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 spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom holiday home that sleeps 10 guests, features stunning lake and forest views and its very own cinema room! Ground Floor To the left, you’ll discover a spacious double bedroom, otherwise known as the ‘Ravenclaw Room,’ for its feature wall art, boasting built-in-robes and a shared Jack and Jill family bathroom. Further down the hall, a generous bunk bedroom awaits, featuring football memorabilia on the wall and a subtle ‘blue’ theme. This room shares the Jack and Jill bathroom with separate bathtub, shower cubicle, toilet and large double sink. Sliding glass doors open onto a deck that houses bike racks for stowing bikes safely and is surrounded by nature. The second bunk bedroom, ‘The Red Room’ offers ample space and built-in robes. Glass sliding doors lead to the deck shared with the other bunk room. A charming hanging swing with spiral staircase leading to the upper balconies makes this a fabulous kid’s hangout and teenager’s delight Then a master king bedroom, a nature inspired retreat with a private balcony, the middle bedroom on this floor offers a cosy double bed. The dedicated cinema room boasts a Sony projector and six vintage red velvet cinema chairs. Plenty of space for comfy bean bags on the floor for family movie nights. A chic white and grey kitchen, featuring double under counter NEFF ovens, an integrated fridge freezer, dishwasher, and induction cooktop is an entertainer’s heaven. A coffee machine is a highlight if you are hoping to enjoy your daily brew. The dining table for ten guests offers a lovely space to gather. An enclosed balcony off the dining area provides yet another dining table (seating six guests) for soaking up the morning sun and the Howells Mere ambiance.

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.