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Of all the islands off the west coast of Scotland, the Isle of Mull is arguably the most popular as a holiday destination. It has a wonderful mix of mountain and sea, with some quiet and fabulous beaches.
One of the most spectacular parts of its coastline is at Carsaig, where there is both a beach and dramatic cliffs. Tucked away at the end of a little single track road, 4 miles off the main thoroughfare (also a single track road) between Craignure and Fionnphort at the southwest corner, it is a place of blissful quiet and tranquillity.
East Carsaig is a semi detached white cottage, that is simply but comfortably furnished. With its mirror image, West Carsaig Cottage, it stands quite alone, facing south to the distant isles of Jura, Colonsay and Islay.
Inside the cottage has been considerably upgraded with new furnishings and double glazed windows for warmth. The elegant sitting room has comfortable seating grouped cosily round a wood burning stove at one end and a dining area at the other end by the window. Beyond that is the well-equipped kitchen that has plenty of room for cooking and also has a further dining area.
Upstairs are three bedrooms, a double and two twins all of which are attractively furnished with slightly coombed ceilings and large windows from which to admire the surrounding countryside. A family bathroom completes the indoor accommodation.
The fenced grassed garden area outside (shared with West Carsaig) has wonderful views to sit and admire. A small burn runs down by the side and front of the cottage (outside the garden) and across the 250 yards of grass and rocky foreshore which leads to a beautiful long sandy beach. Those who appreciate somewhere to relax in most beautiful surroundings will find this spot truly idyllic, while children will love the freedom to play far from traffic and other constraints.
Please note: Ferry tickets over to Mull should be booked with CalMac Ferries at the time of booking your stay in order to ensure availability.
Quick Info
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Changeover Day: Sat
- Pets Allowed: Yes (1)
- No smoking
- Bathrooms: 1
- Licence No: AR00141F
Features
- Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove
- WiFi
- Pet Friendly
- Off Street/Private Parking
- Garden Furniture
- Cot
- Highchair
- EPC Rating F
- Coastal
- Island
- Remote
- Rural
- Country Estate
- Shower
- Laundry Facilities
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
This area is teeming with wildlife in land, sea and air - seals, otters, sea eagles, deer and even the occasional whale, to name but a few.
The nearest shop and restaurant are 6 miles away. If you can bear to leave this little slice of heaven for a day, however, you will find another at the end of the road at Fionnphort, for where you can take the little foot ferry across to Iona.
The wondrous island of Iona has been a place of pilgrimage for over 14 centuries and it’s amazing aura remains unaffected by the crowds of tourists who descend on it daily - something definitely not to be missed. From Fionnphort too, you can take boat trips to view the remarkable rock formations of Staffa and the puffin colonies on the Treshnish Isles.
While these are the nearest attractions, Mull has a great deal more to offer. It is only a 45 minute drive back to the ferry terminal at Craignure, which is where the fast road begins which takes you up to Salen and the ‘capital’ Tobermory. This charming and picturesque little town (all facilities) with its brightly painted houses that are recognisable from a zillion souvenir calendars, clusters round its harbour which is usually well populated with sailing boats. From there you can cross the top of the island to Dervaig, home of the Mull Little Theatre, then ‘stampede’ on to the wonderful beach at the original Calgary, as different from its Canadian namesake as day and night.
A drive up the entire west coast of the island is another wonderful experience. From the Craignure road, turn on to the B8035 to Gruline and the ‘Scenic route to Salen’. This coast road affords breathtaking views away to Coll and Tiree. There is riding at Gruline, and it is worth continuing up the coast to the memorial Cross at Ulva, the Eas Fors waterfall and on once again to Dervaig. You will then be able to say that you’ve pretty well ‘done’ Mull!
Local Info
- Pub: 6.5 miles
- Shop: 6.5 miles
- Restaurant: 4 miles
- Train Station: 32 miles
- Airport: 123 miles
- Supermarket: 13 miles
- Sandy Beach: 0.25 miles
- Swimming Pool/Leisure Centre: 23 miles
- Cycle Hire: 18 miles
- MTB Trails: 36 miles
- Riding Stables: 24 miles
- Golf Course: 24 miles
- National Park: 82 miles
- Boat Hire: 18 miles
- Marina: 36 miles
- Bus Links: 3.5 miles
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Quick Info
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Changeover Day: Sat
- Pets Allowed: Yes (1)
- No smoking
- Bathrooms: 1
- Licence No: AR00141F
Accommodation
Downstairs
Sitting/Dining Room with wood burning stove
Kitchen with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, electric cooker and fridge/freezer
WC with wash basin.
Upstairs
Double Bedroom
Twin Bedroom
Twin Bedroom
Bathroom with bath, shower, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by electric storage heaters, electric fan heaters and wood burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). Wifi INCLUDED (speed approx.40MB). Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested; however (as is typical in many parts of Scotland) it can become discoloured, particularly after heavy rainfall. Guests may therefore prefer to bring bottled water to drink. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium or 1 small). No smoking.
Weekly Prices
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From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2025 to 23/12/2025
From 27/12/0001 to 30/12/9999
From 20/02/2026 to 23/02/2026
From 13/02/2026 to 16/02/2026
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2025 to 23/12/2025
From 27/12/0001 to 30/12/9999
From 20/02/2026 to 23/02/2026
From 13/02/2026 to 16/02/2026
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 6 |
| 01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £650.00 |
| 05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £750.00 |
| 26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | £650.00 |
| 03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £750.00 |
| 24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £850.00 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £750.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £850.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £895.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £750.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £650.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £750.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £650.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £850.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £850.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews (Supplied Independently through Feefo)
East cottage itself was gorgeous and very comfortable, I really didn't want to leave! Carsaig is magical - a black sand...
East cottage itself was gorgeous and very comfortable, I really didn't want to leave! Carsaig is magical - a black sand beach just a stones throw from our house, mountains and sea in the same bedroom window view, deer in the garden every day, sheep wandering up and down the path, and possibly the sweetest, most affectionate cat I've ever met visiting us nightly to snuggle on the sofa with us in front of the fire. Coming from London we were bowled over by how dark it gets at night and how beautiful the carpet of stars above us was. We took a walk down to Carsaig Pier one evening and saw a seal (or maybe an otter?) in the distance diving down among the rocks as the sunset light hit the Isle of Jura in the distance. It really is a very very special place - I left a little bit of my heart behind when we left and I will be back for it as soon as I can.
I would say one thing that I think it's important for other customers to know. It is mentioned in other reviews that the cottage is remote and difficult to reach down a narrow one-track road - this is true, its a narrow road down from Pennyghael which is a little rough in parts, with passing places a little harder to come by than in the rest of mull, but generally it's fine - if you're a nervous driver you might need to take a few deep breaths during the descent down to the phone box (!) but just take it real slow and enjoy the commanding views!
However once you get down to the settlement, the track past Carsaig House and down to the cottages is *extremely* rough and steep - it was worryingly difficult to get the car back out when we left to explore, and we ended up having to park further up to avoid the stress of the struggle & smell of burnt rubber from spinning tyres. The estate manager, Amy, was lovely and so helpful about it, and it was no problem for us to park a bit away from the cottage for the rest of the time so we could get in and out with relative ease. She even ran our suitcases up the hill in her little Jeep for us when we left - the last stretch down to the settlement is steep, and whilst we didn't struggle with it too much, I was worried that the suitcases would tip the scales out of our favour!
I would suggest that the ads for the Carsaig cottages are updated to reflect the fact that some cars may struggle with the track at the bottom - I would stay there again in a heartbeat, but I would *definitely* want to go with a 4X4. We are not the first guests who've needed to park away from the house - this wasn't a problem for us but it may be for some. Had I known, I would have specified that we needed a 4X4 when we hired our car.
This feedback absolutely isn't a reflection on the service from Unique Cottages, our experience was excellent and we will definitely be returning customers. Just felt it was important to mention this as I imagine the track has degraded over time and it's definitely at the point now where it should be mentioned in the advertising.
Thank you so much! And a special thank you to Amy and Sam (and Grey the cat!) for being so welcoming and kind. We appreciate you!
Fantastic place to stay. Remote and peaceful.
Absolutely beautiful location and lovely cottage. Can't wait to come back!
A perfect retreat down a remote lane with incredible views and walks from the front door, deer on the lawn
What an absolutely amazing cottage with magical views. The first morning we woke up to deer and a rainbow on the cliff -...
What an absolutely amazing cottage with magical views. The first morning we woke up to deer and a rainbow on the cliff - absolutely beautiful. The cottage, and particularly the kitchen was well equipped and the beds were comfortable. This was a fantastic and relaxing week for us and we really enjoyed the remoteness. There was lots of useful information provided at the cottage which would have been even more useful had it be provided before arrival, but that is the only thing that I can say that is even remotely not positive. If you like magical views and remote peace and quiet, then this is the cottage for you.
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Of all the islands off the west coast of Scotland, the Isle of Mull is arguably the most popular as a holiday destination. It has a wonderful mix of mountain and sea, with some quiet and fabulous beaches.
Quick Info
| Sleeps: 6 | Bedrooms: 3 |
| Changeover Day: Sat | Pets Allowed: Yes (1) |
| No smoking | Bathrooms: 1 |
| Licence No: AR00141F |
One of the most spectacular parts of its coastline is at Carsaig, where there is both a beach and dramatic cliffs. Tucked away at the end of a little single track road, 4 miles off the main thoroughfare (also a single track road) between Craignure and Fionnphort at the southwest corner, it is a place of blissful quiet and tranquillity.
East Carsaig is a semi detached white cottage, that is simply but comfortably furnished. With its mirror image, West Carsaig Cottage, it stands quite alone, facing south to the distant isles of Jura, Colonsay and Islay.
Inside the cottage has been considerably upgraded with new furnishings and double glazed windows for warmth. The elegant sitting room has comfortable seating grouped cosily round a wood burning stove at one end and a dining area at the other end by the window. Beyond that is the well-equipped kitchen that has plenty of room for cooking and also has a further dining area.
Upstairs are three bedrooms, a double and two twins all of which are attractively furnished with slightly coombed ceilings and large windows from which to admire the surrounding countryside. A family bathroom completes the indoor accommodation.
The fenced grassed garden area outside (shared with West Carsaig) has wonderful views to sit and admire. A small burn runs down by the side and front of the cottage (outside the garden) and across the 250 yards of grass and rocky foreshore which leads to a beautiful long sandy beach. Those who appreciate somewhere to relax in most beautiful surroundings will find this spot truly idyllic, while children will love the freedom to play far from traffic and other constraints.
Please note: Ferry tickets over to Mull should be booked with CalMac Ferries at the time of booking your stay in order to ensure availability.
Features
- Open Fire/Solid Fuel Stove
- WiFi
- Pet Friendly
- Off Street/Private Parking
- Garden Furniture
- Cot
- Highchair
- EPC Rating F
- Coastal
- Island
- Remote
- Rural
- Country Estate
- Shower
- Laundry Facilities
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
This area is teeming with wildlife in land, sea and air - seals, otters, sea eagles, deer and even the occasional whale, to name but a few.
The nearest shop and restaurant are 6 miles away. If you can bear to leave this little slice of heaven for a day, however, you will find another at the end of the road at Fionnphort, for where you can take the little foot ferry across to Iona.
The wondrous island of Iona has been a place of pilgrimage for over 14 centuries and it’s amazing aura remains unaffected by the crowds of tourists who descend on it daily - something definitely not to be missed. From Fionnphort too, you can take boat trips to view the remarkable rock formations of Staffa and the puffin colonies on the Treshnish Isles.
While these are the nearest attractions, Mull has a great deal more to offer. It is only a 45 minute drive back to the ferry terminal at Craignure, which is where the fast road begins which takes you up to Salen and the ‘capital’ Tobermory. This charming and picturesque little town (all facilities) with its brightly painted houses that are recognisable from a zillion souvenir calendars, clusters round its harbour which is usually well populated with sailing boats. From there you can cross the top of the island to Dervaig, home of the Mull Little Theatre, then ‘stampede’ on to the wonderful beach at the original Calgary, as different from its Canadian namesake as day and night.
A drive up the entire west coast of the island is another wonderful experience. From the Craignure road, turn on to the B8035 to Gruline and the ‘Scenic route to Salen’. This coast road affords breathtaking views away to Coll and Tiree. There is riding at Gruline, and it is worth continuing up the coast to the memorial Cross at Ulva, the Eas Fors waterfall and on once again to Dervaig. You will then be able to say that you’ve pretty well ‘done’ Mull!
Local Info
- Pub: 6.5 miles
- Shop: 6.5 miles
- Restaurant: 4 miles
- Train Station: 32 miles
- Airport: 123 miles
- Supermarket: 13 miles
- Sandy Beach: 0.25 miles
- Swimming Pool/Leisure Centre: 23 miles
- Cycle Hire: 18 miles
- MTB Trails: 36 miles
- Riding Stables: 24 miles
- Golf Course: 24 miles
- National Park: 82 miles
- Boat Hire: 18 miles
- Marina: 36 miles
- Bus Links: 3.5 miles
Local Events and Attractions
Please note: while we make every effort to be as accurate as possible, the actual position of the cottage indicated on the map above and the proximity of the amenities in the Local Info section cannot be guaranteed to be precise and should be used as a guide only.
Accommodation
Downstairs
Sitting/Dining Room with wood burning stove
Kitchen with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, electric cooker and fridge/freezer
WC with wash basin.
Upstairs
Double Bedroom
Twin Bedroom
Twin Bedroom
Bathroom with bath, shower, WC and wash basin.
What's included
- Cot (excluding linen)
- Free
- Linen (Double Bed)
- Free
- Highchair
- Free
- Linen (Single Bed)
- Free
- Sets of towels (per person)
- Free
- WiFi
- Free
Available Extras
- Pet
- £20.00
Services
Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Electricity is INCLUDED. Heating is by electric storage heaters, electric fan heaters and wood burning stove (starter pack INCLUDED). Wifi INCLUDED (speed approx.40MB). Water is from a private source which is UV filtered and regularly tested; however (as is typical in many parts of Scotland) it can become discoloured, particularly after heavy rainfall. Guests may therefore prefer to bring bottled water to drink. A maximum of 1 dog is welcome at an additional charge (1 large, 1 medium or 1 small). No smoking.
Weekly Prices
The weekly guide prices for this property are shown below. Use the availability & book sidebar on the right to select your holiday or calculate short break rates (where available).
From 20/02/2026 to 23/02/2026
From 13/02/2026 to 16/02/2026
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 04/04/2025 to 07/04/2025
From 03/10/2025 to 06/10/2025
From 24/10/2025 to 27/10/2025
From 17/10/2025 to 20/10/2025
From 10/10/2025 to 13/10/2025
From 20/12/2025 to 23/12/2025
From 27/12/0001 to 30/12/9999
Changeover Day: Sat
| Rental - Date Range | Sleeps 6 |
| 01 Feb 2025 - 04 Apr 2025 | £650.00 |
| 05 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 | £750.00 |
| 26 Apr 2025 - 02 May 2025 | £650.00 |
| 03 May 2025 - 23 May 2025 | £750.00 |
| 24 May 2025 - 30 May 2025 | £850.00 |
| 31 May 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | £750.00 |
| 28 Jun 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | £850.00 |
| 19 Jul 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 | £895.00 |
| 30 Aug 2025 - 12 Sep 2025 | £750.00 |
| 13 Sep 2025 - 03 Oct 2025 | £650.00 |
| 04 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025 | £750.00 |
| 25 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 | £650.00 |
| 20 Dec 2025 - 27 Dec 2025 | £850.00 |
| 28 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026 | £850.00 |
| 06 Jan 2026 - 05 Jan 2027 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2027 - 05 Jan 2028 | POA |
| 06 Jan 2028 - 05 Jan 2029 | POA |
Please note: Prices are calculated based on your party size at the time of booking. If your party size changes for any reason after booking, please let us know so we can ensure the accommodation provided meets your exact requirements.
Reviews
(Supplied Independently through Feefo)
East cottage itself was gorgeous and very comfortable, I really didn't want to leave! Carsaig is magical - a black sand...
East cottage itself was gorgeous and very comfortable, I really didn't want to leave! Carsaig is magical - a black sand beach just a stones throw from our house, mountains and sea in the same bedroom window view, deer in the garden every day, sheep wandering up and down the path, and possibly the sweetest, most affectionate cat I've ever met visiting us nightly to snuggle on the sofa with us in front of the fire. Coming from London we were bowled over by how dark it gets at night and how beautiful the carpet of stars above us was. We took a walk down to Carsaig Pier one evening and saw a seal (or maybe an otter?) in the distance diving down among the rocks as the sunset light hit the Isle of Jura in the distance. It really is a very very special place - I left a little bit of my heart behind when we left and I will be back for it as soon as I can.
I would say one thing that I think it's important for other customers to know. It is mentioned in other reviews that the cottage is remote and difficult to reach down a narrow one-track road - this is true, its a narrow road down from Pennyghael which is a little rough in parts, with passing places a little harder to come by than in the rest of mull, but generally it's fine - if you're a nervous driver you might need to take a few deep breaths during the descent down to the phone box (!) but just take it real slow and enjoy the commanding views!
However once you get down to the settlement, the track past Carsaig House and down to the cottages is *extremely* rough and steep - it was worryingly difficult to get the car back out when we left to explore, and we ended up having to park further up to avoid the stress of the struggle & smell of burnt rubber from spinning tyres. The estate manager, Amy, was lovely and so helpful about it, and it was no problem for us to park a bit away from the cottage for the rest of the time so we could get in and out with relative ease. She even ran our suitcases up the hill in her little Jeep for us when we left - the last stretch down to the settlement is steep, and whilst we didn't struggle with it too much, I was worried that the suitcases would tip the scales out of our favour!
I would suggest that the ads for the Carsaig cottages are updated to reflect the fact that some cars may struggle with the track at the bottom - I would stay there again in a heartbeat, but I would *definitely* want to go with a 4X4. We are not the first guests who've needed to park away from the house - this wasn't a problem for us but it may be for some. Had I known, I would have specified that we needed a 4X4 when we hired our car.
This feedback absolutely isn't a reflection on the service from Unique Cottages, our experience was excellent and we will definitely be returning customers. Just felt it was important to mention this as I imagine the track has degraded over time and it's definitely at the point now where it should be mentioned in the advertising.
Thank you so much! And a special thank you to Amy and Sam (and Grey the cat!) for being so welcoming and kind. We appreciate you!
Fantastic place to stay. Remote and peaceful.
Absolutely beautiful location and lovely cottage. Can't wait to come back!
A perfect retreat down a remote lane with incredible views and walks from the front door, deer on the lawn
What an absolutely amazing cottage with magical views. The first morning we woke up to deer and a rainbow on the cliff -...
What an absolutely amazing cottage with magical views. The first morning we woke up to deer and a rainbow on the cliff - absolutely beautiful. The cottage, and particularly the kitchen was well equipped and the beds were comfortable. This was a fantastic and relaxing week for us and we really enjoyed the remoteness. There was lots of useful information provided at the cottage which would have been even more useful had it be provided before arrival, but that is the only thing that I can say that is even remotely not positive. If you like magical views and remote peace and quiet, then this is the cottage for you.
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