Scotland

If you’ve never been to the Outer Hebrides, it’s time you came - and where else to stay than this lovely house on magnificent Harris

Friendly cottage on the loch shore with luxurious rooms, rain showers and stunning sea views. Superb setting with an abundance of wildlife

From Arduaine pier to sheep-dotted Shuna is 20 minutes… and you almost have the island to yourself! Bliss for wildlife lovers, kids and dogs

Spot whales, dolphins, seals out of vast picture windows. The Isle of Skye is peaceful, isolated, dotted with castles, lighthouses, wonders

A friendly, quirky little bolthole, great for couples or small families after fresh air and big skies. Epic walks and long beaches await

This deeply peaceful retreat will soothe the soul; come to walk, bike, sail then back to a roaring fire and good book. A sublime spot

Play golf, tennis, the piano; go fishing, birding, biking – this splendid lodge, its estate and highland setting are mightily seductive

Historic and impeccably presented apartment in charming Stockbridge, a stroll from shops, restaurants and Botanic Gardens

Colour, warmth, style and your own front door at this friendly family croft. Fish for mackerel, soak up the peace, come home to great food

With magical views of the Firth of Clyde, a fairytale castle for a party of 8, oozing comfort, luxury and baronial chic

After a bountiful breakfast of Loch Fyne kippers and homemade scones, head for Oban, gateway to the isles. Return to a dram by the fire

A wonderful drive over the mountains to the wild side of Skye with its moody lochs, heather-covered hills and this restaurant with rooms

Thrillingly remote yet cosy, three stone cottages facing the sea & Skye. Swim, fish, walk – simple pleasures in a sublime setting

A fine old house packed with grand old things above Portree Bay in the middle of Skye - homely bedrooms, some huge, are a treat

A small hotel on the water with glorious views, lovely rooms, deep peace and one of the best seafood restaurants on the west coast

Contemporary lodge on a remote peninsula with spectacular views; walk, cycle or kayak, explore nature reserves and unspoiled beaches

A fine country-house hotel with immaculate interiors and ambrosial food (dinner is included in the price). Coastal cliff walks wait