Derryguaig Smiddy Reviews

This is the second time we have stayed in this cottage and we hope we can book again in the future. The location is what makes this place so special. So many walks in the hills and along the coast without even needing to use the car! Great wildlife all around and stunning views that change by the minute. The cottage is warm, clean and cosy with a good standard of furnishings.

Just returned from a fantastic stay at Derryguiad Smiddy, what a fantastic location, so peaceful and the Cottage was beautifully furnished had everything we needed, would highly recommend

Great place to stay but the outside furniture listed is not provided / not to the required standard. Despite previous feedback on this subject this situation has not being improved at the time of our visit this year so we have decided not to rebook next year for the fifth time. Shame it’s not as good as it once was.

The cottage is of a good standard and has great views of Ben More and Loch na Keal. Very comfortable and modern equipment. Unfortunately our weather was very poor with wind and rain.

Sorry but with well over 40 self-catering holidays in the past, we were really disappointed with the Smiddy and felt it was seriously overpriced. Unimaginatively converted, nice view east but such small windows in living room it was difficult to see the loch so no real view except from porch and bedroom. No knee space for bar stools so useless. Basic equipment and instructions lacking and poor Internet access. We won't be going back.

This is a very comfortable and cosy cottage with everything you need to enjoy your time on Mull. We would come again and also have no hesitation in recommending it to others.

This is a very comfortable and cosy cottage with everything you need to enjoy your time on Mull. We would come again and also have no hesitation in recommending it to others.

Our first trip to Mull and choosing The Smiddy was perfect. Wonderfully cozy for two with everything we could need for our stay. The wake up views of Ben More were amazing and to watch the birds of prey every day was great. Great position back from the road and close to the waterfalls . Stunning week. We will be coming back again.

Fantastic cottage in a beautiful location. Excellent facilities and furnishings. Will definitely return. Thank you to all at Isle of Mull cottages for a most enjoyable holiday.

The cottage is so lovely, comfortable and well-equipped, and in such a picturesque location. We loved the peace and quiet and the opportunity to just unwind away from everything. We were lucky to have warm sunny weather during our stay which just added to the beauty of the views.
We went to Mull for walking and wildlife and both were amazing.

We have stayed on Loch Na Keal for many years and this little place is perfect for the isolated location and the luxury of the interior.
The furnishings are high quality and its well equipped.
We are hill walkers so, for us, we dont need to drive often as everything we need is right outside the Smiddy. Coastal walks on Mull are also amazing with the chance to see the otters and other sea life.
The supermarket at Salen is well stocked but good to come prepared so not putting extra pressure on the local resources in COVID times. Dont forget the face masks!
We will book again.

Can only further validate the previous comments. An ideal place to unwind with the Smiddy being faultless accommodation. We'd highly recommend the Lochbuie Larder for quality locally produced food.

Just returned from the best holiday we have ever had. The Isle of Mull is the most beautiful place. The Smiddy is in the most stunning location with spectacular views . It was spotlessly clean and everything you could wish for. Lighting the log burner at the end of a long day out exploring the island was lovely. Every turn in the road was breathtaking. The wildlife was incredible. We saw golden eagles, sea eagles, hen harriers, buzzards, owls, and lots of sea birds. We were also lucky to watch otters playing in Loch na Keal. We visited all the standing stones on the island. It is a magical pl

Fantastic property and waterfalls above the smiddy added even more,massive storm on 1st night - morning resulted in being unable to go either way along loch road local lads cleared route to salen so able to tour island, scridain side cleared on thurs. All added to excitement of break. Sea eagle tour is a must, and birds to watch from smiddy are amazing. BRILL !!!

Amazing stay, helped by glorious sunny weather. Cottage is gorgeous, so comfortable, warm, (we never even lit the fire) and well equipped. Well placed for getting around but you feel gloriously alone. Fantastic wildlife, walking, sea food, gin, and the people of Mull are the best.

This is a fabulous cottage in a very beautiful, secluded location. Had a fantastic week and have booked to come back next year.

We stayed at The Smiddy for the New Year for a week. It is a gorgeous, romantic, little cottage, very comfortable, warm and well-equipped (even has a slow cooker and everything you might need to bake cakes!). It is hidden away whilst still offering amazing views over the hills and Loch Na Keal. We spent our days walking or driving around the island and were entertained by some amazing wildlife (white-tailed and golden eagles, sea otters playing together on the rocks, hen harrier out hunting...). Perfect accommodation in a perfect spot. Would go back in a heartbeat!

Very lovely cottage, well situated for visits around the island. Fantastic view over Ben More from the bedroom. Lots of wildlife at the doorstep: white tailed eagles and otters (if you're patient) almost every day.

Wonderful base for visiting all of the Isle of Mull. Beautiful views of Ben More and Loch Na Keal. Warm and cosy with the log burner on and a bottle of Tobermory Distillery's finest.

Cosy, well equipped cottage with amazing views over the loch. Highly recommended for a relaxing holiday on the Isle of Mull.

A first class location absolutely ideal for two people. Total peace and quiet in a lovely cottage.