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.

Beautiful waterside property with its own launch site and hot tub. Enjoy spectacular views all year round, over Somerford Lagoon. Newly furnished with four bedrooms and accommodation for eight guests. We are delighted to be offering this new property with hot tub to our portfolio. Waterside benefits from one of the greatest views on the estate. Waterside is now pet friendly so bring along your four legged friend! In keeping with the property’s name, Waterside has access to a launch site at the back of the property providing direct access to the stunning Somerford Lagoon, perfect for water lovers. Alternatively, if you wish to remain on dry land, this is the perfect spot to admire the bustling wildlife that live on the nature reserve. Recently decorated and furnished the property is light and full of character, spanning three floors. The property has four bedrooms and sleeps up to 8 guests. To the ground floor there are two king sized bedrooms that look out onto Somerford Lagoon and provide access to the back decking and hot tub. One of these has an ensuite bathroom. There is a further twin bedroom downstairs and a family bathroom. The twin beds can be connected on request. On the first floor you will find a beautiful open plan kitchen/living/dining room, beaten only by the impressive view over the Lagoon. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the cutlery and crockery you will need for your self-catered holiday. The main living area can comfortably seat eight with a lovely wood burning stove for those cosy winter nights . Also on the first floor is a balcony with a table and chairs giving you the perfect spot to sit out and enjoy your meals on those warmer days. On the top floor you will find the fourth and final bedroom. This one is a also a king bedroom and has an ensuite bathroom with a shower. In addition to the ensuite there is also a freestanding bath in the bedroom for you to relax and enjoy.

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.