The combination of a stylish, contemporary interior and a peaceful, rural location can be found at The Skye House at Glendale near Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye.

This guide to the best places to visit in the UK in winter will give you ideas for where to go when the weather cools and the days get shorter.

The crofting and fishing village of Torrin lies on the eastern shore of Loch Slapin, 5 miles (7 km) southwest of Broadford (An t-Àth Leathann), on the road to Elgol (Ealaghol), the B8083 . There is a mixture of Victorian white-washed cottages and modern flat-pack houses, and the village has good views of Blaven and Loch Slapin. The population peaked in the 19th century at around 120 people, dropping to 40 in 1989 and more recently rising to 65, over a third of whom speak Scottish Gaelic. The…

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This truly fantastic wooden bothy is a former coastguard watch station with 360° views. Sure, it might be a wee bit draughty, but with a view like this you'll never, ever want to leave. And as it's free, you don't really need to.

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Wild landscapes, breath-taking beauty and plenty of peace and quiet.

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