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Cluaran (Thistle) Cottage
Cluaran cottage Short term let licence Reference AR00980F Our cottage is open all year and ready to welcome you
When to come
As we are now moving through into Autumn . This is my favorite time of year and often dryer. The trees are starting to turn and the stars are fantastic on a clear night. Also a chance of the aurora.
Our wintering birds are starting to return, Great Northern Divers, Widgeon, Teal and a few Kingfisher flitting with a flash of blue.
Cold temperatures mean clear skies, gorgeous light and winter walks.
Lots of fungus about and still a few wild flowers with Autumn gentian, Scabious, thistle and lots of fruit on the rowan trees.
Our garden is still full of colour and we have a change of birds starting to come in for food. We have a young sparrowhawk sitting around looking very naive.
The wildlife is starting to get hungry as the cold nights are coming in, Otters are about and good views of Eagles with numbers higher as the young are out of nests.
Highlight is the roaring stags, they are often in the field behind the cottage. Very loud some nights but brilliant to hear them.
The weather can be interesting at any time of year If wildlife isn't your thing then May, June is the time to see the wildflowers, and of course the gorgeous scenary is here all year round in many moods.
We are often asked when is the best time to come. Anytime of year as the changing seasons bring their own special moments. The winter months can be great for Wildlife as less visitors around. As we are quieter we can be flexible for a short or longer break. Please contact us for information.
This can be a showery time of year which is great for seeing the larger birds such as eagles and hen Harrier as the shower passes they fly to dry off their wings.
There are lots of lovely walks and dark skies with the possibility of an aurora on a clear night. We have the milky way right over the cottage stunning to see.
There are less places open to eat and the boat trips are finished but the Salen hotel is open for food and there are places in Tobermory and Craignure.
Your Cottage
Cluaran cottage, Our cosy cottage has all you need for a self catering holiday on the isle of Mull, its well equipped, with off road parking right next to your door.
Salen village is quiet and centrally based with good local amenities Cluaran will give you a good base to explore Mull.
2024/25 prices are £650.00 - £700 per week
Please see the cottage page for more details and how to book
Getting to us; The ferries are run by Caledonian MacBrayne (calMac) from Oban - Craignure, Lochaline - Fishnish and Kilchoan - Tobermory. https/www.calmac.co.uk
Lettings, Saturday entry from 4.00 pm to exit Saturday 10.00 am, in main season (2024 is Easter Saturday to 1st Saturday in November) 2025 from April 5th to November 1st
Please contact us for shorter or longer breaks, bookings, prices and terms and conditions.
Cluaran cottage is self catering and attached to our own home with its own entrance and off-road parking.
This comfortable cottage is single story with one internal step (3 external steps to main door) It is perfect for 1 to 4 people and ideal if you require separate bedrooms as the sitting room and Kitchen are between them. Both bedrooms are en suite.
The Bedrooms; one double and one family room, The family room has one double and one single bed. An extra child’s bed could be made available if required.
The sitting room has a comfortable three-piece suite, table, books, games local information and an electric wood burner effect heater. There is a folding table and 4 chairs that can be pulled out easily.
The modern kitchen is equipped with an electric cooker, slow cooker, fridge, and freezer. A breakfast bar and 4 stools, the door from the kitchen leads out to the garden/parking area.
Our guests often comment on how well equipped the cottage is.
Central heating throughout with a main thermostat control and by each radiator.
There are bird feeders filled daily for you to watch the many birds we get in the garden.
There is a picnic table on grass and garden chairs at the front of your cottage which is part of our large garden. there are views over the fields and hills from here, hedgehogs roam the garden, and the red deer are often in the field behind the house with owls and bats flying at night.
Included in the price; Heating, Electric (sorry not vehicles) there are a growing number of charging points around the Island. Linen Freesat TV
Terms and conditions in brief; Bookings are made directly through Jacqui, Please see contact page. We require a £100 non refundable deposit to secure your booking Full payment 6 weeks before your entry date, this is non refundable. Cancellations; should you need to cancel before the 6 week payment no final payment will be required. Cancellation after full payment; we would endeavour to fill your booked dates. We would then refund any monies taken which could be less than the amount you paid, minus your original deposit. Please contact us for our full terms and conditions and further details.