In this case, the name really does say it all. A whitewashed cottage on the machair, just yards from a fabulous silver sand beach, with some of the best known and most recognisable mountains in Scotland across the sea to the south - Seaside Cottage must be most people's idea of a dream Scottish holiday home.
It is situated in the scattered crofting community of Clachtoll, about 6 miles from Lochinver and on one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in north-west Scotland.
The house itself does ample justice to its wonderful surroundings. Detached and with plenty parking at the door, it stands side on to the sea, with a screened gravel area to the rear which provides welcome shelter from the Atlantic winds at less clement times of year. There is a further covered outdoor sitting area, which is a real suntrap.
Inside, it provides very well appointed accommodation, always with an eye to making the most of its splendid situation. The cosy sitting room has an open fire, and it is here that guests will probably want to retire to when night falls. During the day, however, the conservatory dining room, with a multi-fuel stove, is surely the place to be, with large windows looking out to the marvellous seascape. In addition there is an excellent kitchen, two bedrooms, one with en suite shower, and a further bathroom. Can it really get any better?
The sea in all its moods is the dominant feature of the surroundings. Climbers, however, are bound to feel tempted by the distant views of Stac Pollaidh, Suilven and the Coigach. Stac and Suilven are easily reached via the 'Wee Mad Road' running south from Lochinver to Achilitbuie. Take in the Kirkaig Falls and a cup of coffee in the bookshop in the middle of nowhere on the way. The less adventurous will find plenty of scope for fascinating walks around the coast, where a frequent highlight is the sight of seals sunning themselves on the rocks.
In fact, Clachtoll Bay is visited regularly by a wide variety of sealife, including minke whale, basking shark, porpoises and sea otters as well as many varieties of duck, geese and divers. Many of these sightings are recorded in the Countryside Rangers' cabin situated near the cottage.
Also, the whole of Assynt lies within the North West Highland Geopark (www.northwest-highlands-geopark.org.uk) one of only two in Scotland, stretching from Durness in the north to Achiltibuie in the south.
Those who like to explore the area while on holiday, will find they are well placed for reaching the very north west of Scotland. Via Scourie and Laxford Bridge you can get right up to Durness and it is possible, between May and September, to take a boat across the The Parph, where a minibus will take you all the way up to Cape Wrath itself.
Lochinver has shops, hotels, eating places and petrol as well as a busy harbour.
Heating is by electricity (first £20 INCLUDED) and multi-fuel stove and open fire. Bed linen and towels are INCLUDED. Sorry, no pets or smoking permitted in the cottage. A refundable householder's deposit will be required. There is a payphone in the cottage.
