Welcome to the breathtaking Duirinish Penninsula – shaped by millions of years of geology, changed immeasurably by the Highland Clearances and now a haven for walkers, climbers, wildlife seekers and adventurers.

Enjoy the outstanding views from the summits of the flat-topped MacLeod’s Tables, climb the world-famous Cuillins (only an hour away), explore the out-of-this-world landscape of the Quiraing. The mountains of the far north west of Skye also provide an excellent choice of mountain bike trails, while many of the lochs – including Loch Poolteil, only two miles from Soineantachd - are ideal for kayaking, sailing, paddleboarding and wild swimming.

At the head of Loch Poolteil lies a stunning beach of black volcanic sand where impromptu waterfalls cascade down high cliffs – perfect for a peaceful picnic or a glass of wine while watching the sun set in a blaze of reds, oranges and pinks.

Follow the highest coastal pathway in the UK and walk to Neist Point, with its statuesque Stevenson lighthouse, breathtaking cliffs and a similar rock formation to the Giant’s Causeway. Neist Point is the the best place in Skye to see whales, dolphins, basking sharks and porpoises, while otters are often spotted feasting on sea urchins scooped out of rock pools. In addition, thousands of seabirds nest in the sheer cliffs and the grassy clifftops at Neist Point, including puffins, black guillemots, fulmars and gannets.

Although located in a tranquil and remote glen, Soineantachd is anything but isolated. There’s an excellent vegetarian restaurant - Chidakasha Skye – a 5-minute stroll from the cottage and, for a special treat, the Michelin-starred Three Chimneys is only a 10-minute drive away. Soineantachd is only a mile from Glendale, with its Post Office, village store and coffee shop, and three miles from Colbost, where there’s an artisan jewellery maker – Skye Silver – and the fascinating Colbost Croft Museum.

The nearby village of Dunvegan has craft shops, art galleries, a museum about Dunvegan’s own giant, a deli, a bakery and a choice of eating places that make the very most of Skye’s highly-desirable fresh produce. Magnificent Dunvegan Castle, perched on the edge of Dunvegan Loch, is well worth a visit. Home of the chieftain of the Macleod Clan for over 800 years, Dunvegan Castle and its spectacular gardens are open to the public in the summer months. There are regular boat trips to the local seal colony from the castle jetty and, further along the loch, spectacular Claigan Coral Beach features brilliant white sand lapped by sparkling clear turquoise waters.

Further afield, venture south for a long but rewarding hike around the Point of Sleat, which offers dramatic views over the sea to the isle of Eigg and Rum. Fancy a dram? Talisker Distillery, on the shores of Loch Harport, offers a variety of tours and tastings of Skye’s only single malt. For a day out, the island’s capital, Portree, offers boat hire, watersports, a swimming pool and horseriding, as well as the island’s supermarket, and, at neighbouring Sconser, a nine-hole golf course.

On returning to Soineantachd, look to the skies. Once-in-a-lifetime sightings of golden eagles, meteor showers and the Northern Lights are commonplace in this spectacular corner of Skye.