The Steading Reviews

A wonderful, cosy cottage in a beautiful, peaceful location. The view across the loch was beautiful and the walk to Kilvickeon Beach was worth every step. The drive through Glen More is stunning, and as we went in autumn, the colours and waterfalls were outstanding. The cottage itself could not be faulted and had everything you could possibly need for a stay.

Everything you would want in a holiday home and more. Perfect location for visiting the prime spots on the Ross or just relaxing if the weathers inclement. The view from the bedroom makes it difficult to get out of bed in the morning and the surrounding area is stunning.

This is our second visit to The Steadings and we had a wonderful time here. The location is ideal for exploring the Ross of Mull and there are lovely beaches within an easy walk. You're just 15 minutes from the Iona ferry and the Staffa boat trips. The accommodation is very comfortable and the views from the bedroom are particularly good. Donald was extremely helpful and friendly. A super place to stay and one that we will return to again. We would highly recommend this property.

The Steading is an outstanding holiday cottage. It is spacious, light and airy with wonderful views over the loch. It had everything and more for a self catering holiday.Donald was very helpful giving us useful information regarding fishing the loch. Some small brown trout were caught. The beaches in the area are beautiful with white sands and clear blue seas and there is plenty of wildlife to be seen. As you travel around you pass through some fantastic scenery . We would love to visit again but we have decided not to travel so far away from home in the future due to health reasons.

The property and location were both excellent. Accommodation was really comfortable and relaxing. Local beaches and opportunities to see wildlife are all within sort distances to the property. Certainly a place we will be returning to in the future.

The Steadings is a brilliant house views stunning and Donald and neighbours all so friendly. The house had everything you could want even Robins (lol). Clean comfortable and cosy. Would recommend this property very highly.

A wonderful property of high quality, comfortable and well equipped with excellent views over Loch Assapol. Mull is magnificent with superb beaches, mountain grandeur and plentiful wildlife. Iona and the delightful island of Ulva are also worth visiting. We would highly recommend this property and island for a very special holiday.

Lovely setting and great accommodation. Walking, beaches and wildlife are fantastic.

High standard of property. Lovely light airy main bedroom with nice Veranda. Very well situated for exploring the west of the island. Superb beaches within walking distance. Would highly recommend.

Mull was looking magnificent in the sunshine and The Steadings was an excellent base from which to tour the south west of the island. The house is very comfortable, clean and spacious, with a lovely position overlooking Loch Assapol. Landscape, beaches, Iona and wildlife all exciting, locals very friendly and the house made for a great holiday.

Lovely accommodation. Perfect for our needs. Stunning views in all directions. A very relaxing stay. Most eateries are closed in mid March so take some supplies (Oban Tesco is very handy for the ferry and has local produce you can keep fresh in the large freezer). Lots of walking available from the doorstep and you can always return on the upper deck of the 496 bus!

The Steading was an exceptionally nice house, very clean with all the cooking facilities needed. The beds were very comfortable and the view from the balcony is amazing . We had a great stay and would recommend this property. Our stay was at the beginning of March and there was not a lot of eateries open so be prepared and take some meals with you. There is a well stocked Spar at Bunessan on the road to the Iona ferry. Excellent all round stay on Mull!

Cottage was comfortable and very welcoming..
Excellent location for touring and walking in the Ross of Mull. A few miles drive to Fionnphort and on to Iona...

Amazing house with everything you could possibly need. Great location with lots of beautiful beaches within a 15 minute drive and one a short walk away.

Beautiful cottage, very roomy and light. Cracking location on the banks of the loch and some cracking walks right out of the front door.

Just as it looks in the photos. Its lovely accommodation. It is in walking distance of amazing peaceful beaches and in close driving reach of others. The ferry to Iona is with twenty minutes drive. If you are looking for peace and beauty this cottage provides both.

Very high standard of accommodation. We loved taking morning coffee and afternoon wine on the balcony outside the bedroom. The Steading is the perfect place to take in the views and enjoy the loch. The whole place is extremely comfortable and an ideal place to relax. We walked every day in each direction always finding another beautiful place to explore. The local shop in Bunnessan is well stocked and we sampled the fish and chips there too. This is a wonderful and special place and we hope to return.

Perfect location, fished on the loch only caught small brownies, sea trout were in the system but few. No complaints about the accommodation and would definitely consider a return visit

A great week in a great house in a really beautiful part of the Isle of Mull! The view from the upstairs bedroom is beautiful, I was lucky enough to see a full moon.

Excellent house and gardens. We had 2 weeks of sunshine and no rain so the garden was great for eating out. We also had a white tailed eagle over the back garden being mobbed by gulls.
The beaches at Kilvickeon and Uisken are fantastic.
The lambs were a constant source of amusement.

We chose to stay in the south of the island to visit Iona and the wonderful beaches. It takes about 15 minutes to travel to the ferry and the beaches were incredible. You can walk from the cottage to the beach at Kilvickeon. Within minutes of leaving the cottage, a WTE flew over. The cottage is absolutely stunning. There is nothing to fault about it. I will always have memories of waking in the morning to look out onto the loch, hearing all the birds in the tree outside and the daily call of the cuckoo. I am missing my daily lamb therapy from the ones who wander around the garden. Recommended

Home from home, The Steading is the holiday accommodation I hope to find. Lots of thought has gone into fixtures and furniture and we did not want for anything. It was comfortable and well equipped. We too wanted to visit Iona several times and chose the location as it was convenient for exploring and getting to the Iona ferry. We saw corncrakes as hoped for on Iona but other wildlife was elusive during our week. Weather was good and Mull and Iona Islands were wonderful. Left it too late to book a meal at Ninth Wave so will have to consider returning.

Experienced the most wonderful week at The Steading. A superb home to spend a week in, easily up there as one of the most suitable places to stay for us. Quiet, very private, very comfortable & well equipped with excellent beds, showers, and wonderful views. A superb base for exploring that end of the island, the exceptional weather always a bonus. Thoroughly recommend staying here, just book those ferry crossings extremely early & expect & be prepared to alter your journeys if they are playing up!

The Steadings is a comfortable & well appointed property, which is light and airy even on a dreich winter’s day. A great base for exploring the beautiful beaches of Ross of Mull & spotting all kinds of wildlife - even better with a knowledgeable local guide. If staying in the low season, as recommended, do take plenty of food supplies as there are few eateries open & there’s plenty of fridge/freezer storage in the property. The owner lives nearby & was very welcoming & helpful.

Great property in a great location !
We had a very enjoyable and relaxing stay. Nice walks to Kilvickeon beach, Scoor and Shiaba. Perfect location for visiting Iona. People were very welcoming, especially in the Spar in Bunessan.
Wildlife was amazing Eagles, Buzzards and Red Deer on the walks to Kilvickeon beach. Otters near Croggan and a huge Stag regularly spotted in Pennyghael, not to mention the Highland Cattle wandering down the road in Fionnphort !
We stayed for 9 nights and wished it could have been longer !

Lovely place to stay. Expectation was matched by reality. Clean and comfortable accommodation, well equipped with fantastic views and a feeling of space (just like our own Steading!).

Wow, just wow. The Steadings looks good in the photos but in real life it is stunning. And so large! It is a superb house with all you could wish for, really comfy beds and the view over the loch is amazing. Donald, the owner, was very approachable and helpful.
The location makes it easy to explore by foot, it is well worth going to the beach at Kilvivkeon, the ruined village of Shiaba and the cave to see the carvings. It is also very easy to visit Iona and Staffa and Tobermory for a longer day out.

The Steadings was a very comfy and well equipped property with the most amazing views.
We loved sitting on the upstairs balcony watching the view and wildlife.
Donald was very approachable and we can’t believe he designed and built it- amazing.
There is nothing not to like . We loved it all.

What a fabulous place! Stayed for a week but it was over in a flash…..and the sunny weather certainly helped. Excellent location by the loch with lovely views, particularly of sunset in the west. Beautiful building too, tasteful decor and relaxing. Close to lots of brilliant locations not least the Kilvickeon and Uisken beaches. And great days out to Iona and Staffa…. couldn’t be a better place for a holiday!

My wife and I were on Mull to scatter my parents ashes. My Mother was born and brought up just a few miles from the Steading and had met and married my Father on the island. Although a somewhat sad occasion we really enjoyed our stay. The Steading was just as described and everything and more than we expected. A special thanks to the owner Donald Cameron for always being available for help or advice and in our case long chats about people, places and family.

We booked to stay for 5 nights with my parents as part of their 50th Wedding Anniversary celebrations. The property is absolutely stunning inside and the views from the upstairs bedroom & living room are lovely. The beds are super super comfy and all in all one of the best places we've ever rented for a holiday... we didn't want to leave!

Excellent property, everything we expected & more. The owner was really really welcoming & helpful. The house was precisely as described...warm & cosy with everything we could need & more. A perfect locaton for exploring the remote beaches & walks on the south of Mull

A beautiful property in a lovely location.
We had a great few days walking and watching wildlife. A day on Iona, lots of otter and eagle spotting, long walks to wild empty beaches. Nice to come back to the warm house with wood burner in the evenings. Extremely well equipped and furnished. Perfect winter retreat. Just make sure well stocked up with food and supplies as nothing much open out of season, just the little Spar in Bunnesan.

This was our 7th. visit to Mull and can honestly say the Steadings is the best accommodation we have had. It is very well designed and furnished. A lot of thought and effort by the owners must have have gone into this new build. The owners were very friendly and helpful and lived only 5 minutes walk away. Location is excellent and to occupy a week not much driving was needed.

Lovely house in a wonderful setting, with the best beds, easily accessible & a great base to explore from. Iona, Staffa, Crofters Kitchen for supplies, Lochbuie - best lunch location, Kilvicheon, knockvologan, Ardalanish, Uisk - all great beaches. For a grand day out - Ulva, Calgery, Glengorm & Tobermory!

This was our third trip to Mull but the first to The Steading.
The location is peaceful but accessible. The house is great; well appointed with all the daily needs. Donald is friendly and helpful.
It is easy to get out and about to all areas of Mull.
On one of the few sunny days of our visit it was brilliant to be able to walk to Kilvickeon and have the beach to ourselves.
Thank you very much.

This is a beautiful house in a truly beautiful location.The Kitchen, washer, dryer all excellent, bathrooms excellent, beds excellent, wood stove, perfect. And there is nothing to beat the views of the lake. Donald and his wife were so friendly and very helpful. Walks, birdwatching and nearby beaches are stunning. Easy access to Iona, another magical place. Dont miss the Ardalanish weavers.

Excellent holiday home. Beautiful location. Fabulous house. So comfortable, but with everything you could possibly need. Loved the wood burner and the stunning views. Great holiday.

A lovely, warm, spacious, comfortable house in a very quiet location. Perfect for exploring Kilvickeon and Knockvologan beaches. Friendly owners only a few minutes walk away. Only downsides were that you can't access the Loch easily for fishing and the DVD player was missing a lead. We had one day of torrential rain and the kids fancied a dvd. A fantastic stay none the less. Highly recommend this house.

An amazing place in a lovely setting . House is well equipped, spacious and there are fantastic views over the loch. Plenty to do in the area: visit to local beaches, boat trip to Staffa and trip to Iona to name just a few. Highly recommended if you're into outdoor activities in a peaceful location.

What can we say... If the owners had not been such lovely people I think we would have considered squatters rights!
It was mid storm Dennis and the house was so warm and cosy, the light from the many huge windows to view the vista was so welcome. There are all the facilities you could wish for and the beds are super comfy. The Ross is special for beaches, wildlife and it’s people.
We would highly recommend this place, but don’t tell your friends.... ; )

We enjoyed a last minute 5 day break at the Steading and thoroughly enjoyed it. The house is lovely and everything about it makes it a comfortable and easy place to stay. Despite wild weather we had great walks from the house and a wonderful trip to Iona. We would recommend The Steading and Isle of Mull cottages to anyone planning a trip to Mull.

A beautiful house in a stunning location. Very spacious and a warm and comfortable base from which to explore the Ross of Mull and Iona. Great walks from the door and wildlife around every corner! Would definitely recommend.

Absolutely lovely. Just the right place to relax and forget all you troubles back home. Wonderfull location to walk from. But, as a non Walker, absolutely great for Elke to just sit back and relax. Driving around the island was an absolute joy.

A warm, welcoming and clean cottage.
Comfortable seating and bed.
Lovely location.
Lots to see and do in the area.
Welcoming host.

The Steading is the best holiday home we have stayed in. We would recommend walking from the house to Kilvickeon Beach (Garbh Eileen on the OS map) via the ruined church and to Port Bheathain via Saorphin. The view from the balcony across the lake is stunning; we saw Red Deer on the hillside and Golden Eagles in flight. The White-tailed Eagles are best seen (if you are lucky enough) from either of the walks.
The ferry to Iona is only a short drive away, so you can easily catch an early one to make the most of your day on that atmospheric island.
All in all a great place to stay.

A lovely location and all was as described in the house information.
Most of the roads are single track so journeys will take longer as you have to stop whenever cars approach (or they do). so take your time and enjoy the views!
The owner lives nearby so is always on hand.
The spar/PO in the village is tiny but has good range if limited of most items. They will order newspapers for you.
Highlights: Staffa, Iona, walks from the house, relaxing on the balcony, wildlife especially the eagles, woodburning stove, stargazing as little light pollution, the small visitor centre in Bunessan.

A smashing place to stay. We really enjoyed this cottage, spacious, warm, lots of hot water, scrupulously clean. Friendly owner. We saw lots of wildlife on Mull in general and understand that sea eagles nest near the cottage later in the year. The location is excellent for trips to Iona and Erraid. We would come here again.

The Steading was lovely ,fantastic views, great accommodation. Everthing you need was provided, plenty of room and very comfortable. There was plenty of wildlife around the property including eagles. The location was good for visiting Iona and the fantastic beaches on the Ross of Mull

This is one of the most beautiful and well equipped places we have ever stayed in. The views over the Loch at sunset are stunning. The house has everything you could hope for in a high calibre rental. The house is perfectly located for Fionnphort for trips to Iona and for a longer drive Tobermory and Ulva. A great house - you won’t be disappointed if you rent it.

Excellent property in a wonderful but remote location - 1.5 miles from Bunessan. Entertained by the lambs and plenty of small birds. Eagle across the Loch too. Good walks directly from the house and a good location for an early start for Iona.

The Steadings really is a fantastic place to stay, there's so much room and wonderful views across the loch as well as lots of outside space. Furnished to a high standard, lovely comfy beds and sofa. Would add that the wifi worked well but was a little slow, well no point being in a rush, you're on holiday! Local shop, bistro and pub nearby and a short drive to get the ferry to Iona so great locution too. Would highly recommend.

The Steading is a very beautiful cottage with lots of space , large gardens to the back and front with a large first floor balcony, ideal for relaxing and taking in the views . We were lucky to enjoy good weather for the first few days with spectacular sunrises and sunsets . The interior was very well furnished and everything was cleaned to a high standard . Occasional visits by sheep and lambs and a very varied birdlife added to our enjoyment . No mobile phone signal and very slow wi-fi ensured we stayed in the holiday mode!

Hard to commend this cottage as it will always be fully booked (!!) but as previous reviews state, quite simply the best holiday cottage we have stayed in. Refurbished to a very high standard with imaginative use of the property giving stunning views from every angle. The furnishings are also of a high standard and spotlessly clean. Much more spacious than anticipated...could quite happily live here.

A fabulous house. We spent a peaceful relaxing week. No WIFI or mobile phone service in the area...bliss!

Quite simply the best holiday cottage we have stayed at in the past eighteen years. Abundant wildlife from the bedroom balcony, beautiful views from every window, warm and very comfortably furnished - even lambs on the patio. If you don't want to use the car there are walks to some stunning beaches from the house.
You don't go to Mull expecting a mobile signal and fast wifi. You go expecting peace, quiet and unforgettable experiences. You'll get that at The Steadings, with just enough bandwidth to iMessage your jealous friends and family.

Fantastic cottage which had the comfiest bed (assume downstairs one was the same, but we didn't use it) and the best showers we have ever had in self catering accommodation. Superb outlook from the upstairs balcony which could be improved by the provision of a table for drinks etc. So peaceful. Bliss! Loved it. Be aware that the wifi here is very slow and intermittent and no signal for EE. This was actually a plus for us. Very highly recommended.

Very nice place with all modern facilities, lay out very good. Ideal place to explore Mull, would certainly recommend it .

Lovely house. Light and airy yet warm and cosy.
Great food to be had at Blackbird Bistro.
The 18 hole golf course on Iona is a "unique experience"!
Mull does not disappoint.

A delightful cottage in a superb location overlooking a quiet loch. The cottage has been decorated to a high standard and was very comfortable for my family - just as well given the weather we had!

A fantastic place to stay, modern, clean and comfortable. Located in a great area - we loved the beach at Fidden, the boat trip to Stafa and exploring Iona.

The house combines the perfect mix of functionality, aesthetics and luxury in a magical setting by Loch Assapol. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay - a great place to discover the wild Isle of Mull. Highly recommended.

Stunning holiday home in a beautiful location a perfect base for exploring and photographing the islands amazing wildlife including eagles,otters,red throated divers and deer.

Gorgeous house, beautifully done with everything provided. Underfloor heating makes it always cosy to come home to. Lovely tranquil setting with amazing master bedroom views over the lough. Great place to explore Mull from, local cafe with lovely baking. Perfect Island holiday. We hope to return next year.

This is a great holiday cottage. Donald, the owner, has thoughtfully renovated the building so that it is very modern and spacious yet has lots of charm. It is well equipped and comfortable. The views towards Loch Asspool are lovely.

Donald and Yvonne have created a beautiful holiday home and we were lucky to be their first guests.
The Steading is full of natural light, modern, spacious and extremely comfortable and is equipped with everything you could possibly need. It is in a great location with lovely views over Loch Assapol and it was very special to have evenings warm enough to sit on the upstairs balcony with a glass of wine watching the sun go down.

This is an excellent holiday cottage. Very spacious and well laid out. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. Donald, the owner, was charming, friendly and very helpful. Ideally located with great views across the loch. This is a gem in the landscape! Highly recommended for a stay.