Watermill accommodation
in watermills converted to holiday homes, self-catering, B&B & hotels
Chetnole Mill
located: Chetnole, Sherborne, Dorset, UK
self-catering | sleeps:5 | bedrooms:3
Converted C18th century mill in a rural village setting; retaining original features such as wooden flooring and exposed beams and with its original machinery on view through an internal window. The property has been well furnished including some period/antique furniture. This holiday home sleeps up to five guests in three bedrooms.
Erbistock Mill
located: Erbistock, nr Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, UK
self-catering | sleeps:10 | bedrooms:5
An atmospheric converted watermill retaining many original working mill parts and sleeping up to ten guests – ideal for larger families and groups. It's spectacularly located on the banks of the River Dee and is surrounded by natural woodland. The property provides an ideal touring base for the Vale of Llangollen and beyond.
Mill (The)
located: Ilminster, Somerset, UK
self-catering | sleeps:6 | bedrooms:3
Converted mill house next to a tranquil pond and island, with a rowing boat available for use by visitors. The property sleeps six in three bedrooms and is full of character. Rooms are spacious and include an attractive dining room, well equipped kitchen, bathroom and two twin bedded rooms, one with sloping ceilings.
Mill of Old Mains
located: Towie, nr Glenkindiek, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
self-catering | sleeps:8 | bedrooms:4
In a rural setting, this beautifully converted watermill is in the heart of Aberdeenshire. It makes a very spacious and attractive holiday home for groups of up to eight guests. It is set within four acres and with a small mill-stream babbling through.
Moulin Du Pit
located: Midi-Pyrenees, France
self-catering | sleeps:12 | bedrooms:6
A beautiful restored C15th mill in Midi-Pyrenees. The mill has acres of garden through which a River Vert tributary passes on its route to the River Lot. Inside, the main living space is all stone and wooden beams with heaps of character and there are six double bedrooms, sleeping up to twelve guests. Outside is the pool, lush gardens and a stone terrace.
Moulin de Rabine
located: Villeneuve sur Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, France
self-catering | sleeps:8 | bedrooms:4
A stunning former water-powered flour mill conversion in SW France. Atmospheric and packed with character this holiday home now sleeps up to eight guests. The waterside property has its own outdoor pool and fabulous rural views. The conversion has retained so much of the character of the original, with the mill mechanisms visible from inside, protected by glass slabs.
Old Mill
located: Portsoy, nr Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
self-catering | sleeps:6 | bedrooms:3
A charming beautifully renovated C18th listed mill in a peaceful location, ideal for exploring the Moray Firth area (sandy beaches, picturesque fishing villages and beautiful coastline). The mill is in a large private garden accessed by a quiet country lane.
Old Mill at Littlebeck (The)
located: Littlebeck, nr Whitby, Yorkshire, UK
self-catering | sleeps:7 | bedrooms:3
A converted and restored mill building that retains the original water-wheel and other original features like ancient beams. It's located in the small hamlet of Littlebeck, in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. This holiday home is set in six acres of beautiful landscaped gardens, packed with wildlife.
Rimpton Mill
located: Rimpton, nr Sherborne, Somerset, UK
self-catering | sleeps:4 | bedrooms:2
A former Grade II listed mill building converted to cosy holiday accommodation. The mill retains many character features like oak beams and floors; it offers five-star standard facilities. It's located just three miles from Sherborne and is close to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
Stitchcombe Mill
located: Stitchcombe, nr Marlborough, Wiltshire, UK
self-catering | sleeps:8 | bedrooms:4
A beautiful C18th mill building, set by the river-side in a pretty hamlet, just a couple of miles from the market town of Marlborough. The mill provides an excellent base for exploring Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset. Nearby are sites such as Avebury Stone Circle, the Savernake Forest, Cheddar Gorge, Stonehenge, Longleat, Stourhead Gardens, historic Winchester and the Roman spa and Georgian streets of Bath.
Villa Turino
located: Tuscany, Central Italy
self-catering | sleeps:6/8 | bedrooms:3/4
An exceptional converted former mill property, full of character! Located in Castelnuovo dell'Abate, south of Montalcino. The villa dates from the 12th century when it was built as a watermill for the Monastery of Sant Antimo. It has now been transformed into a beautiful holiday home sleeping up to eight guests in true comfort and style.
Water Mill
located: Bradbourne, Derbyshire, UK
self-catering | sleeps:16 | bedrooms:7
In a stunning Peak District location one of Derbyshire's oldest surviving water mills has carefully restored to combine contemporary luxury with original features. Old stonework, oak beams, mill machinery and millstones have been incorporated into the interior. Outside the original waterwheels have also been restored. The mill sleeps groups of up to 16 in seven guest bedrooms, also has hot tub, games room ...
Watermill Cottage
located: Porlock, Somerset, UK
self-catering | sleeps:5 | bedrooms:3
A holiday cottage with a working watermill in the garden! Located just under a mile from Porlock harbour, Watermill Cottage is surrounded by the hills of Exmoor National Park. The property was once a working watermill but now converted and has been split into two properties, the watermill itself remains and is still working.
Watermill Hotel (The)
located: Bourne End, nr Watford, Buckinghamshire, UK
hotel
Hotel accommodation built around a former flour mill, on the banks of the River Bulbourne, in the heart of the Hertfordshire countryside. The hotel is centred around the original watermill and has panoramic views of the river; it offers comfortable and relaxing surroundings, free parking and free wifi. Providing 71 modern, spacious and tastefully furnished en-suite rooms with all the modern comforts and facilities.
Waters Edge Apartment – The Mill
located: West Burton, nr Aysgarth, Leyburn, Yorkshire, UK
self-catering | sleeps:2 | bedrooms:1
A holiday apartment for two, a comfortable retreat with views over the Yorkshire Dales. This is a skillful conversion of a C17th water-powered corn mill that was built on the site of an even earlier watermill. This one bedroom top floor holiday flat has a view down the village stream towards Wensleydale.
Wheelhouse (The)
located: Linlithgow, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
self-catering | sleeps:4 | bedrooms:2
Restored former watermill providing a unique private and secluded romantic hideaway. Guests can enjoy the sounds of the river from an outdoor hot tub or the two verandas overlooking the river. Sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms. Visitors can also try a little trout fishing on the river.
ENGLAND: Converted watermill in Somerset
Stunning holiday accommodation in an award-winning conversion of, what is believed to be, the oldest Somerset mill house. This charming holiday house is over three floors and is packed with character. It's set in beautiful grounds and beside a tranquil mill pond and island.
Accommodation details: max occupancy is six in three guest bedrooms. On the ground floor is a dining room with flagstone floor and large fireplace, a modern wood kitchen, a utility room and a bathroom with toilet. Steep stairs lead up to the first floor where there is a beamed living room, two twin bedrooms and a shower room with toilet. On the second floor is a double bedroom. Outside the old waterwheel is still in place adding character to the front of the property, there's also a garden with patio/garden furniture.
The resorts and beaches of Lyme Regis, Beer, Branscombe and Sidmouth, the cathedral and Bishop's Palace at Wells, Clarks Village shopping outlet, Montacute and Barrington Court are within easy reach; Exmoor and Longleat a little further.
self-catering | sleeps:6 | bedrooms:3
ITALY: Tuscany Villa, former C12th watermill
Step back in time – Villa Turino is an exceptional holiday property originally dating back to the C12th century when it started out as a water mill for the Monastery of St Antimo. Later it was rebuilt and the mill was still working up until about sixty years ago.
In style the interior is medieval and there are beautiful mellow stone walls and exposed wooden beams. The main house is on two levels with an open plan layout using sumptuous quality furnishings that beautifully blend contemporary and antique. The villa has six bedrooms, but can sleep up to eight by also using the double divan in the upstairs study. The good size bathrooms have been brought up to date while retaining a vintage feel.
At ground floor level is a spacious living/dining area and the modern kitchen is fitted with stainless steel appliances.
Outside there is direct access to the patio from the kitchen and then expansive well-cared-for gardens. There is also a large private swimming pool.
From the villa it's a 5min walk to the beautiful St. Antimo Abbey, where a community of monks still reside and gather every day for choral singing.
self-catering | sleeps:6/8 | bedrooms:3/4
FRANCE: Stunning mill conversion in Southwestern France
In the heart of the south western French department of Lot-et-Garonne is a superb mill conversion, promising a unique vacation experience. This historic former flour mill dates from 1817 and is now restored and converted to a relaxing holiday rental, with all modern comforts. The old mill is in working condition and the mechanisms can be viewed from inside the property, protected by glass tiles.
This is a five-room house on two levels. The well equipped main living, dining and kitchen area is open plan, there are four bedrooms – one twin, and three doubles, as well as lovely bathrooms, a terrace with BBQ and garden furniture, mill pond, private swimming pool and fabulous views out to open countryside.
self-catering | sleeps:8 | bedrooms:4
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