Caol - Ithe Guest House

8th April 2024:

Julie and Patrick were two of the most hospitable hosts we've ever come across. The value for money provided by their service was outstanding - we couldn't believe it. The decor was immaculate and homely. Our room had bathrobes, chocolates, a coffee machine, waterfall shower...if that weren't enough we had access to a sitting area with the most gorgeous view, as well as books/games and a fridge for our own drinks etc. There are also gardens to sit in. The breakfast was delicious and the menu varied. Julie and Patrick also gave us lots of advice about what to do in the area. We would go back anytime 😊

There is a coastal walk leading to a bay with an incredible view of Iona at the opposite side of the guesthouse. It was a great way to start our day. Behind the guesthouse are more well directed walks which pass the local beach. The Keel Row pub and restaurant just down the road is a must. We had an excellent night with great service, lovely food, nice people and incredible live music. Regular boat tours to Staff and Iona.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th April 2024:

Prefect B&B - lovely hosts, comfy and cosy room with everything you need, and super breakfast!

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd April 2024:

Would Recommend: Yes

27th March 2024:

It is soooo nice! My favorite

There is not much for food outside, the breakfast at Caol is great! Theres lots of cute cows and sheep that wander the area.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th October 2023:

Julie and Patrick are fabulous hosts and provide attention to detail in every aspect. These include home baked shortbread biscuits and truffles in your room and ensure you get the best out of your stay with local information and advice - if needed. Comfortable beds, hot showers and a good breakfast are the pre requisite for a good BB stay and we enjoyed all this and more. A great range of breakfast choices too.

Keel Row Pub/restaurant. Community run, friendly and welcoming. Cosy wood burner in the bar area that belts out a good heat which we appreciated after a blustery trip back from Staffa and Iona. ( Staffa Tours for Staffa and Fingals Cave). Really good meal at Keel Row too.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd October 2023:

every detail of the guesthouse was lovely, the place was amazing and the breakfast delicious! We felt very confortable.

We loved visiting staffa island. There are also many walks in the island to enjoy

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2023:

I would definitely recommend Caol Ithe to anyone, we really enjoyed our stay!

Would Recommend: Yes

1st October 2023:

Lovely accommodation, comfortable, very nice decor, good fudge and cookies in the room, hot choc, coffee. Breakfasts delicious, super nice and helpful hosts. Really pleasant 2 night stay. Would highly recommend.

The Keel Row Pub and Restaurant ( the only one in town) was really good for the 2 evenings we ate there. Had some nice short but scenic walks near Fionnphort. Visited the Weavers near Bunnasan. And walked along a lovely beach slow their farm . We did get to Isle of Staffa the second morning and were able to explore the rocks and cave and headland. It was a scenic boat trip.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th September 2023:

Excellent stay in a warm friendly guesthouse ideally situated for exploring the Ross of Mull and Iona. We had a wonderful stay, have recommended it to others and hope to return. Thankyou

The Keel Row provided us with lovely evening meals.We also had an excellent lunch at the Lazy Cow (on the Kintra road)

Would Recommend: Yes

28th September 2023:

Beautiful place to stay, calm clean cozy and relaxing.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2023:

I particularly appreciated being able to spend 2 nights in another room at a most reasonable rate. It made all the difference for my friend and I to have a break from each other's snoring. We enjoyed chatting to you and admired Julie's wonderful crosswork and patchwork on display. It was good of you to allow us to stay in the accommodation after checkout time.

If you want fish and chips in the booth near the ferry, get down there early as at 5.00pm there were no fish and chips left. The Keel Row, although not a very exciting menu, served good, tasty food. There was live music in the pub on our second night, so if that appeals to you check with the pub if there will be music when you stay at Caol - Ithe. Visiting the Abbey on Iona is a must.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2023:

Very friendly and dqown to earth couple. The accommodation was very clean, warm and comfortable. The breakfasts comprised of high quality ingredients and tasted superb, there was a wide selection and enough to satisfy the largest appetites.

A great place to unwind and relax with the added facility of a bright and comfortable reading lounge. A short walk from the Iona ferry and the local facilities and eateries.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2023:

The view from the window upon the Abbey was great. The ingredients of your breakfast were of excellent quality. You are very friendly and helpfull for your visitors, at least for us.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2023:

This is one of the best B&B's we have stayed in, it’s a great location, the beds are very comfortable, the breakfast’s are perfectly cooked using quality ingredients. The additional extras in the rooms include bath robes, a great toiletries selection, delicious homemade shortbread & chocolates. Julie and Patrick were perfect hosts, friendly & helpful. Julie sells a selection of her lovely craft items and made my wife a bespoke sunglasses case which she is absolutely delighted with. I have no doubt that we will be returning!

Would Recommend: Yes

25th September 2023:

The perfect bed and breakfast stay. Friendly and helpful hosts. First class breakfast. Good sized room and facilities. Quiet and peaceful location with comfy bed = great night's sleep.Excellent value and a real home from home. Owners for whom providing real hospitality for their guests is a genuine vocation. Would n't hesitate to use again or recommend.

Quiet and peaceful location but very easy walking distance to: Local shop and pub, Iona ferry, sea food shack, cafe, and fantastic coastal walks up to Fidden and beyond.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th September 2023:

Beautiful B&B in every aspect. Amazing location, beautifully styled house (you can just see how much love and attention was given to every detail), delicious breakfast and lovely host. I can only recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th September 2023:

Warm friendly welcome from Julie, room spacious with lovely views to Iona. Breakfast delicious. Lovely lounge to relax in evening.

The beaches on the Ross of Mull are all worth a visit whatever the weather but especially enjoyable when the sun shines.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th September 2023:

A great base for exploring the area and Iona. The rooms are spacious and spotless with every amenity you will need. Julie and Patrick work hard to make you feel at home.

The community run restaurant, Keel Row , provides delicious meals. Staff are great . If you are lucky with the weather, head west on Iona for the stunning beaches and views.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th September 2023:

Very nice breakfast. Very helpful and kind owners. Look forward to our next stay at Caol Ithe.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th September 2023:

We felt v fortunate to have stayed here and will certainly recommend to others. Julie has useful local walking and cafe knowledge.

Wonderful views from breakfast room. Pleasant 10 min walk to or from ferry to Iona.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2023:

Beautiful rooms with great lounge. Breakfast very tasty. Very hospitable. Many thanks

Trip to Staffa is wonderful, also iona must be visited

Would Recommend: Yes

4th September 2023:

We did enjoy so much the days in Caol Ithe Guesthouse. It was the best place in our tour of Scotland. A breakfast so fine, so fresh, with so much possibilitys. It was like coming home, wonderful!

There is ashop with Art and craft with wonderful selfmade things, and a nice pub and restaurant in the same street, with very good dinner: Keel Row Pub and Restaurant. If the way from Bavaria would not be so long, I would return soon to the Guest House and the pub. Sorry for my english and many greetings!

Would Recommend: Yes

30th August 2023:

We loved our stay at Caol-Ithe. Lovely room, breakfast was great, with lots o choices. Julie and Patrick were super helpful,especially when thought I had lost my purse. Hope to return another time.

We had meals at the Keel Row in the village. Very good and so close. Also very convenient or ferry to Iona and or trips to Staffa

Would Recommend: Yes

28th August 2023:

Absolutely beautiful guest house. So comfortable and clean. Perfect location. Delicious breakfast. Julie and Patrick are so friendly and helpful. Can’t fault any aspect of our stay. Will most definitely return.

Staffa trip from Fionnphort definitely worth doing!

Would Recommend: Yes

28th August 2023:

Julie and Patrick were exceptionally hospitable and accommodating. Their guest house is fantastic.

Iona, Fingals Cave and for food Keel Row, must book

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd August 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

20th August 2023:

Very friendly, accommodating hosts. Couldn't have asked for anything more. Breakfast was the best ever and catered for all our needs. The best hosts we have encountered, thanks for a fabulous stay.

The food at the Creel shack was excellent for myself. Had the scampi one evening and the fishcake another. My friend had the lobster on the 2nd occasion but was disappointed, had to send it back as it was cold in the middle. Chips were scrumtious too. Trip to Iona recommended on a sunny day. The beaches, we visited I think all the sandy beaches, but by far the White Sands and Traigh an t-Suidh at the north side are absolutely stunning. You will need a full day to appreciate the whole island if you are a photo fanatic like we are. We went on the 9.55 ferry and returned just after 5pm. There are a few beaches on Mull we also visited, 2 enroute from Craignure to Fionnphort which again are stunning. Uisken and Ardalanish. Fidden and Knockvollogan are close to Caol-Ithe Guest House (our fab base) which again are worth a visit on a sunny day. On our way home, we visited the hide at Fishnish to see if we could spot the local wildlife but we weren't so lucky to see the otters or sea eagles on the day. All in all a fantastic 3 night stay on the Isle of Mull with fantastic hosts at our B&B Caol-Ithe Guest House.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th August 2023:

Julie and Patrick are very attentive hosts, nothing is too much trouble and they always have a ready smile. They have great knowledge of the area and are always on hand to help and advise.

There’s a few new places opened up for food: Foodie Shack: stone-baked pizzas (you have to pre-order and collect from Fidden Campsite) Pennygate Lodge at Craignure: does the most amazing Sunday lunch Port Nan Ghael at Pennyghael: didn’t get chance to try but always looked busy Lazy Cow: great for coffee and cake, but also does tasty looking meals for lunch

Would Recommend: Yes

16th August 2023:

Beautiful location, close to local attractions and facilities and fantastic, very friendly host.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th August 2023:

Fantastic stay and great hosts! Beautiful rooms, very good breakfast. Julie was also able to advise us on our itinerary and booked us a boat tour to Staffa. Caol - Ithe is perfect for a week-end away in a nice quiet location surrounded by nature. Highly recommend

Would Recommend: Yes

13th August 2023:

Absolutely loved our stay in Fionnphort in Patrick and Julie’s lovely home! Warm welcome, attentive service and thoughtfulness throughout our stay with lots of delightful touches in our room and in the home as a whole … homemade shortbread, delicious rich chocolates, REAL percolated coffee, etc. Julie & Patrick were also a mine of local information to help us plan our visit to the area. A BIG thank-you for everything. Yes, we will be recommending you!

Keel Row is good option and a few paces from the guest house. Reserve before visiting to make sure as it is busy with Iona tourists and passers-through. Simple menu, but with some unique and unusual items, like guinea fowl! Ferry to Iona and back easy access on foot. Do not plan for less than four hours over there, and more if you really want to see the whole island. Lodging is expensive over there and needs to be booked MONTHS ahead of time. Last minute is NOT going to work for there. Stay a while and take the Staffa Tour. Recommended to us by a friend, but needs five hours and we did not have enough time to do it. Can be choppy going out in the wee boat, so not a trip for the faint-hearted, but you get to see Fingal’s Cave and other things!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thanks for your review. However just one correction for the benefit of any future guests...the trip to Staffa actually takes just over 3 hours.

10th August 2023:

Patrick and Julie are lovely hosts! The room was spotlessly clean and comfortable with wonderful views. The private bathroom across the hall was superb. I loved having a bath to soak in. I had an accident out on Staffa and hurt my leg and Patrick and Julie couldn't have been more helpful picking me up from the boat so I wouldn't have to walk up hill back to the B&B. They were so kind. The breakfasts are superb as well and I will definitely stay again when back in the area.

Cool-Ithe is so convenient to walk down to the ferry and the Creel for takeaway seafood and also the Keel Row for a sit down dinner and drink. There are also many lovely walks down to different beaches as well. Definitely take the ferry over to Iona as well, it makes for a beautiful day wandering.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th August 2023:

Wonderful stay! Close by bus and ferry. Friendly and accommodating! Would highly recommend!

Ideal locale to book Staffa tour and visit Iona.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th August 2023:

Very friendly and helpful. Great breakfast and nice touches along the way. Very clean and comfortable.

Ardalanish Bay, Iona, Kintra.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th August 2023:

Julie and Patrick made me feel very welcome. I mentioned before I arrived that I was vegan. I didn’t have to say again. Plant based spread was on the breakfast table and a full range of vegan food was offered at breakfast. Plentiful and delicious. My room was very clean and tasteful decor. I was even left a vegan snack biscuit in my room. Water was always hot. Would definitely recommend.

Isle of Iona is well worth a visit.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st August 2023:

We were totally happy with the stay!

Would Recommend: Yes

1st August 2023:

Nothing was too much trouble, Pat & Julie went the extra mile to make my stay comfortable and most enjoyable.

A day on Iona was the highlight for me.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2023:

Very comfortable b&b

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2023:

Sorry we could only fit in one night stay as sitting in lounge enjoying the beautiful scenery was a joy

lovely dinner at Keel Row...don,t miss Iona exceeded expectations

Would Recommend: Yes

30th July 2023:

A wonderful stay - really friendly and a beautiful location

A gorgeous beach, lovely walks, great fish shack and 5 mins from the ferry to both Iona and Staffa

Would Recommend: Yes

29th July 2023:

such a lovely, calming place! Handy to the boats for Iona and Staffa, but at the end of the village so a bit quieter. On a slight incline, with lovely views of Iona Abbey. The room as great, with chocolates and a coffee maker…and Julie and her husband lovely, warm and welcoming people. And the breakfast was great, too! Would definitely recommend to others.

Iona, Staffa, Treshnish

Would Recommend: Yes

27th July 2023:

Caol lthe is a great place to stay on Mull. The room was large, very comfortable with an excellent ensuite. Everything was kept very clean and fresh to a high standard. The cooked breakfast was delicious and very filling. I’d very much recommend the guest house. Julie was extremely friendly and helpful too.

Extremely good location for visiting Iona. We enjoyed visiting the Creel Row pub. We cycled down to Knockvologon beach which was spectacular.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2023:

Visit Lunga and Staffa, esp. in good weather

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd July 2023:

Sehr gutes Frühstück nach Wahl. Herzliche Gastgeber. Schönes, großes Zimmer. Gute Lage zum Restaurant und zur Fähre nach Iona.

The Keel Rom Pub & Restaurants ist empfehlenswert. Vorherige Reservierung auch. Das Restaurant ist montags geschlossen. Die Bootstour nach Staffa mit Ausstieg in Iona sehr zu empfehlen bei gutem Wetter oder zumindest wenig Wind und Seegang.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd July 2023:

Lovely welcome, even though we were a little earlier than expected. Clean, comfortable and well appointed room. Good choice for breakfast, along with a lovely view over to Iona. Good suggestions for places to eat and visit.

Be sure to book into the local pub for an evening meal, although you may not want much for breakfast the following morning! Iona is well worth the visit. If you want to visit the abbey you can book tickets beforehand

Would Recommend: Yes

21st July 2023:

Julie and Patrick were perfect hosts, nothing was left to chance. The warm welcome and the delicious breakfast deserve more than 5 points.

A great base to explore Mull and Iona. There is a small convenience store in the village, for meals either reserve a table (well ahead) at the pub or enjoy the food at the seafood n’ chips shack by the ferry port.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th July 2023:

Caol Ithe is such a good place to stay. Julie and Patrick are so welcoming and helpful. They provide excellent facilities and delicious food in a very good location.

Keel Row has very good meals and is in walking distance. We can also recommend the fish chowder at the Creel food caravan by the Iona ferry terminal. The Inn at Pennygael (half an hour before Fionnphort) was also very good. We enjoyed our trip to Iona both for the historical significance of the island and for the walking and beaches. A boat trip with Turus Mara from Ulva Ferry to Staffa (Fingal's Cave) and Treshnish Isles (puffins) was also well worth the drive to get there. Driving the scenic route on our return in the early evening was very pretty. The short drive and walk down to the beach at Knockvologan at low tide was well worth it, but with boots or sturdy shoes.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th July 2023:

Nice people and comfortable place. Perfect stop for visiting Iona.

Do book the Keel Row or you may not get fed !

Would Recommend: Yes

11th July 2023:

Hosts were delightful, accommodations were spotless and comfortable, breakfast was outstanding. Highly recommended!

Would Recommend: Yes

8th July 2023:

Thank you Julie and Patrick for a wonderful stay. The room, food and hospitality were all excellent. A very friendly welcome from you both with helpful advice also some extra little touches which made it special. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Mull.

You need to make sure you book for food as there is only one restaurant open in the evening in Fionnphort.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd July 2023:

Julie and Patrick were wonderful hosts. The Caol house was perfect. The rooms were beautiful. We had all four rooms booked for a family vacation and each room was thoughtfully decorated and had everything we needed to feel comfortable. The breakfasts provided were delicious. We were made to feel like special guests. Our hosts gave us advice on trails to walk that were off the beaten path. The area is beautiful, and it’s a short walk to the ferry and then a short ride to Iona, where there are more beautiful beaches to be found. The stay was the highlight of our two week stay in Scotland. Out only regret is not booking more nights at the Caol-Ithe!

The ferry to Iona is just a few minutes away. Our family explored the less traveled parts of the island (on a suggestion from our hosts). The pebble beach on the far side of the island is breathtaking, and can be walked in roughly 30 minutes. I would consider it a must see. The short ferry to Iona runs every half hour or so. The Keel Row is a local pub/restaurant about two minutes away from the B&B. It has great food and service. You would be wise to make reservations ahead of time on their website do to the size of the kitchen. The last piece of advice would be to bring plenty of layers as the Scotish weather seems to change by the minute!

Would Recommend: Yes

1st July 2023:

Second stay at these premises. Very attentive hosts and helpful with tips for where to visit. Rooms immaculate and great breakfast.

Iona is a must see. Take a boat trip to Staffa if weather permits. Creel Shack at the harbour serves great fish and chips.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th June 2023:

Julie and Patrick are wonderful hosts. They went out of their way to help us with booking a boat trip and changing our ferry time. Allowed us to leave our car there after check out. Lovely treats in our room and fantastic breakfast. Best hosts ever!

Tips for other travelers. Make sure you book your evening meal ahead of time.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th June 2023:

Hosts were very accommodating and our stay was pleasant. Breakfast menu was quite varied and offered many options, including a 5:00 am take-away breakfast as we dashed off to meet our 6:40 ferry check-in. We had a wonderful time!

As you did for us, remind others of the importance of reserving a table at the Keel Row for meals other than breakfast!

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

20th June 2023:

Julie and Patrick were very good hosts,very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was beautifully cooked and the room was clean and well thought through.

It was very close to the ferry to Iona. the Keelrow the local restaurant was very good but be sure to book to get a table. The guesthouse itself was easy to find and had private parking

Would Recommend: Yes

20th June 2023:

Julie and Patrick were very hospitable and knowledgeable about the best ways to spend time exploring Mull, Staffa and Iona. The breakfasts were excellent and the property was spotlessly clean. Hopefully we’ll have the chance to revisit. Date of stay was June 2023

Will depend on your interests, but a wildlife day trip was a real success. Julie booked a boat trip to Staffa for us to see the puffins on day two. On the return journey, the skipper stopped off on Iona. Well worth exploring. Very good evening meal at Keel Row in Fionnphort. Five minutes walk away

Would Recommend: Yes

19th June 2023:

Very clean and modern rooms with great facilities. Welcoming and friendly owners. Fabulous breakfast with lots of choices.

Great location 2 mins walk from local restaurant and 3 mins walk from ferry. Perfect place to stay for a trip to Iona or Staffa.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th June 2023:

The stay was a special treat:Extraordinary good, very tasty cooked breakfast, the ingredients obviously of selected quality for example the make and taste of the strawberry jam. There are only a few rooms, so you feel as if your in a hotel nearly just for yourself. They are very wonderfully kept. In the break- fastroom and lounge you look onto a magnificent landscape. Julie good infos where I might go for a longer or shorter walk. I myself appreciated living there in a thrilling scenery, very quiet surroundings although I was actually in a house an main road, it is a very small village with nowhere to go for ogher people, who don't live there. I liked especially the possibility of going to Iona whenever I liked to. I love my 6-nights-stay there,very refreshing with the superquiet nights with a sound sleep.

The Keel Row has a great cider, I liked very much. I somehow didn't manage to make a reservation for eating on time. Just a short walk on a paved way parallel to the street to Bunessan,made for the bikes, there's the bistro-cafe called The Lazy Cow with suberb lunch, cakes etc. A pity I only xame to know it at the last full day of my stay. A walk up the hillside I saw, when I looked out of my room, the front side of the house; it is a bit steep, you have to watch your step a bit, but the sights and the stillness are a very special overwelming experience. And, of course going to Iona, to the Abbey, the white beaches with their overwelming colours and views.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th June 2023:

Patrick looked after us, cooking really delicious breakfasts. Very well situated both for food and drink and within easy walking distance to the harbour for boat trips.

Boat trip to Staffa and Iona was a highlight.

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2023:

We stayed at the bed and breakfast facilities and Julie and Patrick ( owners ) were absolutely brilliant , went out of their way to make our stay very enjoyable and nothing was too much trouble . The breakfast and breakfast choice was excellent . The bedrooms are cleaned daily and a daily supply of cake/ biscuits and beverages are provided in the rooms. The rooms and guest’s sitting room are very comfortable and spectacular sunsets were seen from the cosy sitting room. Can not remember when we last had this type of service in a hotel or bed and breakfast facility

A very short walk to the ferry to Iona and for boat trips to see the puffins . Lovely secluded beaches a short drive away . The restaurants can be busy so booking a meal is advisable

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2023:

On our arrival at Caol-Ithe we were greeted by Patrick and taken to our room which was well equiped, warm and had a lovely view of the harbour and the Island of Iona. Pior to our arrival Patrick very kindly booked a boat trip to Staffa to see Fingal's cave and the Puffins. Breakfasts were all delcious and all the guest were very friendly. Sadly we did not see Julie on this visit as she was away for a few days but hopefully we will see her on another visit. Thank you both for a lovely time and well done to you both.

Visit Staffa to see Fingal's cave and the Puffins, take a day trip to Iona and enjoy the rest of Mull, Mel and Rosemary

Would Recommend: Yes

6th June 2023:

Extremely helpful with getting reservations for local events!

Try to get dinner reservations early. Fish takeout at the dock is very good.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th June 2023:

Fabulous place to stay on the lovely Isle Of Mull. Great rooms, very nice owners, great breakfast. Private parking on premises and within easy walking distance of the Iona ferry. Book it, you wont be disappointed.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th June 2023:

One of the most comfortable guest house I've stayed in. Julie and Patrick are perfect hosts, so friendly and obliging.

There is only one sit down restaurant/pub in Fionnphort called The Keel Row. Recommend booking a table in advance if you want an evening meal.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd June 2023:

Everything was perfect. It is a very nice place to stay.

The boat trips and the ferry to iona are both worth doing and the seafood shack is excellent.

Would Recommend: Yes

31st May 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

31st May 2023:

Excellent hosts

Would Recommend: Yes

30th May 2023:

Simply excellent in every respect. Patrick was very welcoming which was important to me as a solo traveller. I wouldn't hesitate to give the highest recommendation! I hope to return!

Would Recommend: Yes

28th May 2023:

Lovely house, location perfect, delicious breakfast, Julie very helpful and friendly, wouldn't hesitate to recommend, hope to return in the near future. thank you!

Trip to Staffa a must and spending time on Iona with the beautiful beaches and tranquil setting, just lovely. Keel row restaurant excellent for a meal out.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th May 2023:

Excellent hosts, early breakfast provided for us. Recommended places to eat with contact details. Nice breakfast.

Book table early to be sure of getting one. We booked 2 days before

Would Recommend: Yes

26th May 2023:

A fantastic place to stay. Julie and Patrick were perfect hosts and made us so welcome. Absolutely home from home Super room We will be going back next year it was that good

Iona is amazing as is Staffa The highland cows grazing on the beach made for a great photograph and they were really docile Our first time on Mull and it surpassed our expectations

Would Recommend: Yes

24th May 2023:

Immaculately clean, airy and with all the facilities you could want. Julie and Patrick are attentive but not overbearing. This was the best place we stayed during our week on Mull. Book with confidence.

5 minutes walk from both the Iona ferry and a lovely community restaurant Keel Row. Very quiet part of the world.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st May 2023:

Excellent in every aspect!!

Go to Staffa an Iona of course!! Really worth while!!

Would Recommend: Yes

14th May 2023:

WE enjoyed the stay immensely and everything provided was excellent

We especially enjoyed Staffa and the visit on Iona. The Keel in had some service time problems. The Lazy Cow was excellent and a very good recommendation

Would Recommend: Yes

14th May 2023:

Very clean and comfortable place to stay. Our room had a lovely view across to Iona. The breakfast was very good with plenty of choice. Julie and Patrick are great hosts. In fact this is our second time staying with them and we'd go back again.

The Keel row restaurant in Fionnphort is very good with a cosy bar. The Ninth Wave restaurant is great but not cheap and you need to book. A trip to Iona is a must and also a boat trip to Staffa and Fingal's cave

Would Recommend: Yes

6th May 2023:

I stayed at the Caol Ithe on the 27th and 30th April. Both Julie and Patrick were great at helping me into my room with my Rucsac. The room was so lovely I didnt want to disturb the way it was presented. There was a good supply of tea/coffee etc, i used the coffee maker too. I was in room 1 that had its own bathroom It also was lovely and I used the oval shaped circular bath to relax that night.. After a good sleep, the breakfast was excellent next morning, julie and Patrick really looked after me and im so grateful as I needed a rest from work etc I felt totally relaxed staying here and the sitting room next to the dining area was so nice to sit in. All in all it was a lovely place to stay and all I can say is thankyou to Julie and Patrick and hopefully see you again when I hopefully stay again in future.

Book in advance for the Keel Row bar restaurant for evening meals.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th May 2023:

Service is exemplary. Julie and Patrick are the perfect hosts and always go the extra mile.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th May 2023:

Excellent accommodation Julie and Patrick perfect hosts and nothing seems too much trouble Highly recommended

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd May 2023:

Julie and Patrick are amazing hosts with a beautiful and welcoming home. The room had everything you need and was very clean and made you feel at home. The breakfast had many options and was so good! Our stay was amazing and I would definitely return.

We chose this location for an easy walk down to the port for our Staffa tour. It was perfect and worked out exactly as I had hoped. Iona is right across the water a ferry ride away with cute little shops and only about a mile walk to white beach. We had a great time

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd May 2023:

Lovely stay with welcoming hosts who could not have been more helpful. Really enjoyed our time especially breakfast in the morning and the best porridge on the island along with the scrambled eggs and salmon!

Keel Row restaurant served great grub. The beaches on the northern side of Iona are an absolute "must" to see and make sure you catch a view of the Highland cattle wandering by Caol-Ithe.

Would Recommend: Yes

1st May 2023:

Very friendly and helpful hosts. Made us feel very welcome and shared their knowledge of the area with us, recommending places to visit and even making some bookings for us. The room was spotless and lovely breakfast set us up for the day.

Julie and Patrick are a font of knowledge and pointed out a good walk to a secret bay. The Lazy Cow proved to be a lovely spot for lunch and the Staffa Trip is a must for bird and wildlife enthusiasts. Iona should also be on your tick list with a walk to the north beach for some spectacular scenery.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th April 2023:

Fabulous stay - very highly recommended! The room was very comfortable and the views from the breakfast room/guest lounge were stunning. Julie's advice on local walks was very much appreciated, as were the delicious breakfasts. Excellent location just a few minutes' walk from the ferry to Iona. Everything was perfect!

Would Recommend: Yes

16th April 2023:

Lovely comfortable stay. Enjoyed a very warm welcome from our hosts. Delicious generous breakfast.

Wonderful location only few minutes from Iona ferry. Iona it self well worth exploring - a beautiful place to be still and feel the presence of God. Numerous other beautiful places to walks to and explore nearby on Mull. Be sure to book an evening meal at the popular Keel Row in advance as there are no other options in the village.

Would Recommend: Yes

14th April 2023:

Very helpful, friendly and welcoming hosts. Beautiful and convenient location for exploring Iona and other nearby places. Very comfortable room with extra treats included! Excellent cooking. A home from home without the hassle!

The Mull Makers shop is well worth a visit. Excellent food at The Keel Row - but be prepared for a non-rushed experience.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th April 2023:

Lovely guest house, very welcoming and helpful. Lovely food too. location great easy access for the ferry to Iona.

Local pub walking distance

Would Recommend: Yes

12th April 2023:

Very friendly and helpful

Would Recommend: Yes

6th April 2023:

Fabulous Bed & Breakfast in a beautiful location! The bedroom’s were extremely well equipped..couldn’t have asked for more!!! Breakfasts were plentiful, well presented and there was a good choice to suit all tastes!! The service provided by Patrick and Judy was first class and they made our small group feel very much at home!! I / we would highly recommend this lovely guest house and we look forward to returning at some point in the future! Many thanks for your exceptional hospitality! Neil Alastair Jill and Deborah

Would Recommend: Yes

31st March 2023:

A warm welcome, beautiful accommodation, excellent breakfast, ( I recommend the porridge and honey)

Would Recommend: Yes

19th March 2023:

A lovely cozy friendly place to stay. Very accommodating to wee changes we need occasionally to make. Rooms are very comfortable, quiet and restful. Breakfasts are amazing and set you up for whatever the day ahead holds.

Near the Iona ferry, lovely walks in the area and many amazing beaches to explore.

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd October 2022:

Caol-Ithe is now one of our favorite B&Bs. We have stayed in many over the years, all over the UK, Canada and the United States and can't say enough about stay there. Great room, great breakfasts, but the best thing about Caol-Ithe is the hosts, Julie and Patrick. So helpful and accommodating with our questions and requests. I'd stay again in a heartbeat. Thanks, Jenny and Ed

Make a reservation for Keel Row restaurant right down the road. You won't regret it!

Would Recommend: Yes

18th October 2022:

Julie and Patrick were exceptional hosts. Our room was lovely, cozy and clean with a stunning view of Iona across the sound. Breakfast was delicious with a wide array of options to choose from. Caol-Ithe is easy walking distance from Fionnphort's local pub, general store, ferries to the Isle of Iona, and more. We couldn't be more happy with choosing to stay here and would recommend it to anyone.

There are plenty of things to do within walking distance of Caol-Ithe, from visiting the historical Isle of Iona with its Abbey, Nunnery, gift shops and hikes to eating out at the local pub in Fionnphort, The Keel Row. We enjoyed visiting Iona's Craft Shop, learning about the history of the local area at the Heritage Center and grabbing sandwiches from the Columba Larder. The small Isle of Staffa is also only a short boat trip away and is a must see.

Would Recommend: Yes

15th October 2022:

The hosts are absolutly friendly and helpful. Great location with a beautiful view from the beautiful livingroom with large windows. Lovely rooms with perfect details and homemade sweets and cookies:). Breakfast also was great and offers everything. Thank you very much. The best guesthouse on our around scotland trip :) :) :) :)

Iona of course!!! Kell Row for meals and drinks ardalanish weavers

Would Recommend: Yes

13th October 2022:

A wonderful stay, Julie and Patrick are very helpful. Rooms are very comfortable and the breakfasts delicious.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th October 2022:

Cosy rooms, excellent breakfast, warm reception. Great location near port to visit Iona and Staffa.

The nearby restaurant Keel Row is very good. Staffa island is a must if you like adventure. Iona is easy to explore from here and is rich in history.

Would Recommend: Yes

10th October 2022:

Very friendly and helpful. We stayed for two nights. Breakfast was cooked to order and excellent quality, sourced from local producers. Happy to recommend for anyone wishing to visit Iona/Staffa from the isle of Mull. It was easy to chat to other guests in the dining room and lounge area.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th October 2022:

Very accommodating, great hospitality, many thanks again.

Great base to explore the Ross of Mull and Iona.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th October 2022:

Caol’s location is stunning. Situated in Fionnphort within 5 minutes walk to the Iona Ferry it makes for a splendid stay. The owners, Julie and Patrick, are wonderful hosts. The accommodation from bedroom to guest room is perfect. Breakfasts offer great choice in a dining room which has a stunning panoramic view of the nearby mountains. It is truly 5 star in every respect.

The Keel Row restaurant is 100 yards walk from Caol. The restaurant offers a wide selection of local produce throughout the day and evening. They also provide live music performed by local musicians on selected evenings. At the ferry port there is the Creel which provides a wide range of eat-as-you go seafood. Then there’s the incomparable magic of Iona within a 15 minute Ferry sailing. All in all wonderful.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th October 2022:

I had a Lovely room with a fantastic view of Iona. The breakfast was amazing and the hosts (Patrick & Julie) where so helpful.

Good food can be had at the Keel Row.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd October 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

1st October 2022:

Really nice place to stay very comfortable, staff really friendly and make you feel relaxed and welcome such a lovely atmosphere all round. Rooms very comfortable and warm. Great variety on the breakfast menu covering every ones requirements really enjoyable. Lots of of advice before our trip that was very much appreciated.

Great location near to local restaurants,shops, craft shops,almost on the beach great views across to Iona and the Ferry is just a five minute walk down the road.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th September 2022:

Julie & Patrick were excellent hosts. Accommodation & breakfasts were of a high standard. Recommendations about the surrounding area and places to visit and eat were very helpful. We definitely recommend Caol Ithe to anyone visiting Mull, hopefully will return one day ourselves.

Keelrow had lovely food. The seafood shack at the pier also worth a visit for great fish/shellfish

Would Recommend: Yes

15th September 2022:

Friendly hosts. Beautifully maintained property inside and out. Great choices for breakfast and very filling. Very happy to recommend this business.

Visit to Staffa well worthwhile. We used Staffa Tours morning trip and very pleased we did.

Would Recommend: Yes

9th September 2022:

Julie and Patrick made us feel most welcome and were free with advice and suggestions. They provided us with a pack lunch and very early breakfast when we had an early departure to join a Nature Watching trip at Tobermory.

Iona a must, but then if you are here that is probably your destination. Don't go by ViaMichelin travel times anywhere on Mull. Allow nearly double. Driving on single track roads with passing bays is easy if you keep looking ahead and anticipating ongoing vehicles and be alert to vehicles behind which may be in a hurry. We were passed by an emergency ambulance. Nature Scotland nature trip worth the early morning rise and drive. Saw both Golden and White Tailed Eagles. Eating places very limited in Fionnphort particularly on a Monday evening. Enjoy your stay.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th September 2022:

Julie and Patrick made us very welcome in their home and couldn't do enough to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. We hope their bed and breakfast continues to welcome guests for many years to come. Caroline and David

Staffa boat trip is a must and of course Iona.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd September 2022:

The room was lovely, big, good matress and pillows, soft towels. Breakfast delicious Place quiet

Would Recommend: Yes

30th August 2022:

One of the nicest B&Bs I’ve ever stayed in. Delicious breakfast, much love to the detail as shortbread and chocolate in the room every day. Perfectly located to walk to the ferry to Staffa and Iona.

Would Recommend: Yes

29th August 2022:

Warm and friendly welcome. Great advice re trips, walks and where to eat Great breakfast with plenty of choice (even home made pancakes with bacon and maple syrup) Lovely room - dressing gowns and toiletries provided Home made biscuits and chocolates provided each day!

Great seafood take away down the road which you can bring back and eat in the B and B. Keel shack restaurant great with friendly service and bar. Must go to Staffa. Must go to Iona. Must buy the book ‘Mull and Iona -40 favourite walks ‘ Ask Julie and Patrick where to see sea otters and golden eagles. All in all a lovely holiday in a beautiful place with lovely people. Thank you so much x

Would Recommend: Yes

23rd August 2022:

Julie and Patrick are the perfect hosts. Nothing is tto much bother for them. The accommodation is beautiful and the breakfasts absolutely first class. I have stayed here before with friends but this time with my husband who does not walk well and every time they were at the door to help him. They made this trip for us so very special for us and I will be returning soon

There is only one local restuarant and it does not open on Mondays. The alternative is the Creel down by the harbour who serve great fish & chips ets. The Caol Ithe is within a short walk to the ferry foe Iona which runs regularly and apart from the Abbey the museum and heritage centre are worth a visit. Walks to the North Beach and to St Columba's Bay are worth it just to see the rock colours.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st August 2022:

Julie & Patrick looked after us very well and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was comprehensive and very good. Views from the breakfast room were spectacular. We were visiting Iona for special occasion and the ferry was only 5 mins away. Brilliant place to be will go again.

If you need evening meals Fionnphort is surprisingly low on choice. Keel Row pub and restaurant very busy so book well in advance other wise you will have to use the takeaway down at the ferry.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th August 2022:

Thoroughly enjoyed our couple of days with you and hope that we can return in due course. Excellent attention to detail in the presentation of the rooms. And I very much like your sideline in beautiful stitching - the sampler in the didning room is terrific. David & Diana Douglas

Would Recommend: Yes

16th August 2022:

Lovely, clean and well proportioned room. Breakfast and the choices were superb. Tasty and delicious. Hosts were great just the right balance between giving advice and letting you get on with it. I would thoroughly recommend staying at Caol- Ithe.

Make sure you book if eating out. Get on a boat to see the islands. watch the skyes.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th August 2022:

Julie & Patrick are so welcoming - it's lovely not to have the formality of an hotel, it's so much more relaxing and easy going.

Keel Row is the local pub offering a limited menu, so may be an issue for longer stays. The Creel Shack down at the pier is great, but wise to pre-order as it can get very busy, especially when the ferry has just landed!!

Would Recommend: Yes

8th August 2022:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We were made to feel very welcome and really looked after. The room and common areas were spotless and finished to a high standard. The breakfast choice was extensive and really tasty. We would love to return!

Take the path to Loch Pottie looking out for hen harriers along the way (recommended to us by the hosts)

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd August 2022:

Great facilities and warm welcome. Excellent breakfasts with good options and variety - lots of healthy items! Good location in terms of accessing ferry to Iona for a day’s walking. Amazing views from dining room and first rate lounge. We will be back I’m sure.

There are some good short walks nearby although the best walking is perhaps on Iona. Worth crossing Iona to the Bay at the Back of the Ocean - a wild spot in the west far from the busier hotspots on Iona. Also walk northwards up to the bay on the northwest corner - good to paddle or swim and some amazing very ancient rocks (Lewisian Gneiss 400 million years old with twists of pink colouring). The experience of joining the Iona Community for Sunday morning worship in the Abbey is also striking. I would also recommend visiting Ardalanish Wool Weaving Mill (in a farm on the coast south of Bunesson) where you can watch age-old techniques producing Hebridean textiles of a high standard in herb-dyed colours. Staff are very welcoming there and will show you what they do.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd August 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

31st July 2022:

We thoroughly enjoyed our 2 nights at this B&B. The location is perfect for a day trip out on the water - Staffa /Iona. Julie & her husband were very welcoming & friendly. I would highly recommend this B&B.

Staffa tours (wildlife tour) was absolutely fantastic! Eriad island is really worth visiting-Julie was able to tell us when low tide was. Keel Row was good for food & drink.

Would Recommend: Yes

30th July 2022:

Faultless - we could not have been made more welcome or more comfortable, and will most certainly be back.

Julie and Patrick are founts of knowledge on things to do, places to go, and how to get to them.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th July 2022:

Excellent experience. Owners very nice and available for any request. Super convenient location for visiting Iona and Staffa.

Book in advance your dinners at Fionnphort.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th July 2022:

Beautiful guest house - everywhere was spotlessly clean and beautifully furnished and decorated. Our room was lovely and quiet, with a very comfortable bed and we really appreciated the extra touches of water and home made shortbread and fudge. Hosts Julie and Patrick were very friendly and welcoming. We can’t recommend highly enough! Thank you for a wonderful stay in your beautiful part of the world.

Boat trip to Iona is a must from here, and in clear weather, look out for beautiful sunsets. It’s also worth taking time to enjoy the beach at Fionnphort itself, and have a look at the local arts and crafts. Food good and staff friendly at The Keel Row restaurant, but be prepared for a long wait for your food!

Would Recommend: Yes

20th July 2022:

A very high standard B & B with very welcoming & helpful hosts.

Would Recommend: Yes

19th July 2022:

Friendly staff, very welcoming. Everything was clean and tidy. Liked the idea of a lounge area - not many of these in B & B nowadays. The food was excellent and room well-stocked.

This was very convenient for travelling on to Iona. There are also lots of local walks. A very quiet area. Local restaurant/pub is good but you may have a long wait for food.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th July 2022:

We had a excellent night stay at the guest house, host was lovely and accommodating. The room was spotless and comfortable. Breakfast was also excellent and having dairy free options was also a big plus. Would highly recommend if you have the chance to stay to I would recommend this guest house in a heartbeat. Excellent value and location.

while in Fionnphort just a 2 minute walk from the house towards the pier there is a restaurant / pub called the Keel Row Highly recommend as the food was excellent though I Would suggest to book a table in advance! to ensure your spot. Also weather permitting if you would like to catch the sunset there is a hill easily accessible to the right of the beach with a perfect view of the sun setting behind Iona.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th July 2022:

Friendly attentive owners. Comfortable bedroom and lounge with great views. Very good breakfast. This was our second stay and won't be our last.

There are great beaches nearby and a nice pub.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th July 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

12th July 2022:

Immaculate and very helpful and friendly

Would Recommend: Yes

8th July 2022:

Everything was excellent. Superb breakfast with great choices. Very welcoming hosts . Many thanks for a great stay .

Would Recommend: Yes

6th July 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

6th July 2022:

A first class experience. All the services we were paying for (room, breakfast etc) were great but the exceptional thing is the additional advice and guidance about local eating options, travel plans, trips to take etc. Simply over and above the highest expectations. We had an absolutely wonderful short break and are very grateful to Patrick and Julie for all they did for us.

Coal-Ithe is perfectly located for trips to Iona and Staffa - walk to ferry. Worth taking the Staffa trip with the company Julie recommends - it was brilliant. Share your plans for touring the island with Patrick and Julie as they can offer great advice. The Argyll Arms in Bunessan is "pub grub" so best to have that expectation.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th June 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

21st June 2022:

A lovely friendly welcome by Julie and Patrick. Our room had everything we required. It was a nice to have homemade chocolates and biscuits everyday.

Lots to see. Book restaurant in advance. The seafood shack is a good place for fresh fish. Wi-Fi is an issue.

Would Recommend: Yes

20th June 2022:

A lovely room. Julie and Patrick are so friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious. It is close to town and the ferry but nice and quiet. Great stay

Would Recommend: Yes

17th June 2022:

Wow what a location and one of the best views to have whilst eating breakfast. Julie and Patrick are helpful, friendly and great hosts. I would have no hesitation in returning . A wonderful, relaxing stay . Thank you for accommodating us.

We ate at Ninth Wave restaurant an easy 10 to 15 walk away, but I think this, sadly maybe their last season open . Iona is vey close to get to and a gorgeous walk down to White beach there. Beautiful island to visit . Staffa trips too are accessible. Beautiful scenery and driving on mull with its fabulous vistas a sheer delight . Can recommend whitetail gin distillery, coffee pot cafe in Salen, Am Birllin restaurant in Dervaig, Isle of Mull cheeses cafe and a cafe in an old church ar the back of Tobermory high street .

Would Recommend: Yes

14th June 2022:

What a great place to stay. Nice people, good location, very clean, wonderful breakfast and Julie and Patrick were very helpful all my questions. I am glad I chose to stay in Foinnphort.

The snack shack at the ferry has great food for take away and the Keel restaurant and pub was very good also and reasonably priced. Patrick and Julie had a lot of good walk suggestions. It really is a beautiful area.

Would Recommend: Yes

13th June 2022:

We booked Caol-Ithe for 2 days so that we could easily get across to Iona and spend a whole day there. Very comfortable room and an excellent breakfast with professional and friendly owners.

Owner had prompted us that we needed to pre-book meals out in the evening so on one evening we went to the Keel Row which was friendly and had a good choice of meals. For seafood, the Creel seafood bar whilst just a takeaway looked and smelt excellent although we had no chance to eat there. The meal we had at the Ninth Wave restaurant was excellent although unfortunately they are closing this season. Iona was very interesting - do go to the Abbey museum. Go walking around the island and listen out for the corncrakes.

Would Recommend: Yes

12th June 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

12th June 2022:

Wonderful place to stay, Friendly welcome, very comfortable, and great breakfast - would highly recommend.

Would Recommend: Yes

8th June 2022:

Best B&B we've ever stayed in, and better than many 4- and 5-star hotels we've been to around the world. Ideally situated, off-road parking, immaculately clean, superbly equipped rooms and facilities, fantastic breakfasts, and our hosts (Julie & Patrick) were so friendly.

Live music in Keel Row pub (may need to book ahead for evening meals). Creel seafood bar ... great food. Iona, too see its Abbey and museum, and (in Spring and Summer) the Machair on the west side of the island Staffa Tours wildlife tour (6 hours) to the spectacular Isle of Staffa and the Treshnish Islands ..... You can get within a few feet of the Puffins on Lunga (one of the Treshnish Islands). We also saw Minke Whales, and had Bottlenose Dolphins swimming alongside our boat just a few feet away.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd June 2022:

Beautiful B&B with amazing views. The rooms are clean and very comfortable with everything you could possibly need. The breakfast is just amazing. Julie is very knowledgeable about the area and the tours so can give plenty advice. Highly recommend!

Staffa Trips tour out to Fingals Cave was awesome. Dinner at The Keel Row pub was very tasty.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd June 2022:

We were made to feel really welcome like a home from home. Julie and Patrick are a lovely friendly couple who looked after us really well and were happy to provide us with a meal when there were no restaurants available.

A trip out to Staffa Island to see fingals cave and the puffins A trip over to Iona which is usually included in a boat trip with Staffa Tours. A climb over the pink rocks to the quarry but not when its too wet and boggy Eat at Keel Row and have scones and tea on Iona

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd June 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

28th May 2022:

Very welcoming, accomodating, and helpful.

Book early for dinner reservations at The Keel Row, if that is where you want to eat. Also, that restaurant has consistant WIFI.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th May 2022:

Julie and Patrick are wonderful hosts, friendly and very helpful. The accommodation is comfortable and spotless and the breakfasts fantastic. Highly recommended.

Iona is a must and there are some wonderful beaches on the Ross of Mull.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th May 2022:

A warm welcome, delightful room and delicious breakfast. The very comfortable lounge was a bonus and the view just wonderful. My husband really appreciated Julie managing to dry his shoes and jeans after a rather wet trip to Staffa.

Iona, of course, is a ‘must visit’. The ferries from Fionnphort are frequent and take only about 10-15 minutes. On the boat trips to Staffa, it probably makes sense to find a place in the cabin to avoid the worst of the spray if the crossing is a little rough. The Keel Row (a very short walk from Caol-Ithe) is a great pub/restaurant. Ambience is good and the food delicious. We definitely recommend booking as there aren’t many places around for dinner and it’s very popular.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th May 2022:

Really enjoyed our stay at the Caol Ithe guest house. Can’t think of any negative points at all. Hosts were great, breakfast was brilliant, rooms were spotless with everything you could want.

Probably best to plan your meals ahead of schedule. We booked ahead a few times which worked well.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th May 2022:

Professional and extremely welcoming

Would Recommend: Yes

24th May 2022:

Comfortable rooms and nice toiletries. Homemade shortbread and chocolates waiting for us in the room. Breakfast excellent. The hosts were very welcoming and informative about the area. We liked and enjoyed everything about our stay at the Cool-Ithe. would recommend. Thank you.

The Keel row good for food and drink. Suggest that you make a booking before you go. The Island of Iona is a must.

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd May 2022:

What a lovely happy, helpfull couple Julie and Patrick are. Nothing was too much trouble for them

Lots to see and do. There are two boat trips to go on just a walk away. One to Iona and one to Staffa. A short walk to the pub for good food and drink. The Creel Shack is amazing, we went most days!!!! From the front door there is a circular off road walk of 5 miles which we did not have time to do.

Would Recommend: Yes

21st May 2022:

Had a fabulous stay with Julie and Patrick, they took excellent care for us and had been always available for any support. Thank you very much indeed! We will come back, when the time is due …

Would Recommend: Yes

18th May 2022:

Very clean and accomodations were lovely. Would stay again!

Would Recommend: Yes

17th May 2022:

Great bnb and fantastic hospitality. Julie and Patrick go above and beyond to help you being comfortable during your stay. We had a great time thank you!

Would Recommend: Yes

15th May 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

13th May 2022:

Lovely hosts, beautiful room and excellent breakfasts!

Would Recommend: Yes

6th May 2022:

Accommodation and service outstanding. Julie and Patrick were delightful hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back.

Perfect location for visiting Iona, but also plenty of local interest - especially the free roaming Hieland Coos.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th April 2022:

We found the Caol-Lthe to be an extremely clean and comfortable guest house, Patrick and Julie could not do enough for us, and they were very helpful with knowledge of what and where to go in the area.

The Keel Row pub and restaurant is very good and right on the door step. Although I would book in advance because there is not a lot of other places to eat in the area. Highly recommend trips to The Islands of Iona and Staffa.

Would Recommend: Yes