The �hidden gems� of the Inner Hebrides. In particular Eigg is wonderful and is topped off with An Sgurr, a dramatic central mountain that is a much easier walk than it looks. There are sandy beaches and caves along the shoreline and a fascinating a bloody history. Rum is quite different with dramatic black cliffs that rise steeply up from the sea with its main attraction being the extraordinary red sandstone Kinloch Castle. You can take a non-disembarking trip from Mallaig if you do not have the time to see the islands better and in the summer smaller ferries also operate from Arisaig.
Private small hotels can (though not as a rule!) be the best and most exclusive accommodation to be found anywhere in Britain and are often to be found in converted country houses in the most beautiful gardens or on mini-estates. They can usually be booked on a full-board or Bed and Breakfast basis but expect tariffs to be at the more expensive end of the market. Learn more about accommodation types