The Old Millhouse

06/06/2026

Summer in Scotland, and the Old Millhouse is ready for you.

Just a few miles from the heart of Edinburgh - yet the moment you come through the private gates and up the tree-lined drive, the city feels like a world away.

Five beautiful en suite bedrooms, a swim spa the children will refuse to leave, a log-fired sauna, and those sweeping 270-degree views of the garden and the River Esk from the Orangery sofas.

This is luxury exclusive use self-catering at its very best - a whole house, completely yours, sleeping up to ten guests.

Edinburgh is calling. The Old Millhouse is waiting.

There are some Summer dates available - click on the link for availability: https://oldmillhouse.co.uk/old-millhouse-booking-scotland/

06/06/2026

The Old Millhouse just got a rather lovely write-up in The Times - and we couldn't be more chuffed. Badgers, fresh eggs from the hens, a log-fired sauna, and a swim spa the kids didn't want to leave. Oh, and less than £90 per head for ten guests.

"Luxury for badgers; luxury for us." - Ashley Davies, The Times, May 2026

Availability for summer and autumn is filling fast - link in bio to check dates. 🏡

This holiday rental promises more than just creature comforts — the 18th-century millhouse offers wildlife encounters, a sumptuous sauna and all the eggs you can eat

31/05/2026

Two weeks. A roe deer fawn in difficulty, a tiny rejected chick who has decided I'm her mum, and a to-do list that is very much not getting any shorter. 🦌🐣

Spring at the Old Millhouse has been quite the adventure and I've written all about it on the blog. Head over to read the full story on the Old Millhouse website

https://oldmillhouse.co.uk/when-nature-needs-a-little-help/

26/04/2026

Eight very special new residents arrived at The Old Millhouse near Edinburgh two weeks ago… 🐔

Eight rescue hens, around 18 months old, beginning a completely new chapter after never having known grass, sunshine or open space.

They arrived a little scruffy, missing feathers and unsure of themselves but today was a milestone moment as they joined our existing flock outside for the very first time.

Watching them discover freedom, fresh air and the simple joy of being hens has been something rather special.

Life at The Old Millhouse has always been about peaceful surroundings, nature, slower mornings and feeling looked after - for our guests, and now for these girls too.

We’ve shared their story with us so far on our latest blog if you’d like to read it. 💛

🔗 Read more here ➡. https://oldmillhouse.co.uk/rescue-hens-old-millhouse-near-edinburgh/

20/03/2026

Just your average morning at the Old Millhouse 🐶

Fresh eggs, good company, and a proper slow-down this Easter 🥚

We still have a little availability over Easter week - could be just what you need 🐣

Link in bio to book!

The perfect Easter escape - just outside Edinburgh 🐔🥚

18/03/2026

12/03/2026

Tonight we are thrilled to be guests of Concierge Scotland at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards - Edinburgh

28/02/2026

Happy Saturday ✨

The last day of February at The Old Millhouse and even our resident hens are enjoying a little sunshine with a sand bath session 🐔☀️

The light is shifting. Snowdrops are out. You can feel the season turning.

If you’ve been thinking about a spring gathering, a family celebration, or a countryside escape just outside Edinburgh… this is your sign.

07/02/2026

𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 - 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞! 🇹🇭

We’re always on the lookout for new local partners to provide our guests a stunning range of range experiences. And now we’re delighted to introduce our latest culinary partnership: private Thai dining evenings with Sawasdee Snax.

Chef Lia brings the vibrant flavours of Thailand directly to your table, preparing each dish fresh in The Old Mill House kitchen and serving an unforgettable meal in the comfort of your own dining room.


Our Concierge service continues to curate bespoke experiences tailored entirely to you. And we’re particularly delighted to be bringing Sawasdee’s incredible flavours to The Old Mill House. Our first guests last night couldn’t have said it better:

“𝘛𝘪𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘢 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳, 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘪 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘢𝘥 (𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘺). 𝘚𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘣 𝘧𝘭𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦. 𝘔𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘛𝘪𝘢, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘭𝘥 𝘔𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦! 𝘈 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱!” 🍲

17/01/2026

We’re so grateful for this lovely 5⭐️ review from guests who chose The Old Millhouse to celebrate a special 60th birthday.

It means a great deal to us when guests take the time to share their experience - especially when it captures the warmth, comfort and care we hope every stay delivers.

Thank you for trusting us with such an important celebration, and for your kind words. We’re delighted to know your time here was memorable, and we look forward to welcoming you (and your friends!) back.

If you’re considering a winter escape, our 3-for-2 Winter Offer is available until end of March 2026 - stay three nights and pay for two.

A quiet, luxurious break just outside Edinburgh… sometimes that’s all you need.