Here is another wonderful hideaway for those who are looking for that elusive combination of shoreline and mountains, sublime comfort and fabulous views. Boom House, about 35 minutes' drive from Gairloch and 5 miles from Poolewe in fabulous northwest Scotland ticks all these boxes.

The open plan living area has a corner made completely of glass, so you can enjoy the superb views, not to mention the legendary west coast sunsets, either from there or from the decking area outside. And why Boom House? It is named such because the point in front of the house once formed one end of the boom across the loch to prevent German submarines entering it in World War II. The foundations of the defence works can still be seen.

The living area is both stylish and practical. There are three bedrooms, two twins downstairs and one bathroom. Upstairs is a master double bedroom with en suite bathroom and TV room/office with a glass partition which looks down on to the main sitting room below.

It stands detached, in its own garden ground, above the shore on Loch Ewe, on the edge of the tiny scattered hamlet of Mellon Charles, near the end of the road. The shingle beach is right alongside, with access from the cottage, which does not, however, directly overlook it.

A modern, stunningly designed house that is beautifully furnished and equipped. It also has impeccable green credentials with solar panels, air source heat pump, underfloor heating, heat recovery system and the last word in insulation. In fact, it is one of the very few silver-rated houses in this area. Add the fact that it has lots of south facing windows and a wood-burning stove and the risk of being too warm is far greater than the opposite! Comfort is therefore assured.