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Torr Buan House
Ranked #32 of 73 Isle of Mull B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
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Edinburgh, UK
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“5-star food and accommodation in a stunning coastal setting”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2011

We stayed two nights with Joy and David and the fantastic weather meant that we got to see their beautiful eco home at its best. They have just the one guest suite (with its own private entrance) which is furnished tastefully and comfortably. It has a small sitting nook (with a wee TV and Sky digibox and info on birds, places to visit) but the Woodhouses were generous with their own sitting area and you could make yourself at home on the sofa with the stunning views of Loch na Keal in front of you. The house's setting is wonderful - you look out across to Ben More, the Gribbun sea cliffs, and in the fields in front of you there are lapwings and curlews, not to mention the Highland cattle.

Ulva Ferry is on Mull's west coast - a bit of a drive from bars / restaurants so it's great that Torr Buan offers DB&B. We enjoyed two amazing 3-course dinners; all home-cooked, including the bread. Joy serves a glass of wine with your dinner but you are free to take your own too. It's served at a corner table from where you can watch your own live nature show. Breakfast was lovely - if you don't fancy a fry-up there is muesli, yoghurt, cereal, fruit, and home-made jam. (It's served at the bigger table at the other end of the living area, so you never feel your privacy is being compromised.)

Torr Buan was just what we needed for a peaceful get-away - quality food, comfortable accommodation and lots of privacy.

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Derbyshire
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Superb Location, Wildlife & Food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2011

Despite pouring rain, we had a really enjoyable day on David Woodhouse's wildlife expedition with a lovely sighting of 3 otters, not to mention sea eagles and the rare merlin. We spent the 2 nights either side of the day trip at the home of David & his wife, Joy, in the one letting room which is wonderfully comfortable and warm, with underfloor heating in the adjoining conservatory and absolutely fantastic sea views, with Iona being visible when the weather inevitably started to clear. Joy served a delicious 3-course evening meal on both nights, with a complimentary glass of wine. The view from the dinner table simply cannot be beaten, except perhaps from the outdoor seating on the deck! We would very much like to return one day, and will certainly do another wildlife trip. Thank you, David & Joy, for a great introduction to Mull.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Oss, The Netherlands
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“Beautiful, luxureous and excellent food...and a view to die for.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2010

We stayed 3 nights at David and Joy Woodhouse's B&B, though "B&B" doesn't do it justice.. It is a luxureous and tastefully decorated room with a spaceous bathroom in slate, complete with floor heating and shower gel, shampoo etc. of the best quality. The room is adjacent to a large conservatory (slate, floor heating, lazy couch, dinner and breakfasttable) that has views over the bay, sea and islands. And if you don't close the curtains on the glass doors you have this view from your bed!

Breakfast and dinner are BOTH included and are excellent. Joy cooks like no other. I am not one to eat more when I'm satisfied, and I'm not used to a 3 course meal. But I even managed to finish the deserts because they were just too good. My girlfiend ate things she has never eaten before because they were not to her taste - now they were! Everything is fresh, home made an local produce and again you have views over the bay when eating. We even received a packed lunch for a sea trip for free.

We also went on a wildlife tour with David. We saw porpoise, otters, red deer, eagles, seals, hen harriers and more. David's knows the island and the wildlife very well and gives you the best chance to see the animals in their natural envrionment. A packed lunch is included and is home made by Joy.

David and Joy respect your privacy and like their own. We personally like hosts that are a bit more chatty but that's each to their own I think. They were very helpful with any questions we had.

All details and quality fit together and make this a one-of-a-kind place to stay.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Scotland
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
“A perfect place to relax”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 August 2008
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We have just returned from 4 nights at this lovely bed and breakfast. The house is modern but rather than being a blot on the landscape like so many houses being built on the islands it manages to blend perfectly into the setting and has views to die for! We were lucky that the weather was good while we were there and we had a great wildlife expedition one day with David the owner of the bed and breakfast who takes you out for the whole day and believe me it is worth every penny. We saw golden eagles, sea eagles, hen harrier and otters as well as loads of buzzards and ravens. It is a nature lovers paradise. Be prepared for single track roads with passing places and a much slower pace of life and you will have a great visit.
The room is purpose built and has everything you need, including an evening meal cooked by Joy who is an excellent cook so enjoy the day, enjoy the meal and relax with a bottle of wine and who could ask for more.

  • Liked — isolation and view
  • Disliked — nothing
  • Stayed August 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Shropshire
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
“A Wonderful Place!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2006
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Torr Buan is a small guest house with just one 'letting' room, but what a place to stay! Set in Mull’s National Scenic Area on the north west coast of the island and in one of the most spectacular localities in Scotland, Torr Buan House is the new architecturally designed home of David and Joy Woodhouse. The views from the suite are amazing!

Designed in an arc, the house takes in panoramic views from sunrise to sunset. The suite looks to some of Mull’s most important natural features, including the Holy Islands of Inch Kenneth and Iona, Mulls highest mountain Ben More, the huge sea Cliffs of Gribun and the historic Island of Ulva. The house is set in acres of secluded and protected natural Hebridean landscape and you may see Golden Eagles, Sea Eagles, Hen Harriers, Owls and other creatures from your very own windows.

The suite is very private. It has its own entrance into the double bedded room which has steps down to a sitting area with TV, sliding doors to the conservatory and decked area with hammock and sun lounges and of course spectacular sea and island views. There is an ensuite wet shower room, central heating, tea and coffee making facilities and hairdryer etc. The entire house is cosy and warm because of the high spec sheep’s wool insulation.

Our stay at Torr Buan House was on a Dinner Bed and Breakfast basis. The food is superb! Island produce is used as much as possible and this can include local lamb, beef, sea food, home grown vegetables and free range eggs etc. Joy prepares and serves the meals in your own private dining area with superb views out to sea. David is available to take you on a wildlife expedition and has great knowledge of the local area. David and Joy are excellent hosts; unobtrusive, but always available if you need them. This is a fabulous place to stay and we will return someday for sure.

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