Lower Mill Estate

Lower Mill Estate features nature‑rich, beautifully designed self‑catered holiday homes in the Cotswolds, ideal for relaxing escapes and memorable family breaks. Many properties are pet friendly, offer private hot tubs, direct lake access and accommodate up to 12 guests. 

Guests can unwind at the award‑winning Leisure and Wellness Club, explore the on‑site activity centre with bike, scooter and watersport hire, and enjoy seasonal activities including crafts, nature walks and football camps. Our on‑site restaurant, Ballihoo, is also available.
Stays at Lower Mill Estate and its sister location, Silverlake in Dorset, can be booked through Habitat Escapes.

Lower Mill Estate is a modern country estate that provides luxury holiday homes in a stunning setting, nestled in the heart of the Cotswold Lakes. Home to a diverse range of native wildlife, our lakeside nature reserve has hundreds of acres of free space, rivers and is a special place for families and friends to come together, have fun and reconnect.

Lower Mill Estate offers an award-winning on-site Leisure & Wellness facility, featuring Europe’s first outdoor eco-pool as well as two 20m heated pools, a restaurant with locally sourced ingredients and an activity centre that offers water sports and bike hire.

Our Cotswolds holiday accommodation ranges from cosy cottages to large holiday homes that sleeps up to 12 guests, with hot tub breaks and pet-friendly getaways available. Whether you’re after a romantic Cotswold lodge or a luxury holiday home with lakeside access, you’re spoilt for choice. Lower Mill Estate is perfect for a Cotswold break year-round, from summer get-togethers to Christmas breaks with loved ones. Discover your next adventure today at Lower Mill Estate, or our sister estate Silverlake, located just 10 minutes away from the stunning Jurassic Coastline in Dorset.

Book with our on-site official rental provider, Habitat Escapes, and choose from over 50 luxurious holiday homes. With accommodation that sleeps up to 13 guests, dog-friendly properties and hot tub escapes, our luxury lakeside holidays are the perfect getaway.

Whether you are looking to gather the whole family together, dash from the city or catch up with friends, make memories that will last a lifetime with Habitat Escapes.

Looking for a getaway by the coast? Our sister estate Silverlake, Dorset is only a stone’s throw away from the stunning Jurassic Coastline. With a heated infinity pool, rooftop bar, private beach and acres of woodland to explore, you can ensure you return home refreshed and revived.

Nestled in the heart of Lower Mill Estate, Ballihoo is an on-site restaurant where the whole family can kick back, relax and enjoy locally sourced food and drink. Our friendly team are ready to indulge you in sustainable dining with a diverse menu of indulgent breakfasts, delicious light bites and inventive vegan dishes. Ballihoo is dog-friendly, so perfect for a post-walk cuppa and cake.

Visit our wine room as you serve your own wine with our state-of-the-art Enomatic wine dispenser, which preserves the flavour and integrity of each bottle, so you can savour every sip as if the bottle was just opened.

Enjoy an authentic takeaway pizza from The Pizza Shack, located next to Ballihoo. Each pizza is handcrafted and topped with fresh, local ingredients served from our very own woodfired pizza oven.

Ballihoo is only open to homeowners and guests staying at Lower Mill Estate.

Take a dip in our outdoor or indoor 20m heated pools, exclusively available to homeowners and guests at Lower Mill Estate. For those feeling adventurous, why not take the plunge in our award-winning eco-pool, which is naturally filtered by water lilies*.

Restore balance in one of the luxurious treatment rooms, sauna and steam room – a blissful escape from everyday stresses. We believe in a holistic approach to wellness, inspired by the beauty of the nature surrounding them. Choose from a range of bespoke GAIA treatments from Raindrop Therapy to the popular Mud Cocoon experience.

*Outdoor and eco-pool may be closed due to weather conditions or low temperatures. Lower Mill Estate Leisure & Wellness is only open to homeowners and guests staying at Lower Mill Estate.

Let your imagination run wild! Offering a host of activities from energetic mountain biking to serene paddle boarding at Lower Mill Estate. Whether you’re an adventurer or a relaxed rambler, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Throughout the year Lower Mill Estate hosts a number of seasonal activities and events from nature craft and nature explorer sessions for kids, to summer parties and wildlife walks. The friendly Activity Hub team are on hand to assist with any equipment hire, expert tuition and local knowledge so why not pop in during your stay.

The Activity Hub is only open to homeowners and guests staying at Lower Mill Estate.

Don’t want your holiday to the Cotswold to end? Our contemporary, sustainable luxury holiday homes offer a sanctuary for families to relax, unwind and reconnect with nature. From apartments to large lakeside properties, Lower Mill Estate offers a selection of resale properties and occasionally the option to build your very own holiday home with their recommended building provider.

Being deeply rooted in the community, Lower Mill Estate offers an on-site fully managed service from holiday letting to maintenance, to ensure you can make the most of your holiday home. Our friendly team are on hand to answer any questions and take you on a private tour of the Estate. Simply visit www.lowermillestate.com/own/ to explore our available properties.

Looking for a holiday home by the coast? Our sister estate Silverlake, Dorset offers a selection of luxury holiday homes from homes centred around a large lake with a stunning private island, to cosy cottages and elevated lake view plots. Simply visit www.silverlakedorset.com/own/ to find the perfect holiday property for you.