Luxury self-catering accommodation on the Isle of Harris

A world away from the rush of city life, the Isle of Harris is as beautiful as it is remote. Here, white-sand beaches and turquoise waters hold the titles as some of the best beaches in the world and hand-dived scallops, fresh oysters and crabs straight from the fishing boats make for the simplest, yet most exceptional local fair. An island split in two, North Harris’ inhospitable mountains make for some fine adventures into what feels like unchartered land while, over an isthmus, South Harris’ gentler, sandier shores are backed by boulder-strewn moors and a strong crofters community.

Here lies perhaps one of the most exquisite displays of Mother Nature across the British Isles; Northern Lights in winter, the midnight sun in summer, Golden Eagles, puffins and pods of dolphins playfully frolicking in quiet inlets all waiting to be discovered by kayak, hiking boot or simply laying on the balcony of your luxury homestay. While pursuits over mountains, moors and Luskentyre's dazzling coastline are at the very heart of any visit here, so too is sitting down with a stiff drink and a visit to the Isle of Harris Distillery in Tarbert will not disappoint.