There are plenty of interesting walks on the Estate and the route that follows along the shore of Loch Sunart is particularly picturesque.

The quiet, single track roads are also ideal for cycling and there is wildlife all around with a wide range of birds and even otters to be spotted. You can take a farm tour to see the long thorn highland cattle or have a go at ‘deer stalking by camera’ – great fun and no-one gets hurt. Strontian (4 miles) has some nice little shops and eateries, as well as a PO/general store/petrol station.

The bustling town of Fort William (28 miles) is reachable in about an hour’s drive via the little turntable ferry at Corran and has plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants. It also has a leisure centre, golf course and swimming pool, as well as boat trips out to see the seals on Loch Linnhe.

Further on past Fort William is the Nevis Range Mountain Resort at Torlundy on the Aonach Mor mountain. The resort offers snowsports in the winter, mountain biking on the Witch’s Trails in summer and even has a high wire adventure course. You can visit the Ben Nevis Distillery on the way back and either take a tour or just pick up a ‘wee dram’ to take home with you.

If you are looking for a challenge you may want to try and conquer Britain’s highest mountain Ben Nevis, although make sure you are well prepared as it is quite a trek! It takes about 4 to 5 hours to reach the summit and the views, particularly on a clear day, are absolutely breathtaking.

If you head south from the cottage to Lochaline (17 miles) you can take the ferry across to the magical Isle of Mull for a day trip, perhaps spotting some dolphins on your way across. The town of Tobermory is the capital of the island and is particularly pretty with its string of brightly coloured houses lining the harbour.