Description:
Mill House gardens are a seaside sanctuary of quiet contemplative rooms on many levels, with amazing views. The many secluded seated areas are accessed by steps, tree lined paths and walled garden routes leading around the sprawling grounds, with an array of trees, shrubs, flowers for seasonal colour and interest with formal and natural ponds attracting abundant wildlife. There is a sea front rockery overlooked by a glazed deck from where you can view Scapa Flow. The fruit and vegetable garden is home to a self-built recycled green house, a sheltered potting area, cold frames, raised beds for growing the family’s produce including a dappled shaded herb garden behind the house, all giving hours of peace and health benefits working with the steady processes of gardening.
Directions: From Lyness ferry terminal, follow signs for Emily's Tea Room for two miles, passing over a river. Mill House is on the right past Emily's.
Other details: Cream teas, coffee and cake available at Emily's Tea Room, adjacent to Mill House Gardens. Booking ahead suggested.
