The kitchen offers cream units with granite work surfaces incorporating many appliances including a dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, microwave, fridge & freezer. Electric AGA with gas hob makes a lovely feature to this barn-style property. Fully equipped for eight guests.

Oak dining table seating eight, stairs rising to the first floor with a stair gate.

Three large sofas, two chairs, a coffee table, and a 55” Smart TV. Wood burner stove.

On the ground floor, there is a lakeside double en-suite bathroom with sliding doors onto the terrace & hot tub. Two further twin bedrooms with ample wardrobe space and an adjoining shower room. First-floor master bedroom benefiting from an en-suite shower room.

 Whether that be taking a relaxing dip in one of the spa’s heated pools, canoeing from the launch next to the property, or letting the children burn off some energy at the play park whilst the adults grab a coffee at Ballihoo.

Access straight onto the enclosed south-facing terrace from the lounge. On the deck, you will find a hot tub, table, seating for 8, a lounge suite, and a gas BBQ. Direct access to the lake alongside the house, please take care when accessing the lake at all times.

Bath, hand, and tea towels are provided as well as bed linen, bin liners, and dishwasher tablets.

Property is self-catered. The house is fully equipped with cutlery and crockery

Spa use included but subject to availability (contact Spa directly for opening times). Pool towels can be rented from the Spa, please contact the Spa directly to arrange this. (01285 862640)

On-site restaurant and small market shop with seasonal opening hours. Availability can book up in peak weeks so contact Ballihoo prior to arrival to not miss out. (01285 840181)

Bike and watercraft hire are available at the Activity Hub as well as lessons. Please follow the link for more information: https://lowermillestate.com/activities/

Please be aware that the vegetation surrounding the property is subject to change according to the time of year. This may mean that the views represented in the photos above may vary depending on the season in which you stay with us.

Normal check-in is from 4 pm. Out of peak season, early check-in of 2 pm may be available (at an additional fee). Please contact our office team to enquire.

Check out during off-peak dates is by 10 am on the day of departure. During peak dates (school holidays) check out is at 9 am.

£500 refundable damage deposit is due the week before your arrival. You will be contacted regarding this.

Travel cot and highchair are available for £10, subject to availability. Please advise at the time of booking. Guests to provide their own linen and mattress for the travel cot.

There is an 11 pm noise curfew on the estate.

There are 3 electric vehicle charging points on the estate that operate on a first come first use basis.

All our properties are non-smoking.

Seasonal Closures

Somerford Lagoon Lake is closed from October to March due to nesting birds. The nearest canoe launch point is located near Mill Village as marked on the Estate Map.

The Somerford Nines (Clearwater 1-9). The private outdoor pool closes after the October half term and does not re-open until Easter.

The Miss Mouse Trail, run by the activity hub closes for the winter months. This is from 1^st November to the Easter holidays.

Barn Owl is available to rent 365 days a year.

Property specifics:

Pet Friendly

One designated parking space – please use the overflow car park for additional cars.

The following information will help you to locate Barn Owl upon your arrival at Lower Mill Estate.

Village
Your property Barn Owl is located in Orchid Village in Howell's Mere

Property Number
Howell's Mere 08

Finding your Property
From the Main Entrance where the security hut is positioned, drive through the gate and bear left, drive through the car park ahead, and exit right when you get to a four-way crossroads for Clearwater and Howells Mere properties.

Continue forward over the bridge taking the immediate right towards Howells Mere and Clearwater properties. Continue along this road and you will get to a point where the road splits off either left or right. Bear left and continue along the road passing the Spa and Tennis courts on your right and houses on your left. At the end of this road, you will see a bridge in front of you. Cross over this bridge into Howell's Mere and take the immediate left turning. The parking spot is immediately on your left-hand side labeled with the number 8. Barn Owl is the 7th property along the right-hand side.  

To assist you during darker evenings, you would be advised to bring a torch with you as there is no street lighting permitted on the Estate other than low-level lighting. 

Co-ordinates
Please use the below links to see the exact position of Barn Owl on Google maps and what3words.

what3words: https://w3w.co/husbands.jars.slant