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.
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
Located close to Annandale Distillery and Hadrian's Wall Path - West, 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 reception 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 offer amenities such as free WiFi.
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 bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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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
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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 alternative 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
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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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per day
Payment types at the property
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 any lifts
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.
Property is also known as
Mill Forge Hotel Lockerbie
Mill Forge Lockerbie
Frequently asked questions
Is The Mill Forge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Mill Forge?
As of 4 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mill Forge on 27 May, 2026 start from S$187, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at The Mill Forge?
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?
Checkout 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 selected 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
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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
Mary
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sivambigai
4 Oct, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good food. Sadly, room need re-decorating and not suitable for business travel.
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 .
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.
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!
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!
Karen
Verified
8/10 Good
paul
20 Sept, 2024
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.
paul
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Geoffrey
13 Jun, 2024
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.
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.
Andrew
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Judith I
20 May, 2025
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!!
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
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.
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.