Places to stay
Places to Stay
Because of Ulva's large expanses of wilderness, extensive and beautiful coastline and almost complete absence of motorised transport, there is a real ability to get off the beaten track on Ulva and not see anyone from one day to the next. At the time of writing, there are two bothies available to rent on the island, Cragaig on the south side and Bearnus on the north side. Both are reached by a walk from the slipway at Ulva Boathouse and are roughly the same distance, at around 4 to 5 miles.
As the plans for the development of Ulva as a Community Island, so it is planned that a few more places to stay will come available, but we welcome Wild Camping on Ulva, as long as it is away from the areas of residences - which, don't worry, leaves you a large area to choose from!
As the plans for the development of Ulva as a Community Island, so it is planned that a few more places to stay will come available, but we welcome Wild Camping on Ulva, as long as it is away from the areas of residences - which, don't worry, leaves you a large area to choose from!
Cragaig Bothy
2023: Stunningly renovated and Now Available!
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A stunning location for a bothy on Ulva's south side at the end of a long rough track that leads you all the way from the slipway at the Boathouse, out across Ulva's southern coast, with views out over Inch Kenneth, Little Colonsay and the imposing cliffs of the Ardmeanach Pennisula. Cragaig is one of those true places where you can get a real sense of being by oneself, but in a stunning location.
Situated on the south side of the island Cragaig is a good 2 hour walk from the pier (4 miles). It can also be accessed by sea via boat or kayak.
Situated on the south side of the island Cragaig is a good 2 hour walk from the pier (4 miles). It can also be accessed by sea via boat or kayak.
As a bothy that advertises its remoteness, so it has no modern electricity or services.
The bothy can be booked via Island Holiday Cottages. Please click on the button below to go to their website.
Bearnus Bothy
Situated in Bearnus Bay on Ulva's north coast overlooking Loch Tuath and the Treshnish Wilderness on Mull. The cottage is off-grid and offers the chance for living simply among a rich diversity of widlife.
Seasonal magic include: Bluebells and Primroses, Golden and Sea Eagles, long summer days, heather-carpeted hills, rutting Red Deer and curious seals,
House of Ardalum Hostel
The project to renovate and re-open Ulva Hostel as a 14 bed hostel is completed and will be open for the 2023 season from 1st May 2023.
Anyone wishing to contact Ulva Hostel about accommodation, please email ulvahostel@gmail.com or go to our website ulvahostel.co.uk
Mongolian Yurts on Ulva
Puffin Yurt is situated in a secluded plot next to Ardalum House, which is in an exceptionally peaceful location at the end of one arm of the track that runs alongside Ulva Sound, out towards Loch Tuath, with views in the other direction of Ben More, the highest mountain on Mull. Ulva is rich with lush woodlands, and there are extensive moorlands to the west, with otters, red deer, seals and eagles. The geology and archeology are renowned, with walks to basalt cliffs and the Livingstone caves.
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