We work exclusively with travel trade partners to deliver curated, experience-led stays for FIT travellers, small groups, and bespoke itineraries across Scotland.

Our retreat experiences are not available to book by the general public and are delivered solely through selected Destination Management Companies, tour operators, and luxury travel designers.

Experiences can be delivered as short, half-day inclusions within touring itineraries or as longer exclusive-use stays for small groups.

Folkerton Mill provides privacy, flexibility, and a strong sense of place. Well suited to high-touch itineraries seeking authenticity, discretion, and meaningful guest experiences.

We collaborate with a small number of trusted travel trade partners, including:

• Destination Management Companies (DMCs)

• Luxury travel designers and advisors

• Tour operators and wholesalers

• FIT specialists

• Small group and private touring operators

• Incentive and corporate travel planners

Our partners value exclusive-use inventory, seamless collaboration, and the ability to tailor each stay to suit their clients’ individual needs.

Folkerton Mill is a restored historic water mill set within a peaceful riverside landscape, offering private buy-outs and curated retreat experiences designed to integrate seamlessly into bespoke travel programmes.

Trade-ready experiences include:

• Exclusive-use retreat stays

• FIT and small private group accommodation

• Wellness-led retreats and restorative escapes

• Cultural and heritage-focused stays

• Nature-based and experiential travel programmes

• Private celebrations and milestone travel

• Small-scale incentive and corporate retreats

All stays are tailored in collaboration with our trade partners to align with itinerary flow, client expectations, and operational requirements.

Our retreat experiences are not bookable by the general public.

Folkerton Mill operates on a trade-only partnership model, allowing us to:

• Maintain discretion and quality control

• Support bespoke itinerary design

• Offer flexibility around programming and use of space

• Deliver consistent, high-quality guest experiences

This model is particularly valued by luxury DMCs, FIT specialists, and operators serving high-net-worth and experience-driven travellers.

• Under 1 hr from Glasgow

• Just over 1 hr from Edinburgh

• Easily integrated into central Scotland itineraries

• Convenient access from international gateways

• Private transfers easily arranged

• Guests enjoy a true sense of escape without sacrificing connectivity.

Sustainability is central to how Folkerton Mill operates. The estate has been thoughtfully renovated with a strong focus on low-impact operations, local sourcing, and respect for the surrounding natural environment.

For more about us and our sustainability values you can read here.

Our approach aligns well with the growing demand for responsible, experience-led travel and eco-conscious itineraries.

• Exclusive-use inventory not available on the open market

• Distinctive alternative to hotel-based accommodation

• High perceived guest value

• Flexible, collaborative approach to itinerary planning

• Strong appeal across FIT, small groups, and premium programmes

• Discreet, private setting with authentic Scottish character