Ground Floor
As you enter Robin's Retreat you are greeted with a contemporary open-plan kitchen, dining, and lounge area, the perfect base for your family holiday. Leading off this room is a ground floor bedroom complete with bunkbeds for younger guests. 

The lounge area is kitted out with a Samsung TV and log burner with floor-to-ceiling patio doors opening out onto the back decking and garden area.  

To complete the ground floor there is also a toilet. 

First Floor
The three bedrooms are all king bedrooms with the flexibility of being made up as twin beds if that suits your family better. If you would like any of the bedrooms made up as twins please request this with a member of our team after booking.

The master king bedroom comes with it's own ensuite shower room. Each bedroom opens up onto a balcony hosting a bistro table and chairs on both the front and rear balcony to sit out and enjoy your morning coffee. There is also a family bathroom on this floor.

Outside 
Stairs from the first floor lead up to the property's very own roof terrace kitted out with a gas BBQ, dining table and chairs for 8, and two sun loungers.

To the ground floor, there is an outdoor sofa and chairs for you to enjoy. The rear decking and garden lead to your very own jetty giving you access to launch water sports equipment into Minety Lake. From this jetty, you can explore both Minety and Spinney Lake from the water. To top off the property there is a hot tub on the back decking for you to be able to benefit from. 

The property has an EV charger that only guests of the property can use. After use please switch the charger off at the fuse, further instructions will be in the guest directory in 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

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.
• This property is not pet friendly.
• Please be aware that we are still building on Minety Lake and that this property is in an area with construction ongoing nearby. It is worth noting that the building site is closed on weekends. Please feel free to contact us to discuss any aspect of the building works.

What's included 

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

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

As we take pride in prepping the hot tub for each guest stay the water may not be up to temperature by the time you arrive on site, but rest assured, that the water will be blissfully warm and enjoyable for your second night with us. 

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 862840)

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.

A £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.

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

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 – March due to nesting birds. 

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:

Please be aware that we are still building on Minety Lake and that this property is in an area with construction ongoing nearby. It is worth noting that the building site is closed on weekends. Please feel free to contact us to discuss any aspect of the building works.

If you are looking to book multiple properties with us we have some lovely properties that are close to Robin's Retreat.

The Hideout - Situated just a minute's walk from Robins Retreat  | Sleeps up to 8

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

The following information will help you locate Robin's Retreat upon your arrival at Lower Mill Estate.

Village
Your property Robin's Retreat is based in the Minety Lake area of Lower Mill

Property Number
Minety Lake 55

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 right through the car park area and continue straight, ignoring the next left-hand turn. Continue on, and on both sides, you will see houses, follow the properties along until the end when you need to turn left. Keep following the houses along by number until you reach number 55 (Robin's Retreat) on your left-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.