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Bulldog Cottage Calgary, Isle of Mull

Like many holiday lets, Bulldog Cottage offers modern, well-equipped, light, comfortable and cosy accommodation - but what makes it quite exceptional is that it is situated just 50 yards from the glorious white sands and safe bathing waters of Calgary Bay, thought by many to be the finest beach in Scotland. Strike out in any direction for superb coastal and hill walking in this tranquil and beautiful corner of Mull - and keep your eyes peeled for sea otters, seals, golden eagles and sea eagles! Take a 10 minute walk via ‘Calgary Art in Nature’ to enjoy an evening meal at the Dovecote Restaurant, or visit the adjacent Carthouse Gallery for coffee and to browse local crafts.

Whale-watching trips are available from Croig (3 miles), whilst boat trips run daily from Ulva Ferry (10 miles) to Fingal’s Cave on the island of Staffa (truly one of the natural wonders of the world) and also to the hauntingly beautiful Treshnish Islands, where seals and sea birds abound – come in May and you’ll enjoy the amazing spectacle of puffins nesting in their thousands! For the more adventurous, Mull boasts its very own ‘Munro’ in Ben More (3169 feet high). For Balamory fans, or to visit the local whisky distillery or golf club, Tobermory is just 13 miles away. A day visit to the magical and historical Isle of Iona, where St Columba landed in AD 563 to bring Christianity to Scotland, is always tremendously rewarding. Best of all, perhaps, there is no TV or mobile phone reception at Bulldog Cottage, just plenty of books, jigsaws and board games - so, if you want to get away from it all for a few days, you need look (and go) no further!

 

Accommodation:
The accommodation, which is electrically heated, comprises on the ground floor, a tiled entrance hall, cloakroom and drying room at rear of cottage (with disabled ramp), combined sitting room (carpeted, with wood burning stove), dining room and all-electric kitchen (lino floor) with superb views over beach. Also on the ground floor are a double bedroom (carpeted) with views over the beach and separate en suite facilities (including an electric shower), and a rear-facing twin bedroom (carpeted) plus the family bathroom (bath and separate electric shower). Upstairs there is a twin bedroom and the ‘rumpus’ room (with DVD/video), both carpeted and with velux windows overlooking the beach.

Location:
Bulldog Cottage is situated at Calgary Bay in the north west of Mull. On arrival by ferry at Craignure, turn right on leaving the ferry ramp onto the A848, and drive to Salen (11 miles). At Salen, continue on the A848 towards Tobermory. 1.6 miles after passing the Church in Salen (on the left by the road junction) and immediately before crossing a large stone river bridge, the road splits; bear left here for Dervaig (10 miles). At Dervaig, turn left at the T junction adjacent to the Church (white-washed round tower) and follow the road to Calgary (5 miles). Bulldog Cottage is the first of two white-washed cottages on the south side of Calgary beach.

What's included:
Electricity (up to £20 total usage per week in 2008, £25 per week in 2009) is included in the rental price.
The wood burner in the sitting room is available year-round; tenants are expected to purchase and replace any kindling and logs that they use, ready for the next visitors.
Tea towels, and bath and hand towels are supplied. Please bring your own bathing towels for use on the beach, etc. There is ample private parking in the driveway. A pay-phone is available, which accepts coins and BT charge-cards; incoming calls are free.

Cost and availability
Change over day is Friday. The cottage is available for occupancy from 4.30pm on the day of arrival until 10.00am on the day of departure. Short breaks may be available, at the discretion of the owners. Weekend (3 nights, 4.30pm Friday to 10.00am Monday) or weekday (4 nights, 4.30pm Monday to 10.00am Friday) bookings will be charged at 60% and 70% respectively of the applicable weekly rate. In accordance with legislation, Bulldog Cottage is NON-SMOKING.

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