
A 400-year-old A-listed mill set in 14 acres of rivers, waterfalls, and ancient woodland. Nestled beside ancient oaks and the serene Shirmers Burn, this is a place where nature takes center stage. Wildlife is abundant, and Galloway’s night skies are some of the clearest in the world. Hike local hills, find wild swimming spots, or explore by bike. Then unwind in the wood-fired hot tub, sweat it out in the sauna, and let the river’s song wash everything away. Adventure or stillness—you choose.
The space
Ironmacannie Mill served the local community as a grain mill for over 400 years before its conversion into a home in 1990. Now sleeping up to 10 guests, it features three bedrooms plus fold-out futons in two public rooms. The decor is simple and rustic, using real materials that honor the building’s heritage.
At the heart of the house is a spacious dining area, perfect for gathering and sharing time with family and friends. The mill spans three floors, with a bathroom, shower room, and a downstairs toilet. The machinery room still holds much of the original mill workings, which turn when water flows to the wheel. Step through the old kiln room door, and you’re right by the riverside and the mill’s ancient oaks, immersed in history and nature—all together a unique place.
Karen
We had an amazing trip over the weekend at the hidden mill. Lorraine was awesome and was there whenever we needed her. The mill is unbelievable, it exceeded our expectations.... read more The hot tub and woodland sauna is a must. The whole place just ooozes character.
We had total freedom to enjoy ourselves and very tucked away and cut off from the rest of the world, just what we wanted.
Everything was perfect
Thanks for having us!
Adam
The Hidden Mill is something else!! So beautiful and an ideal place to stay when wanting to experience Scotland’s countryside. It’s so gorgeous and seems like it be great for... read more all groups. Would definitely love to stay again!
Joanna
Exceeded all expectations, pictures don’t do this place justice and everything was just lovely. Garden and grounds were stunning and we had everything we could possibly need and there is... read more plenty to do in the area. I spent ages reading through all the reviews to make absolutely sure this was the right place and honestly I didn’t need to. Plenty of games, music and space. Wifi wasn’t an issue either which was the only thing I was worried about, there were enough spots in the house we could get 4g and signal which of course we rarely needed. Will definitely be back
Rhea
Everything was exactly as described and suited our needs perfectly. Lorraine is a friendly, communicative and accommodating host.
Julie
Just back from a fantastic weekend for my birthday celebrations with friends, there was a group of 8 of us and we had the best time, Lorraine's place is amazing,... read more exactly as described maybe even better, lovely and spacious but also has a very homely and cosy feeling, there was everything we needed and Lorraine was a lovely host checking in on us to see if we needed anything more, the views from almost all windows is beautiful, would definitely come back and would also like to bring my husband and children for a visit
Dawn
Jack
The pictures dont do this place justice
We had a great family break, its perfect for family time, would 100% reccomend
Back to good old fashioned family time... read more
Kevin
Fantastic wee find and contact with Lorraine was great all the way through. We loved our stay and the hob tub was lush.
Jennifer
This is a very special place with very special hosts. so much to explore and enjoy, tons of character and space and the perfect place for spending time reconnecting with... read more family or friends (without the distraction of wifi!) Both the hot tub and sauna are amazing. Would also highly recommend Jenny's circus skills class, we have not laughed so much in years, absolutely brilliant!
Bernadette
Lovely place to stay with lots of activities available onsite and nearby! Host was always on hand and helpful.
Lewis
The mill is a characterful place to stay. The outdoor space was lovely, a long garden along the river to the stove heated hot tub and campfire area. Inside the... read more mill accommodation is spread over three floors, and while it is light upstairs, the main floor and downstairs is a bit dark. Lights were on during the day, though we had great weather so were outside much of the time. Lorraine was great, very helpful and communicative and Arjun, who built the fires to heat the hot tub and sauna, was a star. The sound of the burn was heavenly. A beautiful part of the world and an interesting place to stay. We had a great time.
Ellen
Chloe
Fabulous place. Interesting and quirky. The children loved the hot tub also the assortment of games which we all enjoyed in the evening. Lorraine had toy corners on each... read more floor for the different ages which the children entertained there self while waiting for the adults. So peaceful and relaxing with the most beautiful garden. Wonderful experience. Thank you Lorraine 🙂
Gill
Amazing location....the stream running past the house was beautiful and safe to explore if you wanted.
The hot tub next to the waterfalls was amazing.
Very rural, tranquil... read more and the owners were lovely people and very helpful.
Don’t hesitate to book.
Jamie
Lovely mill house with beautiful features such as the log fire and watermill access downstairs. There was a large selection of games that we had a great time playing and... read more the surrounding area is beautiful for a walk.
Kennagh
We had a great time at the mill. Outstandingly beautiful place and we would love to arrange another visit. Lorraine is a great host and very helpful and friendly.
Emma
Just back from a break at the Hidden Mill which was amazing! If you’re thinking about booking do not hesitate.
Lorraine was there to meet us on arrival and... read more instantly made us feel welcome - such a lovely person. She was always on hand if you needed her but also gave total privacy.
The whole place and surroundings are absolutely beautiful. Very rustic feel to it with so much character.
The large living area downstairs was our favourite, getting cosy in-front of the big fire place with a glass of wine and just appreciating the peace was brilliant.
It’s totally chilled at the mill and there is no wifi so we got to really switch off. You will get signal on your phone at certain areas in the house so you’re not completely shut off but to be honest our phones were rarely touched.
The hot tub and sauna are an absolute must!
Liz the local chef made us a caramel torte and ice cream which was to die for - I would defo recommend getting Liz to cook for you or make a dessert!
Kelly
Lorraine was a very friendly and welcoming host. The location is absolutely beautiful and we were lucky to get great weather to enjoy the grounds. We managed to catch some... read more fish and even a crayfish in the river. We understood the Mill is very old and quirky, but we felt it was in need of some repair and upgrading. The kitchen is needing a thorough clean with flies everywhere. It smelt unclean and greasy. The towels and dishclothes smelt damp and unclean these were used once and could not be reused. Many of the plates and cups needed rewashed before use. Its a lovely place and exactly what we needed but we were a little disappointed by the cleanliness and strains on walls etc.
Justine
Had a great stay, the location was beautiful and provided the perfect location for a weekend away. Really enjoyed the traditional feel of the place and the hot tub was... read more definitely an added bonus to the whole stay. Communication before and on arrival was great, all questions were answered clearly. Would definitely return.
Sarah
The Hidden Mill - and its huge garden, bisected by a gently flowing river - is a pretty special place. From the impressive, authentically furnished mill itself to the array... read more of on-site amenities, including wood fired hot tub and sauna, this was the perfect choice of getaway for all 3 generations of our family. Thank you Lorraine and co!
Nick
Robin
Everything about the mill was fantastic. The building and grounds were beautiful and it was so lovely having the wood fired hot tub and sauna as well as being able... read more to swim in the river. Lots of though has gone into the house and it is decorated beautifully. Big spacious rooms and plenty of options for activities. Lorraine was kind enough to organise yoga and massage for our group which made the weekend very special.
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