Knockan Self-catering, Mull

Island of Mull, Self-Catering Accommodation

KNOCKAN
Three stars, 2 miles from Bunessan, 8 miles from Iona. Sleeps up to 5 comfortably, 6 at a squeeze.

Our Aim:
to provide clean, comfortable, well equipped accommodation with an authentic island atmosphere, in a beautiful setting, at a reasonable price.

Late availability / special prices: weeks beg. June 15 & July 6. See https://sites.google.com/site/blackknockan/home/availability-and-prices

About Knockan; Accommodation; General Information; Attractions; Visitor Comments

Owner verification: Knockan is Owner & Quality Assured by VisitScotland. You can verify this by clicking here.

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Short Breaks?	Low season only. Click here for more information
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Eating out	There are some excellent places. Click here for the ones on the Ross of Mull.
More about the Ross of Mull	http://www.romhc.org.uk/

"Why do people with no Mull connection come to a place like Knockan? Leave aside that it is now extremely comfortable. Leave aside also Iona, Staffa, scenery, sea eagles, golden eagles, puffins, otters, seals, to start an endless list. There is something else:

This round-cornered croft cottage, built originally by refugee crofter/weaver John Black during the Highland Clearances, proudly displaying some of its original timbers, mollusc tunnels betraying their origins as driftwood from the shore, has a sense of peace, place, history, heritage and wholeness woven into its fabric. Iona has been described as a ‘thin place where heaven and earth are not far apart’. Many have found that describes Knockan too." (from The House that Black built.)

Some other great reasons to holiday on Mull
(Follow the links below)

	WALKERS: Mull boasts the only Munro on an island other than Skye (Ben More), one Corbett (Dun da Gaoithe) and one Corbett top (Ben More - A'Chioch). But there are other amazing routes to suit all abilities. Knockan has a drying room for wet gear.
	CYCLISTS: Knockan has secure, dry storage for bikes, and a drying room for wet gear. Bike hire and local routes,
	FAMILIES: A Mull holiday might not qualify for the category 'lively' (in the sense of one where you might worry about your youngsters getting their extra-curricular education prematurely completed), but it has just about everything else - mountains and machairs, spectacular beaches and awesome sea cliffs, a sense of the past and a sense of the 'now'. And Knockan, with its location, facilities and selection of books and board games is an ideal base.
	FISHING: Lochs, rivers, permits and advice.
	BIRD WATCHING: Species list and where to see them.
	SEA EAGLES: Mull is home to around 11 pairs. How to view them.
	GOLDEN EAGLES: "A great place to see these birds is the Isle of Mull which has a very healthy population." (Wildlife Britain. Click here) There are about 30 eagle ranges in all, both in the mountains of central Mull, and along the rugged sea cliffs of the south coast as far west as Erraid.
	WILD FLOWERS: Click here
	Interested in the Da Vinci code or Mary Magdalene?
	Interested in the Arandora Star? Click here
	Interested in Scottish history and heritage? Ross of Mull history; Ardtun local history ; Mull history in general; Clans; The Highland Clearances; Crofting Life, Mary MacDonald, "Child in a manger" and "Morning has broken"; Forgotten Scots.
	Iona, Staffa, or Treshnish Isles bird sanctuary. Ferries are only a few miles away at Fionnphort.
	Thought of walking the Stevenson Way? Have a look here.
	Guided walks by the Mull and Iona Ranger Service. 2012 programme here. Superb!

An unsolicited recommendation via Linked-in
"An exemplary, in my view, provider of holiday accommodation. What is advertised is EXACTLY what you get. Which is rare in my experience. In addition, which is even rarer, the whole experience from reserving, booking, staying, leaving and making repeat reservations is a warm, stress free and pleasurable undertaking. Rentals are appropriate and reasonable for the property and area. The accommodation is comfortable, welcoming and immaculate. I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending this holiday accommodation provider to anyone at all. NB. I am not related or beneficent in any way! I struggle to 'get in'."

Catherine Wild
Year first hired: 1994 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity

A selection of visitors' comments from 2011
Selected to give a spread throughout the year.

Hogmanay 2011/12
Just had to show this one as it was written.

5 November 2011
"Another wonderful stay in the beautiful Knockan Cottage, which we find so cosy and comfortable from the moment we arrive."
Theresa and Kevin

20 August 2011
"Yet again for the third year we've had an amazing week in our favourite place in the world."
Brendan, Kate, Tom, Henry and George.

2 July
"A blissful week in Knockan ... It seems as if whatever we thought might be useful has already been anticipated and supplied."
Mike and Gwen

23 April
"What a wonderful cottage and location! Seals and sea eagles on the rocks out front. Highlights - trip to Staffa and the puffins; meal at the Ninth Wave, Fionnphort."
Keith & Jacqui

19 February
"Fantastic local history/info/books. A lovely, well equipped cottage in a beautiful place. A great week. Many thanks."
The Munoz family.

29 Dec 2010
“Thank you for another wonderful stay at Knockan. We had a peaceful and relaxing Christmas again this year, enhanced by snow and ice outside, contrasting with the cosy cottage.”
Myles, Charles and Emily (our Labrador)

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