We just loved our stay on the island. Nothing to complain about.

It was great to move around in the house. It felt like home from home. I loved all the books on display and all the colours. Sarah's singing had a calming effect. The location was central for beautiful walks and a few visits to the museum and café are a must.

Stayed in August 2025

Fab welcoming property. Wonderful location to walk and enjoy the island.

Stayed in July 2025

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The atmosphere created by Sarah was fantastic. The facilities were as described.

Stayed in June 2025

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Spacious, practical and beautifully decorated by Sarah and Yorick’s own fair hands.

Stayed in June 2025

We had an amazing stay and will hopefully come back

Stayed in June 2025

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Wonderful hosts, lovely location

Stayed in May 2025

This is not a complaint and is not within the host's control, but MAKE SURE that if you are driving that you prebook the ferry and are at the Oban ferry to get to Lismore at least 20-30 minutes ahead of time as the ferry leaving times are estimates due to tides or other complications.

Beautiful place to stay and within walking distance of an old castle and the restaurant on the island. Good wifi, comfy bed, very charming home. The hosts were amazing - had some issues with the ferries getting on and off the island and they were very helpful between recommending drivers or dropping us off at the walk-on ferry when we were a bit desperate. Even had breakfast with us with freshly baked bread!

Stayed in May 2025

There is nothing to not like in this house.

It is such a beautiful house. It was a pleasure to stay in it. The atmosphere is very welcoming and friendly. I would recommend it to everyone who needs to escape from reality and relax.

Stayed in May 2025

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We were made very welcome at Ballimackillichan. The impromptu musical entertainment was an unexpected treat. Thank you Susan and Yorick.

Stayed in May 2025

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An extremely comfortable room in a pleasant homestay. Sarah and Yorick have a beautiful home and are excellent hosts, we had some great conversations and I felt very welcomed. A great place to base yourself if you're visiting Lismore.

Stayed in May 2025

Hosts were caring and friendly and couldnt do enough to make us feel welcome. Location was gorgeous and atmosphere idealic.

Stayed in May 2025

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Lovely stay for a night with Sarah and Yorick in their self build house. Great hospitality and interesting conversation. Music provided by Sarah and another guest was an extra bonus, together with a lovely communal evening meal.

Stayed in April 2025

Fresh bread and chat. Lovely views

Stayed in April 2025

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Beautiful house, gorgeous location and amazingly warm hosts

Stayed in April 2025

A house share with wonderful hosts. Relaxing and informal. DIY breakfast of cereal/yogurt seeds fruit wonderful bread jams and eggs if wanted. A magical experience in the most fabulous surroundings!

Stayed in April 2025

Not sure anything could have been better. Sarah and Yorick were lovely hosts, and their offer of a taxi service to the ferry really helped me out. Thank you for everything!

Breakfast had good choices and was relaxed and friendly, like being part of the family. The location was just beautiful, amidst the folds of the island, with sheep and new lambs everywhere. I loved the small room which had a view right over to the sea and the Isle of Mull mountains. It was part of the amazing interior design, with the bigger overview as well as attention to detail everywhere. It felt a privilege to be here.

Stayed in April 2025

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Amazing location, very friendly and helpful hosts.

Stayed in April 2025

That we didn't have more time there!

The croft is an absolutely wonderful, social space, more home than hotel, that Sarah and Yorick run as a fairly open house. It felt easy to feel integrated into the household and the community as a whole, meeting local crofters, and even singing and playing music with them! Its in a wonderful location for exploring Lismore (which is a stunning island), and is so peaceful and quiet, with lots of birds all around.

Stayed in February 2025

Literally can’t wait to return again Sarah and Yorick are wonderful hosts. We were made so welcome, and completely pampered with the delicious food, hospitality, music and home comforts. The Croft is an absolute must for anyone visiting this lovely island, with breathtaking walks and views in every direction and a gorgeous room to come home to! I loved feeding the Shetland sheep, and even came home with enough wool to knit several pairs of socks!

Stayed in January 2025

Fabulous property with fantastic hosts

Stayed in November 2024

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Beautiful home and great food, very welcoming and relaxed atmosphere

Stayed in October 2024

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Sarah and Yorick have built their own little paradise and are happy to share it with you. It's a very warm and welcoming atmosphere. And the food was amazing!

Stayed in September 2024

Use of hot-tub would have been good, but we understand the reason for it not being available during our stay.

Breakfast was ideal. Dinner was also very good - so was the cake, thank you!!

Stayed in September 2024

I don't have any feedback. Everything was great!

I really enjoyed the entire stay! Beautiful house, with clean rooms/bathrooms. They checked in with us if everything was okay. The island is georgeous and they had great advice in what is fun to do there!

Stayed in September 2024