Argyll Arms Hotel, Isle Of Mull

The Argyll Arms Hotel provides accommodation, bar and restaurant facilities on the beautiful Isle of Mull. With so much to see and do on the Isle of Mull book your stay with us and enjoy all there is to offer.

The Hotel will be under new ownership and management by The Argyll Partnership from early June 2007. Senior partner Karl Laye and the team will be extending a warm welcome to guests and patrons old and new. Please take some time to browse our website.

The Hotel is situated quietly yet conveniently in the sleepy village of Bunessan on the only route to and from the Iona Ferry landing some 5 miles away at Fionnphort.

The Hotel is open all day 365 days of the year catering for residents and non residents.

The Argyll Arms is the perfect base from which to explore, either by car or on foot if walking is your forte, or by bike. We can arrange bike hire or why not bring your own? Secure storage is available and bikers are most welcome.

Also coming in 2007 is the "Backpacker Stopover" fare rate beds and facilities, why not make us part of your backpacking tour. Further details coming soon.

Karl Laye
Senior Partner

Getting here

The Hotel can be found along the main road in the village of Bunessan, situated at the water's edge and set in the stunning surroundings of the Ross of Mull. En route to the Hotel you will pass through some of the most spectacular scenery that the Western Isles has to offer. According to recent newspaper reports Mull is now the most wildlife watched area in the British Isles. It’s worth coming to the Argyll Arms for the drive alone. Just come off the ferry at Craignure and turn left, enjoy the journey, when you arrive there will be a warm welcome waiting for you.

If you are coming by bus then there is a regular bus service from the ferry landing at Craignure. Transport to and from the Hotel can be arranged if required - just contact us for more details.

Details of some of our accomodation

Double bedroom with separate lounge & sofa bed.

* Lounge has dining table and two benches.
* Small kitchenette with mini stove and fridge.
* Tea, Coffee and Hot Chocolate making facilities.

Twin Room

* Tea, Coffee and Hot Chocolate making facilities.
* Overlooks burn at the side of the hotel.
* Part of the bay can also be seen from this room.
* En suite toilet and shower room.


Family Room, Comprises of two rooms.

* Large room has twin beds and sofa bed.
* Smaller room has one single bed.
* Tea, Coffee and Hot Chocolate making facilities.
* Both rooms overlook Bunessan Bay.

Food.

Our friendly home cooking style restaurant has great sea views over Bunessan Bay.

New for the 2007 summer season is the Argyll Café located within the hotel for those simply wishing to sample our light refreshments and tasty light bites in a family friendly area for residents and non residents alike. Pop in for a coffee and a chat.

Malt Whisky

The Argyll Arms has an extensive range of malt whisky. Ranging from world famous distilleries such as Aberlour to the smaller more select malts such as Tobermory and Isle of Jura.
History of the Argyll Arms

The Argyll Arms has been a presence in Bunessan Village for 3 centuries; The Argyll Arms records show that in 1780 the rent of a public house was 1 Guinea per annum. We do know that the owner of the Inn was Lachlan 'Ban' McLean ( 1751-1819) and was considered to be a excellent host and accompanied Johnson & Boswell when they visited the island on their way to Iona to provide clean bedding and meals. It appears that in the 19th century the Argyll Arms was a small inn comprising of a hut with one spare room and two indifferent beds within according to the reports of one disgruntled traveller.