7 of the Best Bothy-Style Cottages on Mull

When you think of a Scottish Highland bothy, chances are a stone-built, single-storey cottage springs to mind. You’ll picture thick stone walls, slates adorning the roof and a simple layout inside, perhaps just a room or two, with the essential fireplace at the end.

Taking inspiration from bothies on Mull and further afield, we bring you our pick of bothy-style cottages on Mull, with a twist. Because while these cottages have humble beginnings, they’ve been lovingly renovated to offer all the creature comforts you’d expect of an Isle of Mull Cottages homestay.

Which would get your pick?

1 Fisherman’s Bothy

The clue is in the name with this one, packing in the charm with its rock-weighted, thatched roof and pink painted stonework, perched on the edge of Kilfinichen Bay.

2 Tigh na Mara

Translating to house of the sea, it’s easy to guess why, as this red tin-roofed cottage sits a stone’s throw from the shore of Loch Spelve, a view perfectly framed through the wee cottage windows.

3 Aird Ghlas

This one’s a modern take on bothy cottages. This cosy hideaway was once actually a garage! Hard to believe now with its panoramic views and pretty brickwork, but the simple layout inside still pays homage to the Highland tradition.

4 Derryguaig Smiddy

Beautiful dark stonework, a wood burning stove and a stunning setting in the foothills of Ben More above Loch na Keal – this cottage ticks all the boxes when it comes to bothy cottages and more!

5 Dobhran Croft

A bothy with a modern makeover, this wee white cottage in Lochbuie has been transformed to offer contemporary luxury and even a wee bedroom upstairs!

6 Shore Croft

Visitors to this beachfront bothy cottage will be delighted to find mid-century furniture and a beautifully appointed kitchen offering a unique contrast to the cottage’s traditional roots.

7 The Bothy

A classic choice, this cosy stone cottage adjoins a traditional farmhouse in a remote setting at Laggan, within walking distance of the beach, a beautiful walk or adventurous drive around the coast from Lochbuie centre.

Discover more cottages perfectly made for two in our our hand-picked range of holiday cottages for two.