Tigh Mairi Carragraich

Tigh Mairi is in Carragraich, on Harris. It's a detached croft house up a steep track. You'll see the neighbour's sheep around. The views over to Scalpay are really quite something, especially when the light changes.

It sleeps five, with three bedrooms and one bathroom. It's a 3 Star place, which is about right. It's comfortable, clean and well-equipped, but it's traditional. It's not a modern show home. It's got a wood-burning stove but no central heating, so you'll want to light the fire if it's a chilly day. The Wi-Fi works fine for email, but the broadband up here isn't fast. You might get a weak mobile signal inside, but there's a landline for calls.

The track down to the shore is about 400 yards from the door. Tarbert is four miles away for shops, a couple of pubs, and places to eat. The Harris Gin distillery is there too.

For beaches, you need to go to the west side of Harris. Luskentyre and Seilebost are about a 25-minute drive. They're as good as the pictures. North Harris is more mountainous and rocky. The Clisham, the highest peak in the Outer Hebrides, isn't far if you like a walk.

You can bring up to two dogs. There's parking, a washing machine, a garden with furniture, and bedding and towels are included.

Useful links: Visit Harris and National Trust for Scotland St Kilda.