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.

Perched on the shoreline of Somerford Lagoon with breath-taking views and direct lake access, Misty Lodge is a south facing 3-bedroom cottage accommodating 7 guests. A dog-friendly cottage (maximum of 2 dogs), the lodge is one of just a handful of properties within Mill Village that has exclusive access to the onsite spa facilities. Off the living area to the rear of the lodge, double doors open to a wonderful south facing deck with a charcoal BBQ and an alfresco dining table for 8 people. The deck is an attractive feature of the lodge with its own private pontoon for launching onto the lake during the warmer months when Somerford Lagoon becomes an aquatic playground. The lake is closed to guests between October and March to encourage wintering waterfowl and is a peaceful paradise for bird watching. The well-designed kitchen is functional and offers everything you need within reach – including a Bosch electric oven and cooktop, dishwasher, integrated fridge freezer and a good size sink. There is a delightful dual aspect open-plan dining and living area capturing all-day sun and lake views through the French double doors. The dining table can seat up to 8 and the snug lounge area comfortably seats 7 guests. Upstairs you are greeted by an impressive ceiling to floor bookcase packed with an extensive collection of books to suit all ages and genres. On the first floor there is a King bedroom with a small reading nook and a further double bedroom of which both rooms enjoy spectacular views over Somerford Lagoon. Across the hall to the front of the lodge is a bunk room that sleeps 3 with a bunk bed and a single bed. This room also features a selection of games and books to entertain the kids. There is a decent-sized bathroom with wood and natural tile features and a lovely big deep bathtub to soak the day away.

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.