip to Ulva was excellent, though to get the best idea you need to be able to walk a reasonable distance. Treshnish was also good. Don't expect to get anywhere in a hurry and take stops to look at the wildlife. Only ate out once, at the centre at Calgary, good food and shop.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th August 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

16th August 2023:

Well appointed and clean cottage, centrally located and with friendly hosts. Perfect for my needs.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th August 2023:

Fantastic week in a heat wave! Gruline Courtyard cottage worked well in the heat as bedroom situated on ground floor=pleasantly cool! Well equipped accommodation situated quietly away from the road, with views to the hills from the garden (and, once, briefly, golden eagles!) Lovely, helpful hosts living next door. Bit of a water crisis at the end of the week, due to the unprecedented heat (30c most days) but Sharon and Stuart made every effort to minimise any inconvenience to us and we understood the need to conserve the precious resource in a drought. Highly recommend and hope to return.

Mussels at the Glenforsa Hotel were excellent as were the langoustine seved simply on a bed of undressed salad leaves. The kitchen strangely did not appear to know what salad dressing was: I was presented with a small bowl of unmixed oil and vinegar. Very odd! Bought more from the shellfish company in Tobermory. Can recommend the spicy seaweed relish, from there, too. Fish and chips from Tasta of Mull in Salen were very good (take away) 3 miles away.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th July 2023:

A very well-equipped, comfortable and clean cottage in a central location on Mull. Very welcoming and helpful owners.

The location is best for people who enjoy countryside activities, particularly wildlife or walking, but a car is essential for getting to places to do these activities. There are no restaurants or shops nearby, the nearest location being Salen, about 2 miles distant.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th July 2023:

Courtyard Cottage is situated off the road in mature woodland with stunning views of the surrounding hills. As we were interested in the birds and local wildlife it was ideal for us and seeing a large herd of Fallow Deer on day one set the tone for a memorable week of watching Otters, Sea and Golden Eagles at near-by Loch na Keal.

We found the Spar at Salen provided most things we needed and the Coffee Pot, also in Salen, sold really delicious soup and baguettes.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th May 2023:

A delightful property in an ideal location for exploring the island

Excellent full day Wildlife exploration with Nature Scotland from Tobermory. Delicious Seafood Platter from Tobermory Fish Compny.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th November 2022:

Courtyard Cottage was again a pleasure to stay in. Great location, so peaceful, but only a short drive from Salen in one direction & Loch Na Keel in the other.

Loch Ba is a great walk. Beautifil scenery. The Cheese Factory serves a really great lunch, served on long tables, so a great conversation starter.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th September 2022:

The owners helped us to get the most out of our stay, and are pleasant knowledgeable.

The cottage is very close to the main otter and eagle loch.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2022:

A lovely, well-equipped cottage in a beautiful location, centrally located for travelling around. Sharon and Stuart are very welcoming and happy to help out in any way.

Mull Charters for a sea trip if you're interested in wildlife and/or photography. The sea eagles come to the boat for fish, an amazing sight! The Glenforsa Hotel just outside Salen is very good for food and a beautiful view up the Sound of Mull.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th September 2022:

A beautifully clean, bright and spacious cottage perfect for a couple. Our hosts were welcoming and helpful with excellent knowledge of the area. The cottage is situated among stunning views in a quiet, secure location. Gruline is perfectly centrally situated for touring this gorgeous island. Really cannot praise this accommodation enough.

Mull is an enchanting place, utterly beautiful. It is an excellent location for walking, cycling and watching some of the UKs most iconic wildlife. There is a limited range of shops for groceries and also cafes in Salen which is 10 minutes drive from the cottage with a larger but still limited variety of shops in Tobermory. Vehicle fuel is also available in both these locations. We visited just after the close of the main holiday season and found most cafes and eateries in more remote locations closed.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th September 2022:

Lovely cottage with every facility you could want, tucked down a private lane and centrally located on the Island. Close to Loch Ba and Ben Mor, so ideally placed for walking and sightseeing, hard to imagine a better location. Hosts Sharon & Stuart were very welcoming and were on hand if anything was needed.

Salen has two coffee shops, both of which are highly recommended. The Spa shop in Salen is also well stocked for essentials (wine and beer!). The boat trip to Fingal's Cave from Ulva also recommended.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2022:

Cottage was perfect for the two of us, everything we needed. It was great to be able to prepare food in after a long day out and about. Ideal location for touring all of the island. Very friendly and helpful hosts.

We visited Tobermoray and Iona both beautiful along with amazing lochs and views all over the Island. Brilliant cafe at Loch Buie and great gifts at the heritage centre.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2022:

We were greeted just outside the house by Stuart and Sharon and given a warm welcome. They ran through some information about the apartment and made it clear if we needed anything we only had to ask. They had also left us some delicious scones and biscuits along with a card which was a lovely touch.

We ate out twice at the bar at the Glenforsa Hotel. Good home cooked food and a fabulous outlook onto the airstrip.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th June 2022:

Beautiful location and very comfortable holiday cottage with excellent hosts.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th June 2022:

Very friendly and welcoming hosts and a fabulously well maintained cottage in a perfect location for walking and within easy reach of local shops and other attractions.

Exceptionally good location for wildlife watching.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th May 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

24th October 2021:

Perfect holiday cottage. Spacious, clean and very well equipped. No central heating but the electric heaters worked very well.

The cottage is in a remote location, you could not walk to a restaurant for example. Having said that the peace and tranquility is second to none.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th October 2021:

Sharon & Stuart are so welcoming, and nothing is too much trouble for them. We visit Mull annually. This is the first place we have stayed where the owners live on site; however we have found our visits really easy, as Sharon & Stuart respect our privacy, but are there should there be a problem.

Lovely meal at the Mishdish in Tobermory. An Tobar for a light lunch & interesting Art Exhibitions. Lovely takeaway Coffee & Home Bakes from the Coffee Pot in Salen, take down to the old Pier, for a lovely tranquil break.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th October 2021:

Sharon and Stuart are a lovely couple and nothing was too much trouble. They were a mine of information on the area and along with the fabulous cottage and wonderful location made our stay a fantastic experience. It was so nice that we booked another stay for next year.

We had nice meals at the Isle of Mull Hotel at Craignure but we manly visited the island for the wildlife. We had a great boat trip with Turus Mara to the Tresnish isles and Staffa and I would recommend a trip with Mull Charters but there are plenty of these to choose from. The Spar shop at Salen is amazing and stocks, pretty much, everything you could need.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th September 2021:

We had a wonderful stay at Courtyard Cottage. Sharon and Stuart made us feel very welcome, as did the ducks! The location is lovely as well as very convenient for exploring Mull. We were incredibly lucky and had fantastic weather during our stay in August but the cottage would also be lovely and cosy if needing to hide away from bad weather. We hope to come back!

Highly recommend a boat trip with Turus Mara from Ulva Ferry. Headland Exploration are great for rock climbing or guided walks. You can pre-order high quality frozen meals from Lochbuie Larder and have them delivered for your arrival. Very much worth the trip down to Lochbuie as well. Heed advice about driving taking longer than you think!

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2021:

Lovely setting and delightful cottage. Thanks to Sharon and Stuart for making us very welcome.

Loch Na Keal is a beautiful place. Saw 3 Otters there and Sea Eagles.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd August 2021:

We knew that you were around should we have needed to contact you but you were never intrusive.

Salen Hotel for friendly old-fashioned welcome and service. Food very good too! Salen Store is an Aladdin's cave not to be missed. Central location. You can walk from the house so not necessary to drive all the time.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th August 2021:

Wonderful week, beautiful cottage well-equipped felt like home from home. Everything you could possibly need.

The bakery coffee shop in Salen also the take away one opposite both excellent.The old post office cafe at lochbuie, iona, and the Hebridean whale and dolphin trust guided walk in tobermory all stand out. Lovely walks nearby, Loch na Keal coastline and mountain backdrop absolutely breath taking. Lots of video film for my you tube channel!

Would Recommend: Yes

6th August 2021:

Courtyard Cottage is as described and very comfortable with very good facilities. Sharon and Stuart were very welcoming (from a distance!) and explained their covid arrangements. They were happy to chat in the garden and introduce their new puppy and the ducks. The garden is lovely and given some sunshine it would be a lovely place to relax. The cottage is in a good central location for exploring Mull, particularly as travelling on the narrow roads can be slow! We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would definitely book this accommodation again, if we return to Mull.

We enjoyed our trips to Staffa (in puffin season), Iona and Duart Castle and would recommend booking a wildlife tour, particularly if interested in birds. Re restaurants, we found it difficult to be spontaneous - due to the covid regulations, most places had to be booked in advance. We did use the 'The taste of Mull' take-away which was very good but also had to be booked in advance.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th July 2021:

Friendly and easy to approach if needed. Always on hand.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th July 2021:

This is a beautiful, well equipped cottage and the location is perfect for exploring Mull. Stuart and Sharon were the perfect hosts, despite the limitations due to Covid. The views from the garden are amazing.

We did a boat trip to Staffa and Treshnish with Turas Mara. Brilliant trip and the puffins are amazing

Would Recommend: Yes

28th July 2021:

Would Recommend: Yes

29th June 2021:

Comfortable, well equipped cottage in a good location for exploring the island. Home baking and duck eggs an added bonus! Sharon and Stuart on hand to provide information and answer questions.

Titus Mara sea trip to Staffa and Treshnish Isles well worth the expense. Spar in Salen useful and Co-op in Tobermory. Glenforsa Hotel has good bar meals and restaurant. Sea Eagle hide not operating this year.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th June 2021:

Wonderful cottage, in a perfect location for exploring the island. Very well equipped and comfortable accommodation. Tasty home-baking and a welcome card on arrival is a lovely touch. Very clear directions with pictures emailed in advance were very helpful, as were the clear Covid guidelines and guidance on tidying up at the end of the stay. I was so lucky to pick up someone else's cancellation.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st June 2021:

very friendly and helpful

just enjoy the scenery

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2021:

Very thoughtful hosts. Welcome card & home baked Shortbread & scones on arrival.

Would recommend macgochans in Tobermory. Good menu, reasonably priced open for meals all day. Highlights of holiday included trip to iona & Ulva. Walked to Ardmore point. Stunning beaches at Calgary bay & langamul. Also ferry from Tobermory to kilchoan on ardnamurchan peninsular well worth it. Highlight trip to sanna bay stunning beach & location. Golden eagles sighted at loch ba & kilmory beach.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th May 2021:

Lovely garden, friendly hosts.

No restaurants used owing to Covid restrictions. Good cycle ride to Dervaig - electric bikes an advantage! Good sightings of sea eagles on Loch Tuath. Lochbuie is a charming spot with a nice walk.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th October 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

16th October 2020:

Superb hosts ! Coped well with elderly sometimes delinquent guests!

Would Recommend: Yes

11th October 2020:

Sharon & Stewart are so friendly, but also business like. Unobtrusive, but going about, and always happy to pass the time of day, asking if all is okay. Accommodation is really home from home, with Sharon's touch of luxury. We have already booked for 2021 for our annual Mull holiday. We have visited Mull annually since 2003, and have stayed in various self catering accomodation, and Courtyard Cottage is the best yet.

Gruline Farm is surrounded by hills, and a short drive round to huge Loch Na Keal, where with patience you will see Otters. Great walks from the Farm. The Wee Bakery in Salen for great breakfasts & home bakes. The Coffee Pot in Salen is a must each year. Calgary Bay is great for coffee & cake, and the Art Gallery is a must visit, as is the Art in the Garden. We found it really easy to social distance during the Covid 19 Pandemic, and every where is set up, and abiding by the Guidelines.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th September 2020:

Lovely clean and welcoming cottage with excellent access to any part of the island.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd September 2020:

Clean, efficient, friendly. And Mull is great. Very pleased we found it.

Wildlife! Otters and eagles.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th September 2020:

Perfect host, always there for a chat, recommending places to see wildlife. Sharon made excellent scones and shortbread for our welcome.

The property is located ina rural setting. Driving slowly up the lane you may see deer, both red and fallow. It is about 1 hour walking to Salen via the road. Plenty of walks, impressive views of the hills and Ben Mor just down the road. We discovered that not everything is open yet so the nearest restaurants were in Tobermory, although the Taste of Mull in Salen sell great fish and chips. If you want otters, there are plenty, you just have to have patience. Eagles, buzzards and if you go to the right place hen harrier can be found.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th January 2020:

Friendly and helpful.

Wildlife seen from the cottage window which was great and walks are very nearby.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2019:

Lovely cottage, excellent facilities, Sharon and Stuart helpful and felt like a luxury hotel.Short of nothing Loved it Thank you

Calgary beach and art trail and cafe good.Arlenes cafe in Craignure is excellent

Would Recommend: Yes

11th August 2019:

The cottage is well located for exploring Mull by car as it is pretty central. It is not accessible by public transport and there is a bit of a walk along roads to get to paths into the surrounding countryside. There are no restaurants or shops nearby, it is 10 minute drive to get to the nearest village with facilities. It is beautifully decorated and furnished and very well appointed. The hosts are very friendly and helpful.

No restaurants immediately local to the cottage, the nearest places are in Salen, otherwise further afield. I would highly recommend the boat-trips from Ulva Ferry, about 30 minute drive away, with Mull Charters to see White-tailed Eagles fishing and with Turus Mara to see Staffa and the Treshnish Islands including Puffins up to the end of July. I would also highly recommend the Otter Detective walk with Mull Magic, we had wonderful views of an Otter and a very tasty packed lunch and snacks was provided for the walk by our guide.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th July 2019:

Courtyard Cottage is a charming well-equipped cottage in a beautiful location. The owners, Sharon and Stuart, give you a very warm welcome and do their utmost to meet your needs. The rooms are spacious, the bed is huge and very comfortable and the shower is powerful. Perfect! Even the weather was kind to us.

Look out for fallow deer in nearby fields. White-tailed sea eagles and golden eagles can be sighted anywhere on the island but for close-ups of sea eagles taking fish on Loch Na Keil, go on a trip with Mull Charters. For eating out locally, would recommend Glenforsa Hotel, bar meals and restaurant, just outside Salen. Great food and views.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th August 2018:

We are french is very badbut Courtyard Cottage is very beautiful and confortable. A fantastic Week on Mull!

Would Recommend: Yes

29th July 2018:

Sharon and Stuart were friendly and welcoming hosts. Stuart gave us ideas of where to spot the wildlife. Saw juvenile white-tailed eagles but alas the otters eluded us. The cottage was spotless with plenty of space to spread out.

Just enjoy what Mull has to offer, spectacular scenery and wildlife. Staffa and Lunga Islands were worth a visit. Next time we would use the eagle boat trip for closer views of the white-tailed eagle.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th July 2018:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th June 2018:

Lovely welcome to a homely cottage. Helpful advice given for our ferry home. Many thanks.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th June 2018:

In lovely peaceful secluded surroundings, but not much of a view from the actual accommodation.

The Mediterranean Restaurant in Salen is very good. Good views of White Tailed Eagles, Golden Eagles and Otters nearby, if you know where to look!

Would Recommend: Yes

30th May 2018:

The perfect place to stay and explore Mull.The hosts are very friendly and helpful and have made the cottage a very relaxing place for a wonderful holiday.

The Coffee Pot in Salen and Arlene's Coffee shop in Craignure are good ones.Croggan and Lochbuie are recommended for wonderful scenery,great places to explore as is all of the island.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th May 2018:

fabulous holiday let, one of the best we've ever stayed in

if interested in nature the sea eagle trip by boat is a must.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th May 2018:

Excellent location for accessing all the island and it’s wild life, even having deer and Hares on their land

Early morning walk down the drive to site the deer, Hares and curlews. Keep looking up to see the eagles soaring above when you take time out on the sides of the lochs. Beautiful island

Would Recommend: Yes

4th October 2017:

Very welcoming, friendly and helpful

Would Recommend: Yes

28th September 2017:

The cottage was very clean and well equipped and the owners very helpful

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd September 2017:

Staffa, Ardnamurchan

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2017:

very friendly, loved the muffins and short bread :-) thanks for pointing out the garage in Salem

perfect location if you want to explore the whole island

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd August 2017:

Sharon and Stuart made us very welcome. Their cottage is well equipped, clean, comfortable and a good base for exploring Mull and other islands.

Eagle watch, Turus Mara to Staffa (Fingal's Cave) and Lunga, Explore Mull all day tour with Jackie based in Salen, the Ulva ferry to visit Thomas Telford's church, to walk to Ormaig and enjoy food at The Boathouse, Ballygown restaurant just beyond Ulva ferry (home made haggis good), The Old Byre museum and films are worth seeing, In Tobermory the Mull Aquarium is small but child-friendly: Cafe Fish serves good quality food at a price.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th July 2017:

Would Recommend: Yes

15th June 2017:

Quiet, comfortable, well placed for what we wanted to do. Good to have wifi

Would Recommend: Yes

13th June 2017:

We were given a very warm welcome on arrival. Nothing was too much trouble. There was a welcoming pack of muffins and shortbread which was a very kind thought.

Loch na Keal is a great place for spotting otters, sea eagles and seals. The Mausoleium is next door dedicated to the first Governor of New Zealand. Duart Castle is a superb place to visit with lovely grounds. Park by Knock Bridge for a peaceful walk along the short of Loch Ba.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th May 2017:

We were made most welcome and a nice touch with the home baking.Coutyard Cottage is a great venue for seeing Mull.Fantastic views from the garden.Sharon and Stuart were always willing to help with any concerns.They have provided everything you need in the cottage.

Great coffee and cakes at the COFFEE POT in SALEN which has fantastic wildlife photographs around the walls. CALGARY BAY was stunning

Would Recommend: Yes

9th April 2017:

Everything was perfect. The cottage is very quiet and you have there everthing you need. The staff is very kind and helpful. The location is in the middle of the Island so it is really easy to get any other place you want to visit from there. Thank you very much!!.

We would recomend you to don't miss a visit to Iona Island and stay one night there to have enought time to see the whole Island with no rush, enjoying. Also don't miss the House of Cheese close to Tobermory (delicious homemade cheese), Tobermory worksoup and shop to see how they make the soups, Tobermory pottery workshop, Ardlanish Isle of Mull weavers workshop and shop (in the south of the Island, in your way to Iona Island). The most important: stop in any place you like in your daily journey and just enjoy the nature, breath and relax with the magic sound of the birds songs and the incredible litght of the Island with any kind of weather.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th October 2016:

Had a great stay and will most definitely return. As we said before Courtyard Cottage is roomy, clean and very well equipped. The shortbread and muffins were delicious. I forgot to say that I put the extra light bulbs in the fuse cupboard in the bedroom.

Café Fish in Tobermory has a really good menu. The Coffee Shop in Salen has some delicious cakes, do try the date and ginger. A boat trip to Staffa and Fingals cave stopping off at Iona is worth the effort. An eco tour with Jacquie and Mike(Salen) is very enjoyable and you learn a lot

Would Recommend: Yes

5th October 2016:

2 lovely welcoming hosts who were very attentive. Lovely home baking supplied. Courtyard Cottage is a perfect hideaway spot if you are looking for peace and quiet and relaxation!

Try the Mediterranea Restaurant for lovely food and good service.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2016:

Lovely cottage with warm welcome from owners.

Unfortunately the weather was awful when we were on Mull, so didn't get a chance to explore properly.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th August 2016:

It was a lovely cottage in every way. It is ideally situated for great walks and it is the last word in comfort. We really loved our stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th July 2016:

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd May 2016:

Would Recommend: Yes

8th May 2016:

Very thoughtfully equipped and comfortable cottage. Sharon and Stuart immensely helpful. The welcome card and goodies was a nice touch.

we are birders and walkers so Loch Ba and Loch Na Keel both local and excellent for birds and otters. Only had one eagle free day. Iona good for a visit too. Local Spar has virtually everything!

Would Recommend: Yes

1st May 2016:

Sharon and Stuart are most welcoming and clearly wish their guests to enjoy the stay. I was most impressed when on a day out the snow came down heavily and they contacted us with up to date road reports. We were sad to leave and are already planning our return

Coffee Pot in Salen does very good snack lunches You can while away hours at a view point for wild life and otters by turning left at drive entrance and driving about 3 miles. Suggest binoculars are essential.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd August 2015:

Excellent location . Comfortable accomodation

Great area for walks beautiful scenery . Nice night at -loch na Keal meals close by

Would Recommend: Yes

15th August 2015:

The cottage is centrally located and so relatively accessible to all points on the island. The accommodation was spacious and well maintained and everything was provided - right down to the corkscrew. Sharon and Stuart were very helpful when called upon but otherwise left us to ourselves. A perfect getaway.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd August 2015:

What a fantastic cottage in an ideal location. We had a wonderful time during our stay Sharon and Stuart made us feel so welcome and a special mention goes to Albert the dog who made us and our dog Monroe feel more than at home

The cottage is ideally placed for getting around the island and there is an abundance of wildlife right on your doorstep we saw buzzards overhead everyday and on one occasion a white tailed eagle flew past. The coffee pot in Salen is a great place for lunch or just cakes and coffee

Would Recommend: Yes

21st July 2015:

Very welcoming and helpful reception and day to day assistance as hosts. Location whilst set in a central hamlet about 2 miles from the nearest shop and fuel is ideal for travelling in all directions on the island. Very tranquil location.

Eagle watch is amazing to see, well worth the drive along the south coast road with its spectacular scenery. Duart Castle very interesting and Tobermory is charming.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th July 2015:

Lovely cottage, very well situated, and lovely people

Would Recommend: Yes

20th May 2015:

Very friendly and helpful couple. Beautiful location.

Best fish restaurant is Cafe Fish in Tobermory, booking essential.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your kind comments and we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. We hope to see you again on a future visit to Mull.