Kittiwake Camping is a small but humble accommodation closer to Calgary bay in Isle of Mull. Read on this post to know if it’s worth staying here!
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We are constantly on the look out for unique experiences that we can share with our readers. While we are still experimenting these options, Kittiwake camping hut in Isle of Mull came across our way. It has everything one needed for a “Perfect Weekend Getaway” or “A Romantic Hideout”.
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Where is Kittiwake Camping Hut?
The camping hut is located in a tiny village named Calgary which is about 12 miles away from Isle of Mull’s capital Tobermory. The hut is located within the woodland that is managed by Calgary Art in Nature.
What’s unique about Kittiwake Camping Hut?
Built using locally sourced wood and a boat that serves as a ceiling to the hut, Kittiwake camping hut is a finest example of eco-friendly lodging. There are solar lighting system replacing electricity and a wood burning stove to keep the hut warm. The hut sits on a small hill surrounded by posh woodland and overlooks Calgary bay, one of the pristine beaches in Scotland.
Facilities inside the hut
double bed + duvet (with lin
Solar lighting and solar lamp
2 seater sofa
A wooden cabinet + few candles
Dining table (sits 2)
Wooden Stove + Log basket
A small space for kitchen
Camping stove + kettle
Pots, pans, plates and mugs
Chemical toilet (at the basement for emergency)
A porch area
Log bags
Campfire Area
Toilet and Shower located few meters away (near to Calgary Art Visitor Centre)
Wi-fi available at the Cafe within Calgary Art Visitor Centre
A Lovely pond
NOTE: There is no electric socket inside the hut so keep your mobile and camera fully charged. There is no mobile reception around the visitor centre or hut. You need to go a bit further down the road to get a Vodafone reception.
Back to the basics
The hut is very rustic and reminds that you don’t need all that sophistication to have a cosy and happy night’s sleep. Indeed a great place to escape the fast-paced internet driven life, step back in time and relax in the lap of nature.
A romantic setting
Absolutely calm, secluded, surrounded by woodlands with fantastic views of the Calgary bay. For a change, we woke up not to the monotonous alarm tone, but to the sound of birds singing.
Soak in solitude
We spent some time sitting in the porch admiring the greenery and silence around us and were delighted about the feeling of solitude that engulfed us.
Eco-friendly & unique
You get to enjoy all of this while showing some respect to Mother earth and being responsible while travelling. A welcoming and refreshing alternate to seeing mundane hotel rooms and tasteless decors.
Close to one of the best beaches in Scotland
After travelling around Scotland for myriad weekends, hopping over various coasts, we can confidently say that this, by far, is the best beach we have seen.
Stay close to nature
Warm and helpful hosts
Julia and Matthew are the lovely couple who run Calgary Holiday Cottage and the Calgary Art in Nature. They are very helpful in providing information about the local eat outs and shops around. When you have hosts such as these, you don’t have to worry about a thing, but just enjoy your weekend relaxing!
Details about Kittiwake
| 1 night stay costs £100 3 days Weekend: May & June £180; July & August £225 4 days Mid Week: May & June £220; July & August £260 1 week: May or June £350; July & August £400 |
How to get into Calgary, Isle of Mull
Isle of Mull can be reached from mainland through a ferry that are operated by Caladonian MacBrayne. They operate ferries in three routes, as mentioned below. For updated fare and ferry timetable, refer their website.
| Oban <–> Craignure Lochaline <–> Fishnish Kilchoan (Ardnamurchan Peninsula) <–> Tobermory |
Once you reached Isle of Mull, you can drive to Calgary (33 miles from Craignure & 12 miles from Tobermory).
Alternatively, you can also take Isle of Mull and Iona 3-Day Small-Group Tour from Glasgow
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Is this your kind of weekend getaway? Have you stayed in a camping hut like this before? Leave a word or two in comments. We would love to hear about your experiences.
Disclaimer: We were given a sponsored stay by Julia and Matthew from Calgary Farmhouse while we were in Isle of Mull. As always, all the opinions are our own.
Destination Infinity
Excellent pics. The second one in particular – rich green! The rates, I guess, are on the higher side, for a hut? 🙂
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Country Hopping Couple
They are not budget accomodation DI, and they are providing decent space and amenities inside too. Hence the price range seems bit higher…
Skidy1
Brilliant article, that place looks like an absolute dream in an idyllic setting! The prices look fairly reasonable too – I would have thought something like this would have cost a lot more. That beach looks really nice too – love how it's surrounded by beautiful green hills/cliffs
Country Hopping Couple
Thanks Skidy. Yes, for the amenities, comfort and location, that's a reasonable price.
coffeetimesweety
Absolutely amazing place. I used to have a friend who ran a B&B on Mull and we visited a couple of times. If we ever go back to Mull, I know where to go now. Beautiful!
Country Hopping Couple
That's fantastic! Mull in itself is a romantic and picturesque place.
Jessica
What a cool place to go camping! The surroundings are so beautiful, and it sounds fun to do something a little bit different.
Hannah
That looks like a fabulous place to spend a weekend! Must have been so relaxing!
Muriel
OH MY GOD. This looks amazing! I'm definitely putting this place on my list. We are huge fans of camping and secluded areas. This is so beautiful
Sammi Wei
This place looks amazing! So peaceful, quiet, you can really get in touch with yourself and nature here. Love places like this!
Chris Boothman
The Isle of Mull looks gorgeous. I can't believe that I never ventured there but it is certainly somewhere I would love to go for a relaxing weekend getaway. So many great hiking/camping options there as well.
Simply Alexandra // My Favorite Things
I have never stayed somewhere like this, but it looks incredible! I am so glad that you posted this link this week. I have been intrigued by the Google+ photos but haven't had time to read it! This looks so beautiful and restful. I love the idea of being so near to nature and the eco-friendly aspect is a major plus. Thank you for sharing this! -Alexandra
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Bianca Malata
Beautiful place! This is just my luck as I have been look at places in Oban and as far as Stornoway. Might check it out. I love how the beach is just feet away.
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thevintagepostcard
OH my gosh! This is BEAUTIFUL! I have actually never seen anything like it.
buvana
Fascinated Anu & Sri…Cant wait to go ….loved the pics 🙂
Natasha Haley
I am always looking for new ideas and places to visit in Scotland, so this is now on my bucketlist!
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