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.

Situated in a lovely secluded area of the Estate, Owls Hoot benefits from the privacy of being situated in a gated area of the estate called Orchid Village. Boasting beautiful views of Swillbrook Lake, Owls Hoot offers accommodation for 8 across three floors. The property is not pet friendly but the owners reserve the right to bring a dog with them when they stay. Ground Floor Home to a double bedroom that overlooks the back decking and another double bedroom that shares a Jack and Jill bathroom with a bunk room. The bunk room also opens out over the back decking. There is an additional family bathroom on the ground floor. First Floor The living and kitchen area where you can sit back and enjoy meals with a stunning lake view is found on the first floor. Additionally, there is a snug room tucked off the kitchen, with books and games to keep the kids entertained. Second Floor To top it all off the master en-suite double bedroom is situated on the 2nd-floor mezzanine. Step out of the room to overlook the lounge and enjoy the best views the property has to offer over Swillbrook Lake.

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.