Cosy inside
Double bed with linen, sofa with books and games, dining table for two, wood-burning stove, and a small kitchen with gas camping stove.
Beautifully simple. Genuinely off-grid.
No mains electricityNo running water in the hut25 litres of drinking water left for each changeover, then refilled and carried in
Unplug and unwind
Completely off-grid — no mains electricity, no running water in the hut, no mobile signal, no distractions. Just solar lighting, candlelight, gas, a camping stove, a wood-burning stove, and the sound of birdsong. Set within the Calgary Art in Nature sculpture walk, surrounded by art installations and mature woodland, Kittiwake is a place to slow down, breathe deep, and remember what quiet sounds like.
Off-grid
Solar lights, candles, gas and a camping stove — no mains electricity or plug sockets
Handcrafted
Sustainably built with local wood and a boat as part of the roof
Calgary Bay
Half a mile from one of Scotland's finest white sand beaches
A labour of love
Kittiwake was hand-built using locally sourced wood, with a boat repurposed as part of the roof — a distinctive touch that connects you to the maritime heritage of the Hebrides. Set within the Calgary Art in Nature sculpture walk, surrounded by art installations and mature woodland, it's unlike anywhere else you'll stay.
Explore the hut
What to expect
Outdoors all around you
Decking with bay views, BBQ, campfire area, and the Calgary Art in Nature sculpture walk threaded through the woodland around the hut.
Genuinely off-grid
No mains electricity or sockets in the hut: read by candlelight, use the solar lights, and let the wood-burning stove set the pace of your evening.
Practical bits
No running water in the hut. 25 litres of drinking water are left for each changeover; refills are carried in, and the wheelbarrow is there for luggage and water.
What guests and reviewers say
Real sourced reviews
“We woke up not to the monotonous alarm tone, but to the sound of birds singing.”
“We woke up not to the monotonous alarm tone, but to the sound of birds singing. After travelling around Scotland for myriad weekends, hopping over various coasts, we can confidently say that this [Calgary Bay], by far, is the best beach we have seen.”
“I had a great couple of nights staying here! The hut is in a beautiful location with a great view of Calgary Bay. It is very peaceful and comfortable. There is very little phone signal in the area (as expected) which allows you to disconnect and have a break! I'd recommend it to those wanting to be immersed in nature in a beautiful corner of the Isle of Mull.”
“We had an absolutely lovely stay in the Kittiwake. It was so peaceful and allowed us to really relax and enjoy ourselves. The Kittiwake itself is amazing, it is well built and insulated, having the log fire on was lovely. The location is also fantastic — Calgary Bay beach is beautiful. Recommend to anyone who likes a unique, exciting and beautifully situated stay!”
Ready to disconnect?
£118/night for the hut, sleeps 2, 3-night minimum. Open April to November.
Arrival is part of the adventure: park 5 minutes away, then follow the 200m Calgary Art in Nature woodland path with the wheelbarrow for luggage and water. The hut itself has no mains electricity and no running water; expect solar lights, candles, gas and a camping stove.
Check April–November dates on Airbnb