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.
Had a great weekend away at the mill beautiful scenery, lovely hottub and would definitely recommend for anyone interested
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 to and very helpful & friendly! Thank you so much, we hope to be back one day soon!
Honestly one of the best trips we have ever had - the host was so friendly and helpful but gave us our space. The house was clean and had all... read more amenities you could need. They accommodated our weird requests (murder mystery weekend) and even gave us tips on best spots to play hide and seek! Nothing could have been better and we will absolutely be back if the host will have us. Best and most unique hot tub experience ever too, just 10/10 all round.
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!
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 my niece’s 1st birthday. The kids absolutely loved exploring the mill and playing with the toys. Lorraine couldn’t have been more helpful. We really hope to return one day soon!
Fantastic wee find and contact with Lorraine was great all the way through. We loved our stay and the hob tub was lush.
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... read more 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!
Place was lovely with beautiful scenery. Very responsive host who provided easy to follow instructions to make getting there much simpler than following a satnav.
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!
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!
What an incredible location! We weathered the storms in this lovely old watermill. The space inside is huge! We were only 3 adults staying, plus our dog, so everything felt... read more very spacious. The beds were so comfy. We didn't really use the downstairs lounge - it was a bit too big for us, but would make a great party space. We settled in the upstairs lounge with the TV and some of the DVDs that were supplied. The waterfall and grounds were incredible - especially after the storms! Just be sure to be careful if you have young children running around.
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!
The Hidden mill was absolutely fantastic and a great base of operations to explore the local area. The mill itself is stunning and really cosy. the pictures do not do... read more it justice. Lorraine was a great host and made us feel.welcome
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 2 anxious dogs.
Had an awesome few days away, quiet and peaceful with some gorgeous surroundings. The house itself is great, but the Snug, sitting down there with the fire going (and a... read more beer in hand), perfect. Would recommend the hot tub and sauna experience, it’s worth it. Lorraine and Uula where brilliant hosts who where more than helpful with everything we needed. It’s a bargain price and would recommend this place 100%.
A hidden treasure!
We had 4 days of total peace
The mill is is huge and very comfortable.
We were able to take advantage of the hot... read more tub and sauna experience which I can't recommend highly enough. The grounds are stunning and the dental surgery summer house was great! Ideal for families -the girls loved it!
Lorraine was a great host and really looked after us. Looking forward to a return visit!
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... read more 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 a great time here! It’s like you are transported back in time watching fire and having limited internet! Great for some R&R!
The Hidden Mill is great - stunning location, loads of space, has everything you need. Stayed here with a group for my 30th birthday. We had a fantastic three nights... read more and the accommodation was perfect for our needs. Lorraine was super helpful in the lead up to the trip and during. Would definitely book again!
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 easier on our first night.
It is only 5 minutes away from the Galloway activity centre on Loch Ken so we were able to do some Archery and Laser tag.
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!
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 lovely, is about 100m from the Mill so it’s a good idea to bring some flip flops for the walk there and back.
Really lovely Mill, very peaceful and great place to get away. It’d be great for larger groups but also was perfect for just the 3 of us.
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.
So much more amazing than the pictures could ever capture! This wonderful home is spacious and beautiful and more than we could've ever hoped for. Our family of 7+2 babies... read more stayed for three nights and never ran out of things to do. The countryside walks, fire place in the basement for music, family meals in the dining room, sitting outside enjoying the beautiful scenery and so much more. We can't thank Lorraine enough for sharing their beautiful home... Thank you so, so much and we would highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a wonderful home and magical experience!
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