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Situated on Ardura Estate World Heritage Site, renowned for its otters, ideal rural retreat.

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Living room | But ’n’ Ben - Ardura Estate, Nr Craignure, Isle of Mull
Living room | But ’n’ Ben - Ardura Estate, Nr Craignure, Isle of Mull
Living room/dining room | But ’n’ Ben - Ardura Estate, Nr Craignure, Isle of Mull
Dining Area | But ’n’ Ben - Ardura Estate, Nr Craignure, Isle of Mull

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Nr Craignure, Isle of Mull
  • Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal
    10 min drive
  • Torosay Castle
    16 min drive
  • Duart Castle
    26 min drive
  • Oban (OBN)
    78 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Situated on Ardura Estate World Heritage Site, renowned for its otters, ideal rural retreat.

Situated on Ardura Estate World Heritage Site, renowned for its otters, ideal rural retreat. . On the sheltered south-east coast of Mull, between Craignure and Iona and overlooking the River Lussa and Loch Spelve, these two wonderful properties (refs USK and SAAX) enjoy a glorious secluded position within the 4,000-acre Ardura Estate. Bordered by the River Lussa to the north and east, and protected to the west by the masses of Ben Fhada and Glas Ben, the estate is home to highland cattle and sheep, as well as an abundance of other wildlife, including red deer, eagles, buzzards, seals and otters. The estate is recognised as a European Heritage Site for its otter population and ancient Caledonian oak forest. Craignure (6 miles) has a food shop, garage, post office, tourist information centre, pub and restaurant, and is the car ferry port to Oban. Ardura is a great base for visiting Iona, Tobermory and Duart Castle. Excellent hillwalking in the area. Nearby are a swimming pool, gym, health spa, golf courses and sandy beaches. Shops 6 miles.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet. Economy 7 heating. Cot and stairgate. Small garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. Please note: There is a stream in the garden.. Electricity, bed linen, towels and logs for wood burner included. Highchair. Payphone. Estate grounds of 4,000 acres. Barbecue. Fishing available by arrangement. No smoking Please note: There is farm machinery in the vicinity of the properties. The property has a natural water supply from a spring.

Scottish private water supplies, which come from a natural scource, can be brown and peaty particularly after heavy rain. Please do not be concerned, this is quite normal. The natural water supply is occasionally limited in the summer when bottled water will be available.
NB. The adjacent empty farm buildings are out of bounds to visitors for safety reasons.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Children must be supervised on site due to possible safety hazards.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
There are drops in the garden.
There is open water in the property grounds.
We highly recommend that you book your ferry as soon as possible as ferries get very busy. You can call Calmac on 0800 066 5000. For ferries that travel to Orkney are Northlink Ferries 08001114422 and Pentland Ferries 0800 688 8998. We also recommend taking out travel insurance in case of delays and cancellations.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Isle of Mull

Located in Isle of Mull, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. McCaig's Tower and Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tràigh Bhàn Lagain and Camas nan Coarach. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming and other activities like golfing.
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Nr Craignure, Isle of Mull

What's nearby

  • Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Torosay Castle - 16 min drive
  • Duart Castle - 26 min drive
  • Oban Ferry Terminal - 76 min drive
  • Oban Distillery - 77 min drive

Getting around

  • Oban Station - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arlene's Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Craignure Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Duart Castle Tearoom & Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blazeys on Mull - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Old Post Office - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Situated on Ardura Estate World Heritage Site, renowned for its otters, ideal rural retreat. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Situated on Ardura Estate World Heritage Site, renowned for its otters, ideal rural retreat.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Situated on Ardura Estate World Heritage Site, renowned for its otters, ideal rural retreat.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Situated on Ardura Estate World Heritage Site, renowned for its otters, ideal rural retreat. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Craignure Mull Ferry Terminal, Tràigh Bhàn Lagain and Camas nan Coarach. Duart Castle is 9 mi (14.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cottage in a wonderful location
A comfortable cottage in a wonderful temperate rainforest location and near to a community woodland. There are lovely local walks and it's a good base from which to explore Mull. The cottage has been recently redecorated and is very well equipped including with board games for adults and children. There is a good library of books. The twin bedroom is more suitable for children or teenagers as the beds are low and close together which presents some problems for anyone older or with mobility difficulties. The bathroom has a bath and hand held shower so again may present accessibility difficulties which should be pointed out in the description on the website.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

What an amazing cottage, located on the Ardura Estate on Mull.
What an amazing cottage, located on the Ardura Estate on Mull. Nestled in the woodland, well out of the way from the main road. The ideal location for a Honeymoon. The welcome we received was second to none, with Pat making sure that we had everything we needed. The accommodation is well designed and very comfortable, we could happily have stayed for longer. We will definitely return and will recommend this lovely cottage to others! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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8/10 Good

PETER

House would be perfect and score 10 if not for the toilet - it requires an update, the seat was part
House would be perfect and score 10 if not for the toilet - it requires an update, the seat was particularly bad. A good quality modern toilet would make this a 4+ star house. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

beautiful cottage in great location - a welcome retreat .
beautiful cottage in great location - a welcome retreat . well equipped and lovely gifts on arrival. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

The But n Ben is a lovely cottage, nice and quiet.
The But n Ben is a lovely cottage, nice and quiet. The cottage is nicely furnished and once the log fire is burning its very cosy. Would recommend the cottage if your looking for somewhere to chill and relax. Some good walks in the area, and lochs to see.
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10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Amazing holiday on the beautiful island of Mull.
Amazing holiday on the beautiful island of Mull. It was made extra special with our lovely accommodation at the Butt and Ben. We kept waiting on Goldilocks visiting as it looked like the original 3 bears cottage. It was straight out of a fairytale ❤
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Amazing place and the cottage is lovely, clean and tidy.
Amazing place and the cottage is lovely, clean and tidy. Everything you need is available in the cottage. Woke up the first morning to find two Red Deer in the garden! Beautiful island
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10/10 Excellent

The

A beautiful cottage in a quiet location with wildlife right outside the door.
A beautiful cottage in a quiet location with wildlife right outside the door. A*
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Lovely cottage ,great location! Friendly helpful people I charge of the cottage.
Lovely cottage ,great location! Friendly helpful people I charge of the cottage. Any queries quickly addressed. Bathroom was a challenge with 3/4 bath tub where having a shower was nearly impossible due to low cealing height without soaking carpeted floor . We loved the cottage,well equipped and sunshine for the week with BBQ available made the week amazing . Found sea otters ,eagles and visiting peacocks . We would love to return ! Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

This is our second stay at to ButnBen, very comfy cottage in lovely surroundings.
This is our second stay at to ButnBen, very comfy cottage in lovely surroundings.
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Wonderful cottage in stunning location.
Wonderful cottage in stunning location. Would not hesitate in recommending. A 6 mile drive to nearest restaurant/pub but that’s what you get for a remote setting. Would definitely go back again.
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Fantastic cottage for our family holiday.
Fantastic cottage for our family holiday. The kids felt right at home and we all loved the scenic and peaceful surroundings of the cottage

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