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The Watermill

Mill Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2BG, Scotland
01887 822896
Ranked #1 of 3 shopping in Aberfeldy
4.5 of 5 stars 41 Reviews
Type: Art Galleries
Owner description: Opened by Michael Palin, The Watermill is Winner of the Independent Bookshop of the Year award for the whole UK. Over three floors, the converted mill... more » Owner description: Opened by Michael Palin, The Watermill is Winner of the Independent Bookshop of the Year award for the whole UK. Over three floors, the converted mill houses the bookshop, contemporary art gallery and cafe in a unique environment, complete with comfy chairs - a browser's paradise. Next door is our homes and gardens shop, Homer. We are open seven days a week, 10am - 5pm (11am on Sunday). « less
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Scottish Borders
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

lovely bookshop/coffee shop, but although there are seats dotted around and a wonderful selection of books i also felt the icy glare of a staff member as though i should have been buying and not browsing. Coffee shop area comfortable, but the homeware shop next door very, very expensive.

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manchester
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Just a quick stop and it was sooo busy but was a lovely place to have a look round and refreshments.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012 via mobile
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very rude lady behind the bookshop till she gave me and my with a nasty glare and stone cold look it even made my 11 year old cry im appauld and ashamed of that gasly unhappy old lady who ever hired her should be talked to!!!

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

Lovely converted builidng. We have visited many times and love the idea of browsing all the books, while able to to enjoy a drink and a piece of delicious cake.

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Lancaster
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Spent a good long while chilling, browsing books. Good range of teas, coffees and cakes. Made to feel welcom by lovely staff.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Sitting among book shelves drinking tea is my idea of heaven, it's bay and expensive for what you get but a lovely wee place with nice cakes and great choice in tea

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Dundee
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

I love going to The Watermill, perfect for cake and cappacino. I love wandering about the book shop and seeing the exhibitions. I love how you can see the workings of the mill, set in a perfect location. I keep going back every time I visit Aberfeldy. Also Homer the shop next door is great, lots of things you probably... More

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Stirling, United Kingdom
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012

We had read about this place & visited based on this. Bookshop lovely. Cafe very disappointing. Servers were disinterested in anything other than doing the least they could to serve you with no warmth or friendliness. We were un-happy with what we were served, went to inform lady at till, who offered no apology for our disappointment, just wanted our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

Excellent menu choice catering from coffee and cake through to a main or mini meal. Superb choice of books providing for a wide range of interests. Staff and service very good so worth the wait for a seat as often busy....be patient, you'll not regret it.

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Glasgow Scotland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

very relaxed but great attention to detail. food was delicious and the espresso was wonderful. lovely to be able to browse the books for hours

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