Reviews of Old Mills Garden
Jock Inksons Brae Old Mills Garden, Elgin, IV30 1QE, United Kingdom
#4 of 14 B&Bs and Inns in Elgin
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 71 B&B reviews
9.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.5
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Comfort
9.8
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Location
9.5
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Facilities
9.3
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Staff
9.7
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Value for money
9.6
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Free WiFi
10.0
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Wadley
Australia2 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Summer in Elgin”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing.
Quiet, relaxing location with excellent, clean accommodation. Warm and friendly host. Easy walk to shops, bus and train; car parking at door. Generous breakfast. Would certainly come again!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 10 August 2025
W
United Kingdom15 reviews4 helpful votes10“Loved my stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely loved my stay at Old Mills garden Beautiful property with spacious ensuite! Clean and just what i needed!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Harry
United Kingdom12 reviews10“Beautiful B&B, very clean and well kept by the lovely host Wendy. Thanks for an amazing stay!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location, very clean, lovely host, 10/10 stay!
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Erskine
United Kingdom1 review10“Peaceful and enjoyable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location and the host were the outstanding features.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 17 July 2025
David
United Kingdom32 reviews2 helpful votes10“Truly excellent value for money.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
An immaculate property, near the town but in a beautiful semi rural location. A friendly welcome and nice facilities.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Ryan
United Kingdom20 reviews10“Excellent value for money in a great location and spacious room!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Great facilities, spacious room in a great location
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Ryan
United Kingdom20 reviews10“Fantastic property in a great location with an excellent host”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Excellent facilities and host
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Ryan
United Kingdom20 reviews10“Great stay, fantastic value for money, excellent host and would definitely stay again.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was no external lock on bedroom door. So room couldn’t be locked when I left the property during the day
Well appointed, good location within walking distance to the town centre.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 9 June 2025
David
United Kingdom47 reviews7 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 3 nights
Great place to stay, quiet and in a beautiful location.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 15 May 2025
Jane
United Kingdom66 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“A perfect few days rest.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 6 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I had a lovely few days at Old Mills Garden. Wendy looked after me very well and she is very warm and welcoming. She allows use of the microwave which is perfect if you are on your own and don't want to eat out alone. There is a lovely table to eat at with views onto the garden and surrounding fields. It is in a perfect position, walking distance into Elgin but equally on the outskirts on the edge of the countryside. There are many things to see and do in the area.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 4 April 2025
Simon
United Kingdom6 reviews2 helpful votes10“Excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The owner was very welcoming. The room was very nice and comfortable with excellent facilities. Use of the kitchen and dining area was excellent.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 7 December 2024
Guy
United Kingdom9 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 4 nights
no wardrobe/drawers to put clothes in.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 19 October 2024
Robert
United Kingdom14 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Interesting countryside location in the middle of a town.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 3 nights
As a bit of an arachnophobe. I came across Spiders in my room a few times, but I guess you can't do much about that given the rural location.
Excellent location and very much a countryside feel in the middle of Elgin. Facilities are great which include shared use of a kitchen, dining area for Tea/Coffee and even a microwave should you wish to cook your own food. You can help yourself to supplied breakfast cereal as well. Room has a homely feel to it.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 10 October 2024
Ian
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“warm welcome to another comfortable stay”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
it is still a little waynout of town but that's just about where I have to be. if I had a car or were visiting for pleasure this would be an excellent base
comfortable room with a warm welcome again
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 4 October 2024
Linda
United Kingdom10 reviews10“Perfect stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Absolutely no negatives
Beautiful property Perfect location Room was very comfortable & clean Use of the kitchen with complimentary breakfast was a lovely unexpected extra Wendy was very friendly & made my stay very easy. Definitely top of my list for future visits
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 3 October 2024
Ian
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Nice place and a warm welcome”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A bit of walk out from the town
Lovely location and large room with friendly welcome. Access to a well stocked kitchen for cooking an evening meal and making breakfast.
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 30 September 2024
Jackie
United Kingdom7 reviews10“Exceptional”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Wendy went above and beyond and was an amazing host- offering cereals and toast and hot drinks. Beautiful garden with birds and even a red squirrel. Exceptionally comfy bed.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Turner
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Absolutely fabulous”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Room was very comfortable, there is restaurants local , shops are local and where old Mills is , lovely setting , fab views ! Lovely place to stay , great value for money , will definitely stay again when next in area
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 13 September 2024
Ian
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“Exceeded all our expectations. Great value!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 4 nights
Nothing really. The bathroom a little bit small but that was a minor issue.
Cooked breakfast not available but cereals, toast, coffee etc provided. Suited us well as we were happy to go into town for brunch. Wonderful outlook onto lovely gardens and birdfeeders next to the window provided close-up view of multiple birds having a great feed! Very comfortable bedroom Very welcoming, helpful and communicative host!
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 30 August 2024
Paul
United Kingdom1 review10“Everything was great.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Wendy is a lovely and most welcoming host. Old Mills Garden is a beautiful house perfectly suited to accommodating guests. It is a perfect home from home. The property is only 10-15 minutes walk into Elgin Centre.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 29 August 2024
Marit
United Kingdom7 reviews10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
A wonderful quaint place with a great host. The room was spacious and clean and comfortable. I adored the bathroom. It was lovely meeting other travellers and sharing breakfast with them.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 11 August 2024
Jim
United Kingdom26 reviews9.0“A very nice stay :-)”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 5 nights
Nothing to fault
Great location and sitting outside at Old Mills Gardens was fantastic nice and sunny :-) and Wendy is a lovely host can't wait to get back next year.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Maciej
United Kingdom97 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room with Shower
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
All OK
Location, clean, with all the facilities needed, free car park, great location, friendly owner
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 23 July 2024
Brian
United Kingdom30 reviews4 helpful votes10“bedroom was perfectly designed with an excellent shower which was spacious. TV was great too.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room with Shower
- • Stayed 3 nights
nothing
Wendy was a superb hostess - the best I have ever met on my many travels around the UK. She used her car to collect me from the centre of Elgin when I was in trouble [on my first night] and she kindly took me by car to the bus station on my last day - very early in the morning too. The area in which the property is located is sublime, and the landscaped garden was exceptional, with facilities afforded by garden furniture and a timber platform beside the house. The kitchen was accessible and Wendy permits guests to bring in food, provided they cleared up and washed up the items used for the meal.
Stayed in July 2024
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