About

Tucked away on the “Hidden Road” south of Balmaclellan is Ironmacannie Mill, believed to be one of the oldest corn and flour watermills in the South of Scotland. The mill was powered by water from the Shirmers Burn and was used by all the tenanted farms on the Kenmure Castle Estate from the early 1600’s. It was used commercially until the 1940’s, but thereafter fell slowly into disrepair. Then in the 1990’s, it was converted into a dwelling house with much of the Mill machinery still in situ.

Now the mill serves as a self catering holiday let, and a model of using renewable energy. It powers itself with hydroelectricity, coming off very same source that used to spin the millstones. It is also heated throughout the year with a ground source heat pump and a good efficient wood burning stove.

Ironmacannie mill can facilitate 10 guests. There are two double bedrooms, a room with two bunk beds and two additional double sofa beds. We are also dog friendly.

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in Balmaclellan

  •   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

    thumb Richard
    July 31, 2020

      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

      Had a geat time in a really nice place.

    thumb Derek
    June 5, 2023
  •   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

    thumb Dawn
    April 24, 2023

      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... read more

    thumb Iris
    June 17, 2019

      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
  •   Lorraine was a wonderful host. She was in touch before our arrival with checkin instructions and general advice.

    She was around to help us with the hot tub and... read more

    thumb Karen
    November 1, 2021

      We visited the Hidden Mill for my hens weekend away and it was brilliant. Lorraine was so helpful from the start, sending through a list of great local activities we... read more

    thumb Lauren
    June 27, 2022

      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

    thumb Rachel
    September 25, 2023
  •   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

    thumb Don And Karen
    July 1, 2016

      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

      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
  •   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

      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

      Had the best weekend celebrating my husband's birthday at the Hidden Mill!
    Such a beautiful property and Lorraine is super responsive ☺️
    The hot tub is fantastic and... read more

    thumb Jennifer
    July 10, 2023
  •   The mill is wonderful!! We comfortably fit 7 adults and 5 kids and had a great weekend! The old features added great character and the kids loved seeing the water... read more

    thumb Olivia
    February 23, 2016

      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

    thumb Adam
    December 5, 2022

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

    thumb Karen
    August 28, 2019
  •   Fantastic wee find and contact with Lorraine was great all the way through. We loved our stay and the hob tub was lush.

    thumb Jennifer
    October 11, 2021

      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 Hidden Mill is the perfect place to stay for a rural get away. All the facilities were 10/10 and the pictures truly do not do it justice. An absolute... read more

    thumb Lawrence
    November 7, 2022
  •   Such a magical place to stay! The mill is full of character with a wonderful garden and lovely local walks. We had a fantastic time celebrating my mum’s 70th and... read more

    thumb Clare
    December 20, 2021

      Fantastic place to stay. The night skies cannot be missed. Excellent host and beautiful location.

    thumb Chloe
    August 14, 2020

      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

    thumb Nick
    June 2, 2023
  •   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

      Beautiful house in an idyllic and restful location

    thumb Sam
    October 30, 2020

      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... read more

    thumb Jane
    October 19, 2020
  •   Amazing house in an amazing spot! Couldn't have asked for anything more. Thoroughly recommended.

    thumb Sarah
    October 28, 2019

      We had the most wonderful stay here. The house is beautiful and the surroundings are even more so. Lorraine is a wonderful host and was so welcoming from start to... read more

    thumb Hope
    May 16, 2021

      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

    thumb Samantha
    October 20, 2019