'Such a lovely place, house is fabulous and the hosts most welcoming and generous'

'We've had a wonderful time getting to know Orkney and staying in complete comfort in the lovely Stevand'

'We've had an immensely rich and varied week'

'This has been a remarkable holiday with the festival, the visits to remarkable and beautiful ancient sites, seals, puffins, Primula Scotica in profusion, walks, fun, stimulating conversation - but above all, the incomparable experience of staying at Stevand for a whole week - a magical and memorable place'

'The house has been a wonderful base and haven when the weather turns wet. We have enjoyed sitting in the conservatory and watching the ever-changing face of Hoy'

'A unique house in a beautiful location'

'The highlight was the six killer whales we watched for ten minutes from the patio. What a great experience - we were so lucky'

'Lovely, homely house and fantastic views'

'A week of superb weather, fascinating sites and excellent accommodation'

'Thank you, Matilda and Christopher, for giving us a fantastic time. Magical'

'A very interesting house. Love the picture window, which changes with the light, wind and mood. The hunting Hen Harrier seen from a comfortable settee is definitely a first!'

'Hoy looks, to me, in the grey-on-grey light (it has now started delightfully raining) like a large, happy, recumbant seal. The effect of the conservatory windows is to render the image as a polyptych...'