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.

Positioned at the far end of Howells Mere, ‘Bryony’ is close to one of the main access points for the outer estate with acres of lakes, woodland, and trails are at your doorstep to explore. Perfect for three couples and four friends (10 adults in total), or three couples (6 adults) and four children. Ground Floor A family bathroom, complete with a rejuvenating shower and a deep inviting bathtub – ideal for washing away the day’s lake adventures. To the right, you will find a comfortable twin bedroom, offering ample storage to unpack your suitcase and make yourself at home. As you venture towards the rear of the property, two bedrooms with built-in robes await, each leading to a sprawling, glass fenced deck that features a generous round dining table with lazy Susan, and a gas BBQ, perfect for lakeside entertainment with family and friends. One bedroom boasts a double bed, while the other offers a king-size escape with the convenience of an ensuite shower room. First Floor Ascend the carpeted stairs to the first floor, where an expansive open-plan living area with oak flooring unfolds. Immediately to your right, a twin bedroom welcomes you with a chest of drawers, a TV, and a glass sliding door, leading to its own south facing deck thoughtfully equipped with seating. In the well-appointed kitchen with a breakfast bar and seating for four. Quality appliances include a NEFF oven and 5-burner gas cooker, integrated dishwasher, undercounter fridge freezer, microwave, and combined washer dryer. The airy lounge and dining space bathe in natural light, with full height glazed glass windows and sliding doors leading to the balcony. From here, use the external spiral staircase to reach the ground floor deck for lakeside entertaining. Second Floor A spacious mezzanine turned into a beautiful loft bedroom drenched in light from all sides including Velux windows in the roof. The king size bedroom is your haven, complete with spacious ensuite shower room.

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.