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.

This modern, two-bedroomed first-floor apartment enjoys a westerly aspect with a beautiful large balcony overlooking Swillbrook Lake providing outdoor seating. Pochard benefits from two double en-suite bedrooms and a comfortable lounge/diner and kitchen area. Pochard has the added benefit of being dog friendly so make sure to add your furry friend to the booking. The owner also reserves the right to bring their dogs with them to stay. This property has a put-up bed in the lounge area that can accommodate one guest, if you would like to use this you will need to provide your own bedding. There is a newly decorated open-plan lounge/dining with a table and chairs to accommodate four guests. Two sets of double doors lead to the outside balcony. Modern kitchen fully equipped to accommodate four guests. The first of two bedrooms is the master double bedroom with an en-suite shower room that has a rail to help accessibility in and out of the shower. Double doors from the bedroom open out onto the balcony overlooking Swillbrook Lake with an armchair in the corner of the room the perfect spot to relax and take in the views of the apartment. There is a further double bedroom and en-suite shower room. The owners of Pochard stay at the property regularly themselves so great attention to the property has been taken to enhance your stay, with handmade and locally sourced wardrobes in each bedroom. Outside Pochard has a 30ft private balcony decking facing west and overlooking Swillbrook Lake and Nature Reserve. Dining for four is provided for your comfort. Please note this property is dog friendly.

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.