Things to do
Restaurants, cafes and takeaway food
There are lots of places on Tiree to get delicious food and drink.
The lodge Hotel is a 3 minute drive (25 min walk) from the Haven and has a bar and restaurant serving pub style food, gorgeous views onto Gott bay. https://www.tireelodgehotel.com/gottrestaurant
In Scarnish there is:
Scarnish Beach hotel which houses Stoirm restaurant and also has a bar https://www.scarinishbeachhotel.com/stoirm-restaurant
Hebridean roast does fantastic coffee https://www.hebrideanroast.co.uk/
Scoops marine emporium sells locally caught crab and lobster https://www.facebook.com/scoopsmarineemporium/
Na Mara fish and chip shop https://www.facebook.com/tireenamara/
Falafel van https://www.isleoftiree.com/attractions/152062-feel-good-falafel
Beach burger van
At the pier you will find:
The Yellow hare, offering coffee and yummy cakes
Tiree Chilli Grillz, selling take away Indian food.
Farmhouse cafe in Balemartine offers panninis, jacket potatoes, cakes and coffees and more during the day https://www.facebook.com/cafeontiree/
Alan Stevenson House in Hynish offers breakfast, lunch and evening meals https://www.facebook.com/p/Alan-Stevenson-House-Inn-Hynish
Beckys Bakes in Balemartine sells gorgeous cakes and treats
Ceabhar in Sandaig offer lovely evening meals and their own craft beer
The Reef Inn in Crossapol offer lunches, evening meals and cocktails https://www.reef-tiree.com/eatdrink
Beaches
There are many beautiful beaches around the coast of Tiree, all slightly different with their own beauty and treasures, all worth an explore. Whether you fancy building castles, beach combing, long peaceful walks, nature spotting or water sports, Tiree has it all. The nearest beaches to the Haven are Vaul (5 mins walk) and Gott (10 mins walk). Also nearby are Salum, Ruaig and Caolas. The water on this side of the island tends to be calmer, good for paddle boarding, kayaking, as well as windsurfing and kite surfing. The beaches on to the west of the island tend to be more wavy and better for surfing.
Vaul Bay is five minutes walk from the Haven. A lovely stretch of white sand, frequented by oyster catchers and other seabirds, with rocky outcrops at either end. The sea here is often calm and good for kayaking and paddle boarding. Seals can often be seen in the water or on the rocks, and if you're lucky you might spot one of the local otters.
Gott Bay is less than ten minutes walk from the Haven. A stunning four km of open white beach popular with wind surfers, kite surfers, walkers and runners. Views of the mountains of Mull on the horizon.
Balevullin bay on the west of the island is popular with surfers and is home to Blackhouse watersports, where you can hire equipment or book lessons.
History
The Broch in Vaul If you walk round the coast of Vaul to the west, you will find Dun Mor, the best example of a broch on Tiree and the only one to have been excavated. Dun Mor was built in around 60AD as an emergency refuge, then inhabited for 200-300 years. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dun_Mor_Vaul
Chapels in Kirkapol Behind the lodge hotel in Kirkapol sit the ruins of two ancient chapels, dating back to the 14th century. The larger of the ruins is the former parish church and was dedicated to Saint Columba. The larger chapel stands in its own graveyard and there are many ancient interesting burial stones still visible https://canmore.org.uk/site/21513/tiree-kirkapol-old-parish-church
An Iodhlann, historical centre in Scarnish houses interesting exhibitions and records about the history of Tiree. https://www.aniodhlann.org.uk/
Golf
Vaul golf club is 5 minutes walk from The Haven. Visitors are welcome to book a round or even enter the Tiree Open. There is a set a golf clubs at the house which guests can use. https://www.vaulgolfclub.co.uk/
Watersports
Tiree is a watersports paradise, with beautiful beaches on every side, from calm shallow bays to big waves and excellent wind!
Wild Diamond have a base at the loch and offer lessons in windsurfing, kitesurfing, stand up paddle boarding and surfing. You can also hire kayaks which they will bring to different parts of the island. https://www.wilddiamond.co.uk/
Blackhouse watersports based on Balevullin bay offer surfing and kitesurfing lessons https://www.blackhouse-watersports.co.uk/
Tiree wave classic is a professional windsurfing event that takes place annually in October https://www.tireewaveclassic.co.uk/competitor-information
Boat trips
Tiree seatours offer some fantastic trips including wildlife spotting (seals, dolphins, minke whales and basking sharks are all regularly spotted), visits to Lunga to see puffins, and to the Skerryvore lighthouse https://www.tireeseatours.co.uk/
Pony Trekking/Horse riding
Tiree Equestrian offer riding and pony trekking for a range of abilities. https://www.tireeequestrian.org/
Fitness and bike Hire
Tiree Fitness offer beach yoga, bike hire, fitness classes and massage. They also organise the popular Tiree 10K, Half marathon and ultra marathon. www.tireefitness.co.uk/
Gin and whisky
Learn about distilling Gin and Whisky on a tour of Isle of Tiree Distillery, which makes Tyree Gin and Hebridean Pink Gin. Or simply enjoy a G&T or cocktail in their indoor or outdoor seating areas. https://www.tyreegin.com/
