Shore Cottage Arnisdale

Shore Cottage is in Arnisdale, at the end of a single track road. It's a detached house right on the shore of Loch Hourn. You look out across the water to the mountains.

It sleeps five in three bedrooms. There's one bathroom downstairs. It's a 4 Star place, so it's comfortable and well looked after. The house is traditional, which means the ceilings are a bit lower than you might be used to.

You've got an open fire in the living room. The kitchen is a good size. There's a utility room off the back which is useful for boots and wet coats. The garden at the back is fully enclosed, with a table and a barbecue.

You're really in the wilds here. From the front door you can get straight onto the loch in a kayak, or start walking up into the hills. We see seals and deer regularly. Otters and pine martens are around too, but they're shyer.

The village is tiny. There's a community heritage centre and a cafe in Corran, which is a short walk along the shore. For a proper shop or a pub, you need to drive back up the road to Glenelg, which is about nine miles. The Glenelg Inn there is very good.

You can get a boat from here across to Knoydart, which is proper wilderness. The ferry to Skye runs from Glenelg too, it's the old turntable ferry and takes about five minutes.

Included in the house: all bedding and towels, a cot, a highchair, WiFi, and a washing machine. Parking is right there. You can bring up to two dogs.

Useful links if you're looking into the area: Knoydart Foundation and National Trust for Scotland at Glenelg.