Since 2007, Boutique Retreats have been curating a heavenly collection of luxury retreats, set in unique locations across the UK. As award-winning, luxury travel curators, they craft each step of the Boutique journey with your experience at the heart of every detail. For the lovers of timeless period homes and grand Georgian townhouses, to characterful cottages and Scandi-style cabins, their hand-picked selection of luxurious homes offers a dream escape for any guest.

This spring, Scotland has collaborated with Boutique Retreats to give one lucky reader the chance to win a dreamy week-long getaway for up to four guests at the beautiful self-catering Fern Cottage.

Settled on the enchanting Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, Fern Cottage is a true retreat from reality. Promising a secret lochside position on a family estate on the south of the island, this dog-friendly bothy cottage is well placed for otherworldly mountain vistas, with plenty of wildlife on the doorstep, from Highland cows and sheep to otters, eagles, and (occasionally) deer.

Inside, the cottage is as cosy as it is characterful. Traditional interiors blend seamlessly with the meditative Hebridean surrounds in the open-plan living room and kitchen, offering ethereal views of Loch Spelve. Complete with a wood-burning stove, this charming space is a soothing spot to hunker down after days spent exploring the island.

You’ll find two equally serene bedrooms, welcoming four guests in total. The master bedroom is decorated in calming shades of pink, while the second bedroom pairs soft blues with warm, rusty hues and a super-king zip-and-link bed for flexible sleeping arrangements. In addition, there is a luxurious family bathroom, complete with a bathtub and walk-in rainfall shower.

When you’re ready to explore the area, you can jump in the car for a day trip to the colourful and charming town of Tobermory or don your walking boots for breathtaking coastal walks and invigorating mountain hikes.

Fern Cottage offers a warm Scottish welcome to anyone longing to escape the ordinary. With no Wifi, it’s the perfect place for a digital detox, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in your surroundings.

To find out more about Boutique Retreats’ exclusive portfolio of properties, visit boutique-retreats.co.uk