Isolated with stunning views

[puppymouse]

Looking for some collective help here please. DH and I want to book something for a significant birthday. We had booked Harris in Outer Hebrides but we just can't make the travel work with the time we have and costs etc. I'm gutted.

Where could we go - UK or closeish abroad where it's quiet, we don't really have to talk to anyone and can chill out in luxury with stunning views?

Preferably keeping existing dates early January for 3 nights?

West coast of Ireland?

I know very little about Ireland? Where's good? Wouldn't rule anything out!

Isles of Scilly! All of the islands except St Agnes have a luxury hotel. You can fly from Exeter, Newquay or Lands End. Or helicopter (I think?) from Penzance.

@SaintAlice Trip Advisor seems to suggest no to going in Jan. No transport, no restaurants and weather might mean you get stranded. Helicopter doesn't seem to run anymore either - will do more research!

www.cottages-and-castles.co.uk/self-catering/beul-na-mara-1711/

Rascarrel Bay Lodges www.rascarrelbaylodges.co.uk/index.php

Oooh beautiful thank you!

Where in the UK are you travelling from?
If, say, from London you could take the Caledonian Sleeper train overnight to Fort Williams, rent a car there and drive to Skye which has cottages in beautiful surroundings and splendid isolation, this for example:
www.wildernesscottages.co.uk/property.php?id=151
If you’re not fazed by Scottish winters/driving potentially in snow this could be a workable alternative to Harris as you save the long ferry crossing, and the sleeper train buys you some extra time. If booked well in advance it could be not too expensive at that time of year.

We stayed here in the Tringa cabin www.eaglebrae.co.uk/log-cabins/tringa/. Its amazing with views down the valley, loads of wildlife literally on the doorstep . They’ll do a shop for you and have lovely homemade ready meals so you don’t have to cook. Squishy sofas and a log burner too if the weather is bad. PM me if you need more details

I stayed here in the North West of Ireland. It's on Donegal's Great Atlantic Way.
www.atlanticview-bnb-donegal.com/
Rugged scenery and coastline, hills & mountains, long empty beaches - my favourite was Nairn at Portnoo.
You could find luxury hotels or castle-style accommodation in the area I'm sure.
Basically there are no bad views there!
Fly into Derry or Carrick Finn (not sure on spelling). About an hour's drive from each.

Sorry link fail
www.atlanticview-bnb-donegal.com/

Atlanticview-bnb-donegal [dot] com

Donegal town and Ardara were good for independent shops and quaint coffee shops

Montenegro, couple of hours flight?

Kotor?

Often deals on secret escapes.

Thanks everyone - checking out all those options!

We're near Bristol airport so my ideal journey was flying to Inverness from there but we'd need to travel over two days to get there and I don't have that extra day as DD is with GPs who aren't massively comfortable having her and money is limited but my tastes are expensive!

@YourOP that timber cottage looks lovely so I might check Skye. It only does a week's stay though and I can do 3 nights!

How about Connemara? Lots of lovely hotels to choose from with views. Weather probably won’t be good in Jan (!) but if you have a nice cosy hotel I’m sure you could still have a great time.

You can fly to Shannon or Knock.

www.cntraveller.com/article/connemara-ireland-hotels

What a beautiful place @Swiftier!

Take the train down to Avignon in south of France, hire a car and stay at L’Elzet. It’s the perfect isolation with stunning views and lots to do in the area if you want. My idea of paradise!

homeaway.co.uk

Sorry that seems to be a general link.

Try this link lelzet.iowners.net

@Kahlua4me stunning

Lundy island off north Devon coast

Iceland?

Some absolutely breathtaking scenery and loads of isolated farmhouses to enjoy them from.

Just look on airb&b - some stunning properties in splendid isolation....

@DeRigueurMortis would it be neck deep in snow in January?

@BigRedBoat I grew up in Devon so been there a couple of times I think but not for a while!

Hi OP - not necessarily no.

Even if it is, the infrastructure is well versed into dealing with it (unlike the UK).

Just hire a 4x4 - ours was already fitted with studded snow tires and it was fine.

It was a Kia Sportage from memory.

Type your dates in here and see what’s available
www.uniquehomestays.com/