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.

Silverlake is a luxury private estate nestled in an extensive nature reserve, near to the coast in West Dorset. Opportunity for adventure abounds with a heated infinity pool, a private spa, gym, roof bar, water sports, a private beach, cycling trails, woodland walks, tennis, table tennis and forest playgrounds available on site. Elegantly poised at the edge of the lake, White Nothe encapsulates a perfect escape to the Dorset coast. With sweeping views of the surrounding lakes, this contemporary holiday home provides a taste of luxury, with nature at your fingertips. Internally, the property boasts light filled rooms and expansive accommodation sleeping 12 guests. Wakeling Island is a recent addition to Silverlake and Habitat Escapes! As such, there are still properties and areas of the island and wider estate that are undergoing elements of construction, so whilst this property is fully completed, you will see construction, machinery and workers on or around the island between 0730 and 1800, Monday to Friday and 0800 to 1300, Saturday. Please do abide by any signage relating to construction areas. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of the Habitat Escapes Team. White Nothe boasts a modern, open-plan kitchen with impressive island and large dining table for all the family. The living area offers a comfortable space to unwind beside the fire. The ground floor further benefits from porch, utility and shower room, perfect areas to store your walking boots and clean muddy paws. Upstairs lies a hidden jewel, a purpose built games room offering; pool table, TV with access to all major on-demand services and a wealth of games and toys to keep the whole family entertained. A large balcony extends from the games room showcasing the impressive lakeside views. The exterior of the property has parking for several cars and a large rear decking area with private lake access. Please note this property allows a maximum of 2 dogs.