About

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 ancient 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.

  •   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

    thumb Rosie
    February 13, 2023

      Lorraine was very welcoming and friendly. The Mill is beautiful and really comfortable. A couple of minor maintenance issues detract from the otherwise excellent stay. The hot tub, which is... read more

    thumb Gail
    April 13, 2023

      This mill has amazing historical value! The riverside exterior view is amazing.

    thumb Karen
    August 28, 2019
  •   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

    thumb Andrea
    October 22, 2021

      Absolutely fantastic. Clean, comfortable beds, Lorraine could not have been more helpful, nothing was a bother. A gem of a place.

    thumb Marianne
    March 7, 2022

      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

    thumb Franci
    May 23, 2022
  •   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

    thumb Jamie
    May 7, 2020

      Very chilled location with stunning views, great hosts. Will try and get back.

    thumb Eloise
    September 21, 2020

      Everything was exactly as described and suited our needs perfectly. Lorraine is a friendly, communicative and accommodating host.

    thumb Julie
    October 11, 2024
  •   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... read more

    thumb Jemima
    December 28, 2020

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

    thumb Christina
    November 30, 2020

      Had an amazing weekend staying at Lorraine’s place! Stunning house in a beautiful setting, the views and surrounding are are just beautiful! Lorraine was an amazing host, easy to chat... read more

    thumb Nicola
    May 30, 2021
  •   My family all enjoyed thier stay. In fact, no one wanted to go home! If we could have extended our time there we would have.
    The only difficulty was... read more

    thumb Sharen
    June 23, 2023

      10 of us stayed here for 3 nights for my husbands 40th and there isn't one complaint from any of us!

    The mill is fantastic and absolutely gorgeous. The... read more

    thumb Jodi
    October 4, 2021

      A group of 10 of us went away for the weekend for my birthday the mill is a great experience stunning views the only downside was we had a power... read more

    thumb June
    November 29, 2021
  •   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

    thumb Amanda
    August 19, 2022

      Lovely accommodation everything you need for a quiet relaxing break. The hosts are friendly and extremely helpful. Would definitely recommend the hot tub.

    thumb Stuart
    July 22, 2022

      The mill is a beautiful building inside and out and there were many positive points about our stay! Our children loved that there were so many toys to play with... read more

    thumb Isabelle
    February 18, 2023
  •   Amazing home. Filled with so much weird and wonderful stuff. Very well put together. Surprisingly very cosy for the size of it Would stay... read more

    thumb Michelle
    February 3, 2025

      Absolutely amazing place to stay. The whole house is great and has amazing character.

    The grounds are great too and the hot tub and sauna are well worth paying... read more

    thumb Bryan
    May 3, 2021

      A stunning place to stay and we felt immediately welcome and at home. Lorraine and her family were always really helpful. We’d definitely recommend, but don’t want too many people... read more

    thumb Raff
    April 5, 2023
  •   Beautiful location and stunning place. The furnishings were so cosy and made us feel right at home! The photos definitely don't do it justice. Really helpful host too. Can't recommend... read more

    thumb Megan
    April 16, 2023

      A lovely spacious accommodation . The kids thought it was great playing hide and seek .

    We enjoyed using the hot tub and the pre-lighting service made it... read more

    thumb Shirley
    February 20, 2022

      Just breathtaking.....

    If you're in two minds about booking The Hidden Mill, just go ahead and do it, you will not regret it!
    Lorraine was a fantastic host, so... read more

    thumb Victoria
    October 3, 2022
  •   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... read more

    thumb Helen
    September 3, 2018

      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

    thumb Helen
    August 7, 2020

      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

    thumb Kevin
    October 24, 2022
  •   Nothing I can write in this review is ever going to match the actual place and space! The photos look great, the reality is so much better!

    The... read more

    thumb Simone
    January 3, 2025

      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.... read more

    thumb Rhona
    October 11, 2020

      Fantastic place. Wonderful location. Great value for money!

    thumb Stephen
    July 27, 2018