You may have noticed something different and unusual at Lower Mill Estate recently. Heading towards Howells Mere, to the right of the bridge is the Falcon House. A large black timber-clad property, looking out across the estate. With sharp angles, its striking and unapologetic presence commands your attention and invites you in to explore more.…
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House Martins and Swifts have just become Red-listed birds of conservation concern. Tragically, numbers have declined so dramatically that they are now of the highest conservation priority, with both species requiring urgent action. In 2005, at Lower Mill Estate, we put up 60 artificial nesting boxes for House martins. In the following years, these were…
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Start the celebration early with our festivities this winter. From seasonal specials and gingerbread houses to an outdoor carol concert, we’ve got something for everyone this season. For the children We’ll be hosting a gingerbread decorating workshop at Ballihoo on Tuesday 21st December from 1500-1700. Join us for an afternoon of fun and delicious treats!…
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We are delighted to announce that Lower Mill Estate has been recognised as a category winner at this year’s prestigious UK Property Awards. The Landmark Practice and Habitat First Group – Landscape Architecture Category, for South West England Region with Lower Mill Estate Celebrating the highest levels of achievement, the awards are a world-renowned mark…
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This October half-term, things are getting spooky at Lower Mill Estate. Not only will there be some delicious specials and cocktails creeping onto the menu at Ballihoo, but we are also running a Pumpkin carving competition for our residents and guests. To be in with a chance of winning either a Fortnum & Mason hamper…
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Throughout June we held a competition to win your ultimate celebration: an opportunity for one lucky winner to host the ultimate celebration for 3 nights, for up to 12 guests at either Silverlake (Dorset) or Lower Mill Estate (The Cotswolds). The prize came with an incredible package including: LAKESIDE SUNDOWNER AFTERNOON PICNIC COCKTAIL NIGHT PRIVATE…
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Lower Mill Estate is proudly celebrating 25 years of living with nature. To mark this momentous occasion, we look back at how the estate has grown and developed into a captivating, holiday community. Creating a fabulous one-off podcast; Diane Wynell-Sutherland, who joined the journey at the very beginning, looks back over her time with Habitat…
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This summer we were delighted to welcome the return of events to the estate, having not had a celebration together since Christmas 2019, they had been eagerly anticipated. On Wednesday 25th August we hosted a taste of summer at the Hurricane Terrace. Residents and guests at Silverlake enjoyed an array of tea-time delicacies: from finger…
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It’s a been a while since we’ve all been able to come together, so we’re excited to finally celebrate with an exclusive event at Ballihoo, Lower Mill Estate, on Thursday 26th August. Live music will come from Mr Wilson’s Second Liners: a vibrant marching band, renowned for getting audiences dancing wherever they play. Accompanying the live…
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