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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Back in June, we shared with you the beginnings of our humble allotment, created by handyman Bob and our wonderful team of groundskeepers. Fast forward a few months to August, and our in-house project has blossomed into a bespoke kitchen garden. Having expanded from its modest beginnings, the garden is now being prepared for expansion…
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Lower Mill Estate offers a wide variety of activities on site to keep everyone entertained. The estate is ideally situated in the Cotswolds, surrounded by areas of natural beauty and there are many days out to be had nearby. Enjoy a spot of shopping in nearby Cirencester. Often referred to as the ‘Capital of the…
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With Government restrictions set to ease on Monday 19th July, we are excited to be able to open our doors a little more while you are staying with us. As we all relax into this new way of life, our highest priority is safety for our guests and staff. Life at Lower Mill Estate will…
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At Habitat First Group, we’re passionate about sustainability and ethical living. Our on-site restaurant and shop, Ballihoo, is no exception. To support our quest to reduce food miles, Bob, our Handyman, and our dedicated team of groundskeepers, have worked hard over the last 12 months to develop our very own onsite allotment. With a field-to-fork…
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Despite very tricky times in the past 12 months, we have continued to work hard to deliver the same attention to detail and personalised service our guests are used to. With life slowly returning to some normality, and with the very welcome return of guests on our estates, we’re bringing out regular updates from our…
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