Broad Bay House Hotel

Stornoway, Isle of Lewis

Here in the Outer Hebrides, you’re likely to have the beach all to yourself. Head down to the wind-blasted sweep of sand outside Broad Bay House to take in the scenery across the tempestuous Minch to the mountains beyond, then retreat to the inn for a warming dinner of megrim fillet with coriander pesto and squid ink linguine. Ian and Marion Fordham converted this former croft cottage in 2007. Despite its feeling of glorious isolation, it’s actually just seven miles from Stornoway. Each of the four rooms has a private deck but when the wind whips up, take refuge in the lounge, with its uninterrupted views of the sea. Don’t miss the black pudding and kippers at breakfast. Doubles from £179.