Heather Brae Sleeps 6 | £795.00 to £1350.00 per week

Dervaig Explore the area, things to do and more

Situated within the village of Dervaig on the Isle of Mull’s north coast, Heather Brae sleeps up to six guests in a modern, well insulated, single-storey property.

With panoramic views from floor-to-ceiling windows over forested hills and the river Bellart, this cottage immerses you in the surrounding landscape, while providing comfortable, contemporary interiors for a home-from-home experience.

Arriving at Heather Brae, you’ll find ample parking for three cars on the driveway, making for easy unpacking. The electric vehicle charging point is located here (please check with the owners first). From here, a pathway leads to the cottage door and timber decking sweeps around the side and front, taking in the best of the views from this elevated position.

The house has been beautifully crafted and presented, while keeping practicalities in mind too. When you enter Heather Brae, you’re welcomed into a roomy entrance hall with a utility room off to the left. There’s plenty of space to stow picnic baskets, walking boots, coats and binoculars – everything you need to explore the island. From the entrance hall, you move through into the main hall, which connects you to all other rooms in the cottage.

Guests will be drawn to the spacious and light-filled open-plan kitchen and living area. With sleek pale grey units and all the equipment you could need, the kitchen is a beautiful space to prepare a meal.

The room is made even better by the huge window and farmhouse dining table, perfectly positioned to make the most of the view over the river reed beds and towards Loch Cuin. Watch the light dance on the water by day or the sky transform at sunset – the kitchen table offers the perfect vantage point to enjoy it.

The open-plan layout means the kitchen flows seamlessly into the living area, where a vaulted ceiling adds to the sense of space and light. A wood burning stove keeps things cosy no matter what the weather, adding ambiance when lit in the evenings. There are also double doors in the living room, which open directly onto the decking to make best use of sunny days from this south-west facing cottage.

Heather Brae has three nicely proportioned bedrooms, all of which have large windows framing a slice of the surroundings. Two double rooms can be found at the far end of the cottage, one with built-in storage and the other with free standing furniture for belongings; both with quality bed linen and curtains to ensure a good night's sleep even on the longest Hebridean summer nights.

The twin bedroom, which is also well-proportioned, is located across from the main family bathroom with w.c. basin and shower unit. Guests will also appreciate the second bathroom at the cottage, with w.c. and basin.

Heather Brae was purpose-built to take in the best of the surrounding views, enabling guests to experience the changing colours and landscapes of the island throughout their stay. Being excellently insulated too, this cottage is a light and comfortable base to return to at all times of the year.

The village centre is just a short walk from the cottage, where you will find a well-stocked shop, the oldest inn on Mull and Ar Bord restaurant. Continue on foot to enjoy the many excellent walks that explore the local area, as well as a delightful mix of woodland and coastal scenery, beyond the loch shore.

The beautiful, easy to access Calgary Bay is 15 minutes by car from the house and Tobermory, the island’s main town, is only a 20-minute drive away too, with its range of shops, attractions and restaurants. Stay at Heather Brae and you’ll enjoy the rural village setting while being able to explore the whole island with ease.