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Beautiful Renovated Mill near Portsoy and the many beaches along the Moray Firth

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A stone building with a red-tiled roof, a wooden bridge, and a grassy landscape.
A stone house with a red roof, a small porch, and a table with chairs outside.
A loft-style room with exposed wooden beams, a sofa, a television, a fireplace, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a TV, a fireplace, a sofa, and a wooden table.
A stone house with a red-tiled roof, a glass door entrance, and a small outdoor table with chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Banff, SCT
  • Place, Portsoy Ice Cream
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Portsoy Pottery
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Grampian Kart Club
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double Room

1 Double Bed

Twin Room 1

2 Single Beds

Twin Room 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Renovated Mill near Portsoy and the many beaches along the Moray Firth

This beautiful 18th century listed mill is set in a large private garden accessed by a quiet country lane. With views over woods and open fields it is the perfect place to relax and unwind. The picturesque fishing village of Portsoy, with its quaint harbour, sandy beach, shop, pub and coffee shops, is within walking distance.
The many interests of the Moray Firth include, the beaches, picturesque fishing villages of the Moray and Buchan coastline.
The mill has been tastefully converted to provide 3 downstairs bedrooms and bathroom, a large upstairs lounge/dining room and a kitchen. Relax in front of the wood-burning stove, sit outside with a glass of wine and read a book or just enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside.

Take a trip to visit the many historic castles and gardens - from the spectacular ruined Findlater Castle to Duff House in Banff. The River Devron is famous for its salmon fishing and the Spey has countless whisky distilleries to visit. The coastline provides many golf clubs all of which welcome visitors.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No stag do's or Hen Parties please

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10622119
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Banff

Located in Banff, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Sanine Beach and Cullen Millennium Garden reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Portsoy Ice Cream and Grass Labyrinth. Macduff Marine Aquarium and Linzee Gordon Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Portsoy Ice Cream - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Portsoy Pottery - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Grampian Kart Club - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Duff House - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Inverboyndie Beach - 14 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Keith Station - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rockpool Cafe and Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Linda's Fish & Chips - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dolphin fish & chips - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lily's Kitchen Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bridgeview Restaurant & Coffee Shop - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Renovated Mill near Portsoy and the many beaches along the Moray Firth pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Renovated Mill near Portsoy and the many beaches along the Moray Firth?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Renovated Mill near Portsoy and the many beaches along the Moray Firth?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Renovated Mill near Portsoy and the many beaches along the Moray Firth?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Renovated Mill near Portsoy and the many beaches along the Moray Firth located?

Situated in Banff, this golf holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Portsoy Ice Cream and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Portsoy Pottery. Sanine Beach and Grampian Kart Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karsten B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved the old mill!

Our family of five had a great stay at the mill, we loved the building at the quiet and peaceful location. The rooms and beds are cozy, and we enjoyed the fireplace in the spacious living room. We would love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cameron R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old Mill

We had a fantastic stay. The property is very spacious and airy due to the lovely Mill conversation. One of the most peaceful places we've stayed, just gloriously tranquil; an ideal place to unwind.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2025
Thanks for your lovely review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and you are welcome back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was quite interesting and quite reasonable, being an old mill and the location was good. So pretty good but probably wouldn’t stay there again though.Steps down to lower level were very steep and having to go up and down regularly to access only toilet on lower level was less than ideal. Felt a bit cut off from the outside by the small windows. Shower over bath is not as good as having a walk in shower.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our week at Lintmill and would have been happy to stay for longer. Such a characterful cottage. All very clean and comfortable - lovely to come ‘home’ to every day. The kitchen is well equipped with all that you could need. A plentiful supply of dry wood for the log burner was very much appreciated for cosy evenings. The bedroom we used was lovely with a very comfortable bed and pillows. Not a complaint, but the only thing that we think could maybe be improved upon is the bathroom. We were very lucky with the weather for the time of year and were able, sometimes, to open the patio doors and sit outside in the sunshine with a glass of wine late afternoon. The general ambiance of the place is lovely and we would definitely like to visit again some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steffen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt very much at home in the lovingly restored old mill. The wonderful tranquillity and the beautiful surroundings, combined with easily accessible attractions, make the old mill the perfect place to relax. Many thanks to Stephen for his first-class service – from the booking right through to our departure.In der liebevoll restaurierten alten Mühle haben wir uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Die herrliche Ruhe und die wunderschöne Umgebung, gepaart mit gut erreichbaren Sehenswürdigkeiten, machen die alte Mühle zum perfekten Ort zum Entspannen. Vielen Dank an Stephen für seinen erstklassigen Service – von der Buchung bis zu unserer Abreise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

René F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruhig gelegen

Sehr schöner und ruhiger Aufenthalt. Das Haus ist super mit allem ausgestattet. Jede Menge Putzmittel. Leider war die Küche extrem versaut, der Backofen total verdreckt. Haben wir erst mal alles von Fett und Dreck befreit. Der Teppich im Untergeschoss muss ausgetauscht werden, der ist gefüllt über 20 Jahre alt.Trotz allem haben wir unseren Aufenthalt genossen.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carola M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Wir hatten einen großartigen Urlaub, wirklich liebe Nachbarn, alles im Haus, was wir brauchten und so viel mehr.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable converted mill near Portsoy

Very comfortable conversion of old watermill set in rural location about 1.5 miles from attractive Portsoy. Spacious.Quiet. But has internal stair which may not suit some.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Lamb

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I am an Architect and recently retired from practice. My wife and I have had the Mill for just under 40 years during which time it has been a host to many visitors. We are based in Glasgow but we try to get up as often as we can, our children have grown up with many special holidays at the Mill.

Why they chose this property

In 1985 just after I finished my final year studying architecture I moved to Cullen and spotted the Mill, it was a complete ruin. I took ownership in 1986, the refurbishment and conversion work stated in 1987 and in the summer of 1988 the first guests arrived.

The Moray Firth coastline is beautiful with so many interesting fishing villages to visit, the people are welcoming and friendly its always a pleasure to return.

What makes this property unique

The Mill was originally constructed in 1752 as a Lintmill. it operated until the mid 19th century and then fell into ruin. The refurbishment in 1987 has given the building a new purpose and with a contemporary interior. Located near Portsoy the Mill has a large private garden full of wildlife.

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