Pros

  • Charming converted 18th-century mill off Pitlochry’s main street, with lots of shops, restaurants, and bars nearby
  • Modern, elegant rooms with tea- and coffee-making facilities
  • Deluxe Rooms have surround-sound systems with iPod docking stations
  • Bathrooms with walk-in rainfall showers and tubs, plus underfloor heating
  • Restaurant serves tasty often locally sourced fare
  • Bar offers live music on the weekends
  • Full Scottish breakfast included in the room rate
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout, and parking
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Cons

  • No in-room minibars or mini-fridges
  • No fitness center
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Bottom Line

Housed in a former corn mill that dates to the 18th century, the family-owned and operated 12-room Old Mill Inn is a charming, four-pearl property located in the center of Pitlochry. Surrounded by scenic hills and mountains, it attracts a wide range of travelers looking for a dose of the outdoors. Modern rooms include flat-screen TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi; Deluxe rooms come with surround-sound systems, iPod docking stations, and bathrooms with underfloor heating and separate rainfall walk-in showers, soaking tubs, high-end toiletries, and fluffy robes. An on-site restaurant and bar, both serving tasty, local fare, are frequented by local residents as well as guests -- the bar offers live music on weekends. Travelers might also want to consider the nearby Scotland’s Hotel and Spa, which has a spa and leisure center with an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, and fitness center.

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Oyster Hotel Review

The Old Mill Inn

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Four-pearl inn housed in a converted 18th-century corn mill with attractive, contemporary interiors

True to its name, the Old Mill Inn is housed in a former corn mill that dates to the 18th century, and still retains a fully functioning water wheel and stream running alongside the property. The charming stone building is conveniently located off Pitlochry’s main street, and plenty of locals, along with guests, frequent its lively bar and restaurant, which makes for a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Interiors are contemporary and elegant, with a mostly neutral color palette paired with crimson hues. The restaurant features wood furnishings paired with wood floors and stone accent walls illuminated by large windows. Tartan-patterned rugs and chairs are a nice little nod to its Scottish heritage. There is plenty of seating about the property, including cozy booths, individual tables, and comfortable armchairs in the bar, as well as a lovely outdoor area full of picnic tables and wicker furniture.

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Location

Located off Pitlochry’s main street, and a short walk to train station, restaurants, pubs, and shops

The hotel is located in the Victorian town of Pitlochry, a popular tourist area with many hotels and inns nearby. The scenic surroundings of beautiful hills and mountains include Ben Vrackie, just north of the town. Situated off the main street, the inn offers a convenient, central location that is within a short walk of many shops, restaurants, and bars. The train and bus stations are a five-minute walk away. The area makes a great base for exploring the gorgeous scenery of Highland Perthshire, and attracts a wide range of travelers, including solo voyagers, couples, and families. There are many hiking trails in the area, and golfing at the nearby Pitlochry Golf Course. Nearby sights include the beautiful Blair Castle and its gardens (a 13-minute drive) and nearby whiskey distilleries, such as the Edradour Distillery (seven-minute drive) or the Blair Atholl Distillery (two-minute drive or a 13-minute walk). Edinburgh is about an hour and a half drive away.

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Rooms

Spacious, modern rooms with attractive decor; Deluxe Rooms have extra features

Rooms are decorated in neutral colors, such as  gray, beige, and subtle gold. Beds are framed by large wooden upholstered headboards, and many rooms have lovely patterned wallpaper accent walls in muted hues. There are two types of rooms available: Standard Rooms and Deluxe Mill Rooms, which are a bit more plush with a richer decor in cream and burnished-gold colors. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi, but the Deluxe Mill Rooms also add DVD players and iPod docks, and surround-sound sytems. Standard Room bathrooms are tiled in white, with walk-in showers and tower warmers. Deluxe Room bathrooms add walk-in rainfall showers and soaking tubs, underfloor heating, fluffy bathrobes, and high-end toiletries.

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Features

Popular bar with live music on weekends, and restaurant serving local fare; free full Scottish breakfast included

The inn’s restaurant serves tasty local fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is  popular with locals and guests alike. A full Scottish breakfast is included in the room rate. Outdoor seating is available in the warm months on a lovely patio full of picnic tables and wicker furniture. The adjoining bar serves small bites and bar food, as well as a variety of cocktails, beers, and wine, and  hosts cocktail master classes. Live music makes this a lively spot on the weekends. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and free on-site parking is available. There is no fitness center, but there's a wealth of hiking trails in the area, as well as other outdoor activities, such as golf at the nearby Pitlochry Golf Course.

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Oyster Hotel Review

The Old Mill Inn

Scene

Four-pearl inn housed in a converted 18th-century corn mill with attractive, contemporary interiors

True to its name, the Old Mill Inn is housed in a former corn mill that dates to the 18th century, and still retains a fully functioning water wheel and stream running alongside the property. The charming stone building is conveniently located off Pitlochry’s main street, and plenty of locals, along with guests, frequent its lively bar and restaurant, which makes for a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Interiors are contemporary and elegant, with a mostly neutral color palette paired with crimson hues. The restaurant features wood furnishings paired with wood floors and stone accent walls illuminated by large windows. Tartan-patterned rugs and chairs are a nice little nod to its Scottish heritage. There is plenty of seating about the property, including cozy booths, individual tables, and comfortable armchairs in the bar, as well as a lovely outdoor area full of picnic tables and wicker furniture.

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Location

Located off Pitlochry’s main street, and a short walk to train station, restaurants, pubs, and shops

The hotel is located in the Victorian town of Pitlochry, a popular tourist area with many hotels and inns nearby. The scenic surroundings of beautiful hills and mountains include Ben Vrackie, just north of the town. Situated off the main street, the inn offers a convenient, central location that is within a short walk of many shops, restaurants, and bars. The train and bus stations are a five-minute walk away. The area makes a great base for exploring the gorgeous scenery of Highland Perthshire, and attracts a wide range of travelers, including solo voyagers, couples, and families. There are many hiking trails in the area, and golfing at the nearby Pitlochry Golf Course. Nearby sights include the beautiful Blair Castle and its gardens (a 13-minute drive) and nearby whiskey distilleries, such as the Edradour Distillery (seven-minute drive) or the Blair Atholl Distillery (two-minute drive or a 13-minute walk). Edinburgh is about an hour and a half drive away.

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Rooms

Spacious, modern rooms with attractive decor; Deluxe Rooms have extra features

Rooms are decorated in neutral colors, such as  gray, beige, and subtle gold. Beds are framed by large wooden upholstered headboards, and many rooms have lovely patterned wallpaper accent walls in muted hues. There are two types of rooms available: Standard Rooms and Deluxe Mill Rooms, which are a bit more plush with a richer decor in cream and burnished-gold colors. All rooms have flat-screen TVs, tea- and coffee-making facilities, and free Wi-Fi, but the Deluxe Mill Rooms also add DVD players and iPod docks, and surround-sound sytems. Standard Room bathrooms are tiled in white, with walk-in showers and tower warmers. Deluxe Room bathrooms add walk-in rainfall showers and soaking tubs, underfloor heating, fluffy bathrobes, and high-end toiletries.

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Features

Popular bar with live music on weekends, and restaurant serving local fare; free full Scottish breakfast included

The inn’s restaurant serves tasty local fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and is  popular with locals and guests alike. A full Scottish breakfast is included in the room rate. Outdoor seating is available in the warm months on a lovely patio full of picnic tables and wicker furniture. The adjoining bar serves small bites and bar food, as well as a variety of cocktails, beers, and wine, and  hosts cocktail master classes. Live music makes this a lively spot on the weekends. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and free on-site parking is available. There is no fitness center, but there's a wealth of hiking trails in the area, as well as other outdoor activities, such as golf at the nearby Pitlochry Golf Course.

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Amenities

  • Basic Television

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Poolside Drink Service

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