About Hotel The Mill House
Situated on the A98, Hotel The Mill House places guests near the fishing town of Buckie and the Scottish Dolphin Centre. This rural inn features function space and a patio garden with seating.
Rooms are arranged over two floors with those rooms on the ground floor suitable for wheelchair users. Guests benefit from en-suite bathrooms, TVs and, in most rooms, free Wi-Fi Internet access. A luxury suite is also available.
Facilities include complimentary parking, a safe deposit box and tour/ticket assistance. Children and pets are welcome.
Accommodation is available on a room only or B&B basis. Plus, the on-site restaurant is open daily for bar lunches and evening meals. A la carte dining and a traditional Sunday roast are available.
Hotel The Mill House lies 12 miles from Elgin Cathedral, 17 miles from Duffus Castle and 22 miles from the Cardhu Distillery. Guests are also well placed to explore the Cairngorms National Park.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Clean and comfy rooms
Although the rooms at the Mill House don't entirely escape criticism, flaws are, for the most part, fairly minor. Most guests describe the rooms as clean and comfy and perhaps just in need of a little attention. Guests point out that the showers and beds are good quality.
positive:
Enjoyable dining
Guests rate the standard of dining here highly. The breakfast seems to offer a satisfying start to the day and the menu offers plenty of choices. Those guests who enjoyed other meals were also impressed, particularly with the Sunday lunch.
positive:
Friendly service
Beyond occasional lengthy waits, the standard of service here consistently impresses guests, the majority of whom describe the staff as friendly and welcoming. Local area advice is available if you need it.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Wi-Fi may disappoint
A number of guests encountered issues with the Wi-Fi. For starters, it's not available in all of the rooms, though the signal doesn't appear to be very strong from anywhere within the property. Understandably, this is a source of frustration for guests.
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Wine list
Guests mention that they found only a small number of wines listed on the menu were actually available. Furthermore, guests find that the price of a bottle of wine is high, almost three times what you might expect in some cases.
negative:
A bit tired looking
Although guests find the Mill House is clean and comfy, reviews do suggest that the building is looking a little tired. Guests mention shabby looking furniture, peeling paint and a poorly attended to outside area. It seems that maintenance and upkeep could be improved.