The Long House – www.selfcatering-isle-of-mull-highlands.com

Kintra is situated on the north west tip of the Ross of Mull, one mile along the coast from Fionnphort, the Ferry for Iona, and overlooking the Sound of Iona.

The Long House occupies a central position at the head of the bay, sheltered and sunny on the landward side and separated by a broad green sward from a sea wall and the high tide mark.

The accommodation consists of a large living area [the whole of one of the original cottages], a bathroom with bath, and electric shower, washbasin and toilet, a double bedded room with washbasin and a family room with built in bunk beds for four in it   A cot is available.                                                                               

The living area is approximately 26' by 13' with a sitting area at one end around a multifuel stove.  It also contains a kitchen area with electric cooker, microwave, fridge, small freezer and generous cupboard space.   There is an airing cupboard, a small larder and an automatic washing machine.   There are plenty of comfortable chairs and a dining table that will easily seat six.   Double glazed patio doors open on to a paved area facing south east and sheltered from the prevailing winds.

Linen is not provided but all the beds have duvets.   There are covers on the duvets but please bring either your own covers and sheets or a pair of sheets for each bed.  There are electric radiators in all rooms. Electricity is included in the rent but you are asked to use the electricity sensibly and as economically as possible.

Things to do and see

The Ross of Mull is famous for its white sand beaches and Kintra is within easy reach of those at Knockvologan, Fidden, Ardalnish and Iona.   The bay at Kintra is, at low tide, a mass of rockpools and the haunt of small crabs, sea urchins, flat fish, sea anemones, winkles, etc.   It affords a safe anchorage for those who wish to bring a boat.

There are maps, information leaflets and books in the house about local places to visit and trips to take.     There is a host of information on the internet about the history, geology and wildlife of the island.  Activities include walking, fishing, golf, sea trips, visits to historic houses and castles, the Dervaig Theatre, Wildlife Safaris, Whale watching.   Fingal’s cave, Erraid,  Ulva and the Treshnish  islands are all easily visited.   There is good food to be had in a variety of eateries and wonderful coasts, creeks and pools to explore and in which to search for shrimps, starfish, winkles, shells, fossils and beautiful pebbles of marble, quartz, schist, basalt and gneiss.  A trip to the historical Isle of Iona makes a perfect day out.

Ferries

We have changed the start date for holidays from Saturday to Sunday in order that you may take advantage of cheaper fares if you wish.   To book a place on MacBraynes Ferries for a Sunday crossing from Oban you need to write or telephone MacBraynes at The Pier, Gourock, 08705 650 00 00.   Six to eight weeks notice is needed for the most popular crossings in the busy season of July and August.  

There are also less expensive ferries to Mull from Lochaline (Morven) and Kilchoan (Ardnamurchan).   It is not possible to reserve space in advance on these ferries.   MacBraynes sell Hopscotch tickets that allow you to sail to Mull by one route and leave by another.