We are delighted to be open again. Keeping the Mill clean and safe for guests is a priority with us. The availability is a few days left for this year and booking is open for 2022 until we hear differently. Booking is through my Airbnb site. Hope to meet you soon...
A bit of history......
The Old Smock Mill was built in the early 1800's. The Mill, which had fallen into disrepair, after many years of neglect, has been lovingly restored by the present owners. Throughout the restoration, a great deal of care has been taken not to lose the essence of the original building and it is now an unforgettable and unique place to stay, with an atmosphere of tranquility and calm.
The Windmill in all its glory. We are hoping to reinstate the sweeps cap and fantail, funding permitting.
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The restoration started in 2011
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Windmill Restoration Slideshow
Benenden mill is known as a smock mill constructed in the early part of the 18th century to mill grain. The cap carried the sweeps and fantail rotating on early iron rollers driven by the prevailing wind. It was a working mill right up till the second world war when it was then used as a gunner's look out.
The Windmill originally known as the Old Smock Mill was then neglected and although it had its sweeps cap and fantail the elements soon decayed the timbers. The cap was taken down in the early seventies leaving only the tower as the sweeps had by now long gone to the local mill in Headcorn.
What remains of the working machinery can still be seen in the photos of the Mill. The mill is also known as Beacon Mill.
The Windmill originally known as the Old Smock Mill was then neglected and although it had its sweeps cap and fantail the elements soon decayed the timbers. The cap was taken down in the early seventies leaving only the tower as the sweeps had by now long gone to the local mill in Headcorn.
What remains of the working machinery can still be seen in the photos of the Mill. The mill is also known as Beacon Mill.