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The Old School is offering accommodations in Salen. This apartment provides free private parking and free Wifi. The apartment has private entrance. The units come with carpeted floor and feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, a dining area, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with walk-in shower and a hair dryer. An oven, a microwave, and toaster are also featured, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, all units have bed linen and towels. If you'd like to discover the area, cycling and hiking are possible in the surrounding area, and the apartment can arrange a car rental service. The nearest airport is Oban Airport, 27 miles from The Old School.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 twin bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
7.9
High score for Salen
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ian
    Australia Australia
    We loved our stay with Heather, the place is in a great location, immaculately clean and presented with everything we needed. Heather was very friendly, helpful, and welcoming, and we would have loved to stay longer.
  • Sameen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really well equipped apartment. Good central location with a well stocked spar in walking distance for supplies. Plenty of space, large rooms with relaxing neutral decor. Kitchen had plenty of supplies. Spacious lounge/dining area. Maintained well...
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was a beautiful and modern 2 bedroom apartment. It had lots of space for my baby to run around and we loved our stay. It has everything you need. Great location and very comfortable.
  • Panagiota
    Ireland Ireland
    This was an amazing flat. Our stay was excellent, the flat is super cozy, clean and comfortable and the location perfect to travel the island. Also next to a pub and a lovely coffee shop for the days you feel lazy. We were traveling with our three...
  • David
    Australia Australia
    Great location for exploring Mull. Spacious and comfortable.
  • Shane
    Australia Australia
    Great property, comfortable and well equipped. Shops, cafe, bakery and hotel nearby.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very comfortable and well provisioned accommodation
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location in small village. Great facilities. Very comfortable. Our second stay at The Old School.
  • Anne
    Australia Australia
    The apartment was spacious comfortable and warm, coffee, tea and milk supplied.
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location with easy access to the whole island. The apartment was clean and comfortable. The host was very welcoming.

Property questions and answers
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  • Hello, I'm wondering do you have free cancellation? We're not planning on cancelling, as we're heading to Mull on our honeymoon, but I'd like to reser..

    Hi in the event of cancellation due to Covid 19, we would look to change your dates and if we couldnt do this we would offer a refund, we would work t..
    Answered on 25 September 2020
  • Hi I have 2 chihuahuas & my daughter has 3 french Bulldogs . Can our dogs holiday with us in your property & what would be the charge

    Good afternoon sorry only 1 dog would be able to occupy the property. The charge would be £10 for 1 dog only.
    Answered on 28 July 2021
  • Are you open for business on the 13 July 2020 Mon-Sat. 2 adults and a small dog. We are not essential workers short break holiday?

    Thank you for your request , yes we are open for business from 3rd July, as per Scottish Guidelines. Theres small charge of £10 for a well behaved dog
    Answered on 25 June 2020
  • hi. can you say when you are opening booking for 2024? we're thinking of coming in April or May. thanks, Mark

    So sorry for the delay I would hope to open bookings towards end of next week for 2024 .
    Answered on 6 February 2023
  • Hi, please could you confirm the number of dogs allowed at the Old School? On dogfriendlycottages.co.uk it says 3 but looking at this page I think it'..

    Good afternoon sorry for the delay we accept a max of 2 dogs.
    Answered on 23 July 2022
  • Hi I see the property is non refundable. If for any reason covid related we wouldn't be able to come would it be exchangeable for another date in fut..

    Hi yes, should you have to cancel your reservation due to COVID, we would be happy to change your reservation for another date in the future. thank yo..
    Answered on 19 August 2020
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Host Info

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
We have two apartments at The Old School in Salen. One on the lower level and one on the upper level. Teacher's Apartment is on the upper level with 20 steps that lead up to the entrance. It has it's own private entrance and private parking. It has a double bedroom and a single bedroom sleeping 3 people in total. The Old School Ground Floor Apartment is all on the lower level with no steps and also has it's own private entrance and private parking. It has a double room and a twin room sleeping 4 in total.
Salen is on the east coast of Mull and lies at the narrowest point on the island, halfway between Craignure and Tobermory. There is mini supermarket, post office, coffee shop, restaurant and a hotel in the village. There is also a bike hire and repair shop. All are within a 2 minute walk from the apartment.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of The Old School
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
  • Detached
Transportation
  • Car rental
Miscellaneous
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Old School of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

License number: 230918-000230918, E

FAQs about The Old School

  • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at The Old School (subject to availability) that can accommodate:

    • 3 guests
    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Old School offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Bike tours
    • Walking tours
    • Horseback riding
    • Aerobics
  • Check-in at The Old School is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The prices at The Old School may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Old School has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The Old School is 650 feet from the center of Salen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.