Taigh Ciuil overlooks Tobermory bay.
The cottage boasts spectacular views of Tobermory Bay, Calve Island and beyond to the Sound of Mull and Morvern.
Taigh Ciuil is a is a converted traditional fisherman's cottage over a century old, and has been recently refurbished
At the front of the kitchen there are double French doors which lead out onto a decking style balcony and has great views over Tobermory and has a secure railing all around the cottage. The decking leads into a private garden. The garden has a covering of granite stones with Tuscan paving stones and has potted plants and bamboos and other interesting plant life with an oriental flavour. A whirly gig for drying clothes is also provided and can be found in the front garden.
The cottage has its own separate porch which leads into a designer kitchen which is fully equipped with a large fridge with freezer, large dishwasher, Samsung island cooker - Neff double oven, double sink, microwave and John Lewis washing machine and the usual mod cons"...the kitchen floor is paved with slate slabs. The water is heated by a boiler which is also boosted by solar tubing.
Large Double bedroom with own built in wardrobe. In the wardrobe you can also find an ironing board and iron and a Travel cot. The curtains and bed linen are from Laura Ashley and John Lewis and towels are from Habitat.
The main Lounge/sitting room is a large room with the best views within the cottage of Tobermory Bay. It contains a 4 seater oak dining room table and chairs, LG TV with satellite channels and DVD player, a morso multi fuel stove, a very comfortable chesterfield futon sofa which can be used for sleeping an individual or couple, 1 leather armchairs and a matching double sofa.
Short Breaks available. Please contact Petrea directly on petrea@tobermory.uk.com or phone 07795 382854.
Getting here by road:-
From Glasgow: take the A82 west through Dumbarton and then on past Loch Lomond to Crianlarich. Follow the signs for Oban, turning left at Tyndrum. Allow a total journey time of 3 hours from Glasgow to Oban.
From Edinburgh: take the M9 towards Stirling, then the exit marked to Crianlarich (A84). Follow this road through Callander and Lochearnhead to Crianlarich. Follow the signs for Oban, turning left at Tyndrum. Allow a total journey time of 3 hours from Edinburgh to Oban.
From Oban: you will need to arrive at the ferry terminal at least 30 minutes before your departure time for Mull. Take the ferry to Craignure (45 minutes) and then drive north to Tobermory (30 minutes).
Public Transport:-
From the nearest information centre:- From the from the Tourist Information Centre based at Craigure, go to Tobermory, which is 20miles from Craignure. On entering Tobermory go straight ahead across the first roundabout you come to, cross the bridge and immediately turn right. Follow the winding road to take you to Breadalbane Street. At the top of the steep rise, turn right onto Albert Street and then immediately turn left to Breadalbane Lane and Taigh Ciuil is situated halfway down Breadalbane Lane. You may park to the rear of the cottage.
Getting there by aeroplane:- The nearest airports are Glasgow and Edinburgh International Airports and from there you could hire a car and head straight up to Oban. You would need to book a ferry crossing from Oban to Craignure (Isle of Mull) with Calmac Ferries +44 1631 566688.
Getting there by ferry:- There are three Calmac ferry routes across to Mull, from Oban, Lochaline and Kilchoan. If you plan to take your car by ferry you should book, no matter what time of year you plan to travel. You will be given a booking reference number, and at Oban you will need to arrive at the ferry terminal at least half an hour before your departure for Mull - the same applies to your return journey. Contact telephone number is + 44 1631 566688 www.calmac.co.uk.
Traveline Scotland provides a very good guide to bus, train and ferry connections on and off the island.
