Scarista House, Harris, Outer Hebrides

Georgian former manse Scarista House sits on the south west coast of the Isle of Harris. Its superb position between a three-mile sandy beach and heathercovered mountains is ideal if you’re after somewhere remote and mesmerising.

Don’t expect a modern interior; this is chintzy and traditional, yet relaxing and supremely welcoming. Three rooms are located in the main house with three suites at adjacent Glebe House.

All have views of the Atlantic. There are no TVs or radios and intermittent wi-fi so this is a place to really relax, with superb food and activities galore, from sailing, windsurfing and kayaking to visiting the famous Harris Tweed weavers. ■■Doubles from £215 per room, per night, B&B and afternoon tea

(in May), scaristahouse.com