News from Rickla

10 May 2013

Visit Scotland QA inspection confirms Rickla's improved 5-star rating for 2013-14 season.

Autumn 2013 Short Breaks

Would you like to try Rickla for a short break? (Three night minimum stay).

We are accepting bookings for short breaks in Autumn 2013.

Use our Enquiry Form, call Jane on 01856 761575 or email info@rickla.com for details.

27 March 2013

Welcome to the latest addition to the family at Rickla.

Evie is a nine week old Border Terrier bitch.

She is quickly settling in with her older brother Rory and sister Fern.

January 2013

We have just completed refurbishments to the Shower Room of Suite 1.

Brighter decor and energy efficient LED lighting along with new mirrored cupboard and backlit demisting mirror over wash hand basin.

Underfloor heating. High pressure shower. Heated towel rail.

29 March 2012

Visit Scotland inspection confirms Rickla's 5-star rating for Self Catering Accommodation.

27 January 2012

Jane and Philip complete the purchase of Rickla.

We move in on February 1st with our two Border Terriers, Rory (left) and Fern (right) who immediately make themselves at home in their 3½ acres of garden ground.

11 August 2011

Dounby Show - August 2011.

Jackie, Stewart and Jane along with Dora and Fern at the 2011 West Mainland Show.

Earlier ...

In 1995 a new house took shape alongside the old flag-roofed croft of Rickla. Unlike the croft, this new house was orientated so that most of it's windows faced south-west, where there were panoramic views over the fields, lochs and hills of the World Heritage Site. It was here that Jacky and Stewart Anderson created Orkney's first 5-star B&B accommodation and extended to provide 5-star Self Catering in 2007.

Jane and Philip Cook were regular guests at Rickla, often bringing friends with them to share in the tranquil beauty of Orkney.

Jane is seen here enjoying the sitting room of Bedroom 2 in July 2004.