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.
Such a beautiful place to stay, can not recommend enough. Lorraine is a fabulous host and we looking forward to returning next year.
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 exactly as described maybe even better, lovely and spacious but also has a very homely and cosy feeling, there was everything we needed and Lorraine was a lovely host checking in on us to see if we needed anything more, the views from almost all windows is beautiful, would definitely come back and would also like to bring my husband and children for a visit
We had a lovely visit. The cottage was gorgeous and the garden was beautiful! The kitchen was well-equipment and there is a really good barbecue and fire pit. We... read more loved spending the evenings in the hot tub. All in all I would highly recommend!
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.
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... read more 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!
Great accommodation. Was a little cold the first night but heated up after that. None of us are that good with the fire but dad got it going, old camper!... read more
Gorgeous grounds, fantastic for kids and lots of games to keep them occupied too. Dogs also loved the grounds.
You need to take all your recycling away with you which was tough with very full cars. Happy to recycle but I’d have preferred being able to leave the split recycling there.
Hot tub was something a little different. Great service to get it pre-lit though, so I’d recommend.
The nearest villages for shopping are a little distance away so I’d recommend trying to get everything you needed. All takeaways etc are in castle Douglas, so again, come prepared with all your food.
Host was great and very responsive so we were well prepared and knew everything we needed to know before arriving. Thanks again.
Lovely place with great hosts. The mill kept a lot warmer than I was expecting. The sky at night is beautiful. Loads of lovely walking spots in the surrounding area.
lorraine's place is amazing! it is in a private and peaceful section of the road! the kitchen was well equipped and the touches of the host is awesome! we loved... read more the decorations and the great selection of books and CDs for the music system downstairs 🙂 we were also 30 minute drive from a big tescos and other local shops! the hot tub was also great although a wee bit of a walk from the hot tub to the airbnb that will definitly wake you up in the winter haha also make sure you have something waterproof for your clothes and towel if you decide to venture to the hottub as we got caught in the rain! we will definitly be back though
This is a very special place with very special hosts. so much to explore and enjoy, tons of character and space and the perfect place for spending time reconnecting with... read more family or friends (without the distraction of wifi!) Both the hot tub and sauna are amazing. Would also highly recommend Jenny's circus skills class, we have not laughed so much in years, absolutely brilliant!
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 definitely worth the money!
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 and the owners were lovely people and very helpful.
Don’t hesitate to book.
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.
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.
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! 🙂
My friends and I visited mid march and we had an absolutely wonderful time. The area is beautiful, the house fantastic and the hot tub excellent! Fully recommend, Lorraine was... read more a amazing host, quick response and super helpful tips.
We will be back!
Rachel, Chereen , Maria, kirsty and Alex
Xx
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!
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... read more bed, was very magical. Lorraine was lovely and catered to all our needs. We will be definitely be booking to stay again. ☺️
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
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... read more 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 home and its surroundings are enchanting! The home is so spacious and comfortable and inviting, and the gardens are just gorgeous!
Group of 9 adults had an amazing long weekend stay at Lorraine's mill.
House is beautifully decorated with a very well equipped kitchen.
The hot tub was fantastic,... read more even in the freezing weather.
Lorraine was very easy to message and very helpful throughout our stay.
10/10 trip.
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