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Castle Cottage. View of Aros Castle. 2 Bedrooms. Sleeps 3.

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Internet access

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Castle Cottage. View of Aros Castle. 2 Bedrooms. Sleeps 3.

The Dairy & Castle Cottages once formed the byre and dairy adjoining Aros Mains, home of James Maxwell, Chamberlain to the Duke of Argyll. They lie within the footings of 13th century Aros Castle once occupied by the Lords of the Isles. The Dairy & Castle Cottages offer a comfortable relaxing venue in which to enjoy spectacular scenery, wildlife e.g. White Tailed Sea Eagles, Otters, Golden Eagles, Deer, Bottlenose Dolphins and being approximately 100 yards from the beach affords an opportunity to see a large variety of sea birds including Heron, Oyster Catchers etc. The central location of Aros Mains Apartment, Dairy & Castle Cottages enables one to explore the Isle of Mull and, as Tobermory is a mere 10-15 minutes drive, restaurants and hotels are within easy reach.

Towels and Linen Provided.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please let us know if you need a cot / highchair
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets must be discussed prior to booking
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 8883558
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Isle of Mull

Located in Isle of Mull, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Mull Theatre and Mull Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include An Tobar Arts Centre and Lip na Cloiche Garden and Nursery. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Tobermory Distillery - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Mull Theatre - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Ardtun Peninsula Leaf Beds - 17 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Glengorm Castle - 31 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Duart Castle - 41 min drive - 33.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Pot Tea House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Glenforsa Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Little Bespoke Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fishnish Food Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Taste of Mull good food to go - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Castle Cottage. View of Aros Castle. 2 Bedrooms. Sleeps 3. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Castle Cottage. View of Aros Castle. 2 Bedrooms. Sleeps 3.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Castle Cottage. View of Aros Castle. 2 Bedrooms. Sleeps 3.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castle Cottage. View of Aros Castle. 2 Bedrooms. Sleeps 3.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Castle Cottage. View of Aros Castle. 2 Bedrooms. Sleeps 3. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Tobermory Distillery, Mull Theatre and An Tobar Arts Centre. Ardtun Peninsula Leaf Beds and Wings Over Mull are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike Sue J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely place to stay.

We thoroughly enjoy our stay.The cottage is really well appointed with everything needed for a comfortable, relaxing time.pet and human friendly, thank you Richard, a perfect host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly check in, great location with a beautiful apartment. It was easy to access Tobermory and surrounding sites. Walk to the beach and enjoy the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy cottage in great location

We loved the views of the castle and the Sound of Mull. The cottage had everything we needed, it was warm and comfy and was perfectly located for exploring the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paul Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Quiet, welcoming, well equipped, highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We know where we’re staying

Stylish, comfortable and cosy, a pleasure to wake up in and a delight to return to. We came in search of “I know where I’m going” and found “I know where I’m saying”- next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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Castle Cottage Review

A fantastic property in a stunning location. Great views from the living area & wildlife in abundance. Loved the proximity to the beach for morning & evening walks with our black Labrador.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claire Webster Saaremets W.

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Best stay ever.. with a castle and hens!

We absolutely loved this cottage, peaceful location with stunning views of a 13th Century castle with hens, deer and bird life in your 'front garden'. Very clean and wonderful walks to the loch through woodland. Aldo great location to reach other parts of this wonderful isle of Mull. Richard and Kirsty are also are brilliant hosts. We're planning a return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday at Castle Cottage

Absolutely brilliant cottage has everything you need for home away from home. Owners. Very hospitable and helpful and Friendly. The cottage is centrally located on the island which makes everywhere accessible. Lovely little beach just a 100 metres or so from the cottage ideal for early morning/ evening visit to end the day great for paddle boarding ( my first go). Thoroughly recommend staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse D.

Outstanding Accommodation

A genuinely amazing stay. Brilliant space. Comfortable and clean with absolutely everything you would need. Extremely friendly hosts and what a location! On the coastline and backing onto castle ruins. Don't mind if I do! Genuinely hope we get back here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Noeleen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Mull

The property is a delight. It’s cosy clean and warm. Not many places offer a view of an ancient castle. Richard shows huge interest in how guests recycle. The compost bin meant all our food waste doesn’t go to land fill. It’s our second time staying in Castle Cottage and would not hesitate to recommend this gem of a place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angy B.

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A beautiful cottage in the perfect location

We received a warm welcome from our hosts who went out of their way to be helpful and informative. Castle cottage is a real gem. It is set in a lovely position overlooking the ruins of Aros castle and the Sound of Mull. The views of these from the first floor living room are wonderful and quite mesmerising. The cottage is warm and cosy, exceptionally clean and has the advantage of a fully equipped kitchen which was perfect. Extra touches of fresh flowers and lovely art work made it feel like a home from home. We would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britta W.

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Marvellous Holiday

This was such a lovely holiday, it way exceeded our expectations! The cottage itself was spotlessly clean, warm and cosy and very tastefully decorated. All the kitchen utensils one might need were provided, there were two bathrooms and the beds were very comfortable as well. And then, I don't think you can surpass the location: stunning views over the castle ruins and the bay! Richard and his wife gave us a very warm welcome and made us feel at home straight away. This is a definite recommendation for everyone who wants to enjoy this beautiful and diverse island, looking for a cosy and relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin U.

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Fantastic cottage, great base for exploring Mull

This great cottage is perfectly situated a short walk from the beach right in the middle of the east coast of Mull, about 20 mins drive from the Craignure ferry and near to the lovely village of Salen, which is a few mins drive away or walkable in about 40 mins along the estuary and then the beautiful coastal road (keeping a look out for various seabirds, seals and maybe an otter on the way!). We had a really enjoyable week here, and it was a great base from which to explore the island and all of the amazing wildlife and landscape it has to offer. The hosts went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and we could not recommend this place highly enough. The views of the castle / sea beyond, the free ranging hens outside, the frequent short walks to the coast all particular highlights. We never normally go back to the same place twice, but this is likely to be a rare exception!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Paul R.

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Castle cottage is the perfect get-away.

Castle cottage is well located for a stay on Mull. Perfect for walking holidays with local routes from the front door. Local restaurants/hotels serving high quality local caught shell fish and wet fish or buy it yourself at the local retailer & have a night in. Trips to Iona is a must & also Calgary Bay. The Old Byre heritage centre just south of Dervaig is a must visit to get to know all about Mull & its history, cracking tea shop & a friendly welcome too. You will find the location of castle cottage very relaxing & great for sea swimming, only 300 meters away. Views arnt all that bad. If you are into star gazing its very dark sky with zero light pollution. And the White tailed sea eagles are common to the area along with other raptors. So Castle cottage what ever you want from a holiday it has it all.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty H.

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Wonderful return to Mull

We returned to Castle cottage in July 2022 after a great week here in 2021. The cottage was again homely, clean and comfortable in a wonderful location. The area is very peaceful with a path down to the beach and the view of Aros Castle ruins makes it extra special. The lovely village of Salen is nearby and very handy and Tobermory is 15-20 minutes drive away. A great base for our holiday on Mull and we hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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Castle Cottage

An excellent property to stay in if you want a peaceful stay. Situated about 25 mins from the ferry and 20 minutes in the other direction to Tobamory. Cottage was spotless and fully kitted out if you wanted to cook for yourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Thanthima D.

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A beautiful tranquil retreat

This is a fabulous little cottage with stunning views directly onto Aros Castle and the sea beyond. The cottage is charming with two lovely ground floor bedrooms and a really fantastic upstairs living room kitchen dining room with views to die for. The location is just perfect, half a minutes walk to Aros Castle and 2 minutes walk down to the beach. No traffic as it is at the end of the lane, chickens free ranging around the property. If it is peace, beauty and tranquility you are looking for then this place is perfect. Location is great to as midway between Craignure and Tobermory. Richard and his family were very welcoming and gave us lots of ideas and information of places to see and to eat. The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. We shall be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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Mull adventure

The cottage was delightful, very comfortable and spotlessly clean. The location was perfect, located virtually in the centre of Mull with easy access to all of the island. During our stay on Mull we saw all of “the big four”, golden and white tailed eagles, otter and red dear a truly amazing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Awesome Aros!

Faultless accommodation in an incomparable location. Perfect in every respect.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

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The magical island

The property is in a lovely quiet location with lovely views and a beautiful beach nearby. The property is comfortable, spacious, exceptionally well equipped with books, WiFi and a sound system. The sitting room is upstairs overlooking the castle ruins, bay and hills so as the light changes throughout the day the colours create a wonderful hue to calm the soul and relax your spirit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

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Excellent in every way!

As above
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

George P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful cottage - great view

Lovely cottage, with a bathroom and shower room and well-equipped kitchen. Right next to ruined castle with a lovely view south over the mouth of the river. Host easy to contact and everything clean and working: large screen TV if you can tear yourself away from the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty H.

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Wonderful week at Castle Cottage

Fantastic location close to the town of Salen but felt very secluded with easy access to a beautiful small beach which was great for paddling, watching the wildlife, rock pooling or just relaxing and enjoying the amazing location and views. For us the location was an ideal base for exploring other parts of the island. We very much enjoyed our week in the cottage which had a lovely new of the Aros Castle ruins and was more than spacious enough for the three of us. Two bathrooms very handy! Our son read as many of the kids books from the library as he could! We loved the cottage and location and definitely hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Audrey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Castle Cottage Aros Mains

Very easy to rent with good communication from vrbo and property manager. Would certainly book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb accommodation and situation

Highly recommended We will try to return
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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Hosted by Richard Kellett

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