Oskamull Reviews

Second visit, still a very nice place to stay and in a perfect location but we feel the owners are just about doing the bare minimum to keep the house as a rental. We scratched both cars driving up to the house on arrival, spent the next two hours cutting all the brambles and bracken back. The TV is tiny and you have to rely on APPS to watch live TV which takes some doing if you are not tech savvy, not great with very slow broadband. The bed in main bedroom is far too small, barely a double and not comfy, easy get a king in there and they need another double room. Overall enjoyed our stay ????

We had such a lovely time and can't wait to go back.

We stayed in Oskamull in August with our family of four and friends. The house was exactly what we had hoped and offered us the best holiday. The views were to die for and beds very comfortable indeed. I loved the private drive up to the house. The house itself is well equipped and having the second fridge in the utility room worked a treat. The owners really seem to care about the house given the fresh exterior paint. We will be back!

The perfect family holiday house with an incredible view! We were 6 adults, 5 children under 4 and 2 dogs! The house is light, comfortable and well equipped - the second fridge is very handy! We had fabulous beach days, crabbing at Ulva Ferry, pony rides, soft play in Tobermory and some hiked up Ben More. After busy days we could come back and relax in front of the log burner too!

Amazing views from Oskamull, and a lovely house for the 8 of us to stay for the week. Would highly recommend!

A very comfortable house with good heating and hot water. The views are fantastic and the setting very peaceful. Very handy for getting across to Ulva.

This was our second visit to Oskamull and it was just as wonderful as before. It is a lovely, spacious, warm, cosy and well-equipped home that is perfect for a large group or two families. Having four bathrooms is a complete luxury and the showers are great with lots of hot water available. The views of sea and mountains are spectacular - we spent lots of time gazing out of the windows in the upstairs sitting area, watching sunsets and stars. (The outside is a little tired since our last stay, but we didn't go there to look at the outside of the house!). Thank you for a wonderful holiday.

On arrival, the house was extremely tired looking, both outside & inside. What a poor first impression for such a handsome house in a beautiful setting. Disappointing levels of cleanliness, especially the kitchen. Having stayed in other Isle of Mull Cottages over the years, this was a let down.

Glad inside was good as outside was tired and neglected which let it down. The House does have great views and is well equipped. Pointless bathroom area downstairs but hey ho.
Cosy. Spacious and ok but in desperate need of an external makeover. Better properties to go for on the Island so shop about

What an amazing place to stay. Oskamull cottage has everything you need. It is home from home with fantastic views. Although it feels quite remote which adds to the peace and tranquility, it is in fact fairly close to everywhere you would want to go. We had a superb week and will be returning.

Fantastic house with views to die for, we watched deer, walking past the fence, dolphins and even minke whale from the upstairs seating area.
The house is very spacious and has everything you you need, will be back

Oskamull was perfect for our stay. 1 week with family, 6 adults, 1 child, 1 infant and 2 dogs. Very spacious with everything you need home from home. Great seating areas to take in the fantastic views. Very well equipped. We brought plenty food from mainland and cooked meals mostly.
Our highlights were:
The boat trip ( Turus Mara to Treshnish/Staffa) from Ulva ferry port. Puffins, skuas, terns, dolphins…., and the skipper had some good patter lol. Trip to Iona. Calgary bay picnic- stunning location. Ben More climb - views back down on loch are stunning. Lunch at Tobermory.
Thank you

Our second stay at Oskamull and every bit as good as the first visit. Took a wildlife tour with Andrew Tomison who runs Wildlife on Mull. He lives very close to Oskamull so was happy to collect us saving the trek to Salen where he usually starts. Saw all the usual suspects. Quite wonderful. The property was super clean and well cared for. The additional fridge a godsend in the warm weather. The only criticism being the tiny double bed in the master double. I’m well over 6 foot and it’s just far too small. Plenty of room for a king size or better still a super king.

Truly Wonderful location with stunning views towards Ulva and the bay. House in every way excellent. Beautifully clean and very well equipped. We had a wonderful week. ## Recommend that you Shop on the mainland before you sail over!! Coop in tobemorey is very good but limited choices, it is very small.## Thoroughly recommended.we would all be very happy to visit again.

A fabulous cottage in an excellent location for exploring Mull - and the views are second to none. The house is very spacious, light, bright, airy, clean and comfortable. It has all you could need and is very well appointed, including a lovely patio for watching the beautiful sunsets over Ulva. Great location for viewing the Sea Eagles, which we saw every day near to Killiecronan and along the coast - very special. There is delicious bread sold at a cottage near the turning to Dervaig - highly recommended. We absolutely loved Oskamull: a perfect place to unwind, relax and enjoy Mull. Thank you

Oskamull is a beautifully decorated and excellently equipped, spacious, dog-friendly house with spectacular views. The weather was kind so we enjoyed many walks, including out to Ulva. Previous visitors mentioned it's surprising how much you end up driving but Isle of Iona, Calgary Beach, Tobermory all very much worth it! Also saw sea eagles and an otter, birds and wildlife amazing. Oskamull was a lovely base to come back to. Spa at Salen very well stocked but did help to bring some things with us. Highly recommended.

We had a party of 8 (6 adullts) and the house comfortably fitted us all. Well equipped, warm and clean. Amazing views out to Sea. Loads to do if the weather is kind with Walks behind the house and Ulva pier and loads more walks 10mins away.. Surprising how much you end up driving on Mull. Some of us went sea kayaking in BenDoran water center on the south of Mull. Stock up in Oban Tesco as Island supermarkets have limited stock.

We stayed at Oskamull over Christmas and it was wonderful, the property is large and spacious, decorated nicely and very comfortable. The views from the house are spectacular. We will definitely return.

Positives:
Warm and modern
Well equipped
Brilliant views
Peaceful
Negatives:
6 pm check in too late
Very temperamental heating/hot water system
Smell of heating oil
No king size bed in master
No hooks in any bedroom/bathroom
No local walks info - can't walk to shore?

Thoroughly enjoyable stay in a large, spacious and well equipped property. We saw sea eagles and buzzards from the property and lots of wildlife across the island. Previous occupants left the house in a mess with bins overflowing so cleaner was behind schedule delaying our entry. Mull Cottages don't take a housekeeping deposit! No toiletries or pepper & salt provided. Exterior suffering from weather, interior fine. Strong smell of heating oil throughout. Some bulbs out including cooker hood. Would return.

What a great place to stay we loved the property and the views are amazing. We would certainly book again without any doubts. It is no wonder your fully booked every year. Thankyou from the Gorners

Stunning location and SO peaceful but
Blackout blinds required.
Trek to Salen for any shopping so be prepared.

We had the most amazing weather week, thank you Mull. What a special place, views to die for and just everything about this place is wonderful. So clean, well equipped and well....fabulous. Felt very lucky to come for a second time and visit with different friends who also loved it. Thank you for letting us stay in your wonderful house.

Property was spacious and perfect for full capacity. Plenty of room for everyone not to get under each other's feet. Beds comfy and no issues with showers water pressure or hot water supply. Good central location on the island so close enough to Salen for shops and fuel. The views are breath takingly beautiful, panoramic and constantly changing. Would be nice if there were a couple more comfy chairs in the large hall (like the existing one) as that was the fave spot! I have stayed in multiple rentals on Mull for years and would recommend this house and would stay again! Thanks ????

Just had 2 glorious weeks in Oskamull. Exquisite scenery across to Ulva Ferry. Abundant wildlife, HenHarries, Snipe, White Throat and Cuckoos. Very cosy and clean. The beds are comfortable with fresh white linen. Loved it !

Lovely comfortable cottage with stunning views.
Kitchen reasonably equipped could still be better with more fridge and freezer space, we struggled to fit in all our food even with the extra fridge in the utility. You are approx 20 mins from any shops so make sure you take everything you need.
Bedrooms comfortable and plenty of storage, but agree with earlier post that curtains could be better it’s very light until late in the evening.
Lovely landing with seating to have a quiet coffee and look at the views and the wildlife.
The whole of our family enjoyed our stay.
Thank you ????

A lovely positioned property with beautiful views of Ulva Sound.. Abundant wildlife; we saw deer.in the garden, the white failed eagles, 48 species of birds were spotted from the property but alas no otters. Comfortable lounges, local maps and books, games and music for a rainy day. Very well positioned to take advantage of the local boat trips from Ulva Pier.

Oskamull is a really spacious & comfortable base for a holiday. The kitchen is really well set up & has everything needed for family cooking. The best equipped kitchen we’ve stayed in by far! The water systems worked really well both hot & cold! Windows & doors all fine & no issues. The sitting rooms are both very comfy after a busy day exploring the island. The only thing we would suggest would be better curtains in the bedrooms - due to the long hours of daylight. However that could just be us being used to blackout curtains! The location is truly amazing & we hope to be able to return!

We loved staying at Oskamull: the sea/mountain views are spectacular inside and out and there is so much space. Previous reviews have highlighted the hot water system as noisy and the fridge space not generous enough: the owners had clearly listened as there is now an upgraded water system which means no more noisy pump (we heard nothing whilst multiple hot taps were being run) and there is a small additional fridge provided in the utility room. Spotlessly clean on arrival too: cannot recommend staying here more highly!

The windows weren’t sealed properly and so the howling wind would keep us awake and also meant that the house was noisy constantly. The attic hatch flew up into the attic multiple times. The front door was broken on our arrival and none of the outside lights worked. The sink in the utility room doesn’t work and the utility floor was up and damaged. Customer service from Mull Cottages was terrible. The views were lovely but didn’t make up for the other issues sadly. Gutted we didn’t have a more enjoyable stay.

Oskamull is a lovely, warm and cosy house that is beautifully furnished. The communal areas are spacious and there's plenty of comfortable seating so everyone is not on top of one another. The views are spectacular and we had many a happy hour just staring out to sea. The kitchen is really well equipped and has everything you could need for baking or cooking a large spread. I agree with other reviewers that a second fridge would be useful and that the water system is a bit temperamental but it didn't affect our holiday - which was wonderful and relaxing.

The views from Oskamull are stunning and it's a big wonderful house. However TLC is needed. The plumbing needs addressing - very noisy and strangely, plenty of hot water just no cold so huge problems when you try to have a shower! The back bedroom could not be used because of the underlying smell from the drainage system. We had to keep this door shut at all times to prevent the smell from encroaching further into the property.
As other guests have said, a larger or second fridge/freezer is essential for this sized property.
It's such a shame because Oskamull has so much to offer!

The position of the house is stunning, wonderful views over the water and we saw some amazing sunsets. The house is very spacious and the furnishings are lovely throughout. Well equipped kitchen and great utility / drying room.
The house could really do with a second fridge, given the size of it and a BBQ would be good too. Water system is really noisy from the twin en-suite room, and this room was super hot due to the position of the hot water tank. The water pump system can cope with a couple of showers running at the same time but didn’t manage to cope with a bath.

The position of the house is stunning, wonderful views over the water and we saw some amazing sunsets. The house is very spacious and the furnishings are lovely throughout. Well equipped kitchen and great utility / drying room.
The house could really do with a second fridge, given the size of it and a BBQ would be good too. Water system is really noisy from the twin en-suite room, and this room was super hot due to the position of the hot water tank. The water pump system can cope with a couple of showers running at the same time but didn’t manage to cope with a bath.

Fantastic views and lovely comfortable house. We we were a family group of eight adults first after the lockdown so I guess that some of our problems with the cold water supply were due to the long break. Water pump in the twin with o suite was very noisy and we couldn’t run more than one shower at a time as the cold water just stopped from all the taps of a shower was on!
More shelving in some of the shower rooms would help and a larger fridge would really be a plus if the shopping remains problematical with Covid as it’s quite a trek for supplies we brought our own electric cool box !

This is a fantastic house in a superb location. The views from the house are wonderful, anytime of day or night - simply breathtaking ! Wildlife in abundance. We have stayed now in several Isle of Mull Cottages and they never disappoint . House so comfortable and welcoming. We would definitely return.

Perfect location with beautiful views. Very comfortable, warm and inviting on chilly days, and comfortably furnished. Extremely nice rental for the entire family.

A fantastic house with amazing views. Lots of space for the whole family, with comfortable furniture throughout. A really well equipped kitchen which was really handy. One of the nicest rentals we have had.

World-beating views, very comfortable house. We had a wonderful stay.

fabulous location and property. one of the best we have stayed in. highly recommend. We will return again.

A GREAT HOUSE, TASTEFULLY DECORATED WITH LOVELY LARGE ROOMS. WONDERFUL VIEWS FROM BOTH FLOORS. PLENTY OF OUTSIDE SPACE FOR KIDS AND DOGS TO RUN AROUND. THE KITCHEN IS WELL EQUIPPED. A REAL HOME FROM HOME.

Fabulous house, full of character. Very comfortable with stunning views. Brilliant for the wee ones, plenty space to have a wee dance about while the big kids look on. We will definitely return.

Great house Great location superb views. Saw Deer on the first day, Sea Eagles and Golden Eagles. Made a visit to Iona and had a great time will definitely be coming back for another visit.

Fine house in an excellent location with very good views from it's different levels. Wildlife spotting went well : Sea and Golden Eagles, Hen Harriers, otters, whales , dolphins and much beside. The nearby island of Ulva provides charming walks.

Fantastic house very spacious and comfortable, lots of wildlife around you ,stunning views , would definitely come back , well worth the money

Oskamull is a beautiful house in a fantastic location, the views are magnificent.The house is large with ample space and is very cosy and well equiped.The wildlife is everywhere to be seen,we saw golden eagles,sea eagles and whales.Down at Calgary bay we saw otters and dolphins,we also saw deer.A visit to Iona is a must and is also a beautiful drive around the island to get there,Ulva was my favourite tho just at the bottom of the road from the house a little ferry takes approx 3 mins to get there and the history was very intresting.We also climbed Ben more which can be seen from the house,I would recommend oskamull and would definately stay here again.

Oskamull is a gem of a house in one of the most stunning settings in the Hebrides and it was a real privilege to experience this little piece of paradise for a week.
We saw eagles and peregrine falcons every day of our stay and loved the peace and tranquility of the place, the way the sunlight created a glittering mass of diamonds on the loch and how the clouds danced across the hills, creating an ever-changing picture.
However, It has to be said that most of the criticisms mentioned in other reviews - about aspects of the house which require attention - are valid points.
We still rate Oaskamull as a five star find though and if these points were addressed we would have scored it ten out of five for its unbeatable location.

The house is spacious and cosy but furnishings are tired (the sofas particularly so). It is interesting to note that our mini-gripes have all been previously noted (e.g noisy plumbing and a shortage of suitable glassware) but sadly not addresssed. On balance though, these are small issues. We had a great stay and Oskamull is an excellent base with incredible views; to continue to justify the weekly rent some of the fixtures and fittings will need a bit of updating.

Très grande maison, très bien équipée et très propre. La dame qui faisait la propreté était très gentille à notre arrivée. Une superbe maison à conseiller, face à l'océan, au milieu des moutons et des vaches.

The views are fantastic and the house spacious, but it feels tired and the equipment is not all functional.
The plumbing is very noisy and woke the kids in the morning.
The mirrors are positioned for dwarfs!!
We have rented far better the cost.

Very well equipped house with amazing views. Mull has such unique wildlife and coastline. Great for walks and exploring even when it hailed and snowed. We highly recommend.

A beautiful and well equipped cottage in a stunning location. A great base for exploring the wilder parts of Mull, not ideal if you want easy access to shops or a pub!
The views are amazing and change all the time, and waking up to see the peak of Ben More out your bedroom window is a special treat.

We had a fantastic holiday, Oskamull is a beautiful house full of character there is not many places in the UK where you can watch dolphins in the distance whilst having breakfast!! The flora and fauna is unique and the butterflies are amazing. We enjoyed every minute of our holiday thank you Tessa for sharing Oskamull. We have told many friends of our adventures. We would love to return.

This house is large, spacious, well equipped and has amazing views. Considering the fact that we had snow at the end of April, the house was warm and cosy and we didn't even need to light the wood-burning stove!
The kitchen is one of the best equipped we've had in 20+ years of renting cottages in Scotland.
Picking up on some of the previous comments: there are now wine glasses and plenty of other glasses. It is a squeeze to fit 8 adults at the dining table but just about manageable. There are few in mirrors in the house but for a group who are focused on the outdoors and cycling/walking this wasn't a big issue for us.
The noise from the boiler/water pump was a problem for those in the back bedroom so we had to avoid turning on taps or flushing looks whilst they were in bed, so if you have light sleepers in your group don't put them in this room.
However, none of this would put us off staying in the house again and I'd recommend it to others - the views are amazing!

The house is in an excellent location with fantastic views,a perfect base to explore Mull.
There were Sea-Eagles around every day.Perigrine Falcons and Merlin.
There could be a few improvements such as mirrors and shelving in all the bathrooms.A wardrobe would have been better instead of the water tank in the twin en-suite as every time the toilet or tap was run it awoke guests in that room..
All in all we loved the house ,we had an excellent holiday and will return again.

A really lovely house in an excellent location with absolutely gorgeous views. Plenty of wildlife to be seen on the doorstep - sea eagles aplenty!
The house was very spacious and comfortable but perhaps (if I'm being very picky) not quite as well equipped as we would expect - e.g. no mirrors/shelves/loo roll holders in the bathrooms and no (well, one) beer glasses.
However all-in-all we had a super, comfortable week in a lovely place. We would recommend it and will most likely return!

A lovely spacious house with amazing views over Ulva and the bay. Great setting to explore this area of Mull. Spotted basking sharks and otters as our wildlife highlights, together with a couple of lovely walks on Ulva

Lovely large house with beautiful views. Mull, Iona and Ulva were beautiful! Unfortunately we had a bad start to our holiday when we had to wait outside in atrocious weather while the housekeeper finished cleaning - we were an hour earlier than arrival time but it might have been hospitable to let us in slightly early for a cup of tea to warm us up! House was let down by lack of storage for clothes in the second bedroom, a smell from drains in one of the en suites, poorly fitting curtains in the main bedroom, the kitchen table not being large enough for 8 people, no salad bowl and servers, no whisk, no proper wine glasses and some dirty paintwork. There is no garden to speak of and the garden furniture wasn't put out for us.(we had emailed beforehand to ask about outside seating) There was no barbecue either. I know I'm complaining but at this price I expect better and it wouldn't take much to make this house fantastic!

Lovely warm, spacious house with fantastic views. Good spot for exploring NW Mull. Particularly enjoyed our trips to Ulva and excellent lunches! Definitely recommend Oskamull, in fact we are planning a return trip.

Excellent trip, with Turus Mara, from the Ulva ferry across to Staffa and the Treshnish Isles to see the puffins, also with Arthur of Discover Mull for bird watching. We felt the location was perfect for touring around the island. Bad weather for 3 days, snow, hail, sleet, but house was warm and cosy, although weather did not stop us from doing anything.

Group of eight of us stayed in April 2015 - excellent house for a big group, lots of space upstairs and downstairs, including a utility room which was great for wet coats and boots. House was warm and cosy - we lit a fire one night but didn't need to as the house is so well insulated! Enjoyed relaxed sociable meals in the big kitchen. Fantastic setting - with lots of windows so can see the views in all weathers. Some of the best views on Mull from the house - can see out over Ulva, down to Ben More and up the coast where there were some great sunsets. Highly recommended.

Family of 5 stayed April 2015, Oskamull is a fabulous, well equipped, spacious property with views to lose yourself in, Ben More, Ulva, across to Iona, probably some of our favourite views in Mull, and we even saw the Northern Lights! We would highly recommend staying here. Loved the deer in the garden at supper time, but visiting Ulva is probably one of the most special trips, seals galore, otters, deer and the most wonderful sense of times past.