The Cabin, Grimsay

Swap the commute for a sea view that changes every hour. The Cabin is a newly built timber chalet at Gearradubh on Grimsay, the small island between North Uist and Benbecula, with big windows and a glazed door that pull the water and the sky into the open-plan living space. Both bedrooms look out to sea: a large double and a large twin, with a separate shower room, fresh linen and towels provided.

The kitchen has an electric oven, a two-ring hob, fridge with freezer box, microwave, air fryer, kettle and toaster, and there is a dining table for four, a two-seater sofa and two armchairs for the evenings. Outside there is parking for two cars and a seating area with outdoor furniture for still evenings. Free WiFi, non-smoking, and a cot on request.

Grimsay is the place for seafood: Namara's cafe at Kallin pier is three miles away. Benbecula's shops are six miles, Benbecula Airport is a ten-minute drive and the Lochmaddy ferry about twenty minutes, so the whole road from Berneray to Eriskay is within reach.