We stayed at Roan Cottage for a week in August 2012, as a family group of 6. It's the best…read moreself-catering accommodation we've ever stayed in! beautifully fitted out, with high quality new kitchen, bathroom & en-suite shower room. It was also newly decorated, so felt close to staying in a new house, and was very clean on arrival. We were met by the owners, who were friendly & helpful. There is a thorough welcome pack, with all the info you need.
It's located on the south western tip of Mull, about 4 miles from Iona, so is a great base to explore Iona, crossing by ferry from Fionnephort (sp?). Local shop is 10-15 mins walk away in Bunnessan (hilly, so quite steep walking back), where there is also a fairly basic pub/hotel, but we found there food was very tasty not an exciting menu, but what they did was done well. Really surprised that locally caught fish is not more widely available! So we sent my nephew down to the jetty nearby with a fishing rod, and he brought back a mackerel, which we had for a starter before lunch! Doesn't come fresher than that!!!
Overall we found this a very tranquil place to have a complete rest, close to nature. Lots of places to explore, and ideal for long walks/hikes/cycling/jogging, etc. Some stunning scenery of course.
Roan Cottage is out of range for mobiles we found, but we could get a clear Orange signal about 100 yards up the road (walking West, towards Fionnephort) next to a roadsign. So you can wander up there any time you need to make calls/texts. It's just a weird hotspot, with no signal anywhere nearby except this one spot!
What was also brilliant is that Roan Cottage has WiFi, which we found marvellous. So self-employed people like us can keep fully up-to-date with work in the evenings, and enjoy the island during the day.
It's a very spacious & comfortable cottage, beautifully fitted out. Absolutely delighted with Roan Cottage, and I recommend it 100% to anyone looking for a smart and comfortable place to stay on Mull. We paid 650 for a week, plus electricity (about 12), which we think is excellent value. Thanks to Rob & Angela, the owners.