The Old Water Mill in Kendal | Must-See Yorkshire Dales Hot Tub Cottage

About The Old Water Mill

The Old Water Mill is a stunning 4-bedroom converted mill in rural Herefordshire. This spacious property sits alongside an active river, offering breathtaking waterside views from its spacious decking area. The perfect mix of traditional character and modern luxury.

Set in tranquil surroundings, this countryside retreat gives you peace without isolation. Watch wildlife from the river terrace or explore the beautiful gardens. Soak your cares away in the private hot tub while listening to the gentle flow of the river - glass of wine optional but highly recommended! The outdoor firepit makes evening gatherings something special.

The accommodation features four beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. The ground floor has a king-size bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower. Upstairs offers two super-king-size zip-link beds (can be twins if needed) with en-suite facilities, plus another king-size bedroom with Jack-and-Jill bathroom access. The open-plan living space includes a woodburning stove for cosy nights in.

Nearby attractions include Hereford Cathedral (approximately 25 minutes' drive), the Malvern Hills (30 minutes away), the Forest of Dean (35 minutes) and the historic market town of Ledbury (20 minutes).

Underfloor heating throughout means The Old Water Mill is perfect for year-round escapes. Ideal for groups wanting luxury, space and those Instagram-worthy moments. The Old Water Mill even welcomes babes in arms, though it's best suited for families with children over 11.

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Need To Know

✓Underfloor heating throughout with woodburning stove
✓ Ranger cooker with electric oven and induction hob, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
✓ Smart TV and WiFi
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Off-road parking for 3 cars
✓ Bike storage
✓ Spacious rear decked area with outdoor furnishings, hot tub and firepit
✓ Sorry, no pets or smoking
✓ Shop 3.8 miles, pub 4.2 miles
✓ Please note that the river that flows to the side of the property is active and when the weather is bad it can run quite fast and fill up quickly, for this reason we will only be allowing children over the age of 11

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Old Water Mill

Stunning Riverside Location

The mill sits alongside an active river with gorgeous views. Perfect for wildlife watching and peaceful relaxation.

Hot Tub Experience

Guests love unwinding in the private hot tub on the spacious decking area while enjoying the riverside setting.

Thoughtful Touches

From the homemade lemon cake on arrival to every comfort provided, guests appreciate the attention to detail.

Spacious, Beautiful Interiors

The mill has been beautifully decorated throughout with high-quality furnishings and all modern conveniences.

Complete Privacy

Set away from the beaten track but still close to amenities, guests enjoy total tranquility.

Wildlife Watching

The river terrace provides amazing opportunities to spot local wildlife in their natural habitat.

Getting To The Old Water Mill

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Old Water Mill by car, follow directions to rural Herefordshire. The property is located off country roads with good access and you'll have convenient off-road parking for three cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, the nearest major station is Hereford, approximately 25 minutes' drive from the accommodation. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to complete your journey to this riverside retreat.

Off-road parking for three cars

Hereford station (approximately 12 miles)

Rural location with good access from country roads

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Everything you need within easy reach

Hereford Cathedral

Distance: 12 miles

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Distance: 18 miles

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Forest of Dean

Distance: 20 miles

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River Wye Trail

Distance: 5 miles

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Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 15 miles

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Mortimer Trail

Distance: 10 miles

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Ledbury Market Town

Distance: 10 miles

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Hereford Old Market

Distance: 12 miles

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Ross-on-Wye Shops

Distance: 15 miles

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Local Bus Service

Distance: 4 miles

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Hereford Train Station

Distance: 12 miles

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Local Taxi Services

Distance: 4 miles

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Hereford Cathedral

Distance: 12 miles

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Malvern Hills

Distance: 18 miles

WR14 4PZ

Forest of Dean

Distance: 20 miles

GL16 7EL

River Wye Trail

Distance: 5 miles

HR2 7RQ

Offa's Dyke Path

Distance: 15 miles

HR3 5BU

Mortimer Trail

Distance: 10 miles

HR6 9DW

Ledbury Market Town

Distance: 10 miles

HR8 1DW

Hereford Old Market

Distance: 12 miles

HR4 9HR

Ross-on-Wye Shops

Distance: 15 miles

HR9 5HL

Local Bus Service

Distance: 4 miles

HR2 8JT

Hereford Train Station

Distance: 12 miles

HR1 1BB

Local Taxi Services

Distance: 4 miles

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Is The Old Water Mill Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The Old Water Mill accepts children over 11 and babes in arms only due to the active river. Older kids will love wildlife spotting from the river terrace, exploring the gardens and stargazing by the firepit. The Smart TV provides entertainment on rainy days. The spacious grounds offer room to play safely away from the water.

For Couples

The Old Water Mill offers couples pure luxury with king-size beds and private en-suites. Evenings can be spent in the hot tub under the stars or cuddled by the woodburning stove. The riverside setting creates a naturally romantic atmosphere. Underfloor heating throughout adds extra comfort for cozy breaks any time of year.

Pet Friendly

The Old Water Mill does not accept pets. This restriction is in place due to safety concerns regarding the active river that flows alongside the property. Additionally, the high-quality furnishings and fittings throughout the accommodation make it unsuitable for four-legged visitors.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Water Mill

The Green Dragon Hotel

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The Oak Inn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Water Mill

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Old Water Mill features a private hot tub on the spacious rear decked area. It's perfectly positioned for guests to enjoy the stunning riverside views while relaxing.

Is it pet friendly?

No, The Old Water Mill does not accept pets. The property is situated alongside an active river which could present safety concerns for animals.

What sleeping arrangements are available?

The Old Water Mill has four bedrooms: one ground-floor king-size with en-suite shower, two super-king-size zip-link beds (can be made into twins) with en-suites and one king-size with Jack-and-Jill bathroom access. All bedrooms are beautifully appointed with high-quality linens.

Are children welcome at the property?

The property accepts children over the age of 11 and babes in arms only. This restriction is due to safety considerations regarding the active river that flows alongside the property.

What outdoor space does the property have?

The Old Water Mill features a spacious rear decked area with outdoor furniture, a hot tub and a firepit. The property also has beautiful gardens and a river terrace perfect for wildlife watching.

What kitchen facilities are available?

The kitchen is fully equipped with a Ranger cooker with electric oven, induction hob, microwave, two fridge/freezers, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher. Everything needed for comfortable self-catering is provided.

How many cars can park at the property?

There is off-road parking available for three cars at The Old Water Mill. The property also offers bike storage for guests who bring bicycles.

What's included in the rental price?

The rental price includes fuel and power, bed linen and towels, off-road parking and use of all facilities including the hot tub. Guests also receive a warm welcome with thoughtful touches like a homemade lemon cake.

The Old Water Mill Reviews

Helena

A lot of thought has gone into The Old Water Mill and I echo all other 5 star comments. It is exactly as described and shown in the photos. A super property in a stunning location with every comfort and nothing begrudged. Charming hosts. Definitely recommend for a comfortable and easy vacation. Ideal location for seeing the Lakes.

Lauren

From the moment we arrived we loved it, there was 4 of us staying for the week, Chris was really welcoming and showed us around indoors & the outside area also available to contact via WhatsApp. Our week here was lovely, the views of the river from every window of the house was lovely and relaxing, the outdoor space, seating areas and hot tub was also a lovely addition, plenty of space inside the living area, dining and kitchen area. Had lovely cosy evenings with the fire going and games provided with the property. There was a welcome package and note left for us in arrival which was a really lovely touch also and an information pack to recommend walks, places to eat etc and the history of the mill which was lovely to read through. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all perfect and very comfortable also, especially the bath in the Jack and Jill bathroom which I stayed in, Overall we had a lovely stay despite a few rainy days but that didnt hinder out experience. Perfect getaway in the Lake District!

The property and location are stunning. It was one of the very rare occasions where it is even better in the flesh than portrayed on the website and it is pretty impressive on there!. We were all blown away by it. Also fantastic communications with the owners Chris and Julie.

Truly beautiful setting. The house has everything you would need, including a hot tub, plenty of seating to take in the views, a wood burning stove and very good wifi. The beds are comfortable and each bedroom has its own bathroom. Chris and Julie are lovely hosts and help you ,are the most of the holiday. We would very much like to return. Thank you.

What a beautiful place! The mill and it's surroundings provide everything for a tranquil holiday away from the beaten track but still within a short driving distance of local amenities. The house itself is spacious and has been beautifully decorated, and the gardens and flowing river surrounding it are stunning. Chris and Julie are perfect hosts and nothing was too much trouble. We greatly appreciated the recommendations for eating out, and can highly recommend The Black Labrador. Thank you, we hope to return!

A truly special place and property THANK YOU

Judith

Absolutely marvellous location, property, facilities. It was peaceful and relaxing. We had two visitors who are both hoping to revisit with their families and wed love to return.

Beverley

Loved this place so much last year we decided to come back this year and our daughter got married , The host are lovely so welcoming and the house is beautiful everything you could possibly want.

Stephen

I absolutely loved this holiday home. Id say one of the nicest places I have ever stayed. The house was beautifully furnished and the owners had thought of absolutely everything to make the stay as perfect as possible. So well equipped, stylish, comfortable. The surroundings were amazing, we didnt really venture far as we just wanted to enjoy the house and the environment. Will definitely return .

Lovely cottage. Really well equipped, lots of thought gone into what is needed for a fantastic self catering holiday. Loved the extra seating area that overlooked the stream and field of lambs. Gorgeous place to sit and watch the sunset

Judith

Exceptional cottage, spotlessly clean, warm, comfortable beds, well equipped, and Wonderful riverside location. Greeted by hosts Julie & Chris who were friendly & informative about surrounding area & walks but were not at all intrusive. Great cottage, great hosts all round a great holiday. Thankyou.

Andrew

Amazing property in an idyllic setting. First class facilities, and wonderful hosts. Head and shoulders above other properties we have stayed in and we have stayed in some very nice properties over the years We will be back for sure! Andy

Absolutely stunning cottage, everything we needed and more. Owners were so lovely and even helped us guide our cars on the drive when we arrived. Lovely welcome basket of tea, coffee and cake. Milk in the fridge and hot tub bubbling away. Loads of information in a file for surrounding area, taxis etc etc. We all loved our stay. Thank you so much. Lisa Halstead.

Sophie

Absolutely stunning. Comfortable, cosy and clean. Even better than the pictures on the website and has everything you can possibly need down to the smallest detail. Great communication from owners who were also very nice and very helpful. Thank you for providing the luxury weekend us girls were after.

Rebecca

We stayed at The Old Water Mill in late November and cannot rate our experience highly enough. The accommodation was absolutely superb with the attention to detail second to none. The location is simply stunning. The welcome we received from Chris and the thoughtful welcome package prepared by Julie was the icing on the cake. We will definitely be returning to this beautiful gem in the future.

Daniel

Magical from start to finish. Inspiring story and a beautiful place to stay over Christmas

Leslie

Was absolutely fabulous we had the most wonderful time with friends and family ... Was absolutely fabulous we had the most wonderful time with friends and family The amenities were incredible we cooked in the house we went to Punch Bowl which was recommended by Chris the owner the story behind the couple who own the accommodation is so inspirational they deserve all the success and there a reason why its booked up till 2025

Philip

Carole

The mill was gorgeous, no amount of photos could capture how stylish it is and what a beautiful setting it is situated in. Having met the owners you can tell it's not just a holiday let to them, they truly care about your stay and they love the mill too,.a lot of love has gone into its renovation and decoration. Chris and Julie are very informative about the area, tell you everything you need to know about the property and make themselves available if you need them during your stay, appreciated their suggestions. Lovely welcome pack on arrival, cake, tea, coffee, milk and jams, all locally sourced. Had a fantastic girls weekend, explored the area for walks enjoying nature,sat in the hot tub looking at the stars and didn't want to leave the beautiful house.

We had the most amazing 6 days, every little detail had been thought off and provided. The tea & coffee and milk in the fridge waiting, the homemade lemon cake was divine!! The house has all the amenities and was so cosy & comfy. The drinks fridge was very well used!! We loved the hot tub off an evening under the stars, the views from the rear off the property are honestly breath taking, we loved seeing how the river changes each day. This house is secluded in the middle off no where with no phone signal and honestly was just what we needed, to switch off. Kendal wasnt too far off a drive and we did get out and explore and area. Everyone in our party 7 of us couldnt fault anything & would gladly return in a heartbeat !!

Omg! Its fantastic. So clean and comfortable. Beautifully furnished. Everything you need. The scenery is breathtaking. The hot tub a bonus. Chris is so welcoming and friendly. And the Lemon Drizzle cake from Julie is heaven. Just book it and see for yourselves. We are going back.

Patricia

This place is in a truly unique position and the quality of the interior is wonderful. The owners are lovely & informative & have created a wonderful place to stay. The stunning countryside is all on the doorstep. Yet the position is close enough to visit any parts of the Lakes. After the fabulous walks the hot tub was the perfect wind down. All in all a fabulous place to stay! Sykes on the other hand were not that helpful. I asked them questions beforehand & was given the wrong information, more than once.

We had a wonderful time at the the Old Water Mill , the setting was fabulous and facilities were amazing. The abundance of nature was particularly important to our daughter, we all loved watching for the wildlife at the river terrace.

Beverley

Totally amazing , Chris met us to show us around , beautiful position and property. Has everything you could wish for. Julie had made us a lemon drizzle cake , the best we have ever tasted. Also a Welcome pack with some lovely goodies and essentials. Stunning in every way. Cant recommend enough . We will defo be back

WOW!! If you are looking for peace and quiet in a stunning location within a first class property with great lake district amenities close by, book this property and you have found your Shangrila . Lovely owners gave us a great tour of the property and all of its amazing amenities on our arrival. We had a super welcome pack complete with a wonderful home made cake. Super bedrooms with very comfortable beds and great ensuite bathrooms. But by far the over the river patio is where you will weather permitting spend most of your time. Many thanks Chris and Julie for sharing your wonderful property with us.

Nicola

Wow, the photos done do it justice. The sound from the river is incredibly soothing. Well stocked kitchen, superb comfortable beds. Living room was super comfortable for 4 adults, not sure how it would be for more. The sunset terrace is a fab place to chill and the hot tub was fab after a day out. Owners are fab. Going to break my golden rule of never returning to the same place and already booking for next year. Fabulous.

Howard

We loved our week long stay it passed by rather too quickly! The cottage was lovely, comfortable and very clean. Chris and Julie were great hosts.

Amazing stay with our friends for my birthday. This cottage has everything you could ever need for a weekend away. Hot tub was a lovely addition especially along side the breathtaking views. Chris and Julie were more than welcoming and were so accommodating the lemon cake was a lovely touch and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We will definitely be returning in the future

Hollie

We had the most enjoyable stay at the Old Mill over the Christmas period. Its a stunning property, in the most amazing setting. The owners were friendly and accommodating and provided a lovely history of the property on arrival. Couldnt fault it one bit and will definitely be returning!

Enjoyed a 3 night stay with a group of friends at The Old Watermill. We go away every December to reconnect and relax. This house was just perfect. So wellequipped. . Lots of thoughtful touches. Spotlessly clean. Just perfect. Host met us on arrival and was so welcoming and warm. . The location with the balcony and river is breathtaking. Just perfect.

Dianne

Stunning property in a stunning location. The Old Water Mill is beautifully decorated to a very high standard, the kitchen is kitted out with all the equipment you can think of, great boot room with extra fridge and freezer too. Bedrooms are also of a high standard, very comfortable beds, lovely linen. Very clean throughout, we met the hosts and they were really lovely we will definitely return!

Hannah

Fantastic property is an absolutely stunning setting. The property was extremely well stocked with everything you could possibly need. Chris, the owner, was incredibly welcoming and helpful, and the little basket of goodies a lovely touch with the lemon drizzle cake the star of the show.

We had a fantastic break at The Old Watermill. The cottage itself is impeccably presented, beautifully and comfortably furnished, spacious and luxurious, and the kitchen better equipped than any I have experienced before in many years of holidaygoing. It had everything! All of that was enough to rate it 1010. But that doesn't even mention the setting which is beyond stunning. The balcony overlooking the river was fabulous, the outdoor furniture gorgeous, and the hot tub the absolute icing on the cake. The hosts were attentive and responsive, went above and beyond to ensure we had a perfect stay, and we did. Well worth every penny we had a wonderful time.

Richard

We had a lovely stay, the house was perfect and we're already planning on when we might be able to come back.

Claire

Flawless property, everything thought of. I would only suggest summer bed linen as duvet tog too thick for this time of year.

Eileen

The Mill was absolutely beautiful! We had a lovely warm welcome from Chris and Julie and they had thought of everything we needed for a perfect stay. The lemon drizzle cake deserves a special mention! The house had a lovely calm atmosphere as well as being spotlessly clean, the kitchen extremely well equipped, and the river and waterfalls were stunning. It was an area of the Lakes that wed never been before and the countryside around was beautiful and very peaceful. Not far away were Windermere, Rydal and Grasmere. Rydal was good for a swim, and there were several good pubs to sample. Thank you Chris and Julie for a wonderful stay in your lovely Mill!

First of all if I could give this ten stars I would. It is a fabulous property nestling by the river Sprint totally hidden from view. Julie and Chris were great hosts, we were given a warm welcome shown around the first class accommodation and were told some history. The attention to detail is truly unreal, everything you needed was included down to things like tinfoil, clingfilm and even dishwasher tablets. Thank you Julie for the little extras on arrival tea, coffee, wonderful home made lemon drizzle cake and even some milk in the fridge. Everything was immaculate and spotless. The location is amazing with the constant flow of the water over the rocks at the rear of the property and a short walk to see the river to the front. We were lucky enough to catch a glimpse of an otter scrambling over the rocks at the rear and then fishing in the river at the front. There is so much wildlife around you. At the end of the day there's a lovely hot tub to relax in with a fire pit next to. Truly amazing, this is highly recommend.

Michelle

A truly stunning location. The house is beautiful everything is provided and the decor makes this much more than a holiday home it feels like HOME.

Great holiday home, away from it all yet close to Kendal, 5 min drive away. Lovely touches included, like fresh flowers, welcome starter pack, homemade lemon sizzle thank you Julie. Very helpful and friendly host, thanks Chris. High quality throughout the home. Nice outside area, to watch the world go by....

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The Old Water Mill, Kendal

About The Old Water Mill

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Stunning Riverside Location

Hot Tub Experience

Thoughtful Touches

Spacious, Beautiful Interiors

Complete Privacy

Wildlife Watching

Getting To The Old Water Mill

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Old Water Mill Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Green Dragon Hotel

The Oak Inn

Café @ All Saints

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

The Old Water Mill Reviews