Habitat Escapes is the official holiday rental company for Lower Mill Estate, Cotswolds and Silverlake, Dorset and is part of Habitat First Group. With over 12 years’ experience, our commitment to providing high standard accommodation, alongside personable service has never faltered throughout our growth. From acres of running and bike trails to watersports, award-winning Spas, high quality food and dynamic events, there is always pure adventure to be found on a Habitat Escapes break. Habitat First Group is a family-run business. Having launched Lower Mill Estate in The Cotswolds in 1999, the company went on to launch Silverlake, Dorset in 2011 and has a number of other exciting projects in the pipeline, including Birchwood Estate in North Devon. The Estates combine ecology, architecture and community to help your family to thrive and enjoy a holiday surrounded by nature. The Paxton family continues to run Habitat First Group to this day and the family touch can be felt in everything that we do.

Contemporary, detached 3-bed lakeside property, having been well maintained and furnished to a high standard by the current owners. Spacious enclosed ground floor terrace with outdoor furniture, a wood-burning stove to the living area as well as a rear balcony accessed from the living area enjoying views across Howells Mere Lake, and a recently added balcony to the front elevation taking full advantage of the late afternoon and evening sun. Well-equipped kitchen catering for six guests. Located within a 5-minute walk of the Spa facility and on-site restaurant. The kitchen offers an excellent range of cupboards with many built-in appliances including a single oven, gas hob, microwave, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, and complimentary granite work surfaces. Well equipped for six guests. Nespresso coffee machine. An amazing vaulted living room with full-height glazed elevations. Guests can enjoy comfortable seating for six and a log burner for those cosy evenings. The dining area caters to six people. There is a 40” television, Blu-ray DVD player, and iPod dock available for guests’ use. Sliding doors to the first-floor balcony. There is also a separate study as well as a second-floor mezzanine area providing a snug area with a door to the en-suite shower room. The owners have recently added a first-floor balcony to the front of the property taking full advantage of the westerly sunshine. All of the bedrooms are on the ground floor. The first of the bedrooms is a twin room, the second and third bedrooms have access to the outside decking area with double en-suites as well as built-in wardrobes. There is a family bathroom on the ground floor. The first-floor balcony offers two tables and six dining chairs with BBQ and boats lovely views over the water. The ground floor deck is a spacious enclosed space by the water and offers an array of lounge-style furniture.

Enjoy an unforgettable Cotswolds holiday at Lower Mill Estate. There’s lots to discover here, including the nature reserve, swimming pools, lakeside trails, spa, restaurant and numerous activities. The Cotswold Water Park and Cotswolds AONB are also on your doorstep. Lower Mill Estate is perfect for a Cotswold break year-round, whether you’re looking to enjoy the summer or get together with loved ones over Christmas.