AUCHNACRAIG ESTATE
The Auchnacraig estate, where all the cottages are located, is a fifteen minute drive south-west of the car-ferry terminal at Craignure. The estate is ideally located for exploring all parts of the island. Tobermory, the main village on the island is a 45 minute drive away, as is Fionnphort where boats depart for Iona and Staffa.
It is a beautiful estate with Highland cows on a 4,500-acre peninsula bordering the shores of Loch Don, Loch Spelve and The Firth of Lorne. Much of the estate is a site of Special Scientific Interest due to its diverse geological composition and its woodlands; and it has magnificent views in every direction - particularly towards the mainland where Ben Nevis is visible 40 miles away. It is a truly stunning corner of Mull.
LOCATION
LOCAL WALKS & ATTRACTIONS
There are lots of lovely walks on the estate. You can walk along the coast from the bridge around Lochdon estuary to look for birds, or explore the small sandy bays down at Grasspoint with its rocky coastline. There's even a walk along a rough track to the abandoned village of Gualachaolish (accessed from the main road) and there are pockets of pristine woodland to explore as well as the summit of Carn Ban. We provide information in all of the cottages about local walks along with our recommendations for further afield.
AND MORE...
A 15 minute drive from the estate will take you to Craignure where there are a couple of eateries and a Spar shop. Just outside of Craignure you will find the new swimming pool, gym and spa at the Isle of Mull Hotel. Relax in the outdoor hot tub, have a relaxing massage or go for a swim in the new pool. A couple of minutes up the road from the hotel you'll also find the Craignure Golf Club. Torosay Castle and Duart Castle are also both only a short drive away from the estate.
FISHING on the estate
Loch Glennain
Loch Glennain, on the Auchnacraig Estate, is a freshwater loch containing Brown and Loch Leven Trout averaging two or three to the pound. Fishing is by fly only. This is a magical place to spend a day fishing.
Permits £12 per rod per day, £6 per half day
Lochdon Estuary - The Bridge
Lochdon Estuary bridge, provides a fantastic location for fly fishing for sea trout. From mid June to October. Light to medium rod and casts and all usual size 8 or larger sea trout flies are suggested.
Permits £16 per rod per day, £8 per half day
Sea Fishing
You can fish from lots of places on the estate by the sea but the most popular place is down on the rocks at Grasspoint where you can catch pollock and mackerel (seasonally).
