With star-filled dark skies, a spectacular golf course, white-sand beaches just a short drive away, and the Hebridean Way running by, this guest house is a breath of fresh air. ‘It’s a fantastic base to explore the amazing wildlife on Uist,’ writes one reader, who praises the ‘immaculate, beautiful large rooms with walk-in shower and very comfortable bed’. The two super-king rooms have a TV; all have an espresso machine. 'Nothing is too much trouble' for hands-on owners and hospitality professionals Christopher Brooks and Carla Regler. Bedroom style is smart-contemporary, while a log burner warms a lounge area with comfy sofas and well-stocked honesty bar. Chef Chris cooks a nightly, short, locally sourced menu of dishes such as chargrilled venison steak, and butternut squash with risotto and goat cheese, catering to dietary needs. ‘Excellent food, beautifully presented,’ another reader vouches. At breakfast there are eggs from the hens and ducks, and you can request a picnic before setting out to explore. ‘We showed an interest in the Eriskay wild ponies and, without asking, information on where they could be found was forthcoming.’ (Brenda Wheeler, Fiona and Malcolm Wilton)