About Us
& Our Retreats

The Sinclair Family, in association with Edward & Vintage interiors, present luxury island farmhouses and cottages and first class hospitality.

Host Dave Walker

Owners Jackie & Malcolm Sinclair

Our properties all have a long history which we carefully curate for your information and to conserve the local culture.   Malcolm’s family have farmed at How, the farm on the opposite end of Backaskaill bay, for six generations. 

Backaskaill Farm was purchased from the Muir family in 1993.  Having stood empty for several years, the house was renovated by Jackie & Malcom, and their younger son Fraser was born in the house in 2002 (and is currently still the last baby born on the island).  Sold in 2007 to loving owners who continued its restoration, it was bought back in 2021 when it became Orkney Retreats’ flagship destination.  The interiors are themed around the history of the farm and family with family historic artifacts and decorative themes used to reflect the island, the coast and the farm. 

Boloquoy Farm was purchased in 2013 from the Drever (Fea) family.  The former farmer stayed on until he moved to Kirkwall in 2022.  

 

During the renovations many artifacts were preserved. Click here to see a selection.

If you have any questions or require further information, please complete the form on this page.

We will not add you to any mailing list or contact you without your concent.

Tel: 07764 449198


Here are some photos of our properties, see details on the dedicated properties pages.

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Backaskaill Farmhouse
More information3 BedroomsWiFiHeritage DeluxeBeach Access3 BathroomsDog FriendlyBackaskaill Farmhouse provides heritage deluxe 5* accommodation on the edge of the iconic mile-long silver sands of Backaskaill Bay.

The sumptuous farmhouse features interiors and artifacts which tell the story of the farm and island over centuries. Guests can completely switch off, enjoying coastal walks and cosy nights by the fire.
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Backaskaill Farmhouse provides heritage deluxe accommodation on the edge of the iconic mile-long silver sands of Backaskaill Bay.

This 5 star accommodation has three bedrooms, a luxury kitchen andrelaxing loungs.

The sumptuous farmhouse features interiors and artifacts which tell the story of the farm and island over centuries.