The Mill Forge
Keswick
📍 DG11 3BQ
🚆 Nearest station: · 2.4 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 1.5 mi (Open Charge Map)
Photo: wfmillar (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Historic Grade-B listed buildings dating back to the 1700s
- Unique ceremony and reception venues alongside ensuite accommodation
- Manicured gardens with views to open countryside
- Conservatory bar and family-friendly restaurant on site
The Mill Forge is a historic hotel near Keswick, Cumbria, set within a quaint complex of Grade-B listed buildings dating back to the 1700s. Just two miles from Gretna Green, it combines a wedding venue with comfortable ensuite accommodation, including bridal suites, family rooms, doubles, twins and singles. On site you'll find a bar and restaurant offering Scottish hospitality, as well as manicured gardens and a conservatory bar for relaxing. Nearby attractions include the Gretna Green Experience, The Devil's Porridge Museum and Annan Museum, all within a few miles, with a train station just 2.4 miles away, making it a convenient base for weddings, tourists or passing motorists exploring the surrounding area.
How far to…
- Gretna Green
- two miles
- Station
- 2.4 miles
- Gretna Green Experience
- 2.4 miles
- The Devil's Porridge Museum
- 3.1 miles
- Annan Museum
- 6.1 miles
Practical details
- Families
- Family rooms available for up to 5
Accommodation on site
- Bridal Suites
- Family Room (Sleeps 5)
- Family Room (Sleeps 4)
- Family Room (Sleeps 3)
- Double Room
- Twin Room
- Single Room
Details taken from the operator's own website on 30 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
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