Exclusive discount on holidays to Silverlake and Lower Mill Estate with Habitat Escapes
Looking to book your next family holiday? Silverlake and Lower Mill Estate are two pristine lakeside destinations you won't want to miss
Still trying to figure out where to go for your family holiday in 2026? We know that finding the right destination that works for everyone and doesn't break the bank is a near-impossible task.
Thankfully, Habitat Escapes is here to help with savings on family holidays at destinations including Silverlake, Dorset and Lower Mill Estate in the Cotswolds.
To help you decide, we've broken down exactly what's on offer from Habitat Escapes at their two exclusive holiday home estates.
Whether you're looking for peace and quiet in nature, or a more action-packed holiday complete with everything from swimming, paddle-boarding and biking, Habitat Escapes has something for every family.
We also have an exclusive discount code to help families save 5% off on holidays at Lower Mill Estate, the Cotswolds or Silverlake Estate, Dorset with code SAVE5.
Habitat Escapes is also running a low deposit campaign from 29th Jan to 1st Feb, allowing guests to book a holiday from just £25. T&Cs apply (and can be found online here).
What holiday locations do Habitat Escapes run?
Habitat Escapes offers locations at both Silverlake, Dorset and Lower Mill Estate in The Cotswolds, offering the best of the beauty of the English countryside.
Where is Silverlake, Dorset?
Silverlake is located in Dorset, around a 27-minute drive from the nearby Weymouth and around 55 minutes from Bournemouth.
Positioned on a beautiful lake and surrounded by the picturesque Dorset countryside, Silverlake offers the best of nature and family fun in one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the UK.
When booking a stay at Silverlake with Habitat Escapes, you have equipment hire included as part of your break which includes bikes, kayaks and paddleboards. You also have the option to hire electric bikes and mega sups (large paddleboards for the family) separately.
This is in addition to the various events and seasonal crafts you'll find at the estate that are perfect for kids, young and old.
From Easter, summer and Halloween trails around the estate to children's nature craft and explorer sessions, there's something for everyone year-round.
They've also got crafts for older children, like block printing, candle making, as well as football camps and movie nights.
What is there to do at Silverlake, Dorset?
At Silverlake, they have an array of facilities, including:
- a heated outdoor pool
- sauna
- spa treatments
- a gym
- pizza shack and rooftop bar area
- a yurt, which is free to use and relax by the fire with a selection of board games
- loads of fun kid-friendly activities, including volleyball, boules, golf net and outdoor games
- playgrounds for the children
- as well as a MUGA court for tennis, football, and basketball
This autumn, Silverlake sees the opening of its new lido, treatment rooms, sauna, water sports equipment rental and restaurant.
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Where is Lower Mill Estate?
Lower Mill Estate is located in the Cotswolds, 55 minutes away from Bristol and 38 minutes from Cheltenham.
When booking a stay at Lower Mill Estate, you can hire equipment to enhance your break. This includes:
- Equipment hires on land: Bikes, scooters
- On the water: kayaks, paddleboards, mega sups (large paddleboards for the family), Katakanus (stable, uncapsizable canoes connected)
Lower Mill Estate is situated in some of the UK's most pristine countryside and surrounded by 10 beautiful lakes. Lower Mill Estate is also nestled amongst several charming Cotswolds villages, complete with cosy pubs, thatched roofs and plenty of places to walk.
What is there to do at Lower Mill Estate?
At Lower Mill Estate, there are numerous facilities on site, including:
- an indoor pool
- an eco-pool
- two outdoor pools
- a gym
- sauna
- steam room
- spa treatments
- a multi-use games area (MUGA pitch) for tennis, basketball, and football
- fishing lakes
- an on-site restaurant
- self-catering wine shack
- pizza shack
- an activity hub with water sports, bike and scooter rental
- indoor soft play
- plenty of playgrounds
As well as these facilities, guests will also find their new pub, The Baker’s Arms, just a 5-minute drive from the Estate.
Why should you go on a UK lakeside holiday?
From the beautiful scenery, access to nature and a wide variety of water sports that make use of the lake, lakeside holidays can be a game-changer for families. Add to that the flexibility of being in the UK, and you're onto a winner.
Still not convinced? A 2021 YouGov poll commissioned by VisitScotland exploring the benefits of being near water showed that 80% of respondents felt the general calming effect of blue spaces, and 61% noted that they feel good after being near water.
So, a lakeside holiday is more than just a pretty view.
Best discounts to help you save on a Habitat Escapes getaway
We have an exclusive 5% discount code for MadeForMums readers to get 5% off holidays to Lower Mill Estate, The Cotswolds or Silverlake Estate, Dorset, until the end of 2026. Use code: SAVE5. Note: this cannot be used alongside other discounts.
Habitat Escapes is also running a low deposit campaign from 29th Jan to 1st Feb, allowing guests to book a holiday from just £25. T&Cs apply (and can be found online here).
As the exclusive booking partner for both Silverlake and Lower Mill Estate, Habitat Escapes also has several benefits you won't find anywhere else, including free booking amendments, price match guarantee, flexible payment option and a dedicated on-site team.