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The Mill Forge

3.0 star property
Travelers enjoy attentive hospitality at this welcoming spot near Hadrian's Wall Path - West, where the restaurant serves delicious local specialties

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The Mill Forge hotel, near Annandale Distillery, has a garden for exploration. The restaurant offers local flavors, and rooms include WiFi. Guests value the helpful staff and practical amenities like free self parking, luggage storage, and an on-site gift shop.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Single Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Individually decorated, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Lockerbie, The Mill Forge is in the historical district and near a train station. The Devil's Porridge and Clan Armstrong Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace and Gilnockie Tower. Annandale Distillery and Annandale Way are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Lockerbie travel guide
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Kirkpatrick-Fleming, Lockerbie, Scotland, DG11 3BQ

What's nearby

  • Spoilt Spa at Smiths
    3 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Old Blacksmith's Shop
    4 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • The Devil's Porridge
    9 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace
    9 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Annandale Distillery
    13 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Gretna Green Station
    10 min drive
  • Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
    96 min drive

Restaurants

  • KFC
    3 min drive
  • Starbucks
    6 min drive
  • The Gretna Inn
    5 min drive
  • PizzaExpress
    6 min drive
  • The Shed
    9 min drive

About this property

The Mill Forge

Hotel near Carlisle Castle
Located close to The Devil's Porridge and Annandale Distillery, The Mill Forge provides a garden, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a gift shop
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Conservatory
  • The Mill Forge

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [The main bar.]
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and outdoor lighting

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mill Forge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mill Forge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Mill Forge?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Mill Forge located?

Situated in the historical district, this hotel is within 9 mi (15 km) of The Devil's Porridge, Annandale Distillery, and Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace. Clan Armstrong Centre and Gilnockie Tower are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Mill Forge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 253 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 253 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 253 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 253 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 253 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good staff, clean room and beautiful environment.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms Friendly staff and great food
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A memorable stay with something special

We were extremely happy with our stay at The Mill Forge it’s our 4th time staying there and it was absolutely a treat Room was so spacious comfortable and had everything you can expect Beds are very comfortable bathroom very spacious Check In was easy and the staff friendly and make you feel most welcome With it being only a few miles from Gretna it makes it very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sivambigai

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good food. Sadly, room need re-decorating and not suitable for business travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, staff very welcoming , food excellent and accommodation cleanliness cannot be faulted.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place to stay.

Such an amazing place to stay. Very friendly staff , rooms extremely comfortable and the view from room overlooking the fields was stunning. can definitely recommend and will be going there again .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Place; Even better staff

The place was great, facilities were good and the staff were even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just really nice staff, excellent food and room, what else do you need?
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good place to chill.

An enjoyable stay with very helpful staff. Good food and drink.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Little gem of a find

Great stay. Lovely breakdast central location friendly staff and great little rooms! Excellent place we will be back I bet it’s lovely in summer!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, picturesque and clean property just off the motorway with excellent staff service. Really warm welcome from check-in onwards which set the tone for the stay. All staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely 2 night stay here. Staff in reception, bar & restaurant were helpful & friendly. Room could of been a bit cleaner & the mattress was very uncomfortable, but the grounds & having the bar/restaurant there made up for it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to park up and enjoy the area.rooms clean and tidy and warm ! Staff extra nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this little stop on our trip! The staff was so friendly and the grounds are beautiful! The food was delicious for both dinner and breakfast. The rooms are roomy and clean. Would highly recommend!
Verified

8/10 Good

paul

Liked: Staff & service

Just ok. But staff very good.

Place was ok just a bit basic and could do with a new lick of paint. Staff were friendly and very good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A one night stopover

A stop over on the way home from Scotland. Pleasant enough for one night. Food and service very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neily

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

Incredible Hotel. Caring staff, Clean, plenty of free parking, on Motorway in less than a minute. All round excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I arrived really late and although reception was closed, they kindly made a key available. The chalet I was in was a bit tired, but clean. Breakfast was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Judith I

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Accessibility

Room was supposedly "accessible" however there were two steps to enter. Shower was inaccessible to anyone with mobility issues being up 2 steep steps. Breakfast was served upstairs!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Mill Forge was an overnight stop, after travelling by motorcycle from the South of England, on the way to Aviemore. There was plenty of flat parking space for cars and bikes, and we managed to park right outside our room. The accommodation was as described on the website, with a good shower, although the TV is quite small. Our evening meal was excellent, with good sized portions, just what was required after a long day in the saddle! Breakfast was also very good, although the toasters took a while to toast the bread, so get it in early, if you want toast with you breakfast. The staff were very friendly, and provided good service. I would stay at the Mill Forge again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem.

First time here, a half way point on our journey. Large complex as it is a wedding venue. When we arrived a wedding came out of the forge complete with a piper a lovely surprise to greet you when you arrive. All aspects were very good, the only addition we would have liked was a unit in the bathroom to place your toiletries, it was an accessible room with a wet room, the only twin room left as we made a late decision to book, a very minor point overall. Could not find fault with anything and I am hard to please. Rooms being refurbished in the near future. We shall be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
On arrival, the reception staff were extremely welcoming and friendly. Room was clean and tidy and beds were very comfortable so a great night sleep. We visited the bar for an evening meal, we arrived at 5:30pm but later realised that food was not served until 6pm, therefore the service on ordering the meal appeared somewhat disjointed the staff were very quiet and the servers may have been new to the venue as they appeared inexperienced - just required some communication to advise re the timings etc; that said the food was very good, well presented and delicious. Breakfast was upstairs and we received a friendly welcome and asked if we had eaten there before, we advised we hadn't and we were promptly told how the breakfast service worked, a much warmer reception than for the evening meal. Timings allowed for breakfast were short, however, we can understand for the summer months as different wedding parties may be booked. The grounds are lovely and we took a sneak peek inside the chapel, very pretty and we could easily imagine a wedding service taking place. We were only here for 1 night and overall enjoyed our stay, the welcoming reception team were, for us, the highlight.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a stopover on way to Highlands. Just off the main road but quiet location. Food good, beds comfortable, plenty of hot water. Staff very welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness
An attractive chalet bedroom. Comfortable beds and space. We were made very welcome and breakfast was excellent. Handy for main road and access to places.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good value, nice food, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025