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The site itself is very good. There are great views over the bay, and up to Ben Nevis. It has some of the best facilities we've found. The toilets and showers are immaculate. There's washing & drying for clothes, recycling points and freezers for ice blocks etc. Tent pitches are on astroturf which is just great when it rains, also helps to keep in a bit more warmth.
We chose this site because of its proximity to the ferry, and its a good base for exploring the northern end of the island. Craignure itself is rather basic, with a pub serving decent food, a great wee coffee shop and a very pricey Spar. (I highly recommend the coffee shop for a breakfast roll and coffee).
I have only one criticism of this site - the famous midges. They were pretty horrendous, and we came prepared for them! The site has a lot of pitches near trees and other leafy foliage. Suggest you ask for one on the higher, open ground (which we did upon our second visit), to avoid the clouds of the little blighters!
Overall, a good experience here and would certainly visit again.
We have just come back from Shielings camp site and have to say it is the best camp site we have stayed on. To start with the camp is close to the ferry terminal so there isn't a long drive to get to the camp (which after travelling from Staffordshire all day was a blessing).
The site is so well laid out with astro turf pitches which are a very good idea. The staff are friendly and helpful and always ready for a chat or a joke about our attire (mainly to keep out the midgies).
The main shower and toilet block were more than adequate. We didn’t have to wait to have showers at all, and the hot water was free and plentiful. They were kept very clean with people cleaning up after them to keep them as you would expect to find them yourself. There are also family Shieling bathrooms and toilets. We had a look around the actual Shielings and they seemed very intriguing. The communal one had just had the fire lit inside and was very cosy.
There were wonderful views from all around the site and the sunsets were spectacular. We sat on the edge of the sea with a bottle of wine just watching it sink. It was so peaceful. We even saw otters just a very short walk along the sea front from the site and Oyster Catchers with their chicks. And the bunny rabbits running around the site are really cute.
The Craignure Inn is a five minute walk from the site and the food is very nice and not too expensive and is very popular, though we never had to wait for a table. The Spar shop was very expensive mind so try and stock up in the Tesco in Oban before coming over.
The only downside was the wee midges. But that was our own fault by insisting on sitting by the sea watching sunsets and leaving tent doors open to take in the views.
This was a perfect holiday – just away from it all and total peace, quiet and tranquillity. Would definitely recommend this site and the Isle of Mull to anyone looking for the same.
We had a fantastic experience at this campsite and would definitely use it again.
We arrived needing more gas for our camper and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. They also have lots of information about wildlife tours etc. Oh and a menu for the pub across the road which serves excellent bar meals.
The site is very clean and tidy as were the toilet and shower block. The block was also warm despite it being freezing outside!
The view from the site is fantastic, the pitches are spacious and there are even tent pitches on Astro Turf. We did need the full length of cable out for our hook up for the first time ever although we were told that if it wasn't long enough they could lend us an extension.
The site is very convenient as a base from which to visit all areas of Mull if you didn't want to tour and on top of all this there is a resident Otter!
Second time on the Shieling , with our small old but fab caravan. We love the site, immaculate, clean, well serviced pitches with the best view ever from pitch 15 and 16. Staff are relaxed, unobtrusive, helpful and supportive ( we go for the tour of mull rally and I am inevitable home alone. The pub in Craignure serves local great food with dogs welcome ( they remembered the dogs from 2011) and again being alone I was always made welcome and felt like a local. Anyone who cant see the beauty in the Shieling and the locals and local facilities don't appreciate what it present. On the Sat and Sun we where there I walked to both the local bistro and coffee shop and had breakfast waiting for the papers to be delivered on the ' boat' we will return again and again.
A beautiful site with stunning scenery and very friendly staff. We were allowed to pitch our caravan facing the loch and what a view we had. We stayed 7 nights here and not only is it a five minute drive from the ferry terminal but an ideal base for exploring Mull.
The toilet and shower block was always clean and there was a bucket and mop to clean down after you use.
We watched otters on the rocks just below the caravan whilst others had seen dolphins there the previous week.
We went to Mull to see the Golden and White Tailed Eagles and wasn't disappointed.
We had a meal in the Craignure Inn one evening and would recommend.
This is a fantastic campsite. We pitched our tent on the upper field and had lovely views of the mountains and sea. The pitches are flat and astro-turfed so that even in heavy rain, the pitches do not get muddy. The showers and toilets are clean and there are plenty for the campsite. There is also a campers lounge with washing up facilities, a freezer for freezer blocks, plus sofas, TV and log burner.
Craignure is a good base for exploring Mull, and the pub in village is welcoming with good beer and food.
This campsite is good value for money with excellent facilities and great location. I will be returning.
What a fantastic site and location, which was topped off by some fantastic weather which provided some of the best sunsets that we have ever seen. I read a previous review criticising the scenery. I'm sorry, but you have to be joking. One word describes Mull - stunning!
We were welcomed on arrival and directed to our pitch with the information that if our hook-up was not long enough then an extension was readily available. Borrowed without deposit, which just set the tone for the fantastic staff. You often saw them around, always with a smile and hello.
The hooked up tent pitches are on astroturf, and are not massive, but are adequate. The toilet/ shower areas are clean and warm, and we were also informed to make use of the disabled sheiling which had sink, toilet and a great shower in it. We tended to use this all the time due to the proximity to our tent. The sheilings themselves can only be described as buildings framed from scaffold poles covered in white heavy duty plastic. These are a very simple but fantastic idea. Have a look at the clothes drying sheilings on their site. There are also plenty of recycle bins on site.
The site itself could not be closer for the ferry, which was not a problem at all. Craignure is also central to explore the island, but be prepared for single track roads, which I have to say were in much better condition that those where we live.
The staff in the information centre in Craignure were great, directing us to sites to see otter and Eagles. We went from Iona at one end to Tobermory at the other and many places in between, with stunning scenery at every turn. They also post sightings of wildlife, and although we missed seeing sea eagles, we did see sea otter, dolphins, golden eagles, deer and much more. I feel like a big kid again writing this review.
Enjoy!
We are already planning a longer trip again next year. See you there.
Excellent site. Good base for exploring Mull. Staff very friendly and informative. Facilities clean, hardstanding and electric. Dog walks from site. Two minute drive ( or 10 minute walk) from ferry terminal at Craignure.
Site fairly sheltered with lovely sea views. Otters seen regularly.
Good shop in village, petrol available. Excellent information centre (with many gifts!) Craignure Inn 5 minutes walk away - food served daily but can't comment on quality (didn't try it)
Nicely set out site with lovely views. Tent pitches were on astro-turf which looked great.
The toilets and showers could have been cleaner and the showers were claustrophobic. We were told that there was no problem with us using the disabled shower which was very roomy but extremely draughty being housed in a tarpaulin tent-like structure.
During our stay of a few days I saw someone (cleaner?) visit the toilet/shower block each day but the only evidence of such a visit was that the bins were emptied, the floor wasn't even mopped over.
The Craignure Inn across the road is very handy and dog-friendly. There is a Spar shop, a charity shop and Cal-Mac/Tourist Information Centre all within a short walk.
This site is in a good location for touring Mull, but somewhat overpriced (£24. 50pn/£22. 50pn when booking two nights). Nice amenities but clean up the act.
The top field at Shielings must have the best aspect of any campsite in Britain, with stunning views across the sea to mainland Scotland, even as far as Ben Nevis on a clear day. We were fortunate enough to see a pair of sea eagles circling over the bay.
The pitches are on a gravel bed covered with astro turf- somewhat unusual but seems to provide very effective drainage. The (very helpful) warden lent us a suitable hammer to get our pegs into the pitch.
The site is located a few hundred yards from the ferry terminal with a shop, a pub and a restaurant within easy walking distance. Unfortunately the restaurant doesn't do evening meals. We tried the Craignure Inn but received a less than warm welcome which was surprising as other people have reported favourably about this establishment.
We then walked a mile up the road to the Isle of Mull Hotel and were treated to good food and hospitality in the bar there. We subsequently dined there on our remaining three nights on the island, on our walk back to the campsite on the last night we were treated to the surreal site of two red deer stags walking towards us down the main street!
The facilities at the site are comprehensive, very well kept and at the same time, quaint! The 'Shielings' are in fact the plethora of vinyl 'buildings'.
These include the toilet/ shower blocks on the top field, a communal room (with television, microwave, freezer for ice packs, washing up facilities and a couple of sofas), a games room with table tennis, pool table etc.
There is a good sized family bathroom in one of the Shielings on the lower part of the campsite. There is even a vinyl telephone box just behind reception! The remaining shielings are rented out as self catering accomodation.
I only have one criticism of the site- the showers. These are the dreaded push button type, however the biggest problem for me is the lack of temperature control. While the high temperature was welcomed by some members of our party, it's an issue for me as I have a skin problem and found the hot water very uncomfortable.
A narrow gauge railway runs from a station around a hundred yards from Shielings. This railway runs to Torosay Castle which is currently not open as it's for sale. The gardens are open to the public however and are still very well maintained and worth a look around. The train journey takes around twenty minutes each way.
There are quite a few local wildlife guides around who use 4x4's or minibuses for day long tours. We've done two of these tours now, both were excellent, the guides using local knowledge to provide superb views of sea eagles, golden eagles, otters, red deer etc.
I can highly recommend this site. The location and views alone are a good enough reason to stay there. The excellent facilities and helpful and pleasant staff are the icing on the cake.
What a great campsite this is. The facilities’ are good and the pitches are reasonable but the views are out of this world.
There are many attractions on the Island and a trip to Tobermory should not be missed. It is the quaintest of villages I have visited with all the houses painted different colour and there is a great Fish and Chip Shop on the harbour. Whilst I was on the harbour I saw my first ever wild otter frolicking in the seaweed not twenty yards from where we were stood, it was a sight I will never forget.
There are many excellent walks from the campsite. Not far from the site is a miniature railway station which takes you to Torosay Castle and gardens, you can walk back to the campsite from there with no difficulty.
We found the whole experience wonderful. The ferry wasn’t too expensive and the campsite prices were reasonable.
I recommend this site to any of my fellow travellers.
This site is next to the ferry port, convenient for late night or early morning ferries, however, it is not very scenic here unlike other parts of the island.
The facilities are clean, there is a brick building and also a shieling as a toilet block. The white tarpaulin these are constructed from does seem to be everywhere!
The pitches are numbered and marked out, we found these too close together with not much outside space when pitched, overall it seemed to be very commercialised. We also found it to be quite expensive at £21.50 a night.
There didn’t seem to be many walks from the campsite for dogs, the track along the shore being boggy and a bit rocky.
The midges were out in force, possibly the recent wet weather didn’t help or the sheltered location of the site.
Customer service was good upon arrival, but upon departure when only wanting to return a hook up extension lead this was not as good, a long wait for a simple request to have our £10 deposit back!
The pitch is available until midday, upon packing up in the morning (around 10am) the next guest booked on the pitch arrived and proceeded to try to pitch next to us, presumably having been advised to do so by the staff!
The Craignure Inn was nice, food good and large portions. Dogs are allowed inside which was greatly appreciated due to the rain.
A well maintained and nice site if you like commercialised, regimented sites, however not our cup of tea and not one we will be returning too.
We visited the site towards the end of the season, it was quiet for much of the time and some facilities had been closed - the family bathroom for example. We were therefore disappointed to pay high season prices and suspect this was because the Mull rally was staged during our stay.
It is a lovely site and the facilities that were open were adequate. The pitch was on carpet / astroturf which looks good but we had some problems pegging down our awning. Though well set out I suspect when it is busy that there is little room between pitches.
The park at the entrance is great for the kids and when we were there the miniature railway ran from the site to Torosay Castle. The pub in Craignure is nice and the food was good.
Torosay castle grounds are well worth a visit as is Duart castle.
We used the site as a base for visiting Mull and there is much to do and see on the Island. We would recommend Iona and Staffa in particular and there are some great walks - Ardmore point, Airde Beinn, Carsaig for example.
Ballomory is worth a visit of course and if you don't fancy the drive then a bus service runs from Craignure.
Mull is well worth a visit but I am not sure I would recommend the shielings purely because we paid over the odds considering the time of year and lack of some facilities.
The location is second to none. The campsite pitch number is allocated to you so if you take your motorhome away for the day your pitch will not be used by any other visitor. The toilet and shower facilities were very clean and very warm.
The craignure inn is all but 5 minutes away serving excellent food throughout the day with a good selection of beers as well. Hookups were well located and the site part hardstanding. The hosts were very friendly and helpful with adequate literature as to what to visit on the island.
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Tent Pitches 
Caravan Pitches 
Motorhome Pitches 
Small Campervans 
Glamping Units 
No Statics for Hire 
No Statics for Sale 
Seasonal Pitches 
Electric Hookups 
Hardstanding Pitches 
No Fully Serviced Pitches 
Families Welcome 
Not Members Only 
No Rallies 
Not Naturist Site 
Dogs Welcome 
No Dogs Allowed 
Groups Welcome 
Motorbikers Welcome 
Toilet Facilities 
Hot Showers 
Washing Up 
No Bathroom 
Baby Changing Facilities 
Laundry On Site 
Drinking Water 
Disabled Friendly 
Chemical Disposal 
No Battery Charging 
Gas Exchange 
Recycling Facilities 
Kitchen Facilities 
Freezer / Fridge 
Motorhome Point 
Wifi Access 
Shop <1 mile 
Bar <1 mile 
Restaurant or Cafe or Takeaway <1 mile 
Kids Playground 
No TV Room 
No Games Room 
No Evening Ents 
Fishing On Site 
Wild Swimming On Site 
Indoor Pool <1 mile 
No Outdoor Pool 
No Horse Riding 
Cycle Hire <1 mile 
Golf <5 miles 
No Tennis 
Beach On Site 
No Watersports 
Boat Launch / Mooring On Site 
Sea Views 
Not Working Farm 
Campfires Allowed 
Open All Year 
Coastside Pitches 
Public Transport <1 mile
Offroad Dog Walk On Site or Direct Access 
Visited this site twice in our week on Mull. 
