Rymmon Retreat Villa - Orkney

Adults-only holiday home with lake views and dark skies in Orkney

Accommodation & Comforts

Rymmon Retreat offers a holiday home with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, both with private bathroom facilities. The property includes a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine, and a dining area with a sofa bed and TV. Grocery deliveries are available upon request, and luggage storage is provided by the host.

Outdoor Amenities

The property has a sun terrace, a garden, and a picnic area with outdoor furniture. Guests can use the BBQ facilities and the outdoor fireplace, which is set up for evening use. Badminton equipment hire is available for those who want to play on the lawn.

Location & Surroundings

Rymmon Retreat Villa Orkney is located 24 km from Maeshowe and 30 km from the Orkney Museum. Kirkwall Airport is 35 km from the property. The holiday home sits beside a loch, providing lake and garden views from the terrace and balcony.

Stargazing & Night Skies

The remote location offers exceptionally dark skies, with no light pollution, making it a site for stargazing and Milky Way photography. Guests have reported sightings of curlew, greylags, oyster-catchers, and owls near the loch. The outdoor seating area is positioned to take in the night sky and birdlife.

Practical Information

Rymmon Retreat Villa provides free on-site private parking and free WiFi throughout the property. The holiday home is adults only, with non-smoking rooms and heating controlled by the guest. Fire extinguishers and smoke alarms are installed for safety.

• Location: 24 km from Maeshowe, 30 km from Orkney Museum
• Rooms: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom holiday home
• Outdoor: BBQ facilities, outdoor fireplace, picnic area
• Activities: Badminton equipment hire, board games, birdwatching
• Specialty: Dark skies for stargazing and Milky Way photography
• Parking: Free on-site private parking