Ground Floor
As you enter Minety Lake 72 you are greeted by a beautiful open plan area, home to the bespoke kitchen, featuring a Nespresso Vertuo Plus Coffee machine, lounge and dining areas, perfect for hosting your meals and kicking back and relaxing in front of the smart TV. The TV is Sky Glass and the lounge is completed by a log burner. The dining area comes with a table that seats 10-12 and a breakfast bar for 3. Also on the ground floor is a large W/C and a utility room equipped with an additional fridge, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also plenty of additional storage space throughout the house for you to utilise during your holiday.  

First Floor
On the first floor, you will find three of the five bedrooms. The master super king bedroom has an ensuite with large walk in shower. One of the best features of the room is the floor to ceiling glass sliding doors that allow you to access your own private balcony with views of Minety Lake. 

The further two bedrooms on the first floor are twin bedrooms that can be connected on request to make a super king. Please speak to a member of our team after booking to arrange this. One of the two twin rooms has an ensuite with standing shower. 

Finally, there is a family bathroom with a bath/shower to complete the first floor.

Second Floor   
On the top floor you will find a second master bedroom with a super king bed also with fantastic views out over Minety Lake. The fifth bedroom is a large twin room that can also be set up as a super king on request. The bedroom layouts make this property flexible to be able to suit the needs of your family and friends. 

There is a final family bathroom with a bath/shower to complete the top floor.

To ensure the property is set up perfectly for you on arrival, if you would like any of the three twin bedrooms connected and made up as king beds please let us know at least a week in advance of your arrival, or if you are booking a last minute holiday please let us know once you have booked, thank you.

Outside
To the back of the property there is corner seating overlooking the garden and lake, with a charcoal BBQ and outdoor dining table for you to make the most of the Great British Summer. Your own private jetty gives you access out onto Minety Lake. Please note that in the winter months the lakes are closed to guests and owners due to the low temperatures.  

Minety Lake 72 is not dog friendly but the homeowners reserve the right to bring their own dog when they stay at the property. 

Estate Rules

• Quiet hours are observed after 11pm, we aim to maintain a peaceful and respectful environment for all residents and guests. 
• Hen and stag parties, including any related activities, are not allowed on the estate premises
• Work related stays for any purpose are not permitted on the estate
• Please adhere to any signage relating to the areas of construction

House Rules

• All our properties are non-smoking
• Upon departure, kindly ensure that the premises are left in a clean and orderly manner, with all furniture returned to its original position and rubbish removed. There are bin stores located around the estate
• A £500 refundable damage deposit is due the week before your arrival. You will be contacted regarding this
• Please utilise the two parking spaces provided at the property. Additional parking is available at the main car park if needed. Please do not park in the bays assigned to other properties

What's included 

• Bath and hand towels 
• Tea towels 
• Bed linen 
• Bin liners 
• Kitchen pack of cloth, sponge, dishwasher tablets and washing-up-liquid 

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

Spa access is included but subject to availability (contact the Spa directly for opening times and treatment prices). 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 are to provide their own linen and mattress for the travel cot.

There is an 11 pm noise curfew on the estate.

Habitat Escapes does not accept bookings for hen or stag parties.

There are 4 electric vehicle charging points on the estate that operate on a first come first use basis. The property has one EV charging point you can use during your stay. This is strictly for the inhabitants of the property and no other bookings should be allowed access to this personal charger. 

All our properties are non-smoking.

Seasonal Closures

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

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

Please be aware that there is no waterside access to Swillbrook Lake as this is a nature conservation lake.

Property specifics:

Not Dog Friendly - Owners reserve the right to bring their own dog during owner stays. 

The driveway can fit up to two large cars – please use the overflow car park for additional cars. This is only a short walk from the property. 

If you are looking to book multiple properties with us we have some lovely properties that are close to Minety Lake 72.

Infinity Lodge - Situated five doors along from Minety Lake 72 | Sleeps up to 12

Puffin House - Situated a couple of minutes walk from Minety Lake 72 | Sleeps up to 8 

Falcon House - Situated a few minutes walk from Minety Lake 72 | Sleeps up to 9

The Cotswold Light House - Situated just a few minutes walk from Minety Lake 72| Sleeps 8

Please contact a member of our team if you have any questions on booking multiple properties. 

The following information will help you locate Minety Lake 72 upon your arrival at Lower Mill Estate.

Village
Your property Minety Lake 72 is based in the Minety Lake area of Lower Mill

Property Number
Minety Lake 72

Finding your Property
From the main entrance where the security hut is positioned, drive through the gates and cross the first bridge. Take the first right turn you reach and go over the next two bridges in front of you. Just after the second bridge, the road will split off left and right. Please take the road on the left through the car park area and continue straight, ignoring the next left-hand turn. Just past this turn, you will see the back of the Spa also on your left-hand side. Continue on, keeping the spa on your left-hand side and then Ballihoo restaurant also on your left. On your right-hand side, you will see properties, follow these along with the numbers on the properties until you get to Minety Lake 5 on your right-hand side on the corner. Just past Minety Lake 5 is a right turning that you need to take. Your property Minety Lake 72 is just the other side of Minety Lake 1 on your 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.