'Lower Rumin' Rackwick
Self Catering Cottage
Ideally located in the heart of Rackwick,
this refurbished stone cottage has spectacular views over Rackwick bay,
with it's unique storm-tossed stones and the glorious cliffs glowing red
in the sunset.
Adjacent to the RSPB reserve.
Nearest accommodation to the Old Man of Hoy - the jewel in Orkney's crown.
Walkers and bird watchers paradise. Walks radiate in all directions from
the Glen and Lower Rumin.
Lower Rumin features:Double Glazing, New Conservatory, Storage Heaters and Utility Room.
Local places of interest
- Rackwick
Sandy beach, high cliffs - Folk Museum
First school - 1718 - Craa Nest Museum
Oldest house in Rackwick with exhibition giving ambience of valley life over the years - Berriedale Wood
Britain's northernmost natural woodland, here you will find Orkney's only Hazel trees - Old Man of Hoy
A 450 foot sandstone sea-stack one of Orkney's most famous landmarks - St John's Head
Highest vertical cliff in Britain - Ward Hill
Highest in Orkney - 1570 feet
Other places on the island for visitors
- Hoy Kirk
Pulpit from Spanish Armada, cross from HMS Vanguard - Dwarfie Stane
A neolithic rock-cut tomb - Betty Corrigal's grave
- Scad Head viewpoint
- Scapa Flow visitor attraction
- Lyness Naval cemetery
- Melsetter House
Dating from the 16th century and enlarged by Lettaby in 1898 - visit by appointment only - Longhope Lifeboat Memorial, Osmondwall kirkyard
- Longhope Lifeboat Museum, Brims
- Martello Tower, Longhope
- Gable End Theatre - Lyness
Local productions by islanders and active film club - Cafe's and Pubs
Hoy Inn
Scapa Flow visitor Centre
Stroma Bank Hotel, Longhope - Shops
Hoy Post Office
Lyness Post Office
Longhope shop and Post Office
How to reach us from the Orkney Mainland
- Footpassenger ferry from Stromness and walk or taxi to Rackwick
- By car from Houton on RoRo ferry to Lyness (book first) then travel 8 miles north to Rackwick. Turn left by peedie sheep's house - signed Rackwick. 4 miles along road after crossing burn 'Lower Rumin' is 1st on left (en route to beach and car park)
Other services we provide
- Taxi - we can meet both ferries. Please phone first on 791262
- Car tours - varied locations
- In winter we can make soup and sandwiches - full lunch must be booked
- Farmhouse - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast*
- Chalet for backpackers and hostel overspill*
- Peedie Cottage (twin bedded)*
*not graded
Jack & Dorothy Rendall
The Glen, Rackwick, Hoy
Orkney, KW16 3NH
Tel 01856 791262
Email: orkneygirl@hotmail.com