Old Spanish Mill

Experience a unique adventure in one of the most picturesque regions of Europe

10-Day Resilience Retreat

Personal Mastery Resilience Training Retreat

October 14th – 23rd 2024

Escape the monotony of everyday life at this peaceful old mill house.

After falling in love with this old water-powered flour mill (molino viejo) near Serón in rural Almería, I bought it in 2003. As someone who is obsessed with health and fitness, it was the realisation of a dream: to create a special retreat dedicated to groups who wanted to focus on health, fitness and wellbeing, in addition to a place where individuals or groups could go for a peaceful holiday. I’d like you to think of the old mill as your own private home for the duration of your stay, and to this end, I have aimed to make the accommodation as comfortable as possible as well as fitting for a retreat where you can relax, enjoy the location and environment, and focus on yourself away from the distractions of everyday life. I sincerely hope your experience will be everlasting or even… life-changing.

Bernard Genge

Packages

These are the main packages we offer. However, if you require something more bespoke or need additional information, please don’t hesitate to ask us and we will see how we can accommodate your unique requirements. While the property lends itself to larger groups, if we have availability outside of these exclusive whole property bookings, we are more than happy to cater for smaller groups or people who would like a mini break.

Activity Breaks

Relaxation Retreats

Small Groups

Trail Running

We provide enthusiastic travellers with a once in a lifetime experience in a restored Spanish water mill. 

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Our Team

Darren

Bus Driver

Darren and his wife Sue have been living and working in the Serón area since 2005. He is looking forward to meeting you and passing on his knowledge of the rural Spanish lifestyle.

Amanda

Qigong Practitioner

After using Qigong and Chinese medicine to aid her recovery from double pneumonia back in 2017, Amanda completed her teacher’s certificate in Qigong and became an active practitioner. She runs weekly group classes in the Almanzora Valley in Almerîa.

Raúl

Astronomer

Raúl is an astrophysicist with a passion for bringing the marvels of the cosmos to all ages. He is the first person in Spain to have a mobile digital planetarium and currently runs the Planetario de Serón, which offers an immersion of the night sky and beyond with the latest in digital technology. Activities include stargazing in Serón or at a dark sky location using powerful telescopes.

Lynnette

Chef and NLP Practitioner

Lynnette is a certified Emotional Educator, Neurolinguistic Practitioner (NLP) and Clean Space Coach. She is also a self taught vegan fine-dining chef and the founder of ‘Cafe Anthropologie – The Art of Conscious Fine Dining.’ She works in collaboration with city health stores with 10% of her proceeds being donated to local animal rescue charities.

Bani and Seva

Kundalini Yoga and Gong Bathing

Kundalini yoga helps to make the body and mind more flexible, to relax and to feel better physically, mentally and emotionally. It is called the ‘yoga of awareness’. It is physically less demanding than other types of yoga and seeks to activate the kundalini energy, which resides in the spine.

Gong bathing is a therapeutic and meditative experience whereby you “bathe” in the sounds and vibrations produced by different instruments, such as gongs, didgeridoos, tuning forks, flutes and crystal bowls. Through these sounds and vibrations, your mind enters a meditative and relaxed state. This can help promote healing on a mental, emotional and physical level.

TRAIL RUNNING CAMPS AND HOLIDAYS

Join
  Carlos and Raul for their 5-day trail running camps and holidays.

Guided runs in the beautiful Los Filabres mountains, technical workshops… and a lot of fun.

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Testimonials

This place is so exclusive, and on the way up to the mill, you cut through so many random little houses. It’s too amazing for words. There’s no noise and no people, just peace and quiet, and pure serenity, away from everything and everyone. All I can see are mountains, sand and fields. When we start our retreats, people will experience a life-changing holiday. I’m excited to get our retreats on the go.

Christina Francotte

Personal Trainer

Good getaway with friends if you want to go somewhere away from everything. The facilities are even better than in the photos.

Carlos Mogre

HomeAway.

If you have ever considered going to Spain with a large group of friends/clients, you really must check out the Old Spanish Mill. It’s a
 fantastic venue: loads of space (sleeps 13), brand new, tranquil setting, and peace and quiet. Quality time for everyone!

Mandy Rawsthorne

Fitness and Yoga Instructor

A wonderful week at the Old Spanish Mill, which has been beautifully converted in typical Spanish style with original features preserved. The Mill is in the mountains at approximately 1000m, with surrounding hills up to around 2000m. Endless trails and tracks provide limitless options for running, walking and cycling, with excellent swimming within the area too. There are mountain bikes on site. The location is totally peaceful and remote, but with towns and villages not too far away. In addition to the sport opportunities, the Mill proved a lovely place just to relax and enjoy the company of the other people there. I definitely intend to go back again.

Sue Lewis

Runner/Triathlete

It is an accommodation with history since it was a mill. It is very well renovated and has many services. I recommend it 100%.

Juan Carlos

Airbnb

When we arrived, we were positively surprised. The house was more beautiful and bigger than it seemed in the photos. The owners, Tim and Bernard, are very nice and attentive. The area is quite remote. Perfect to relax and not disturb anyone if you make noise.

Alexis Quesada

HomeAway

It is clean, spacious and with all the amenities you would expect and more. The kitchen is very well equipped, and the house is comfortable and beautiful. A place to come back for sure.

Angela

Airbnb

What a fab day. Magic 10’s, flying pigeons, side plank trees and hanumans… just fab!

Karina Stewart

Yoga Instructor

Wonderful place in the mountains of Spain. Lovely for groups to see the Andalucía area. Lovely places to cycle like Baza and Serón and also a great place to do a yoga retreat.

Stijn Gabeler

The house is untouched, ideal to disconnect, very spacious and with many areas to go for a walk. Bernard’s treatment and attention have been 10 from the first moment. I recommend it 100%.

Hector

Airbnb

I recommend the Mill for groups of friends, very nice place, the location is rural but the very attentive host will take you to the place and is punctual with the time.

Ignacio Manuel

Airbnb

As seen in the photos. It is a comfortable accommodation with many kitchen utensils, towels, etc., everything you need for a pleasant stay. In addition, it is an isolated area that is appreciated to enjoy rest and stay with pets. And, although there were many mills nearby (and we were worried about the noise), the sound is not very loud and it didn’t bother us at all (the house has thick walls that isolate it). The yoga room great and very well equipped. We enjoy the accommodation. Thank you.

Laura Rodriguez

Airbnb

So amazing! Inland Spain is beautiful.

Clive and Mia

A perfect place to stay with families for a few days. Highly recommended.

Michael

Airbnb

I want to thank you on behalf of everyone; it was incredible. We are super satisfied and want to return.

Rocio Cabello

 We had an amazing time at the Old Spanish Mill.

Chris Doel

Contact

Call Bernard on +44 (0)7929 210435 or Email: info@oldspanishmill.com
Alternatively, fill out the contact form below.
If you wish to contact me in a language other than English, please send a WhatsApp message or E-mail so I can arrange a translation. Thank you.