We’re really excited to let you know that we’ll be ready to welcome you to Ballihoo, starting with alfresco dining, from 12th April. We have many dining options available over the spring and summer, so here’s our guide to what’s happening on the estate. For early birds, we’re serving up ice creams and cocktails at 25% off…
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Now more than ever, nature is a great source of comfort and joy to many of us. And living with nature is at the heart of everything we do at Lower Mill Estate. With nine lakes and acres of nature trails, there is so much to discover at any time of year, making the estate the…
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We are absolutely delighted to announce that our charity, The Habitat First Foundation is one step closer to its goal of raising the £1m needed to build two holidays homes, providing respite holidays for underprivileged, sick or terminally ill children. Donations to the fund from the Habitat First Group have now grown to a fantastic £49,205. Red Paxton…
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If you’re currently back in the conundrum of juggling work and home-schooling, why not challenge the kids to become an Eco Explorer? To do this activity, have a look at our wildlife video page and download a little comprehension activity to answer some questions about some of the creatures that you’ve seen. Once your children have finished, you can…
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Twenty-five years ago, our parent company, Habitat First Group, set about transforming Lower Mill Estate into something never seen before. A lakeside holiday home community where families could enjoy the beauty of the Cotswold countryside, within the safety of a private estate. Designed for maximum ease, the estate set about creating a nature trail, a…
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Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do at Habitat First Group, so having already installed electric vehicle charging points on our estates and investing in electric buggies for use by our housekeeping team, we felt it was time to add a pair of Jaguar I-PACE cars to our electrically powered fleet. The Jaguar…
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Join us at Ballihoo this New Year’s Eve to kick 2020 into the past! Our inclusive celebrations will be family friendly with a ‘mock midnight’ at 2100. Carriages will be at 2300 sharp. To ensure we’re Covid safe, we won’t be hosting entertainment this year, but there is guaranteed to be an atmosphere of merriment…
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We are also offering to take the work out of Christmas Dinner for you this year by providing you with roast vegetables and fabulous quality meat on Christmas Eve. All of our meat is sourced from the prestigious Walter Rose and Sons’ Butcher based in Devizes, who pride themselves on sourcing premium livestock from local…
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If you’re staying at Lower Mill Estate over the festive season, you’re in for a treat with our gourmet festive menu. Running from 3rd December, the festive menu features modern twists on classic starters that will leave you wanting more. Ham hock terrine is paired with pineapple and chilli chutney, whilst roasted pear and parsnip soup…
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