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.

Ruby Cottage is a cosy pet friendly Cotswold cottage that benefits from being located in a secluded area of Mill Village, with access to a beautiful, shared orchard garden, it is the perfect gateway to explore the Cotswold countryside. Only a minute’s walk away from the Mill Village outdoor pool, tennis courts, Somerford Lagoon, and the Activity Hub, Ruby Cottage is ideally situated for anyone looking to make the most of the facilities on offer at Lower Mill. This cottage is also one of the few Mill Village properties to have access to Lower Mill Estate’s award-winning family spa, so if you are looking for a more relaxed holiday, you can book treatments with the spa therapists or enjoy time at the heated indoor and outdoor pools. Situated in one of Mill Village’s charming courtyards, Ruby Cottage is one of the original properties at Lower Mill. The décor of the property is modern and light with the downstairs consisting of a large open plan kitchen and lounge. Bay doors open out onto an orchard lined with fruit trees that provide a tranquil view to look out onto while enjoying your home-cooked meals. The lounge area comes with a wall-mounted TV and a log fire, perfect for putting your feet up after a day exploring the Cotswolds countryside. Upstairs are two double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Both bedrooms are cosy and have plenty of cottage character including low situated windows overlooking the orchard and a pitched roof. Please note there is no room for a travel cot in the two bedrooms. The master bedroom has a good size ensuite with a bath. The second bathroom is also upstairs and is a good size and is equipped with a shower.

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.