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The Mill House at Ormidale - rated 5 star by 95% of guests, pool, hot tub, sauna – Home 131908 House

  • 9 bedrooms
  • 22 sleeps
  • 2 nights min stay

The Mill House at Ormidale - rated 5 star by 95% of guests, pool, hot tub, sauna – Home 131908

  • House
  • 9 bedrooms
  • sleeps 22
  • 2 nights min stay

Key Info

  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car advised
  • Pet Friendly
  • Private garden

Description from owner

Description

Ormidale House estate sits in 22 private acres surrounded by stunning scenery, on Scotland's gorgeous west coast. The Mill House at Ormidale has taken us two and a half years to restore, and was christened by its first guests as “the wow factory.” Hot tub, sauna, swimming pool and tennis court complement the high-end internal style and comfort.

With rooms on four levels, it will accommodate up to 14 adults, and up to 22 guests in total.

The main feature is the open plan 80m2 ground floor reception area which opens up from a fabulous kitchen, through the dining area with vaulted ceiling, into a generous living / lounging area with open fireplace. The dining and lounge areas feature the original exposed stone wall and light floods through a large glass archway incorporating the main house entrance into the courtyard.

It's a stunning room, and the natural communal gathering place for any parties. The two matching dining tables can be placed end to end to enable you to sit down and eat in one place as a party of 22. The contemporary staircase in the centre of the arch gives a natural focus and pulpit like performance space for speeches!

All the reception areas on ground and mezzanine levels are tiled in a natural riven slate which goes beautifully with the old stone walls and new white plaster walls, with underfloor heating throughout the house provided by an environmentally sustainable ground source heat pump. The stone fireplace features the saw bench from the original mill, as the mantelpiece.

With a private seven person hot tub, and private indoor sauna, and use of the indoor heated swimming pool, and tennis court, and football pitch and games cottage featuring table tennis and pool and darts - this is a spectacularly well-equipped house to use as a base for a holiday, or as a resort on its own...,

Further details

Any start date, any finish date, any length of stay. No smoking in any properties. Pets welcome downstairs only. Housekeeping deposit for single gender or corporate parties by arrangement, but usually £50 to £150 per person.

If your preferred dates are free, we ask for a 30% deposit to secure the booking by bank transfer.

Payment of your balance is due two months before you are, and we ask for a damage deposit of £500 two weeks before you arrive.

Further details indoors

There are nine bedrooms altogether, each offering double or twin accommodation. The bedroom layout makes the most of the available space to maximize the number of guests we can accommodate, so while none of the rooms are enormous, two of them have either additional bunks or fold-away beds to increase the overall capacity to 22 including children.

We market the house as for 14 adults plus up to 8 children.

The six main bedrooms all have stylish contemporary wash-handbasins. Two bedrooms feature raised platform beds with storage underneath. Seven bedrooms are suitable for permanent adult occupation and there are two box / bunk bedrooms in addition.

There are three stunning bathrooms, with wall to wall travertine marble walls and slate floors, two of which feature jacuzzi baths, and a separate sauna.


The large stylish contemporary kitchen area features a granite work surface throughout, twin stainless steel sinks and two dishwashers, two electric ovens, a large American style fridge freezer, and gadgets galore.

There's a kitchen table for eight – expandable to sit a comfortable 12 – and a breakfast bar for up to six. The separate utility room features washing machine and drier, an additional large fridge and freezer, and extra storage.

As well as the stunning main open plan reception area, the ground floor also features a utility room, a loo, and a separate TV room-cum-play room with 42 inch flat screen LCD TV with full Sky plus package; this room has its own access to the garden and to a sandstone terrace facing the river.

An additional South-facing sitting room on the mezzanine floor, again with slate floor and original exposed stone wall, gives access through a pair of French doors onto another terrace with hot tub, garden furniture and to the private rear garden, river and woods.

So, with two separate reception rooms as well as the large open plan communal area, the Mill House living accommodation is generous and flexible. Guests also have access to a separate games cottage with snooker, darts and table tennis.

A small addition cottage, the Garden Cottage, sits 5 meters away and can be taken in conjunction, for a party of more than 18 adults, or if any guests need proper ground floor wheelchair accessible, or separate accommodation.

Further details outdoors

The gardens are gorgeous – lovely to explore and relaxing to be in. At the same time as the Scottish architect Robert Lorimer started on the house at the end of the nineteenth century, the gardens and grounds were laid out and landscaped by Thomas Mawson of Kendal, a major figure in Victorian Landscape gardening.

Set amidst the 20 acres of woodland, and enjoying lovely views across the glen and up the mountain, the gardens he designed are mainly laid to lawn and terrace with hydrangeas, rhododendron and azalea, as well as reputedly the tallest Grecian fir in Scotland.

Our own woods feature numerous tree species and adjoin thousands of acres of forestry commission land through which guests are welcome to wander. One of our terraces features a Grade A listed sundial.

A tributary of the river Ruel runs through the gardens, from the Lochen that supplies Ormidale's private water supply. There is a lovely waterfall walk within the garden, and a rope-assisted climb down to a pool for outdoor bathing. It's a fabulous location for kids.

We've added a trampoline, croquet set and football goal to what nature has provided as a playground, and we've installed two midge machines to keep the other type of annoying wee bu$$ers at bay!!

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Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • Pets welcome
  • High chair

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 3: Bunk bed
    Bedroom 4: Queen Bed Bunk bed Twin bed
    Bedroom 5: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 6: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 7: Bunk bed
    Bedroom 8: Queen Bed
    Bedroom 9: King bed Twin bed
    Beds in other rooms: Sofa beds
  • 3 Full baths, 1 Half bath

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Shared indoor pool
  • Jacuzzi or hot tub
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Trampoline
  • Grill
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Bicycles available
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Safe
  • Staffed property
  • Sauna
  • Table tennis
  • Pool or snooker table
  • Games room
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Access

  • Parking

Interaction with guest

we have a lovely couple on site - see all reviews, they always get 5 / 5 - who will welcome you and be available during the stay if you need anything.

Policies

Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 10:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
Payment
This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).

Damage deposit: ($636.59) £500.00
Smoking
No smoking at this property

Cancellations

Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.

Booking confirmed

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

24 hours after booking

50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.

4 weeks before

No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.

Check-in date

* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support

House rules

A good housekeeping deposit is charged before entry but fully refunded after departure.

We have no curfew for partying, except as regards outside noise. No loud noise in outdoor hot tub or garden area after dark.

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About the owner

John D.
Response rate:
100%
Calendar last updated:
18 Mar 2024
Years listed:
13
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, French

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Reviews

Very Good
179 reviews

Excellent
121
Very Good
32
Average
5
Poor
13
Terrible
8

“Thank you for a lovely week!”

Reviewed 11 Jan 2024

We were a large family group of outdoor enthusiasts, and enjoyed our stay at Ormidale. The management team were very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The estate grounds were well maintained a… More

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Response from the owner Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review. Not all our satisfied guests do that, so it is nice that other folk get to read your positive comments. You are welcome back any time!!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Perfect place for a large group of guests”

Reviewed 11 Jan 2024

A huge but very cosy place to stay, beautiful grounds and very friendly staff. Love the underfloor heating! Decorated Christmas tree was a lovely touch.

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Response from the owner Our underfloor heating comes into its own in the winter - lovely to be able to make such a big space so warm and cosy. We would love to see you again. Thanks for taking the time to review us - and have a great 2024.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Perfect venue for a big family Christmas”

Reviewed 11 Jan 2024

Ormidale House was a sensational spot for a large family holiday. We booked for Christmas 2023, and there was plenty of room for our party of 18, ranging in age from 2 to 69. The location was amazin… More

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Response from the owner What a lovely review - thanks so much for taking the time to publish it, and to help reassure other potential guests that we are as good a version of ourselves as we can be !!! I am so glad it was a good stay and a successful visit. We look forward to showing off our summer colours !

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“Excellent Stay at The Mill House”

Reviewed 11 Jan 2024

My family and I booked the Mill House for Christmas and it was truly magical. The team were fantastic, communications from booking, to the run up and while we were there were brilliant and nothing was… More

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Response from the owner Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a lovely review. You were great guests and are welcome back anytime!!!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Wonderful family holiday house in perfect setting”

Reviewed 7 Jun 2023

The whole atmosphere was great, comfy beds , bedding and robes, kids loved the bunk room.the kitchen was very well stocked and we all enjoyed sitting together at the long table in the open plan dining… More

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Response from the owner Thanks so much for negotiating the various ID and verification hurdles and taking the time to post a positive review. The majority of our satisfied guests who try to post nice reviews, seem to get them blocked by tripadviser for reasons that none of us can work out!! I am really glad you enjoyed yourselves and had such a great time. We would love to have you back.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Mill house ormidale”

Reviewed 5 Jun 2023

Have just returned from a magical week at the ormidale estate staying at the mill house. Our whole family 12 adults and 12 children from 2 to 11 . So very beautiful and so much to do. The iPads didn&r… More

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Response from the owner Thankyou so much for the lovely review. I am glad it was such a great week for you and your delightful family and lovely dogs. We will look forward to seeing you and them again another time. .

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Perfect house for a family getaway”

Reviewed 12 Apr 2023

The Mill House was just perfect for our short family holiday. It was easy to get to from Glasgow (the journey itself is so beautiful, one of the highlights of the trip) and the setting is just spectac… More

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Response from the owner Thanks so much for taking the time to review us. Not all our satisfied guests do so!! I am glad you appreciated the work of the on-site staff team - they are lovely!!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Fantastic family retreat”

Reviewed 28 Mar 2023

Our family of 24 with the ages of 3 month baby to a 73 year old had a wonderful long weekend at Ormidale mill house and garden cottage. The house is superb, spotlessly clean and has everything you cou… More

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Response from the owner Thanks so much for the lovely review. i am glad you enjoyed yourselves and the facilities. Always welcome back!!

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“Fantastic Hen Weekend”

Reviewed 19 Mar 2023

The Mill House was booked for my friends Hen weekend, and there is very little you can do to fault the home. We had everything we needed, and the hosts on site couldn’t do enough for us, even br… More

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Response from the owner Thanks for the lovely review - hopefully lots of potential guests read it and realise that it is really a 5 / 5 review!!! We loved having you and I am glad you enjoyed yourselves, and the property....

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

“The Millhouse at Ormidale”

Reviewed 7 Mar 2023

We visited in March for my father-in-laws 60th birthday weekend. We stayed in The Ormidale Millhouse and there was 12 adults and 8 children. There was ample space for everyone and we really enjoyed ou… More

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Response from the owner Thanks so much for sharing a positive review. I am glad it was a great weekend for you all, and glad you have made special memories for all the family. You left the place immaculate as well!!! We sometime wonder if 20 or 22 is too many for a winter weekend but the downstairs does swallow people and there is plenty of seating for everyone !!! We will hope to welcome you again. Best wishes to the whole family.

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.

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FAQs

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Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

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