The shirmers mill – Home 1195169 Watermill
- 3 bedrooms
- 10 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
The shirmers mill – Home 1195169
- Watermill
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 10
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Pet Friendly
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The hidden mill is a 400 year old A listed historic mill in a magical location.
Set in 14 acres of rivers, waterfalls, ancient woodland with abundant wildlife, all under the famous Galloway night skies.
Fabulous, hiking biking and watersports are on your doorstep in the Galloway forest park.
Ironmacannie mill has served the local population for over 400 years as a grain mill until it was converted into a dwelling house in 1990. It sleeps a maximum 10 people.; 3 bedrooms and a fold out sofa bed in each of the two living spaces.
It is decorated very simply with real materials and a rustic palate. Extra attention has been given to the beds to make the nights as delightful as the days.
It has 2 bathrooms and an extra loo.
The machinery room holds much of the original machinery of the mill, which can still turn when the water is diverted to the wheel.
The ancient kiln room door at the back takes you directly onto the river.
The mill is an excelllent example of green energy, powered by a micro generation hydro turbine and heated with a ground source heat pump.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Pets welcome
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- 2 Full beds, 2 Sofa beds, 2 Twin beds
- 1 Full bath, 1 Shower
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Grill
- Waterfront
- Balcony or terrace
- Boat available
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
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).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
About the owner
Lorraine I.
- Average reply time:
- 3 hours 49 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 04 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 10
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, French, Finnish
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 16 reviews
Very Good
16 reviews
- Excellent
- 9
- Very Good
- 6
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 1
“Perfect for a family get together”
We wanted somewhere private to have a family week-end and this fitted the bill perfectly. We spent all week-end on site and made full use of the wood fired hot tub. The mill was really quirky with som… More
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“Space, log fire and stars!”
We spent a few nights at this lovely mill for a short break and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Loads of space inside and out equipped with everything you need. Tastefully furnished with the most wonder… More
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“Batteries fully charged”
After a week in the Hidden Mill with peace and quiet, no traffic noise and the slow pace of country life. This is our second trip to this quirky Mill which we enjoyed just as much as the first. The dog friendly place is an ideal place for relaxing, taking long walks or exploring the surrounding area. The Mill is clean, well kept and very spacious for the number of people that can stay. The Mill is also interesting with the workings of the Mill still in place. There is also a room with a log fire we liked to call the dungeon that had a music system that allowed you to play music loudly with no one to disturb. Waking up on a morning with the noise of the river and the cows in the fields nearby makes for a relaxing start to the day. I would recommend the Hidden Mill to everyone who likes to get away even for the weekend.
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“Peaceful setting!”
Friends and I spent a week at the Hidden Mill. The setting is tranquil and gorgeous; the Mill itself is a bit quirky and unique. I loved being outside in the evening, walking around the area listeni… More
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“Magical Oasis”
This is the second time we've stayed in the Mill, but it certainly won't be our last. The Mill is an absolutely beautiful building, complete with fully stocked kitchen, three bathrooms, plen… More
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Response from the owner Thanks guys
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“Delightful Dumfries!”
We had the most amazing couple of days up in Dumfries with our two young children! So good, we had to drag ourselves away. The weather was tremendous for this time of year and both Lorraine and Uula … More
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“A secret retreat like no other.”
We filled up the Mill for a birthday celebration and had an incredible weekend relaxing in the countryside. With comfortable rooms each filled with unique quirks and character and a well equipped kitc… More
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“ABSOLUTELY DREADFUL”
Filthy, mouse droppings, nose pickings left on door architraves, oven didn't work properly, wood burner took four hours to get going, (suggest it might be an unswept flue causing the problem) and… More
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Response from the owner We are sorry you had a bad experience, it would have been good if you had spoken to us at the time. We work hard to keep the mill to a very high standard of cleanliness occasionally something can get missed. This is the first review we have had below a 4 *. It is unique perception of the mill. I have seen no evidence of mice, we have saprano bats living in the attic, a protected species. Their droppings can be seen outside the property. We buy in our wood at the rate of £60 a cube. We supply two large boxes enough for 4 days. If people want more we sell replacement for £10, that doesn't cover our costs but helps towards it should people wish to burn alot of wood, which is sometimes the case. I will check the flue, however we had a party in the mill at the end of Feb after these guests report their stay and lit the fire to full heat within 20 mins. We are always happy to help people unfamiliar with wood fired appliances. The oven works well. It has an induction hob however which won't work with all pots, we provide pots that work with induction.. Agreed, the fridge and freezer are fairly small but in line with an ecologically minded energy efficient home. There is also cool rooms in the basement. We offer a woodland sauna experience and a fire bath which are optional extras. They take a huge amount of wood chopped very finely and topped up every half hour for 3 hours to prepare. Given the work involved in these things we take very little profit. I suggest anyone wishing a more balanced opinion look at our reviews here and on air b&b . I'm pleased to say we have been voted super hosts 6 quarters in a row. We hold a 4.9 star average over the last 3 years of full bookings. Please contact us if you would like to ask any questions generated from this review. Warm regards Lorraine
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“Mr”
It's a beautiful place to be ..we enjoyed our visit but would recommend to put heating on before visitors arrive as it was freezing cold the first night . Also several lights were not working .. Just a few small details people would expect when arrive but would visit again
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“Peaceful Stay in Interesting Accom”
Lots of cubby holes and interesting rooms and features. Roomy accom in a very peaceful setting. Eco-accom. Friendly host offering advice on the house and it's idosyncracies. The wifi was … More
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FAQs
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You can get in touch with Lorraine (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Lorraine the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Or send Lorraine (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Lorraine (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
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- Why can't I call Lorraine (the owner) before booking?
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- How do damage deposits work?
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- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I make changes to my booking?
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If Lorraine (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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