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.

Ground floor living with south-facing views over Howells Mere Lake. Fully equipped kitchen, offering cream units with granite work surfaces incorporating many appliances including a dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, microwave, fridge & freezer. Electric AGA with gas hob makes a lovely feature of this barn-style property. Fully equipped for eight guests. Oak dining table seating eight, stairs rising to the first floor with a stair gate. Three large sofas, two chairs, a coffee table, and a 72” Smart LG TV. Wood burner stove. On the ground floor, there is a lakeside double en-suite bathroom with sliding doors onto the terrace & hot tub. Two further twin bedrooms with ample wardrobe space and an adjoining shower room. First-floor master bedroom benefits from an en-suite shower room. Make the most of your stay at Barn Owl by taking a relaxing dip in one of the spa’s heated pools, canoeing from the launch next to the property, or letting the children burn off some energy at the play park whilst the adults grab a coffee at Ballihoo.

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.