Lower Mill Estate, Self Catering Accommodation for Family Holidays | Away with the Kids

Lower Mill Estate

Cirencester

Luxury lakeside cottage and decadent spa holidays in the Cotswolds

Units 5
Sleeps 6 - 12
Bedrooms 3 - 4
Pets Yes
Mobility Yes

Ideal for

Babies
Toddlers
Older Kids
Teens

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Family-friendly, luxury accommodation with excellent facilities set amongst lakes, rivers and woodland.

About this place

Best bits

The on-site restaurant and private dining options are perfect for evenings off from cooking.
The eco-pool, filtered by water lilies, is a must for those wanting a wilder and more bracing swim.
The site is set in hundreds of acres of private nature reserve with eight lakes, two rivers, miles of walking trails, woodland and meadows – perfect for walking, cycling and water-based adventures.

Top tips

Take tennis rackets, footballs and whatever else you can fit in to make use of the tennis courts and multi-use games area.
Wellies, binoculars and waterproofs will help you make the most of the stunning surroundings, and are a must for some of the outdoor activities.
Pre-book your bikes, canoes, kayaks and paddle boards and they’ll be ready and waiting for you at your property so the fun can begin straight away.

Plan your stay

What are the facilities like? Where can you eat? What can you do?

Swimming pool

Spa

Wifi

Outdoor play equipment

Restaurant

Rooms

The contemporary villas and beautiful apartments provide unique and welcoming bases for your holiday. Large expanses of glass, spacious rooms and lakeview balconies give a chic feel to the properties. There will be something to suit your needs – whether that’s a house with log-burner, enclosed gardens for the dog, a sunny apartment with spectacular views, or a villa with private hot tub.

Living spaces comes with TVs and DVD players, the kitchens are modern and well-equipped, and comfy beds are made up ready for your arrival. Each of the villas have their own outdoor space with BBQ and seating areas, whilst Widgeon apartment has a glorious deck area, perfect for watching the sun set over Swillbrook lake.

Eat

All the kitchens are fully equipped for self-catering. You can pick up daily essentials at the on-site general store – milk, bread, newspapers, logs, etc., as well as a range of local and delicious artisan products. Alternatively, book at a table at The Ballihoo Clubhouse and Restaurant where you'll find an extensive breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and takeaway menu.

Private dining can also be arranged to suit your needs – a local cook can help out a few times during your holiday or arrange for an extra special one-off meal cooked by a professional chef.

Activities

The residents-only spa has heated outdoor and indoor pools, a gym, sauna, library, treatment rooms and relaxing lounge area. Towels are provided. At the Millstone Park area of the site you’ll find the restaurant, tennis courts, multi-use games area and children’s playground. Private and family yoga sessions are bookable, and fishing is available all year round at Mill Lake.

The Activity Hub provides equipment hire, instruction and local information for those that want to get out and about. The Miss Mouse Adventure Trail is a great way to get the kids to explore the nature reserve and their imaginations, and older children will love the wild evening walks around the reserve, followed by toasting marshmallows over campfires.

Accessibility

Lower Mill Estate strive to be as inclusive as possible, you will find a number of ground floor apartments available for those with additional mobility requirements.

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Location & local area

Where is it and how do you get there?

By Road

Lower Mill is around 15 minutes drive from Cirencester, and less than an hour from Cheltenham and Gloucester.

By Air

Bristol Airport is just over an hour away. Heathrow, Birmingham and Southampton airports are all approximately 90 minutes drive.

By Rail

Kemble station is less than ten minutes away and has connections to London and other major cities and towns.

About the owners

Emily Miller at Habitat Escapes

Habitat Escapes is the official on-site rental agent. Book a stay with us and you’ll experience a rare and memorable holiday.

Owner recommendations

Head 4 Heights gives the over 5’s the chance to play Tarzan or Jane.
4 Lakes is an outdoor adventure paradise for families, offering water-skiing and wakeboarding coaching.
Relax at Westonbirt, where you’ll find one of the most spectacular tree collections in the world
Cotswold Farm Park has an unrivalled group of British farm rare breeds, safari rides, tractor school, soft play area and adventure playground.
Visit the Corinium Museum in Cirencester and take a peek through a Roman town house, and enjoy the sights and smells of the Roman garden.
The regency pleasures of Cheltenham and the Georgian glories of Bath are less than twenty miles south-west of the estate.