Artists & Writers Rooms
Our most affordable accommodation offer for Artists & Writers!
Whether you need time away from your everyday grind to get your project completed, or if you’re simply in need of some inspirational time in the South West Aveyron Region of French to (re)connect with your creativity, we have the affordable solution for you!
Stay in one of our 6 private rooms, all within our magnificent riverside mill, Just down the road from the famous Millau Viaduct.
Artists - share space across our two studios. Our huge Ceramic studio, with a dedicated printing area & our Albion Printing press, & The Flour Store- our 110sq mtr artists’ exhibition/studio space plus lots of outdoor space.
Writers – all rooms have desks, and there are plenty of other wonderful writing spots around the mill, including our Salon room & The Blue room, our Library, a peaceful haven full of books to inspire you. Plus plenty of outdoors riverside spaces underneath the dappled light of the trees
Stay for up to 4 weeks
“My time at The Mill was magical. I went there with an open mind... to see if I could tap into that source of creativity hidden somewhere inside of me, and came away with the start of my book. ”
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Choose a room from the list below
2. Choose your length of stay
1 Week - 450€
2 Weeks - 750€
3 Weeks - 950€
4 Weeks - 1110€
*single occupancy prices shown above. There is a supplementary fee of 175€ per week for shared occupancy.
3. Choose Arrival Date (Saturday or Sunday)
Daily river swims on your doorstep
OUR ROOMS:
GARDEN VIEW ROOM
GROUND FLOOR - OVERLOOKING THE RIVER
This room has become a regular favorite with returning guests! Situated on the Ground floor with use of the adjacent WC.The shower room is shared with one other guest and is situated on the 1st Floor.
RIVER VIEW ROOM
RIVER VIEW ROOM - 1ST FLOOR
Our River View Room is situated on the first floor. It has a double bed and its own private en-suite.
HILL VIEW ROOM
HILL VIEW ROOM - 1ST FLOOR
Our bright and airy Hill view room on the first floor. has a calm fresh feel with views to the hills of the Larzac Plateau.The shower room and WC is adjacent to your room, shared with one other guest in Garden view room on the ground floor. However, they have their own WC.
MILLER’S NOOK
MILLER’S NOOK - 2ND FLOOR
Situated on the 2nd floor, with a single bed this super cute room shares the adjacent shower room & WC with one other guest
MEZZANINE NOOK
MEZZANINE NOOK - 2ND FLOOR
A vintage French sleigh bed and upper bed deck If you are tall this may not be the best bed for you, you have the option to sleep at the higher level, up a metal bed deck ladder. This room can be shared by two friends,
THE ARTIST’S LOFT
THE ARTIST’S LOFT - 3RD FLOOR
The Artists Loft is our largest 'bedroom' space. Situated on the 3rd floor, under the roof eves, 100sq metres There is an eco toilet in the far corner, screened by a curtain, you will share a modern shower room on the floor below with 2 other guests. The space is vast, light and airy, truly magical and liberating, there are 6 windows, when it’s windy you will hear it, when it’s rainy, you will also hear it! If you want a larger private space to make your art ( not suitable for clay or wet work), we have easels or trestle tables. This space is dreamy!
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Renting a room at The Mill gets you access to:
The 120sqm Ceramic & Print Art studio
Electric & gas-fired Raku Kiln *additional cost for firings
Wood Firing Fast Fire Kiln *additional firing fee
Albion Royal Printing Press
The Flour Store - Our dedicated exhibition/performance/event studio (110sqm)
Our Salon Reception room with projector facilities for movie nights.
Our Library full of inspirational Art & Architecture, fiction & self development books. And a ridiculous amount of cookery books! The library is our quiet WIFI free room where you can cozy down for reading, writing and getting inspired
Writing desks in all rooms and communal spaces
Yoga mats
Bicycles
Easels
Ample outside space to draw/paint/ make /eat/rest
River swims on the doorstep, for the daily dip!
Outdoor bath and shower
Large fully equipped communal kitchen & an outdoor BBQ
A plethora of local hikes for all levels of walkers, with inspiring landscape and picturesque villages
Access to washing machine
There are 1,2, 3,4 or week options available but as everyone who has ever spent time at The Mill will tell you… ‘One week is just not long enough!!!’ Longer stays by arrangement.
What’s Not Included
Your travel to and from The Mill
Your travel / holiday insurance is not included
ood & drink except the welcome meal
Your art materials - it is possible to pre order items & get them delivered
Additional fees for firing of electric, gas or wood firing kilns
Airport Transfers are offered at an additional cost for pick ups from Beziers or Montpellier or Rodez Airports or train stations is 60€ - 80€per person
Collection from Millau Train/ Bus Station is free of charge
Booking & Payment Options
There are 6 rooms. ( 4 with double beds, 1 with 2 x single beds ( Mezzanine Nook) & 1 with single bed( Millers Nook)
(if you are a couple and wish to book double occupancy, choose that option on our booking form. Partner cost is plus 175€ per week)
Complete the short contact form, with your room choice / length of stay & we will send you a confirmation email with payment info.
The 3 Payment Options
Option 1: Pay a 50% deposit and 50% balance 30 days before the start of your starts.
Option 2: Pay 150€ non refundable deposit, with the balance to be paid 30 days before the start of your.
Option 3: Pay in Full at time of booking 5% discount on 3 & 4 week stays
How to Book & Pay: Click the BOOK NOW button, fill in a short contact form letting us know your booking preference from the 3 options above. Once we have received your information form we will get back to you with confirmation of room option and all the information to make your payment. This will either be by Bank Transfer to a Euros Bank Account or you can pay in any currency via a Stripe Payment link which we will send to you.
