About this property

Historic Setting: The Old Mill Bed & Breakfast in Biggar is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Guests enjoy private check-in and check-out services, family rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Delicious Breakfast: A full English or Irish breakfast is served, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Fresh pastries, warm dishes, and fruits are also available. Convenient Location: Located 29 mi from Edinburgh Airport, the property is near attractions such as Dalhousie Castle (27 mi) and Edinburgh Castle (28 mi). Free on-site private parking is provided. Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, breakfast, and convenient location, ensuring a pleasant and memorable stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
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1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    Australia Australia
    Wonderful hosts with a very interesting story of how the mill was renovated to bring it up to a high standard B&B. Very friendly, welcoming & charming hosts.
  • Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was a really clean and comfortable room. Lovely breakfast provided also. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend. Thank you Gillian.
  • Bernard
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Peaceful location, clean and cozy, very friendly family owned business. Free parking right outside.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the location in a park just a few minutes from the main street. The breakfast was delicious, in a lovely dining area set around the workings of the old mill. I was there for a wedding and family members were jealous of accommodation and...
  • Tom
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The couple running the B&B were very attentive and friendly. Room was clean and well equipt. Location is lovely with a short work into the town.
  • Hayley
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wow what a little gem this place is. The pictures do not do this justice at all. We stayed in the queen suite, exceptionally clean and well presented. Very comfy bed, hot powerful shower, coffee machine with cappuccino pods, hot chocolate,...
  • Raluca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location, right next to a park with kids playground and a small stream running through it. The hosts have done a wonderful job restoring the old mill. Everything in the B&B is spotless, comfortable beds and very tasty breakfast. We loved...
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The work needed to rescue this listed building was tremendous, only matched by the lovely hosts and their attention to detail in the rooms provided
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully clean, lovely owners, great location, fantastic breakfast, can’t fault it in any way ad would highly recommend.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was a lovely place, very homely and clean. Had everything we needed, hot chocolate and bottles of water available in the room as well as tea coffee etc was a nice touch. Breakfast was great too had everything you would want. Owner was lovely.

Hosted by Gillian Birtwistle

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Gillian Birtwistle
Located within the heart of Biggar, stands the historical site of The Old Mill. A site standing to the test of time. This old mill is believed to be just over 600 years old. It was mentioned as early as 1367, when Sir Malcolm Fleming collected mill duties. It has remained an integral part of the community ever since. By 1451, the mill was an important part of the town's economy, even appearing in Biggar's inventory when the town received its burgh status. A unique addition to The Old Mill, is the well preserved machinery found inside the public lounge/breakfast area. This complex gearing system was used to turn the old water wheel that has since been removed. But the gearing stands as a reminder of the past. The Old Mill offers a whole host of features. With a 24-hour help just one phone call away! We'll be sure to fit your every need. Each room has a private shower room, a seating area, a TV, (With Netflix, Amazon Prime, and YouTube.) a wardrobe, a tea & coffee machine, cold drinks, and biscuits! Breakfast is also included every morning! A tick sheet menu will be provided each night for you to fill out and leave in the breakfast area for us to come and collect! You get to decide not only what you want for breakfast... But when you want it.
This bed and breakfast has been a dream come true for us! Dating all the way back to the purchase of the derilect building back in 2008. Due to the financial crash, things were a bit chaotic, and renovations were never able to take place until 2017, but since then we've had a vision and stuck by it. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions, but we are happy and proud to say that we're finally knocking on the door of fruition!
Biggar is a historic town, dating back to the 12th century when a Norman motte and bailey was built. The town has won awards for its attractions, including Best Tourist Town in Scotland. It's a town littered with historic finds, either through museums and monuments, or even just along the high street. Biggar is also a hub for getaway relaxing activities. Cycling, tennis, and hiking are popular in Biggar and the surrounding areas. Edinburgh city centre is 47 km from the property. The nearest airport is Edinburgh Airport, 38 km from the property.
Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib always available
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Payments by Booking.com
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If guests have a pet staying with them, we want to kindly ask them to not leave their dog(s) unaccompanied for long periods of time.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

License number: F, SL00238F

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