Highland Council Coastal Homes

Rob Roy

• 6 guests

• 3 bedrooms

Dyke Landward, Scotland

Up this far north, it’s untamed Scottish Highlands at its finest. This stone cottage blends in perfectly with the wild countryside around it and there’s a lockable shed to store bikes, kayaks and outdoor adventure equipment so you can make the most of the lochs, rivers and woodlands on your doorstep.

Wild Abandon

• 6 guests

• 3 bedrooms

Sleat, Isle of Skye

If you're after the sort of getaway during which you turn off your phone and cut yourself from civilisation — or work emails, at least — for a week or two of blissful isolation, we thoroughly recommend this home on the Isle of Skye. You're sure to feel your worries disappear as you tuck into a hearty supper on the dining table blessed with beautiful views of the sea and the Scottish countryside, or while snuggled up on the sofa as the wood-burner stove crackles in the background.

Red Squirrel Hideaway

• 10 guests

• 5 bedrooms

Creich, Highland Council

This charming holiday home is tucked away amid 7 acres of gardens and woodland, just a five-minute walk from a stretch of river where you can fish for trout and salmon. There are red squirrels in the garden, otters in the nearby ponds, and a pair of breeding sea eagles to look out for – keep an eye out for osprey and golden eagles too.