There can be few corners of Mull as ruggedly, wildly, spectacularly beautiful as Carsaig, and an escape to Carsaig House, one of the Carsaig Estate’s impeccably presented properties, delivers you a prime location from which to make the most of every corner of this remote coastline with tumbling waterfalls and wildlife-packed hills.
Yet only a 10-minute drive returns you to the charming village of Pennyghael on the shore of Loch Scridain, home to a well-stocked village shop and cosy pub serving food, so you can immerse yourselves in the wild without foregoing the convenience of local amenities too.
Nearest village: Pennyghael (4 miles)
Drive to ferry terminal at Craignure: 45 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
Red deer roam the hills and grassland and will become a regular sight as you explore the surroundings of the estate, as will the wild goats who make light work navigating the rocky coastline, cliffs and caves, and the curious seals who frequent the skerries in the bay.
For seemingly endless rugged acres, almost completely untouched, the vast headlands and sweeping uplands attract a wide range of birds of prey, including Mull’s famous white-tailed sea eagles and golden eagles. Nature-lovers will be in their element with a stay at Carsaig and will want to keep their cameras close to hand!
A short walk down to the old pier offers an excellent spot to try your hand at sea fishing, enjoy a picnic alfresco, or simply watch the waves for marine wildlife and sea birds. From here, a scenic path cuts through a pocket of woodland to bring you round to Carsaig Beach, a beautiful bay with a large expanse of sand exposed on a low tide. One of very few with striking grey sand, with many more Ross of Mull beaches to discover with contrasting white shell-sand and pink granite outcrops, giving Carsaig a truly unique flavour.
Such an awe-inspiring and remote location will attract adventurous souls and at Carsaig, they are well catered for! Fill your holiday with epic hikes, whether you navigate the coastal route eastwards to Lochbuie (around 5.5 miles) or the more challenging eight-mile trek west to the stunning Carsaig Arches.
Not far, the hike over the headland from Pennyghael to Malcolm’s Point offers yet another stunning view of Carsaig and this remote stretch of coastline, with outlying islands peppering the seascape. Or, set your sights on Ben More, the island’s only munro, with the most popular ascent starting from sea level at Dhiseig on Loch na Keal.
Local guides offer expert access to secluded wild swimming spots, breath-taking hikes and wildlife tours too, while slightly further afield, a scenic 40-minute journey brings you to Fionnphort, Mull’s most south-westerly village, from where you can sail for Staffa to see Fingal’s Cave and the basalt columns, or catch the CalMac ferry to Iona to discover the island’s fascinating history, wildlife and beaches.
