Hart of Mull - Log Cabin 1 and 2

13th April 2024:

Cabin 1 was just perfect did us. The surroundings are lovely and very easy to find. It’s a great base for exploring Mull. We really enjoyed the hot tub, nice way to finish off each day. Tim and Diane are very helpful, great hosts.

Tom and Diane’s food from the Taste of Mull van is well worth trying!! We also had a lovely lunch from the Coffee Pot.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you

4th April 2024:

Nice log cabin in an easily accessible location from Craignure ferry terminal. A good location to explore Mull. We enjoyed our stay and would return. Thanks !

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you

11th March 2024:

Stayed in cabin 2 for 4 nights in march.It is a 2 bedroom cabin with enough room for a family.Well equipped for all your needs with a dining table in kitchen area and also seating area outside.Nice to get away and enjoy some peace and quiet(from our city life)but not too secluded either as some homes just along the road.

The path leading from the car park to the cabin(50 metres) has no lighting and the owners have provided a light/torch in the cabin for use going back and forward,We found that our lights on our phones worked well enough also.

Would Recommend: Yes

Glad you enjoyed your stay. Glad you found the torch useful we don't put lights down the path as we think it would effect the dark sky's and chance of seeing aurora all the stars and milky way

1st October 2023:

Tim and Dianne run a great stay experience. The cabins have the perfect balance of comfort and isolation while st still having amenities like a shop on your doorstep. This is my new 1st choice for a stay on Mull.

Salen village is the perfect location for your base of operations for a stay on Mull. It puts you right in the middle of the island and has plenty to see and do on its doorstep if you don’t feel like wandering too far.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you hope to see you back soon

26th September 2023:

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay from 16-23 September 2023. We never thought we would appreciate the hot tub so much, it was totally essential for defrosting after a day out in the autumn Mull weather! The cabin has everything you might need for a week's holiday, but we would have preferred a softer double bed.

We took bbq charcoal so we could use the grill that was provided for cooking outdoors. Take plenty of £1 and £2 coins for the electric meter, especially if you are there in a cold snap. If you are visiting Mull for the wildlife, we had a great guided tour from Andrew Tomison from https://wildlifeonmull.co.uk/ and the photographer's trip by Mull Charters was absolutely incredible.

Would Recommend: Yes

25th September 2023:

Communication was fast replying on all our inquirys and great fish and chips. Shower could do with a upgrade but apart from that brilliant stay we would be back tomorrow. Thank you for a warm and friendly welcome

Location great but ferry's not very reliable over the last two months making it a longer drive

Would Recommend: Yes

19th September 2023:

We had a fantastic week on the Isle of Mull and enjoyed our stay in cabin 1 at the Hart of Mull. The cabin was very cozy & comfortable and in a great location for exploring the island. We loved the hot tub and the facilities in the cabin were great and enabled us to have everything we needed for a self catering holiday. Prior to our holiday we recieved lots of communication from the owners which was great and very helpful, if we had any questions they were very quick to reply. We ate at the Taste of Mull which is run by the owners, the food was very delicious. We would stay here again and highly recommend!

Take some £1 coins with you as needed for electric metre in the cabin.

Would Recommend: Yes

17th September 2023:

Awesome place, perfect for our needs. Owners in hand and very friendly. Only dropped one star because of no WIfi, but we knew that when we booked. Will definitely be back.

Try the Scottish burger from next door (Taste of Mull) ….delicious 😊

Would Recommend: Yes

We are trying to get wifi so watch this space

10th September 2023:

Nice log cabin in the centre of the island in Salen. Very warm and cosy. Great accommodation for spending evenings after busy days exploring the island for nature.

Take coins for the electricity meter.

Would Recommend: Yes

5th September 2023:

Really well equipped lodge, set thoughtfully to maximise privacy. An abundance of good local walks, and Salen has everything you need - a well stocked Spar, a pub, two really nice coffee shops. Good value, and really helpful owers. The food van is great too.

Bring plenty of coins for the electric meter - we didn't clock that so were scrabling about for them.

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd September 2023:

Really friendly and helpful. Always nearby if needed anything or had any questions.

Location is an ideal base for sightseeing around the island. Bring flip flops for use of hot tub.

Would Recommend: Yes

27th August 2023:

Communication with the owners of this accommodation was fantastic and any messages answered very quickly. My only suggestion is to make the coin operated electric meter more obvious. I was lucky to notice before we ran out!

Our cabin was cosy and very comfortable. It was very clean and fresh with everything we needed. The location was perfect, ideal for travelling around Mull. We also enjoyed one great meal at the open air restaurant ‘next door’.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you

20th August 2023:

Very nice hosts who also run the Taste of Mull food cabin almost on site. The log cabin was ambient and clean and a great base location to explore. The cabins had everything inside essential for a family. Great place for beautiful birds and wildlife and on a clear night, some good shots of the Milkyway can be photographed

Would Recommend: Yes

20th August 2023:

Very helpful hosts, place was lovely and clean and a great base location. The log cabins had everything inside that's needed for a family. Lots of beautiful birds and wildlife and a great sky above on a clear night!

Would Recommend: Yes

13th July 2023:

A thoroughly enjoyable stay. Great communication from the very beginning and everything ran very smoothly. Great location and cosy log cabin with all the facilities you need for your stay.

Make sure you have a few pound coins for the electricity meter!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you

24th June 2023:

We stayed in log cabin 2, it was very comfortable and cosy, and clean. It was fully equipped and contained everything you would need for self catering. The location was peaceful and quiet and very relaxing.

There is a local Spar in walking distance which is well stocked. There are also 2 coffee shops where you can get takeaway food in one or sit in to eat in the other. Loch Na Keal is a short drive away and we saw White-tailed Eagle, Golden Eagle, Otters, Red Deer and Fallow Deer

Would Recommend: Yes

22nd June 2023:

Wonderful cottage in a peaceful location. Very well equipped!

Would Recommend: Yes

11th June 2023:

Would Recommend: Yes

26th May 2023:

Your fish and chips were delicious!

A good central location for the island. Cabin cosy and warm.

Would Recommend: Yes

26th May 2023:

A comfortable little chalet which suited our needs very well with shops nearby and hotels / cafes to eat at. Nice setting.

Bring coins for the meter

Would Recommend: Yes

20th May 2023:

central location on the island was a must for us to limit travelling and as such salen was ideal. cabins are set in woodland off the beaten track which provides a quiet and peaceful background. everything necessary is provided to a high standard and, although not needed by us hosts are on the doorstep should any hickups, emergencies arise

Would Recommend: Yes

15th May 2023:

Lovely peaceful cabin in a great location .the cabin is well equipped with just about everything you will need for your stay...would highly recommend it as a base to explore Mull and a place to relax in the evening.

If you like a big mug of tea in the morning..take your own..theirs are small...if you are a light sleeper take ear plugs and eye mask...there is a little passing road noise that didn't bother us but the birds may wake you..and it gets light early..my only small niggle..curtains in bedroom could do with blackout lining or blinds

Would Recommend: Yes

thank you for your feed back. You should have asked for a larger mug we have a sports direct on here some where, we will put it in the cabin for you next time.

1st May 2023:

A beautiful, peaceful little stay on the Isle of Mull! The location right next to the sea is perfect, and the wooden Log cabin is so cosy and welcoming, the perfect place to stay with a group for a couple of days, rain or shine. Everything you need is provided and the place is the perfect mix of being private and feeling secluded, while being close to the amenities you need, with a shop, pub, cafe, post office and chippy all within the north walking distance. Would highly recommend for couples and families alike!

Remember to bring some coins for the heating, as they’re not always easy to acquire (especially on a Sunday when the post office is closed!)

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review we are always contact able for coins

6th April 2023:

We loved it. I have one tiny niggle and that would have been somewhere to hang our coats... Like I say.. Its a tiny niggle. We loved it and will be back

Would Recommend: Yes

There are hooks on the wardrobe side both bedrooms where you can hang coats plus there are hooks out side to the right of the door for wet coats as its under cover and they dry well there hope that helps and we look forwards to seeing you again.

5th October 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

6th September 2022:

Absolutely lovely stay and great location for exploring this wonderful island. Thanks so much for making our stay so easy. We hope to come back.

Would Recommend: Yes

we look forwards to seeing you again

11th August 2022:

Lovely cabin in a peaceful setting in the woods. The hot tub was a bonus too.

Great to have the Taste of Mull van available at the end of a busy day exploring the island. Would recommend taking an organised boat or land day trip. They seem pricey, but are worth it for the experience and local knowledge.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your lovely review

30th July 2022:

Would Recommend: Yes

20th July 2022:

wonderful cabin, thank you

awesome cabin, helpful staff, a real gem

Would Recommend: Yes

3rd July 2022:

Brilliant accommodation and great location.

Can recommend Langamull beach, trip to Ulva island and boat tour to Treshnish isles with Turus Mara.

Would Recommend: Yes

24th June 2022:

Gr8 all round stay ,would go back again

All places to see, well sign posted first rate all round .

Would Recommend: Yes

13th May 2022:

We really enjoyed staying in Cabin 1. It's very tidy, well-appointed and cosy. It's the ideal place to switch off, or step away from digital distractions, and enjoy the great outdoors. The location at Salen makes an ideal base for exploring Mull. Tim and Diane were friendly and helpful at all times, and gave us plenty of recommendations for places to visit. Seeing two harts mere metres away from the kitchen wasn't something we expected, but added an extra layer of magic to our experience.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Glad you enjoyed seeing the deer by the cabins you can see why we called our business Hart of Mull. Hope to see you all again soon

16th April 2022:

Had an amazing stay on Mull. The cabin was perfect for just me. I had everything I needed. I would say that a heads up about the electricity metre would have been useful so I could have come prepared with coins to feed it. Instead I had to beg the hotel owner for some change because everywhere else was closed by the time I arrived in Salen. Other than that, everything was perfect. Thank you.

Would Recommend: Yes

Sorry you did not notice about the meter it does say on the web site and we are always contactable for change.

24th October 2021:

Cabin was in a great central location for seeing the island. The only downside was road noise sometimes as quite close to the road tbough only busy at intervals. The walk to the cabin may be challenging for someone with mobility issues. Cabin had all you would need for your stay and was really cosy and comfy. Everything was well set up and communication with Diane prior to the stay was good. It was a really fantastic week. Thank you.

Coffee shops etc. Not always open so ensure you can cater for yourselves. Well stocked Spa in Salen and good Coop in Tobermory. Fab place for a peaceful holiday.

Would Recommend: Yes

16th October 2021:

We managed to confuse the pod with the log cabin. Very stupid of us. But perhaps if we had given a time of arrival someone could have met us. I think you should have the password for the Wi Fi on view in either the cabin or the food van.

For those interested in wildlife we would highly recommend NatureScotland. Eagles, (both sorts), otters, flowers, fungi -all seen and identified. Some of the single track roads are difficult e.g. the one down to Grasspoint.

Would Recommend: Yes

7th October 2021:

A thicker double bed duvet would be helpful or a spare blanket Instructions for the oven would be helpful Found the hoover suction poor . Great stay otherwise

Seafood shack in Dervaig Sundowners at the Western isles Hotel - great view Uisken bay for a swim

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd October 2021:

Fantastic cabin prefect place to recharge and explore the island the hot tub was such a highlight thank you to Tim and Diane will definitely return.

Definitely book the hot tub highlight and great wee shop not far from the cabin and garage with lots of fuel which was very handy..

Would Recommend: No

Thank you for the excellent review bit puzzled that you would not recommend us to other travellers

24th September 2021:

Tim and Diane are very approachable and friendly. Cabin was really comfortable and central to most places on the island. Well placed for a quick drive from the ferry terminal and easy to find, not off grid as such but very quiet and peaceful. All in all a pleasant experience and would love to spend time there again. Bob & Pauline.

Taste of Mull. Glen Forca Hotel. Mull Charters Eagle boat trip. Tobermory. Sight seeing.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you

25th August 2021:

Useful central location and a bit different from caravan or cottage. Wife and kids enjoyed the sauna. Good find!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you

12th August 2021:

Tim and Diane lovely hosts and people. They were more than obliging when required. Facilities were just what was needed for a week long break. We stayed in cabin 1 which was very private amongst the trees. It was also fully equipped including use of the hot tub which was a fantastic bonus after a day out cycling, walking or wildlife watching! Tim and Diane also run the 'taste of Mull' which we frequented during our stay (take away or use the covered outdoor tables and fire to sit in). Food, although not fine dining was of a very good standard with a number of choices - the fish was perhaps the best I tasted on Mull. Very relaxing stay and would definitely visit again.

We used both the coffee shops in Salen (approx 200 yards from our Cabin) for breakfast and morning/afternoon teas on occasion. Both were excellent. The Salen hotel is also within 200m although we did not visit. The local SPAR is again within easy walking distance and provided everything we needed for our stay. I would recommend a meal (in the bar or restaurant) or a drink at the Glen Forsa hotel which is about one mile away. If you like cycling there is cycle hire (including electric bikes) towards Salen pier across from the camp site. We brought our own bikes but on reflection it would have been better to hire. Cycling on Mull was fantastic but we kept away from the main Craignure to Tobermory road. Whilst cycling and walking we encountered an abundance of wildlife (which you can't really experience from a car) including, but not limited to, otters, golden eagles, sea eagles, skewers, cormorants and even a shark. On the one organised whale watching trip we took from Tobermory we encountered many different species of bird, saw porpoises but alas no whales. A trip to Iona is also worth a visit, not only for the abbey, but for the beaches. If you'd like to relax for a day the Isle of Mull hotel and spa allows you to use their facilities for a daily charge of £25. Overall we found the prices of food and drink reasonable with the food being of a good standard and in some cases (especially the sae food) exceptional. Be aware that phone and wifi reception on Mull is intermittent.

Would Recommend: Yes

4th August 2021:

The cabin was very comfortable, though small, and well fitted out. The surroundings were a bit more wooded than I had expected - if the weather had been worse the approach would have been very drippy and the cabin even more gloomy. It would have been helpful to have been warned in advance about the electricity meter - some of us haven't used cash for 18 months so didn't have a ready supply of coins.

Taste of Mull was brilliant - excellent range of dishes and very convenient. We had excellent sandwiches at the Bespoke Bakery in Salen and their sourdough loaf was lovely. Also excellent meat from the Mull Abattoir and Butchery on the main road from Craignure. We had a very nice meal at the Glenforsa Hotel just outside Salen. We did all the usual things - Tobermory, Calgary Beach, boat trip to Staffa and the Treshnish Islands, Iona, Duart Castle. The younger and fitter members of the party did both Ben More and the ridge walk at Dun da Ghaoithe.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review. Our web site does state that the cabin has a coin meter sorry you missed it.

12th July 2021:

Location is perfect, close to ferry ports and you can visit pretty much everywhere on the island within an hour drive from Salen. The cabin was clean and equipped with everything we needed for our stay. Lovely place would definitively stay again.

The fish and chips at Taste of Mull is delicious - perfect crispy batter! Just make sure to order in advance. There is a lot to see and do on Mull. Our children really enjoyed the aquarium and museum at Tobermory on wet days and the beaches at Calgary bay and Erraid on warm days.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to see you return. Diane

5th July 2021:

We enjoyed Lochbuie (peaceful; nice walks), Ulva and Calgary Bay (enormous beach). Salen is a good centre for driving to most place in the island.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you

2nd June 2021:

VERY PLEASANT AND HELPFUL

Fish curry!

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review of the cabin and glad you enjoyed the food from our food Van too. Hope to see you again some time. Diane and Tim

24th May 2021:

A lovely well appointed cabin, near a shop, petrol station and a couple of hotels for eating out, plus Taste of Mull on the door step. A great location for exploring the whole island. Hidden in the trees was nice for privacy, but some people may need help carrying suitcases. Comments. 3 bulbs gone in a main lounge light. Too dark in kitchen area and bedrooms. More strip-light under cabinets and clear shades in bedrooms would help. Most people these days expect internet access, especially useful on rainy days and for contacting people when general phone signals poor on the island.

To make the most of travelling the island, get a good map. The OS maps 1:25,000 are detailed, but you need 3, all double sided and really awkward to use. Other maps are available locally. We found the boat trips excellent value for money.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your comments i wish you had let us know the bulbs had gone we would have replaced them for you as i did on the Saturday change over

11th November 2020:

The Internet was great when it worked but I had days when it didn't work at all. It said it was connected but couldn't load anything. It maybe just the Internet in the area. It was a bit tricky to open the main gate. Otherwise everything else was fine.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review

18th October 2020:

The cabin was beautiful and comfortable with all we needed, beautiful surroundings, very convenient location and fish and chips were delicious

Lochbuie was very good for cycling and the walk to castle very nice. Tobermory pottery is very beautiful. The north side has sticking landscape. Iona and Eraid were also amazing. We were blessed with good sunshine

Would Recommend: Yes

So glad you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your kind review

30th September 2020:

Really friendly hosts. The cabin was spotlessly clean and was extremely well equipped. The location is great for visiting different places on the island. You feel as if you are in the middle of nowhere but are only minutes from the village which has a great Spar shop and hotel.

The island is stunning with fantastic views round every corner. There is wildlife to be seen everywhere - eagles, otters and deer to name a few. The walking is great whether you want a scenic flat walk or a walk up a mountain-we hiked a circular route leading up to Ben More and the views at the top were fantastic. The roads are great for cycling on although you need to be quite fit as they are not flat!

Would Recommend: Yes

so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forwards to seeing you again

27th September 2020:

An excellent place to stay.cabin was very well equipped and cosy.

A wonderful island with magnificent scenery and walks.taste of Mull food was great. All businesses were very careful about Covid security

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review hope you had a safe journey home and stay safe over the coming weeks and well-done on Benmore

11th September 2020:

Only thing that might be improved was the lack of wi-fi, as mobile reception was very patchy throughout our stay

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review glad you enjoyed your stay. we are looking in to wifi and do now have free BT guest wifi by our house just need to boost it to the cabins

28th August 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your review so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forwards to you visiting again

22nd February 2020:

Would Recommend: Yes

15th October 2019:

Lovely setting and friendly and helpful hosts. Also taste of mull at the end of the drive is a perfect companion for quick takeaway food.

We visited for the mull rally but there is so much to see and do. Otter spotting. Staffs tours. We have walked up Ben more. Plus countless other activities.

Would Recommend: Yes

Glad you enjoyed your stay and look forwards to seeing you again next year

1st October 2019:

Hello, Internet would be a major improvement, usually internet helps travellers to plan their hobbies during the stay. Anything else, the lodge was very nice and nothing else is missing to my mind.

Would Recommend: Yes

2nd September 2019:

Welcoming and cosy. Sauna was a bonus. Missed having a washing machine (went through a lot of clothes due to the weather) but a decent laundrette is literally around the corner.

Keep your eyes peeled. Spotted all sorts of wildlife just driving around. Dolphins and otters on the ferry crossing between Fionphort and Iona was definitely a highlight.

Would Recommend: Yes

18th August 2019:

We really enjoyed our stay in the cabin one at the Hart of Mull. The building itself was lovely and had bags of charm. There were only a couple of little niggles, but we knew about most of these before we arrived. We got a later ferry than we expected to, and this means we arrived at night. There wasn’t much in the way of signage so it made finding the site slightly tricky. Though we knew about the pay-as-you-go electricity meter, this was slightly annoying as it felt a bit like we were having to pay for something that should’ve been included in the accommodation cost. The bath was lovely and there was ample hot water. However, though my partner did not have too much difficulty with the shower, I found the temperature fluctuated quite a bit and this was a bit annoying on the occasions that I used it. The wood fired sauna was great and we enjoyed using it.

As it takes quite a while to drive around the island, we would recommend the sea eagle Watch and a trip to Tobermory to other visitors.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you for your feed back. We are sorry you did not like the coin meter but we found this the fair way to cover electricity with the average cost for the week less than £6. Please let me explain we found some people leaving heaters on and windows open and we ending up with rather large bills, so the choice to put up accommodation cost to all or keep the cost down and put in the meter. Which we have found has cut the electricity down by over half as it makes people think and turn of the heaters while out and this also makes the cabins safer. Sorry about the shower I can only think its a water pressure problem but will look in to it. Glad you enjoyed the sauna We always say we are on the end of a phone and don't mind people phoning for directions or any help before or during their stay.

6th August 2019:

Stayed there in 2cabins with friends; cabins are position in a little woodland and although close to the road and each other they are very private; great for BBQs in the evening. Location is perfect for exploring all corners of the Mull ;only 15min from ferry and from Tobermory as well as Lakes, otters and all kind of wildlife. Highly recommended!!!

Fishing at Tobermory's lighthouse; fresh mussels from the farm (£2/2kg - never had it so fresh and tasty); Calgary beach to name just a few.... Anywhere you go it’s beautiful and there are things to do and wildlife to enjoy

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you and so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you all back on Mull in the future. Diane and Tim

3rd July 2019:

This is the best equipped self-catering holiday cottage we've ever been to. The Taste of Mull food van round the corner is great if you don't feel like cooking. Beds are a little narrow, especially if you are used to a super king size- but it's holiday time! I couldn't get the song "In a cottage in a wood" out of my mind. The cabin is secluded from others but not isolated.

If you want to eat in a restaurant it is best to pre-book. If you are coeliac - bring your own supplies, although some basics can be purchased on the island, it is limited. Also if you intend to go hiking ensure you include a tick remover in your equipment list. Mull is beautiful with loads to explore.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you an glad you enjoyed Mull and Hope to see you again soon.

24th May 2019:

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed your stay

23rd April 2019:

We stayed in cabin 2 at Hart of Mull and it was a perfect base for our visit to Mull. Nice and cosy cabin within walking distance of the shop in Salen but the secluded and quiet location of the cabin, surrounded by trees was perfect. Tim and Diane have recently opened their Taste of Mull take away food business on the site which is excellent, definitely try the venison burgers or fish n chips. It's clear Tim and Diane have put a lot of effort and love into their cabins, pods and take away business and I would definitely recommend a stay at Hart of Mull.

Would Recommend: Yes

Thank you so much