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Cotswolds Holidays – The Lower Mill Estate
The Lower Mill Estate is a peaceful and tranquil environment, ideal for relaxing Cotswolds holidays. Here you’ll find an entire lifestyle on your doorstep. The Lower Mill Estate offers access to stunning Cotswold countryside and some stunning Cotswolds holiday accommodation. All in all the Estate covers 450 acres of gated landscape that boasts 7 lakes, 3 rivers (including the River Thames, just 3 miles from its source), woodland and meadows. With all this to explore, Cotswolds Holidays on the Lower Mill Estate are full of things to find and discover

Unwinding and Re-energising
When it’s time for unwinding or re-energising, try the stunning, award winning Artspa complex. It’s a super spa and pool facility with a touch of luxury and a slate lined pool. Alternatively, choose from the many leisurely walks, bike rides along nature trails, afternoons fishing or lazily boating on the lake. There really is so much to discover about the estate’s heritage, including the working mill, one of only two such remaining buildings on the River Thames.

The Farm Shop
When it comes to time for practical things, you can pick up luxurious essentials – including locally sourced seasonal produce – at the estate farm shop. If you arrive late at night or haven’t the time to do the shopping, arrangements can be made for a box of fresh local vegetables and meat to be delivered to your door.

This unique combination of a truly idyllic location, spectacular modernist architecture and an award winning world class on site spa facility, all makes for the perfect Cotswolds short break. What’s more, you’ll just find couples, family’s and well behaved mixed groups amongst your fellow holidaymakers. “Hen” or “stag” groups are actively discouraged in order that all can experience the peaceful enjoyment of the estate.

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The Cotswolds is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty situated in the heard of England. It mainly covers the counties of Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire but also extends through to parts of Wilshire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Warwickshire.

Situated just 5 miles from the Roman town of Cirencester in Gloucestershire lies the Lower Mill Estate which offers the perfect base to explore the surrounding beautiful English countryside that the Cotswolds has to offer.

Lower Mill Estate

Lower Mill Estate is easily accessible. The nearby town of Cirencester is located at the hub of the significant road network linking to Cheltenham, Warwick, Oxford, Swindon, Bristol and Bath. Nearest airports are Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham which are all approximately an hour’s drive.

Lower Mill derives from the historic water mill which lies at the entrance of the estate, a mill which is still working to this day from the help of the River Thames which meanders through the area. The estate covers 500 acres of stunning countryside where much of it is given over to natural habitat and therefore there are various sites which are of particular interest to scientists.

There are a number of luxury Cotswolds cottages in the Lower Mill Estate which offer a perfect self-catering option. Alternatively, there are a number of hotels and bed and breakfasts in and around the Cirencester area.

Cirencester

Cirencester is just a short drive from the Lower Mill Estate. It is a popular history-rich Cotswolds market town which lies on the lower dip-slops of the Cotswold Hills. The Corinium Museum is definitely worth a visit which even holds archaeology sessions in July which involve a series of talks, workshops and activities.

Other attractions within this ancient Roman town include Cirencester Park which is home to the Bathurst family and offers a quiet space away from the bustling market town. Additionally Abbey Grounds can be found behind the church and the market place. The grounds contain the site of St Mary’s Abbey which was consecrated in 1176 in the presence of Henry II. In the grounds you will find a lake, impressive trees and a section of ancient Roman Wall. It is also home to a bandstand where bands perform during the summer months.

Attractions

Other than accommodation providers there are also a number of attractions available to suit all ages. Here are just a few to keep you occupied during your visit:

Cotswolds Country Park: The Cotswolds Country Park offers fun for all the family. It has two large scenic lakes and an array of walks will the chance of spotting wildlife that inhabits the grounds. There is also a toddler’s beach and children’s area, pedal boat and bike hire and a gift shop and restaurant.

Butts Farm: Butt Farm offers the chance to pet and stroke all the animals you would expect to see in a farm. Also visit the award-winning farm shop and butcher.

Cotswolds Wildlife Park and Gardens: This park is set in 160 acres of parkland and gardens, all surrounding a listed Victorian Manor House. It is home to a large collection of mammals, birds and reptiles from all over the world – you’ll be surprised!

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