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.

Perfect pet friendly retreat with hot tub for 8 guests. An idyllic cosy cottage overlooking the sculpture garden, providing an ideal spot to relax and unwind. This beautiful home is best suited to a maximum of 6 adults and 2 children. As we take pride in prepping the hot tub for each guest stay the water may not be up to temperature by the time you arrive on site, but rest assured, that the water will be blissfully warm and enjoyable for your second night with us. Whilst this property is fully completed, there are some properties nearby that are still undergoing construction in various phases. The prices for this property reflect this and bookings for this property are made on the understanding that on Shepperds View, you will be able to see construction, machinery and workers from 0730 to 1800, Monday to Friday and 0800 to 1300, Saturday. The nature of the development means that this is an ever-improving situation and photographs showing the surrounding area are current at the time of being added to the property listing. Please do abide by any signage relating to construction areas. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of the Habitat Escapes Team. Hen and stag parties, including any related activities, are not allowed on the estate premises.

Nestled in the heart of rural Dorset, Silverlake is just 2.5 hours from London and 10 minutes from the coast. Our luxury lakeside holidays are the perfect getaway for a family escape, romantic break, dash from the city or group get-together. Expect award-winning architecture, tranquil lakes, acres of rolling countryside, endless activities and exclusive spa facilities, ensuring you return home refreshed and revived. Silverlake is a great base with plenty of on-site facilities and places to visit nearby. On-site we have a heated infinity pool, a stunning private spa, a roof bar, watersports, a private beach, tennis, table tennis and forest playgrounds.