Time travel to 1890 and run a fully authentic Victorian island farm. For a few extraordinary days, 1890 is not history - it is home.

Time Travel to 1890 and Run a Fully Authentic Victorian Island Farm At Boloquoy Victorian Farm, history is not something you observe. It's something you live. From the moment you arrive, you'll become the custodians of a multi-award-winning Victorian farm on a Scottish island. The entire farm is exclusively yours: the farmhouse, barns, byres, workshops, watermill, gardens, fields and livestock. There are no other guests, no museum barriers and no modern distractions - only the opportunity to experience everyday life as it was over 130 years ago. Whether you choose to immerse yourself in every aspect of farm life or simply enjoy peaceful walks along the shore and quiet evenings by the fire, the experience is yours to create. Without clocks, notifications or digital distractions, the day unfolds with birdsong, changing weather and the needs of the farm. Each morning begins as it once did: animals to feed, fires to tend and the day's work to organise. No farming experience is required, and there is no expectation that you work from dawn until dusk. Tend the traditional cattle and sheep, gather fresh eggs, harvest vegetables from the Victorian garden and discover the seasonal rhythms that shaped island life in the 19th century. Depending on the time of year, you might plant potatoes, make hay, gather the harvest, preserve produce, gather driftwood or care for lambs. Every task reveals the remarkable self-sufficiency of 19th century farming, where nothing was wasted and everything had a purpose. Prepare meals using the farmhouse range and authentic 19th century recipe books, with fresh seasonal ingredients from the garden. Life slows naturally. Throughout the farmhouse, history surrounds you - not as a display, but as part of everyday life. Write by lamplight, play music, read period newspapers, try traditional crafts or simply enjoy the rare peace that comes from stepping away from the modern world. Your stay also helps preserve this remarkable heritage farm, ensuring its stories, traditions and skills continue for future generations. Boloquoy Victorian Farm is more than somewhere to stay. It is an opportunity to inhabit another century, reconnect with nature and experience a way of life that has almost disappeared. At Boloquoy, you're not watching history being recreated - you're living it.

• Scenic views
• Hands-on experience
• Refreshments included
• Photo opportunities
• Meet the animals
• Seasonal produce
• Expert guide
• All-weather

We respectfully request a 20% deposit upon booking *please refer to our terms and conditions below. We will send you helpful information about how to get here and how to book flights or ferries shortly after we receive your booking. We will send you a detailed welcome pack and local guide about four weeks before you arrive. This also contains information about pre-ordering groceries, booking restaurants, tours, hires and workshops. These are run by independent third parties and are bookable direct and payable locally. Booking Terms and Conditions The maximum number of residential guests is determined by our operating license and cannot be exceeded. Our license allows us to accommodate up to two infants (under 2 years) in addition to the maximum number of guests per property (with the exception of Boloquoy Victorian Farm & Watermill). We can provide one travel cot. Payments by cash, cheque, bacs, paypal, account, and the following cards: Visa, Mastercard. We reserve the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival. A non-refundable deposit of 20% of the booking total is required to confirm booking. Full booking balance must be paid at least 28 days before arrival. If the booking is cancelled less than 14 days before arrival, then a charge equal to the full booking amount will be made as we are unlikely to be able to fill the vacancy. In the event of a no-show or booking reduction (after arrival date) the full cost of the booking is charged. Prices, discounts and offers valid for all bookings made before 31.3.2027 We are not responsible for the impact of inclement weather but always do our best to support guests in the unlikely event that travel is disrupted. If you have any questions please contact us.