
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.
Robin
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
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... read more 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.
Rekha
The mill is a beautiful magical location, loads of space in the house for big groups to hang out together or spread out and do their own thing. Lovely garden... read more and soothing sound of river wherever you are, we saw all kinds of birds and a red squirrel. The hot tub in the garden was a lovely experience. Lorraine can put you in touch with some talented people for extra activities and based on our experience I would highly recommend: we went on a fantastic foraging trip with the very knowledgeable Alex Ross. Couldn't have asked for a better stay.
Shilpa
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
The mill is in a beautiful spot - very quiet, peaceful and idyllic. Lorraine was really helpful and friendly fom recommending a route in before we left and accommodating... read more an earlier check in to avoid driving in bad weather, to responding during our stay to help with the house.
the house itself is big and it's nicer than it appears on the photos. Bathrooms and basement a little dated but to be expected for a building that old and it was still comfortable.
We loved walking in the forest and coming back for an afternoon in the hot tub & napping by the fire.
(we all slept in one room because the note about the ghost in the review book creeped us out a bit 😅)
Nikki
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... read more 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.
Helen
our week at the hidden Mill was lovely, there were 9 of us staying with 3 small dogs so it was pretty full. the kitchen had all we needed to... read more be able to cook meal. the downstairs sitting room was cosy withthe wood burning stove soon making the place nice and toasty. we enjoyed fishing in the burn and the small pond and relaxed in the hot tub. unfortunately we had a lot of rain but that made the waterfall all the more spectacular.
Dean
A really beautiful spot surrounded by trees. The costs couldn’t have been more helpful and the house was perfect. I would say that both inside the house and the... read more natural surroundings were more beautiful than could be seen in the photographs.
Rachel
Lorraine was fantastic. She helped me with local suppliers to make my husbands 40th weekend perfect. Highly recommend McCakers, the cake was incredible. The sauna experience is a must, such... read more a unique experience and the hot tub was brilliant. Definitely recommend the pre lighting service. Such a wonderful part of the world. We will be back.
Elizabeth
The Mill is magical, the hot tub is a definite, especially at night with the stars and we were lucky enough to have clear skies and a full moon…. Absolutely... read more amazing. Lorraine is a fantastic host and we’re all so appreciative of her hospitality to make our trip that was a year later than first planned so very very special, thank you so much Lorraine xx
Andrea
A great, relaxing trip. Just what we needed for a few days away. The Mill building is interesting and quirky, the river running past adds real character and so peaceful... read more at night listening to it. Weather a bit too cold to try out the hot tub! Everyone was very friendly, our dogs felt quite at home and a really interesting setup. The surrounding country is stunning and so much to do in the area - coastal walks, hill walks, wildlife. Recommend a visit
Robert
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
Managed to book last minute for New Years after a cancellation and Lorraine was very helpful with any questions we had. Despite them having their own party they were quick... read more to respond to any issues we had.
Beautiful location and a stunning house.
Bethany
Highly recommend the woodland sauna experience (and cold water plunge in the waterfall pools!) plus hot tub. The downstairs lounge was perfect for music and games, without disturbing our 4... read more year old asleep upstairs. She also loved all the toys, books and games tucked away around the whole house. We just stayed for a weekend but all returned home feeling totally relaxed and rejuvenated. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed to cook our own meals and we all felt comfortable.
Corrinne
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... read more to the mill it's waterfalls and amazing gardens! Lovely place for family and friends retreat!
Don & Karen
What a way to spend the last weekend of my 20s! The pictures don’t do this place justice, you really need to come and see it for yourself. Stunning surroundings,... read more lots to explore, great communication from Lorraine. The hot tub is a MUST and the sauna followed by a cold dip in the river. We’ll be gatekeeping this hidden gem for future bookings. 😊
Rachel
Emily
The mill is a very special place. The gardens, river and general peace and quietof the place. I loved sitting by the river spotting kingfishers. No WiFi meant proper family... read more time, no looking at screens or gaming! Recommend the wood fired hot tub and woodland sauna followed by a dip in the river.
Amanda
We had a wonderful time at the mill! The outdoor wood fired hot tub was the highlight of our stay. We cooked at home each night and the kitchen was... read more full of amenities. There was games in the house which we played too. Overall, it was a really wholesome trip in a truly beautiful area. Lorraine was also extremely helpful at helping us organise our stay and when it came to using the hot tub. Thank you for a lovely trip.
Emille
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... read more 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.
Richard
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... read more 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!
Nicola
Amazing trip with beautiful friends!! The gorgeous old mill house is set within velvety rolling hills- a really pretty spot! Cosy inside and outside- especially the hot tub which was... read more easy enough to heat up if you have okay weather. We loved this place and will have special memories of a special weekend. Thank you Lorraine, Emma and Bruce! 🙂
Rosie
The Hidden Mill is a fantastic house in a beautiful location. Our family really enjoyed time in the hottub and exploring the surrounding area. House is well equipped and lots... read more of thoughtful extras like board games and kid's books. Would definitely recommend!
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