Rymmon Retreat

Rymmon Lodge, Whitemire Road, Evie, Costa, Orkney, KW17 2NL, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>151</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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a living room with a couch and a tv at Rymmon Retreat in Orkney
a bedroom with a large bed with towels on it at Rymmon Retreat in Orkney
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Rymmon Retreat

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Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
151 reviews
  • The entire place is yours
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Garden
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
Reliable info:
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Boasting lake views, Rymmon Retreat provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 24 km from Maeshowe. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. On clear days, guests can head outside to enjoy the holiday home's outdoor fireplace or simply kick back and relax. Featuring a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with an oven, a microwave and a toaster, a living room with a seating area and a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms with a bath and a shower. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. The accommodation offers a fireplace. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Ring of Brogdar is 24 km from the holiday home, while Standing Stones of Stenness is 26 km away. The nearest airport is Kirkwall Airport, 35 km from Rymmon Retreat.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
8.8
High score for Orkney
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Carolyn
    Australia Australia
    “Lovely setting, very comfy little cottage, self contained a little distance away from the host’s house with a lovely outlook towards the water. Well laid out with two bathrooms which was fabulous. Comfy living room with tv, books and dvds. Had a...”
  • Dαdα_dαdα
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything. The lodge is very clean and llovely decorated ,a bit isolated but we enjoyed;. plenty leaflets left there for us to get informations for exploring the surroundings. Nice to have there a pair of binoculars ..very handy, many thanks....”
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Although secluded it had everything we needed. Being so secluded the wifi was a bit of a hot or miss, but that is not a bad thing as the views made up for it and we were so tired from being out expiring the area all day that we were all asleep...”
  • Julia
    Germany Germany
    “A wonderful, peaceful place to stay, super clean with so much love in detail. Felt like a Home. The Host Sarah is the sweetest.”
  • Rachel
    Australia Australia
    “Well equipped, especially loved the gas fire place. The master bedroom was very spacious.”
  • Thomas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Amazing little place with everything you need. Very clean and suitable for 2-4 people.”
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was the perfect out of the way retreat and like a tardis - much bigger on the inside than it appeared from outside. Very comfortable and well equipped. Would have loved to stay longer.”
  • Philipp
    Germany Germany
    “Beautiful location. Feels remote (a retreat,indeed), yet close to some of Orkney‘s major sights. Perfectly equipped with everything you need. Small, but with some very clever ideas to make use of the space.”
  • Robyn
    Australia Australia
    “Loved the location, peaceful and quiet. Handy for locations we wanted to visit. Wished we had booked longer”
  • B
    Brian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The accommodation and location were fantastic. An excellent base for exploring Orkney. The locals we met were all extremely friendly. Amazed at the birdlife around the lodge.”

Hosted by Sarah

9.1
9.1
Host review score
Host review score
Sarah
Take it easy at our unique and tranquil getaway. Rymmon Lodge is the ideal retreat to come back and relax after a day fishing at the doorstep “Swannay Loch” birdwatching, walking and sightseeing, time at the beach or browsing the shops and crafts of Kirkwall. BBQ with a view over the loch and gather round the fire pit with a tipple or two and watch the colourful night sky in this stunning Orkney rural retreat. **Arrival is STRICTLY from 4pm only** Private parking at the Lodge for two cars. We DO NOT allow pets at the Lodge as some guests have allergies. We DO NOT allow children at the Lodge as it is not suitable. There is a NON SMOKING policy INSIDE THE LODGE AND AROUND THE GROUNDS. We supply one bottle of gas if further gas is required co-op at Dounby is the nearest. On departure (upto 10am) please leave the Lodge AS YOU FOUND IT. Please empty bins (dustbin by shed outside) so we can adhere to C’vd guidelines and thoroughly clean for our next guests. Please do not leave washing up in sink.
I’m Sarah and I lived in the Yorkshire Dales with three super holiday let’s for a number of years. Having now retired to beautiful Evie in the Orkney Islands I would like to invite you to our super Lodge in the stunning area of Evie, Costa on mainland Orkney. We will leave you be at Rymmon Lodge for the whole of your visit as we like our guests to have privacy and freedom of their own space during their stay. We are however available at all times should you need us. Please SEND A MESSAGE and we will respond straight back.
We are right by Swannay Loch where you are welcome to fish for free (brown trout). An array of birds are in the area and seals at the nearby beach if you are keen birdwatchers. We recommend a car is a necessity or bicycle to get around and see the stunning areas (leaflets, etc. in the lodge). Our property is very rural so if that’s not what you are looking for then please do not book and then leave a review to say it was too rural. There is a post office and store in Evie village about three miles from Rymmon (Mistra) and supermarkets Tesco and Aldi and lots of shops and craft shops in Kirkwall (about 30 mins drive from Rymmon Lodge. Stromness (also approx 30 mins drive) with cute shops and eateries. Our local Mistra store/post office is about 3 miles and nearest fuel station being Coop in Dounby village (approx 6 miles). The lodge is not suitable for young children and we do not allow pets at the lodge. We DO NOT allow smoking in any of the rooms in the lodge, nor do we allow smoking outside the lodge.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rymmon Retreat
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Children's high chair
    • Dining table
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Additional bathroom
    • Additional toilet
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Free toiletries
    • Hairdryer
    • Bath
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    Media & Technology
    • Flat-screen TV
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Sofa bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Private entrance
    • Carpeted
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor fireplace
    • Picnic area
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Sun terrace
    • Barbecue
    • BBQ facilities
    • Balcony
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Badminton equipment
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    • Lake view
    • View
    Building characteristics
    • Detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Luggage storage
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    • Books, DVDs, or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Adult only
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules
    Rymmon Retreat takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 00:00
    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
    Check-out
    From 09:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 25
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Rymmon Retreat in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about Rymmon Retreat

    • Rymmon Retreat is 5 miles from the centre of Orkney. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Rymmon Retreat offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Badminton equipment

    • Rymmon Retreat can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at Rymmon Retreat may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rymmon Retreat on this page.

    • Check-in at Rymmon Retreat is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • Yes, Rymmon Retreat is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Rymmon Retreat on this page.

    • Rymmon Retreat has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.