Fishing is available on the estate with the chance to nab salmon or brown trout and the opportunities for walking off out into the surrounding countryside are virtually endless. Fascinating wildlife can be spotted all around with deer, red squirrels, buzzards, eagles and even the often elusive pine martens that can be tempted to pay a visit with their favourite tasty treat of peanut butter sandwiches.

At the top of Loch Shiel the little village of Acharacle (8.5 miles) has a shop and a hotel restaurant where lots of fresh, local ingredients can be sampled with seafood being a particular speciality, unsurprisingly given its lochside location.

Nearby Castle Tioram (10 miles) is a 13th century fortress that sits out on a tidal island in Loch Moidart with a sandy causeway that provides access during low tide. It is not possible to go inside the castle but it is still incredibly impressive when taken in from either the shoreline or the causeway.

Day trips to the beach are a must no matter what the weather and luckily there are plenty of fine examples to choose from in easy reach nearby. The gorgeous silver sands of Arisaig (27 miles) just beg to be explored and the singing sands of Kentra Bay (10 miles) undoubtedly need to be seen and heard in person. As a gentle breeze blows through the sand it creates an unusual and very charming ‘song’.

There is the chance to head over to see the sights of the Isle of Skye by ferry ride from Mallaig (31 miles) which takes about 30 minutes, or from Kilchoan (30 miles) it is a short ferry hop over to the wonderful Isle of Mull. It is well worth popping over to scenic Fort William (42 mile) about an hour’s drive away to see the mighty Ben Nevis that towers above the town or sample some delicious drams at the Ben Nevis Distillery.