An Grianan in Shegra near Kinlochbervie sleeps eight guests in four bedrooms.

An Grianan consists of a kitchen with oven and grill, ceramic hob, fridge with drink dispenser and freezer, dishwasher and a utility with washer/dryer. The sitting room offers a woodburning stove and a smart TV, and there is also a conservatory. The bedrooms include a ground-floor double, ground-floor bunk room, a double and a twin. The bathroom has a bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, and there is a ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC. The property has oil and electric heating. WiFi, fuel, power and a starter pack for the woodburning stove are included in the rent. Bed linen and towels are included in the rent. Outside there is an enclosed garden with lawn, decking, barbecue and furniture. Off-road parking is available for 3 cars. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Stay at An Grianan for a relaxed Highland escape close to the beach. Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of 450 GBP.

Amenities: Oil and electric heating. Oven and grill, induction hob, fridge with drink dispenser and freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 3 cars. Enclosed garden with lawn, decking, barbecue and furniture. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3.8 miles, beach 0.6 miles, lake 0.5 miles. Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £450

Region: From the lush green farmlands of the Borders to the ruggedness of the Highlands, the Scots are proud of their land and identity. Scotland also has some of Britain’s best beaches with glorious stretches of clean sand over which to roam.

Town: Located 50 miles north of Inverness, Lairg is centrally placed for touring the remote and beautiful Northern Highlands. The area has much to offer the visitor, from fine golf courses to outstanding fishing, some of the finest hill walking and mountaineering country in the land and the grand castle at Dunrobin, the home of the Earls of Sutherland. The castle, overlooking the sea, boasts a magnificent formal garden inspired by the grandeur of Versailles in France. Golfers can enjoy a round at local courses in Bonar Bridge, Golspie and Ullapool as well as at the world famous Royal Dornoch Golf Club. Lairg provides a convenient base for trips to the West, North and East coasts with breath-taking scenery in every direction. Walkers are within range of the most northerly Munro in Ben Hope as well as the iconic mountains Suilven, Arkle and Foinavon. Whisky enthusiasts can enjoy visits to nearby distilleries such as Balblair, Clynelish and Glenmorangie. Keen fisherman are situated at the southern end of the lovely Loch Shin and have a wide choice of scenic trout lochs in the local area. In the immediate area are several other outdoor adventure activities including falconry, bird watching and photography, woodcarving, geology, kayaking, or even dry stone walling. For the true Highland experience you won’t find much better.