Beautiful spot, nestled in amongst the fields and hills. The mill really makes you feel "away from it all", and you'll have everything you need for a comfy and relaxing stay. The hot tub wasn't working when we were there, but they offered us the sauna experience instead, which was amazing. The animals, trampoline and swing were a hit with the kids, and I loved the quiet walks and sunset views. Lorraine and her family are super hosts, very knowledgeable and kind. I would definitely stay here again!

  A wonderul stay in a beautiful building with equally beautiful surroundings. Loved it!

  Couldn’t fault a single thing. Beautiful.

  Thank you so much for a great Christmas trip. The mill was beautiful and the surrounding area amazing. We loved the hot tub and sauna. They were great with our 2 anxious dogs.

  Lovely stay, garden is great with the waterfall and river running through. Really liked the log fire in the house to relax by in the evenings. Nice areas nearby for walks and not too far to travel into Castle Douglas for a choice of cafes/restaurants. Very relaxing place to get away from it all!

  We booked this for my Mum’s 60th birthday. This was designed to be a break for the family following the COVID lockdown beginning to be lifted.

We were appalled at the state of the property especially as this host has committed to your COVID guidelines and so our expectation was that it would be clean and safe.

We made a call to Air BnB on the first night of our stay and were told our issues would be escalated immediately to an account manager but received no further outreach and this as well as the extreme rural location left us with no option but to stay there at distress to all of us.

Please see a list of items below that guests should consider ahead of booking:

- Only after booking we were told that there was building works happening on premises, there was no free WiFi (property is advertised as having this) or phone signal. We continued with the booking believing that otherwise we would not be refunded and we thought we would try make the best of it, but the stay got increasingly worse..

- The property has a shared drive (we were not told this).. only that there was enough room for 3x cars. As a result one of our vehicles was damaged by the hosts child riding a scooter into it.

- The oven was filthy resulting in billowing smoke whenever trying to use it, we reported this to the host who admitted it had not been cleaned properly and although they attempted to clean it still produced smoke which made it hard to cook.

- On the first night the property was extremely cold, we had not had any guidance or explanation on how to use items within the home from the host and so we messaged her with urgency to ask how to activate the central heating, it took her until the next day to turn this on and let us know

- The plates and cutlery were all dirty and had to be put through the dishwasher by ourselves to ensure cleanliness again this is against the COVID guidelines the host committed too

-There were serious issues with mould in the property in both bathrooms including: mould on the floor, mould on the shower/sinks and even on the shower head

- Whilst it is a rural location so understand there can be bugs etc there were bugs all over a light fitting in the bedroom. There were also a lot of cobwebs suggesting things had not been cleaned.

- We were required to strip the bedding following our stay in support of COVID and were absolutely appalled and disgusted at what we found (see images) including extreme filth and mould on pillows, this discovery actually caused one of our party to have a panic attack.

All of these issues have documented photos.

We are highlighting these things as we really don't want others to experience what we did.

  Lovely location, the mall is very interesting with lots of history, beautiful gardens, dramatic water falls and a great hot tub

  This was a wonderfully relaxing trip in a very beautiful quiet spot. The Mill is old and quirky with intersting things to look at throughout and lots of space for a big family.
Lorraine was the perfect host - there when we needed her and leaving us to it the rest of the time. She gave a great recommendation for a beach nearby, and although sadly for her the hot tub had broken, Lorraine sent over an immediate refund.
Would definitely recommend this place and urge you to not miss the chance to see the milky way at night!!
Really special, thank you Lorraine and family.

  This place is incredible. The pictures don't do it justice - the location was fantastic and the house had character and charm. As well as using the hot tub (which was great), there was a trampoline for the kids. They loved exploring, visiting the donkeys and pigs and playing hide and seek in the woods. Very child friendly! Would definitely come back again and spend more time exploring the surroundings and relaxing in this off the beaten track place. Thank you Lorraine!

  Lorraine's place and the surrounding area is your perfect location for the Borderlands and Galloway Forest Park explorationd. The farm road strolls through the hills and dales lead you back to the mill it's waterfalls and amazing gardens! Lovely place for family and friends retreat!

  Amazing house in an amazing spot! Couldn't have asked for anything more. Thoroughly recommended.

  We had such an amazing stay at the mill celebrating a 30th birthday! The accommodation was sparkling clean and very unique. We will be back

  This home and its surroundings are enchanting! The home is so spacious and comfortable and inviting, and the gardens are just gorgeous!

  This is a beautiful property, we had a really enjoyable family holiday here. The hot tub is great and the sauna was a real treat for all.

  A lovely property and home. Hottub is excellent

  Lorraine and Ulu are the most welcoming and friendly family. The Mill is a very special place - loads of room for family get togethers. We had 6 adults staying over the long weekend plus 2 little kids and a Sunday lunch with an extra 4 people - we all fitted round the dining room table and everyone adored the place. The gardens are gorgeous, you are right beside a waterfall and the sauna - a little unusual is built and tended to by Ulu - a sauna native! Could have stayed in there all day! For a longer stay they gave the impression that we would be very welcome as part of their community - forest school sounds great! I hope we will make it back!

  You can except a beautiful house, a warm welcome and some fun in the hot tub!

  The mill was perfect for a quiet, long weekend away. It was spacious and had everything we needed whilst we were there. I would recommend getting the hot tub and loved that it was away from the main building. The location was great for travelling to local beaches, with these being a short drive away. The mill was clean and tidy and catered for a large group with many different rooms. We loved the quirkiness of the mill and had an amazing time there! The value for money was unbelievable compared to other properties we had looked at. We will definitely be trying to visit again!

  A group of 9 of us went to the mill for a surprise 30th I planned for my friend. It was awesome, such an amazing place with a great rustic feel! Lovely hosts! Would go again without a doubt! Would highly recommend, thanks again for having us!

  I chose this place for my birthday with friends because the pictures looked so good. It turns out the pictures dont do this place justice, it's a truly amazing place both inside and out. It is really cosy as well which was surprising being such an old building. Will definitely return in the future, and Lorraine and Ula were wonderful hosts.

  This place is truly a gem! We were a group 9 adults and everyone was beyond pleased with the hospitality, cleanliness, location, and the house itself. The advanced planning by Lorraine and her partner made our everything go flawlessly. We thoroughly enjoyed the stay and hope to be back in the future!

  Fabulous location with great river running alongside steep terraced riverside garden. We enjoyed the hot tub and sauna and cooling off in the river. It was a truly get away from it all experience and lovely hosts. Nearby is Loch Ken for swimming and water sports and mountain biking and walking in the Galloway Forest Park. You’ll love it if you’re laid back, like adventuring or want to be inspired to live a creative greener lifestyle.

  This is a brilliant place to stay, really unique and special. The house itself is stunning and interesting and is within a beautiful and tranquil landscape. My family and I had an awesome time chilling out and exploring the local woodland and magnificent Loch Ken nearby. In addition to this, a really magical part of our holiday was witnessing the love of the land, of the hosts and community of volunteers that surround the mill. I wish there were more places with this ethos of sustainable living. It was a privelege to witness! Oh and if you are wondering.... Book the sauna!

  The mill is a very fun and unique space in an incredible location that provides lots of fun family walks and activities! My family and I stayed here and 9 of us slept at the mill comfortably - it’s a very fun space to stay in! The space is very tidy and provides clean bedding and towels and a well-stocked kitchen! The mill is perfect for a little country stay and break from busy cities!

  We had an amazing stay, the mill was outstanding, homely, cosy and with lots of character, the location is amazing,surrounded by nature, looking at the stars at night whilst in bed, was very magical. Lorraine was lovely and catered to all our needs. We will be definitely be booking to stay again. ☺️

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the old mill. Fabulous setting by the river and waterfall. Hot tub was amazing. Enjoyed roasting marshmallows in the garden my the fire on the warm summer evenings and cosied up in front of the sitting room log burner during the rainy evenings watching DVDs. A wonderful time in a special place. Thank you Lorraine and Uula.

  The Mill was a great find for our family, there were 8 of us, 6 adults and 2 kids. Everyone loved the place. We BBQd on the first night, there is limited outdoor furniture but we’d noticed this from pics so took our own.

The grounds are great for exploring and pretty private.

The house was big enough for three couples and two kids not to be under each other’s feet.

The fridge was a standard fridge which for a weekends worth of food and drinks was a little small but we managed.

The two futons were also a little uncomfortable for those sleeping on them.

Overall we had a fab weekend in this amazing place and as long as you don’t mind the odd spider would definitely recommend it.

  A lovely place, in fabulous surroundings and Lorraine and her family were super-friendly and helpful.

The mill has plenty of space and has everything you need for a relaxing stay.

The location is great to get away from it all, but there is plenty to do locally.

We paid extra for the wood-fired hot tub, which was well worth it.

Would definitely return and recommend to friends.

  We had a great time on our stay - lots of lovely walks nearby. Wigtown was our favourite - we spent the day there looking through bookshops and drinking coffee. Would suggest double checking all amenities are available before booking - hot tub is currently broken however a new one is on its way so hopefully this will be rectified soon. Lorraine was a very communicative host and gave us great tips for things to do around the area.

  Great space, we had a lovely time here and will definitely consider returning again the the future! The hot tub was a great addition.