Otterburn Bed and Breakfast Accommodation, Dervaig, Isle of Mull, Argyll & Bute, PA75 6QL

The Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) is the most widely distributed otter species, its range including parts of Asia and Africa as well as being spread across Europe.

 

They are inquisitive, playful and intelligent, often appearing to take childlike enjoyment in sliding around on muddy banks or in snow. They are semi-aquatic mammals and live in holts around water edges.

 

Eurasian Otters have a long body and short, stocky legs. Their dense fur is brown in colour with a paler underside and they have a thick, muscular tail. On each paw they have five webbed toes which aid them in being excellent swimmers.

 

 

 

 

Otterburn Bed and Breakfast

Open all year, David and Elaine Crane will greet you with a warm and friendly welcome at Otterburn Bed and Breakfast.  This modern bed and breakfast is located in the picturesque village of Dervaig, overlooking Loch Cuin, where you can be sure to see an array of exciting bird life and even spot the local otters and deer. Sea eagles are seen regularly over the garden and in the locality, as are other birds of prey such as buzzard, golden eagle, hen harrier and sparrowhawk.

 

Otterburn is a dog friendly home and you will get to meet Mac (our blind but very capable Collie) and Molly (our young Collie X pup). Both are very friendly and if you encourage them they can give you a great game of football or tug of war!

 

 

Dervaig

Dervaig is located at the head of Loch Cuin between Tobermory and Calgary Bay and renowned to be one of the prettiest villages on the island. Founded in the late 18th century, Dervaig was built by the laird, MacLean of Coll, to provide accommodation for the nearby Quinnish Estate.

 

Kilmore Church in the village, is the only Irish towered chapel in Scotland (the spire of which looks like a sharpened pencil) and is also famous for its unusual stained glass windows. Dervaig has a hotel in the village serving excellent meals (renowned for its local seafood platters) and another restaurant within two miles. On the whole, Dervaig is an ideal retreat and convenient base for touring and exploring around the north of Mull and beyond.

 

Accommodation

Otterburn has two extremely spacious rooms on the first floor - one double and one twin - both with superb views over the Cuin. The rooms have large en-suite bathrooms, comfortable sitting areas, and are well-equipped with TV, DVD player, tea and coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Breakfast is served in the bay window area on the ground floor enabling guests to take in the view and watch the abundant birdlife in the garden.

 

Otterburn is a non-smoking establishment, including the grounds.

See the accommodation page for more details.

 

 

Breakfast and Packed Lunch

Breakfasts at Otterburn are well cooked and hearty – served with an Irish twist (to reflect David and Elaine’s origins in Northern Ireland).  We can also provide packed lunches for those ‘all day’ bird watching, cycle or walking trips.

 

Availability and Booking

We are now taking bookings for 2012. Please check here for availability. Making an advance booking is easy. Either e-mail us via this booking link or ring us on 01688 400685.  We will respond to e-mails within 24 hours.

 

Tariff

Our prices for 2012 range between £32 and £40 per person per night bed & breakfast depending on the number of nights you stay. We regret that we are unable to process payments by credit or debit card. We accept cash (Pounds Sterling) and cheques raised on a UK bank account. View the full 2012 Tariff here.

 

 

David and Elaine Crane,
Otterburn Bed and Breakfast, Cuin Croft, Dervaig, Isle of Mull, PA75 6QL