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.

This beautiful two-bedroom property sleeping up to four is one of only a few of its kind on the estate. With spacious double bedrooms and open plan living areas, this house proves that small doesn’t have to mean compact. The house benefits from first-floor living to really utilise the fantastic views across our tranquil Howells Mere lake. With a contemporary well-equipped kitchen and a spacious dining/living area, there is plenty of room to relax and enjoy the stylish, serene interior design. Ground Floor The large double bedrooms both benefit from built-in double wardrobes and shared balconies that lead to the waterside terrace. The first of the double bedrooms comes with an en-suite bathroom with a showerhead over the bath. The second bedroom is furnished with a double zip lock bed which can be made as a twin upon request and has use of the family shower room also found on the ground floor. First Floor A well-equipped contemporary kitchen with white units and black granite worktop provides plenty of storage for your stay. The kitchen comes with an integrated Neff dishwasher, tall fridge/freezer, washer/dryer combo, four gas hob double ovens, and microwave. The open-plan lounge and dining areas benefit from fantastic elevated views across Howells Mere Lake and an abundance of light from the full-height glass windows and doors that run along the rear of the property. The main seating area is focused around the wood-burning stove, with a comfortable modern sofa and large armchair. The living area also provides a DAB radio with an auxiliary point and a 32-inch Sony TV with a DVD player. The dining area has space for up to six people around the large rectangular glass table. The first-floor balcony lends itself perfectly to those who enjoy alfresco dining. Both downstairs bedrooms enjoy access to the ground floor decking.

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.