The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery
The Old Mill gallery - Gallery

The Old Mill

Sway, Hampshire
Inn
+44 (0)1590 682219
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From
£110 - £400
per night

A peaceful old ivy-clad mill with a beautiful terrace overlooking the water, sculpture-filled gardens, comfortable bedrooms and hearty food

Bedroom

11 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2 – 4

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

£110 - £400 per night

The Experience

Sip a local pint from the terrace of this 400-year-old mill to the sound of water from the mill stream and many quacking residential ducks. The house stands in three acres of gardens that are filled with art and beautiful things. Inside, cosy interiors have low ceilings, wonky walls, busts and mirrors, smouldering fires. There’s a panelled bar for pre-dinner drinks with a range of tapas-style snacks and a seasonal menu cooked from scratch with ingredients as local as possible.

Bedrooms are either in the main house or in a more modern annexe and vary in size but all have deep mattresses, DAB radios, smart TVs, Nespresso machines and New Forest shortbread; bathrooms sparkle, towels are thick and fluffy. Breakfast includes coffee from a local roaster, American waffle stacks, bacon and sausages, egg muffins.

Wander the extensive gardens admiring the sculptures, find a peaceful gazebo by the koi pond, join in with barbecues in the summer.

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We think you'll love

  • Staying in such a well-loved old inn with its buzzing atmosphere and plenty of locals
  • Being so near to both the New Forest for lovely walks and the coast for pebbly beaches and cold swims
  • Bringing binoculars and watching many birds happily swooping around the gardens
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You should know

  • Dogs welcome in all rooms, £20 per night per dog
  • You need to drive to walks – the road isn't safe for walking
  • The garden and restaurant can get exceptionally busy in summer

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Tennis court
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

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Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £110
Surcharges
1 Family room for 4
From £150
4 Twin/doubles
From £150
1 Suite for 4
From £200
5 Doubles
From £110

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Information

Booking information

Check in
3pm
Check out
11am
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Dogs

£20 per dog per night, max. 2. Dog beds, treats & dog menu available. Great dog walking routes in the New Forest.

Meals
Breakfast £15. Starters from £7.25. Mains from £15.50. Puddings from £4.75.

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Reviews

This much-loved old pub has been taken over by a company specialising in updating lovely country pubs and has been given a modern makeover. The gardens are especially stunning with warm and comfortable outside dining, but also little pockets of peace and quiet to enjoy a pre-dinner drink. The bedrooms are beautifully decorated, the menus offer something for everyone. It's charming and quirky.

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Rachel, Sawday's Inspector

In August we spent three nights at The Mill at Gordleton, which we loved. We did have one of the suites, which was well worth it with a view over the river and somewhere to sit. We ate in each of the three nights and the dinners were excellent.

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Location

The neighbourhood

You're less than half a mile from the New Forest for fabulous walks and wild ponies. The pretty Georgian town of Lymington is about three miles with its shops, restaurants, marinas and a thriving Saturday market. Take a walk along the clifftop at Milford on Sea (three miles) for wonderful views of the Isle of Wight, head to Beaulieu for the famous Motor Museum and a gorgeous chocolate shop.

Local points of interest from Upham Pub Company

  • The Old Mill is set on the eastern edge of the New Forest in a tranquil riverside location, just 3 miles from Lymington. It’s a great spot for exploring both the stunning South Coast and Hampshire countryside.
  • The Old Mill is set on the eastern edge of the New Forest in a tranquil riverside location, just 3 miles from Lymington. It’s a great spot for exploring both the stunning South Coast and Hampshire countryside.
  • There’s plenty of coastline to discover nearby for a day out at the seaside. Take a stroll along the sand in lively Bournemouth, spot yachts at Hamble Point and Hythe Marina, visit the quay at Lymington or see the beach huts on Mudeford Sands.
  • Alternatively, stay inland and experience the New Forest, complete with wild ponies, deer and cows. The quiet villages of Lyndhurst and Brockenhurst both have lovely tea rooms.
  • Make the most of The Mill’s beautiful setting by wandering through our wonderful gardens and grounds, including our enchanting Secret Garden, full of artworks, sculptures and exhibits.

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Introducing

Upham Pub Company

The inn is part of the Upham Inns collection of premium pubs and inns with charming bedrooms, all sitting in beautiful villages and towns in Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire and Surrey. Each inn is individual, relaxed and welcoming and celebrates the character of the local area.

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