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Abruzzo Water-mill
located: Abruzzo, Italy
website: Abruzzo Water-mill
Charming self-catering holiday cottage in a former water-mill in a rural setting, ideal for nature lovers. The mill has been converted to provide spaciuous accommodation that sleeps seven comfortably in four bedrooms. It also offers an external wood-fired oven for traditional pizza/bread baking, balcony, BBQ and garden.

Belvilla
based: Eindhoven/Heerhugowaard, Holland
website: Belvilla
A fine collection of out of the ordinary properties for holiday rental throughout Europe, including sailing ships, windmills, water mills, castles, lighthouses, forts, cave dwellings, tree houses, oast houses, trullos and traditional (formerly horse-drawn) caravans.

 Brailsford Water Mill
located: Ashbourne, Derbyshire, UK
website: Brailsford Water Mill
Historic Grade II listed converted water mill offering unique holiday accommodation for larger groups (up to 18). Many unique features (beams, narrow stairs, old mill wheels, flour chutes etc.) have been retained whilst modern amenities, decor and furnishings combine to give a comfortable rustic interior.

 Egypt Mill
located: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, UK
website: Egypt Mill
Beautiful old mill building now thoughtfully restored as a comfortable hotel. Its unique lounge/restaurant has two working water wheels. The building dates from the 16th century and was formerly a corn mill. The hotel occupies a peaceful, scenic riverside location on the edge of the River Frome.

Le Moulin De Parrot
located: Aveyron, Midi-Pyrenees, France
website: Le Moulin De Parrot
Ancient watermill, sensitively restored makes a beautiful self-catering holiday home for 8, in the unspoilt Aveyron area of SW France. Outside is a swimming pool, a barbecue is set in the old bread oven and a large table overlooks the millpond. The mill is located within 30-acres of wildflower meadow, woodland, streams and waterfalls.

 Moreton Mill
located: Bude, Devon, UK
website: Moreton Mill
Three bedroom converted mill in a tranquil rural location. The accommodation retains much original character; the open-plan lounge/diner on the first floor features a wood burning stove and there is a is a large balcony with countryside views. Outside is a large enclosed grassed area, children's play area and a decked BBQ area overlooking the mill pond.

The Mill
located: Andalucia, Spain
website: Search for property: 71303
Unique self-catering property in Juviles, a carefully restored mill house offering spacious accommodation, keeping much of its rustic charm; the mill workings and grinding stones are still in place. It also has a swimming pool and hot tub. Our link goes to booking agents home page, for full details search for property number: 71303

 The Mill
located: Ilminster, Somerset, UK
website: The Mill
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.

 The Wheelhouse
located: Linlithgow, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
website: Wheelhouse
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 verandahs overlooking the river. Sleeps up to four people in two bedrooms. Visitors can also try a little trout fishing on the river.

 Turkey, Watermill Hotel
located: Turkey
website: Watermill Hotel
Former watermill, restored and converted into a small eco-friendly hotel. Advertised as a honeymoon spot it's ideal for anyone wanting a relaxing stay in unique accommodation in a wonderful setting. 9 rooms or suites with en-suite showers and balcony or terrace are available. A package with flights and car hire can be arranged.

 Mill of Old Mains
located: Towie, Glenkindie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
website: Mill of Old Mains
Restored watermill in the heart of rural Aberdeenshire, offering spacious, comfortable holiday accommodation for up to 8, on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park. It's set within 4 acres of grounds with a small stream babbling through, and offering extensive views over bordering hills and pastureland of the surrounding countryside.

Moulin de Huno
located: Brittany, France
website: Moulin de Huno
Ancient watermill near the pretty little town of La Gacilly, converted into a rustic holiday home and retaining many of its original features, including the waterwheel. On the ground floor there is a dining/iving room with corner kitchen (with a traditional earthenware tiled floor and large fireplace), and on the second floor there are two double bedrooms, a shower room and a separate WC.

 The Old Water Mill
located: Great Doddington, Northamptonshire, UK
website: Old Water Mill
Historic Grade II listed mill house on the banks of the River Nene, now converted to attractive self-catering holiday accommodation. The property retains many of its original features and is made up of a dining/living room with exposed beams and wooden floor, kitchen, twin bedroom and shower room with toilet. The galleried upper area has double four poster bed and en-suite toilet.

 Watermill Cottage
located: Porlock, Somerset, UK
website: Watermill Cottage
Former working watermill in Porlock, Somerset; now split into two properties, one being let out as a holiday rental sleeping up to five people. The water wheel itself is still in place and working at the side of the house. There's an ornamental garden with patio and furniture within the woodland grounds.

Water-mill in Belgium
located: Ardennes, Belgium
website: Water-mill Belgium
Restored watermill retaining some original features, located on a magnificent estate along one of the Ardennes most beautiful rivers. It offers one large bedroom (sleeping up to ten people), plus four additional smaller bedrooms providing ample accommodation for families or groups.