The postman never visits, phones may not work – but broadband is now beamed by satellite thanks to an innovative project by the Scottish Government.

The remote beach cottages at Morroch Bay , deep in Scotland 's South West are only accessible down the side of a cliff by Four Wheel Drive or on foot. The two beach cottages are rented as holiday homes all year round – particularly to Land Rover owners.

Around 2000 homes and businesses in Scotland are now getting satellite and wireless broadband following a £3.5 million investment by the Scottish Broadband Reach Programme to connect remote broadband black-spots. Richard Nash, who manages Morroch Bay beach cottages, explained that this new service may also benefit researchers, writers and academics looking for extended out-of-season isolation. “ You are right on the shoreline, seemingly miles from anywhere, with ocean as far as your eyes can stretch – you can even see the curvature of the earth. However you can now also keep in touch with the rest of the world with 21st Century technology. ”

Morroch Bay beach cottages are in a unique remote location. Whilst this hidden hideaway may be hard to find, it's also impossible to forget and is extensively booked by returning visitors.