Overview
Water Garden 9 forms part of a small clutch of just ten homes centered around a water garden as the heart of this small enclave of eco-friendly homes.
One of the main features of the property is the large roof terrace which enjoys views across the estate. The property offers ground floor living/dining with access to the outdoor balcony with BBQ and garden furniture. On the first floor, there are two en-suite bedrooms, both with private balconies, a further child’s bedroom with a single bed, and a twin bedroom and family bathroom featuring a separate bath and shower cubicle. Access to the roof terrace is from the first-floor landing. Sleeps 7 + 1.
Sleeps 8
3 Bathrooms
WiFi
BBQ
High Chair
Log fire
Roof Terrace
Access to spa and pool
Cot
Childrens Playground
Shared Outdoor Pool
Tennis Courts
Beautifully appointed accommodation provides open plan living/dining and kitchen with built-in double oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, induction hob, and Nespresso coffee machine Breakfast bar to dining side with two bar stools. Dining for eight. Sofa seating for five guests with matching footstool. Wood-burning stove. Assortment of games and puzzles. Wall-mounted TV, Blu-ray disc player. Access to the outside balcony with garden furniture and BBQ.
Snug comprises a small sofa, desk, and wall-mounted TV.
Utility room/cloakroom – washing machine and separate tumble dryer. WC and hand washbasin.
On the first floor, you will find two en-suite (shower) king bedrooms each with access to a private balcony.
Twin bedroom and Single bedroom – Child’s room with a single bed.
Family bathroom – Separate shower cubicle, bath with shower attachment, WC, and hand washbasin.
Roof terrace – accessed from the first-floor landing via an electrically operated roof light. Two sun loungers, a garden table, and a bench.
Bath, hand, and tea towels 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/
Not all properties have direct lake access even though they are listed as lakeside. If you are unsure whether this property has lake access please check with our team.
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 – 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 outdoor Mill Village 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 1st 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 Pet Friendly
One designated parking space – please use the overflow car park for additional cars.
Heating is via air source heat pumps, heat recovery system, and underfloor heating, which is further supplemented with a wood-burning stove in the living area.
The following information will help you locate Water Garden 9 upon your arrival at Lower Mill Estate.
Village
Your property Water Garden 9 is based in the Water Garden area of Lower Mill
Property Number
Water Garden 9
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 turning you reach and go over the next bridge in front of you. Immediately on your left-hand side, you will find a car parking area where you will find your property's parking spot numbered 9.
In the corner of the car park you will see a walking path leading into the middle of the Water Garden properties, please follow this path and you will find your property on the left-hand side with a sign saying Teal Lodge next to the front door.
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 Water Garden 9 on Google maps and what3words.
what3words: https://w3w.co/built.crown.leans
