The Mill House, Shoremill self catering holiday home close to Cromarty, Ross & Cromarty in the Scottish Highlands

The Mill House, formerly known as Dunmillen is a former water mill, built in 1784 and extended to its present size in 1849. Originally it was a two storey sandstone building with an all iron wheel in the western gable-end and a kiln occupying the eastern half of the lower floor. The mill ceased working in the early 1900's and is thought to have been converted to this luxury dwelling in the 1970's.

Situated within the hamlet of Shoremill on the northern shores of the Black Isle, the mill retains many original features, such as original exposed interior stonework (it even has large ammonites in the stonework), cast iron mill door to the kitchen and original mill wheel.

With panoramic views across the Cromarty Firth the Mill House is an ideal base place to relax and take in the scenery or for day trips around the Highlands. Loch Ness and the legendary monster is only 40 minutes drive away, and the spectacular scenery of the west coast is less than 2 hours journey. Dolphin cruises, pony trekking, indoor leisure centre, 18 hole golf course, tennis courts, bowling green, fishing and sailing are all within 7 miles/12km of the house.

A few of the local attractions and places of interest

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Sorry we are unable to accommodate pets. The Mill House is warmed throughout by oil fired central heating. We have some resident wildlife - 'Freddy' as we call him is the pheasant who resides in the garden. We can often see him sitting just outside the kitchen window in the neighbours' conifers around 4.00pm in the afternoon. We also have pine martins and they can sometimes visit the house and currently we have a pair of swans which have taken up residence in the bay at the front of the house. Red deer are always in the top field so keep a look out if you're out walking. The sea is too shallow for dolphins here but there are plenty of seals and swans. For dolphins wander to South Sutar, along in Cromarty or visit the peninsular by the Rosemarkie golf club - a perfect and well known dolphin watch spot. The climate here is one of the sunniest and driest in Scotland and the house is generally very warm. The Garden is approximately 1/4 acre of land mostly laid to lawns. Currently in the process of building seating areas which will enable everyone to take advantage of the superb views whilst enjoying eating and drinking 'al-fresco'

All bed linen, towels, electricity and heating oil are included in the price. The holiday home is stocked with a starter supply of washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets (if applicable), toilet rolls and other kitchen and bathroom supplies. A deposit of 25% of the total tariff is requested in advance. The balance is payable 12 weeks prior to the commencement of your holiday (or by arrangement for short notice bookings). Bookings are from Saturday 4pm to Saturday 10am. No smoking is permitted within the holiday home. A refundable good housekeeping deposit of £200 will be required as part of your final balance payment. This will be refunded in full within 10 days of the end of your stay subject to there being no claim on it. Claims are usually for damages but can also be for additional cleaning being required over and above that reasonably expected. Please see the terms and conditions for further details.		For SatNav - - The Mill House, Shoremill, Cromarty, IV11 8XU

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Accommodation & facilities

Upper floor

Kitchen – Fully fitted traditional but modern kitchen with electric oven, grill and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble drier, kettle, toaster, & all the cutlery, crockery, pots & pans you will need.

Open plan Lounge/Dining area - 3 settees, TV with DVD player, mini Hi-Fi, wood burning stove, selection of books, DVD's and board games. Dining table with seating for 6 - far reaching sea views.

Ground floor

Entrance/Vestibule - spacious hall leading to 3 bedrooms, upper floor and conservatory.

Master Bedroom – Double room, bedside cabinets with lights, ample clothes storage space, TV and en suite shower room.

Second Bedroom – Double room, bedside cabinets with light, wardrobe.

Third Bedroom – Twin room, bedside cabinet with light, wardrobe.

Family bathroom- Shower cubicle, Jacuzzi bath, wc and wash hand basin.

Outside – Ample off road private parking at front and side of Mill House. The beach is just 50 yards outside the front door and at low tide you can walk to the nature reserve in Jemimaville or to Cromarty to enjoy perhaps an afternoon tea or a spot of lunch at the pub!

Directions & travel info

By Car - From the South - Follow the A9 north until you reach Inverness. Continue along A9 toward the Kessock Bridge roundabout. Across the roundabout over the bridge (2nd exit). Continue on the A9, after crossing the bridge, for approx 1 mile then turn right along the B9161 (sign posted for Munlochy & Cromarty/A832). After approx 3 miles you will be in Munlochy. Continue through Munlochy until you reach the T junction as you leave the village. Turn right toward Fortrose along the A832. Continue through Fortrose then Rosemarkie and follow the road up the hill out of Rosemarkie. Continue along the A832 and you will reach Cromarty approx 7 miles from Rosemarkie. On arriving in Cromarty turn left at the bottom of the hill opposite the playing fields and playpark. Continue to the junction and turn left. Continue along the coast road leaving the village. The Shoremill area is approx' 3 miles along.

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By Air - On Saturdays a bus service runs from Inverness airport every half an hour into the city centre. See map of city centre Jet bus service timetable - Bus number 11 on page 17 of timetable - click here for timetable details.

There is a taxi rank outside the airport terminal - fares to and from the city are approx £20.

For all other taxi requirements and Private Tours we would recommend Highland Taxis - click here for more details

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