Rowan Tree Lodge and Cherry Tree Lodge enjoy excellent views across the sea at Loch na Lathaich and westwards to the wild and remote Ardmeanach peninsula, which rises into view beyond the wee settlement at Ardtun. Conveniently located for amenities, there is the village shop and pub within a short walk down the hill, and a filling station just a short distance outside the village centre.
Fionnphort is a few miles’ further drive, where the luxurious Ninth Wave restaurant awaits to impress diners with fine cuisine and the Creel Seafood Bar serves up the freshest catches of the day, right beside the slipway.
Nearest village: Bunessan (village centre within walking distance)
Drive to ferry terminal at Craignure: 50 minutes
Map and Directions
We send out a property information document with directions to the house, and other useful information, to all guests who book with us.
Things to Do
Rowan Tree Lodge and Cherry Tree Lodge offers guests the chance to immerse themselves in the Hebrides’ unique coastal experiences. The sea views from the lodges will inspire many an adventure.
Explore the Ross of Mull’s famed shell-sand coves. The white sands of Uisken beach close by are easy to access, with parking close to the beach, and sheltered waters that make for an appealing kayak or wild swim. The sweeping bay at Ardalanish will be another favourite, with great sands for beachcombers, and refreshments just up the hill from the Ardalanish Weavers in season too, plus the chance to see the beautiful fabrics, tweeds and wools they produce.
Venturing to the far west, a short drive delivers you to Fionnphort, again home to a beautiful sandy cove, and offering access to even more pink granite-strewn, shell-sand beaches at Fidden, Knockvologan and beyond.
On a low tide, it’s even possible to cross the tidal sandbar from Knockvologan beach to the island of Erraid – a magical way to add a sense of adventure to your holiday, all while soaking up the panoramic views back to Mull and over the sea to Iona, which makes an excellent day trip in its own right aboard the CalMac passenger ferry from Fionnphort.
Casting your gaze further out to sea, the island of Staffa beckons with its dramatic basalt columns and storied Fingal’s Cave, which makes an excellent full or half-day boat trip. It’s also home to puffins in season (usually mid-April to July).
Back on land, there are coastal hikes aplenty, whether you venture from Scoor to the clearance village at Shiaba, or from Fionnphort to the pink granite quarry at Tor Mor. The most intrepid adventures will relish the chance to navigate the Tireregan Nature Reserve over tricky terrain, delivering them to the little-visited but utterly stunning Traigh Gheal beach.
For wilder days, the Ross of Mull Historical Centre offers a fascinating glimpse into the island’s past and the Ross of Mull’s strong crofting ties, while the lodges make a welcoming retreat as you watch the tides change and weather roll over the bay.
