The Studio Lochmaddy

The Studio is in Lochmaddy, on North Uist. It's a small one-bedroom place, just for two people. It's got a 3 Star rating, so it's comfortable and clean but it's not luxurious.

You come in through a little conservatory dining room. The views from there are good, especially for the sunset. Then you go into the main room, which is kitchen and living area together. It's wooden floors, and it's fine for two people to sit about in. The bathroom has a shower. It's small but it works.

The bedroom is up on a mezzanine platform. You get to it by alternate tread stairs. They're safe, but they're not for you if you're unsteady on your feet.

Lochmaddy itself is a port village. The CalMac ferry comes in from Uig on Skye. There's a shop about 50 yards away for basics, and a pub and restaurant about 300 yards.

North Uist is all lochs and peatland. The west coast has some brilliant white sand beaches. You're about 7 miles from the nearest one. The wildlife is the main thing here. You might see otters, and there are a lot of birds, including corncrakes. Seals are very common. If you're on the ferry, you can sometimes see dolphins or whales.

For getting around, the Hebridean Way walking and cycling trail goes through the islands. The bus service links up with it, so you can walk one way and get the bus back. There are ancient sites too, like the Barpa Langais burial cairn.

Facilities at the cottage: there's WiFi, a TV, a washing machine and a dishwasher. Bedding and towels are included. You can store bicycles. There's parking right outside. The entrance and the main living area are wheelchair accessible, but the bedroom upstairs isn't.

Useful links for planning: Visit Outer Hebrides and National Trust for Scotland Uist.