If you're looking for a change of pace this winter, then you might be interested in a cosy Orkney cottage that has recently gone on the market.
Backaland Cottage is located on Eday, which is the ninth-largest island of the archipelago. The one-bedroom property is available to purchase for offers over £155,000.
The cottage is close to the shoreline and according to the listing offers "panoramic sea views". It could be perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle and embrace an "island lifestyle".
The listing states: "K Allan Properties are delighted to present this beautiful positioned, detached cottage to the market. Backaland Cottage is positioned on the island of Eday, which is accessible via plane or ferry from Mainland Orkney. "The property is positioned overlooking the sea with spectacular, panoramic sea views." Looking inside, the cottage is comprised of a sunroom, a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom and a bedroom.
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