small.jpg "View from the balcony")
small.jpg "The chaise longue facing the balcony")
small.jpg "The bedroom and en-suite")
Attractions near The Old Mill
One of the main attractions of The Old Mill is the peace and quiet. However, it also makes an ideal base for a more active holiday. There is a lot to do nearby and the following are just a few suggestions:
Places To Eat
Ballygown Restaurant
Ballygown Restaurant is just a 5 minute drive, or a half hour walk, just turn right out of the gate and keep going. You can contact them online to book, or phone them on 01688 500113. Closed on Mondays. Full details here.
Isle of Ulva
The Isle of Ulva is reached by a small ferry (passengers only) which leaves from Ulva Ferry, which is about 10 minutes drive from The Old Mill. Ulva is an island well worth discovering, as is its wonderful restaurant, aptly named The Boathouse. You can find out more here. Please note that this will open in a new window.
The Hen House
Turn right out of my gate, 3 minute drive does snacks, coffee, crafts etc.Dervaig Area
The Bellachroy pub is over the hill in Dervaig, 5 miles, about a 15 minute drive,
phone 01688 400314.You just go over the hill road opposite my gate
and at the T junction turn right.Am Birlinn Restaurant, Penmore Dervaig, phone 01688 400619. Take the hill road opposite my gate and turn left at the T junction.
Other Attractions
Calgary Bay
Calgary Bay, often appears in the various lists of top beaches of the world and it is very easy to see why. Its beautiful white sands are backed by the rare machair. The beach itself slopes gently into the clear sea.
To get there turn left out of my gate, it is a 20 minute drive. There is a small beach cabin selling drinks, ice creams etc. Above that is a lovely woodland sculpture walk to Calgary Cafe and Arts Centre, open day times.
Those who like a slightly longer walk can find their way to the deserted village of Inivea, above Calgary bay. This is one of the most 'complete' of Mull's cleared villages and it has become well known as the village from which an ancestor of David Tennant (best known as Dr Who) came. There is more information on Inivea here.
Eas Fors
This magnificent waterfall is just a few minutes drive from The Old Mill.
Its name gives a clear indication of the mixed Gaelic and Norse heritage of the area as Eas
means waterfall in Gaelic, and Fors is the Norse for waterfall.
Treshnish Isles Trips - 'Puffin Therapy'
Turus Mara run fabulous trips out to Staffa and the Treshnish Isles. They go from the pontoons down at Ulva Ferry, a great day out. The famous Fingal's Cave, basalt columns, and wildlife are quite a sight! You can book on 01688 400242.
Full details on these trips is available here.
