Fern Cottage is one of those places you never want to leave. It’s tucked far, far away on Mull’s Croggan Peninsula with the sea just beyond the garden. Wake up to cows lowing in the field, birdsong, and the sound of the waves, with deer and otters drifting past. The cottage has a big airy living space with a wood burner, shelves stacked with books and games, and a kitchen that makes cooking a joy. There’s no WiFi, so you’re properly off the grid.

Lochbuie Stone Circle might be small, but its setting is nothing short of magical. Standing in a field beneath Ben Buie, the sea is close by and cows often graze around the stones. Dating back to the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age, it’s Mull’s only stone circle, with nine granite stones and a few striking outliers whose purpose is still a mystery.

We may sound like a broken record when we say that the Isle of Eriska is one of the most iconically beautiful spots we've been to, but it truly is. Located on a private island a few miles from Oban, this hotel showcases an unspoilt, wild landscape at its best. Countrycore at its finest, this is not a place you should overlook. 

Glenforsa Café is India and Max’s love letter to Mull (the couple met at Ballymaloe Cookery School, so you know they’re serious about food). Their menu celebrates the island’s produce in dishes including chilli eggs with confit tomatoes, smoked haddock fritters, or langoustines fresh off the boat at Ulva Ferry. Pop into the farm shop afterwards for Mull-made treats – think tangy Tobermory trout, island cheeses, and jars of homemade jam – perfect for stocking up your self-catered kitchen. It’s slow, soulful cooking with the island at its heart.