Windmills & Watermills
These iconic mills with their circular interiors have given up their day job milling grain and water to provide romantic and nostalgic accommodation for people to enjoy. Think panoramic views, stargazing, charm and atmosphere – what’s not to love?
These iconic mills with their circular interiors have given up their day job milling grain and water to provide romantic and nostalgic accommodation for people to enjoy. Think panoramic views, stargazing, charm and atmosphere – what’s not to love?
All Windmills & Watermills
Old Smock Mill
Nr Cranbrook, Kent, England
A romantic escape to the Garden of England calls for a truly memorable place to stay, and that's exactly what lies in store at the Old Smock Mill, feature on the TV series Extraordinary Escapes.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£195 / night
The Windmill Scarborough
Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England
A unique and mesmerising Grade II-listed retreat, less than five minutes' walk from the town centre in England's original seaside resort.
Sleeps: 2 per apartment
Bedrooms: 1 per apartment
From
£115 / night
Cubitts
White Horse Common, Norfolk, England
A ‘wow-factor' conversion of an historic Norfolk mill, with four luxurious floors of accommodation that's ideal for special group breaks.
Sleeps: 9
Bedrooms: 4
From
£1,367 (7 nts)
The Windmill
Tynlon, Anglesey, Wales
Nestled in the heart of Anglesey is The Windmill - this truly unique holiday home for four boasts unique features, spectacular countryside views, and even a spot of TV fame.
Sleeps: 4
Bedrooms: 2
From
£420 / week
Cley Windmill
Cley-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, England
Visit the charming ‘Old Lady by the Sea' on the bracing Norfolk coast, for an exquisitely warm and inviting break that will restore the wind in your sails.
Sleeps: 2 per room
Bedrooms: 9
From
£249 / night
Kiln Wing, Old Corn Mill
Bushmills, County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Escape from everyday life with a romantic break in a lovingly converted County Antrim corn mill, where your soundtrack is the gentle rushing river.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£363 (2 nights)
Boloquoy Victorian Farm and Watermill
Boloquoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland
A remote Orkney island farmstead, painstakingly restored for a deeply immersive experience of life lived in harmony with history and nature.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£220/nt (1-2 guests)
The Roondie
Cupar, Fife, Scotland
A beautiful and lovingly-restored circular retreat, romantically secluded on a wildlife-rich Fife smallholding with friendly sheep and ponies, and the sweeping coast in easy reach.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£409/3 nts
Moinho da Fadagosa
Alto Alentejo, Central Portugal
Refresh and revive your soul in an absurdly peaceful Portuguese mill-on-a-hill, surrounded by idyllic river beaches, stirring 360-degree mountain views, and fine wine.
Sleeps: 2
Bedrooms: 1
From
£80 / night
The Witches Mill
Immerse your souls in magic and mystery with a family-friendly stay in the Isle of Man’s oldest windmill, a major hub for witchcraft in times past and a short walk away from the medieval Castle Rushen.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 4
From
£200 / night
Llancayo Windmill
Near Usk, Monmouthshire, Wales
Luxurious self-catering accommodation for 12 in a historic windmill with spectacular views of the Welsh countryside.
Sleeps: 12
Bedrooms: 6
From
£2427/week
Aylsham Windmill
Aylsham, Norfolk, England
A luxury holiday home for six in a former working flourmill, built in 1826 and modernised to welcome guests to enjoy Norfolk's many attractions.
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
From
£552 / week.