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. Along with two Twin bedrooms 

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.

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 one parking space 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.

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 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.

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 are 3 electric vehicle charging points on the estate that operate on a first come first use basis.

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 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:

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.

If you are looking to book multiple properties with us we have some lovely properties that are close to Teal Lodge. 

Le Mirage - Situated just round from Teal Lodge. | Sleeps up to 11

Neptune Lodge - Situated opposite from Teal Lodge. | Sleeps up to 8

Spinney Lake 5 - Situated a minutes walk from Teal Lodge. | Sleeps up to 10

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

The following information will help you locate Water Garden 9 upon your arrival at Lower Mill Estate.

Village
Your property Teal Lodge 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 Teal Lodge on Google maps and what3words.

what3words: https://w3w.co/built.crown.leans