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.

Step inside and feel immediately at home as you are greeted with a tastefully decorated entry table with a large mirror, a place to leave your keys and truly allow your holiday to begin. This entry hall also features a downstairs toilet and ample storage for shoes, ideal for larger gatherings. Spacious and light open plan living area with glass windows and doors that span the entire length of the house. An impressively long dining table, perfect for hosting gatherings of up to 12 guests, sits under a full height central atrium awash with natural light. Adjoining the dining area, you will find a sleek kitchen with granite worktops is a culinary haven. The kitchen houses plenty of bin options for the eco conscious recycler and features high quality appliances such as a double oven, integrated full-sized fridge and dishwasher, induction cooktop, coffee machine, and a convenient Quooker hot water tap. Whether opting for a hot brew from the tap or preferring a good old-fashioned ‘cuppa’ made from a kettle. Tastefully decorated bunk bedroom with pull out trundle bed underneath, adorned with bright artwork, colourful drawers, and a bookshelf housing a small collection of children's stories, along with space to also bring your children's own favourite books. A twin bedroom – a tranquil space that offers stunning nature and lake views. The sliding glass door opens onto the first-floor deck, where comfortable seating awaits to soak in the breath-taking vistas. A family bathroom, complete with a shower over bath, caters to the needs of guests with simplicity and ease. To the right, a well-appointed family bathroom beckons, offering a separate bath and a large walk-in shower – a true haven for rejuvenation. A Twin bedroom awaits – a cosy retreat adorned with thoughtful storage to create a serene escape. The final bedroom to the left of the landing is a spacious loft double bedroom offering a wardrobe, dressing area, and a writing desk.

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.