Accommodation in Tobermory Isle of Mull Scotland

Accommodation on the Isle of Mull and Iona is plentiful, however, during the school holiday period it is advisable to book months, rather than weeks in advance, particularly for self catering accommodation. 

GRADING

A good proportion of the accommodation on the island is graded by the Scottish Tourist Board.  The Board works on a 'Star' system with a one to five rating.  5 Star is 'Excellent' or 'World Class'.  Mull boasts many providers at the 'top end' of the grading system and has, through its own tourism association, 'Holidaymull' worked hard to improve standards.  We have a 5 Star Campsite at 'Shielings Holidays' in Craignure and a 5 Star Bed and Breakfast at 'Gruline-home-farm also, a 5 Star Self catering at Glengorm Castle not to mention a large number of 4 Star accommodation.  Standards generally are very good and improving all the time as the demand for quality increases.  

Some providers are not in the Tourist Board, mainly 'on principle', as we have many criticisms of our National board.  Some of these providers will be listed on this site as I feel that they are worthy of a mention.  Also, 'Scottish Island Shopping', which is a partner site, lists all providers, regardless of affiliation.

CAMPING

Mull has three main campsites on the island at Craignure, Balmeanach and Tobermory.  Another, more informal site is situated at Fidden on the Ross of Mull.  Informal camping on the island is not a problem, provided the land owners permission is granted.  However, there is no camping allowed on the Isle of Iona!

HELP WITH DEFINITIONS

SELF CATERING in the UK means that the property, normally a cottage, house, or bungalow, is completely self contained.  'Self Contained' is the description used in the southern hemisphere, 'Vacation Rental' is the phrase used in North America.

GUEST HOUSE has all sorts of connotations, particularly if you come from the States.  In the UK Guest House generally means providers that are not quite a Hotel but more like a bed and breakfast in their approach but having more than two letting bedrooms. Normally, also, they may provide an evening meal.  Most bed and breakfasts have a 'closed time' during the day but Guest Houses tend to be more flexible.