In a current thread about Tobermoray, Jock Scot made the suggestion:
"You have set me thinking Chris. Your recommendation is so helpful for those that might be visiting Mull in the near future. Perhaps we locals and recent visitors ought to do the same? Now I don't mean a full scale advertising campaign, with a list as long as our arm, that would be silly. A quiet bit of local knowledge, or recent experience like yours, could be most helpful to the not so local visitor. Well done."


What an excellent idea! I'll start off by writing that one of my favourite hotels in the Highlands is the Knipoch Hotel, just south of Oban on A816.
http://www.knipochhotel.co.uk/

Sara and I have stayed there several times and love it! It is located on Loch Feochan, a beautiful sea loch. I have seen a number of otters cavorting just in front of the hotel. Behind the hotel is a trail to walk up into the hills, providing wonderful views of the surrounding region. The accommodations are comfortable; the food delicious. Absolutely delicious. I can highly recommend the Knipoch as a base for those planning to stay in this part of the Highlands. With Oban just ten or 15 minutes away, one can get to almost anywhere in that part of the world.

Here are some pics we have taken at (and around) the Knipoch.