Ground floor:

Upon arrival at Thames Rest, you are welcomed into a quaint hallway, that is perfect for removing shoes and coats, which can be conveniently stored in the adjoining spacious cloakroom. The cloakroom also benefits from a WC and houses the boiler. 

The boiler is a sustainable carbon neutral biomass boiler and runs solely on wood pellets. On occasion, guests may need to top up the boiler with wood pellets. There are full instructions within the property on how to do this. 

From the hallway, you step into an open-plan living and dining area, an ideal space for families to gather. The living area features a wood burner, comfortable sofas and a television. The dining area opens up to a well-equipped kitchen, perfect for preparing family meals.

First floor:

Heading up the stairs, you'll find the first of four decadent bedrooms, with the king bedroom overlooking the front of the property. This room features an en-suite shower room, a built-in wardrobe, and a balcony.

Along the landing, the next two bedrooms are identical, each furnished with bunk beds, with the family bathroom directly opposite.

At the end of the landing, you'll find the fourth bedroom, which overlooks the back decking area. This king room includes an en-suite shower room and features a small balcony, perfect for admiring the surrounding countryside.

Outside:

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.

Whats 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.

£500 refundable damage deposit is due the week before your arrival. You will be contacted regarding this.

No stag or hen parties are allowed at Lower Mill Estate. 

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 a strict 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 nearest canoe launch point is located near Mill Village as marked on the Estate Map.

The Miss Mouse Trail, run by the activity hub closes for the winter months. This is from 1^st November to the Easter holidays.

Property specifics:

This property is now pet friendly. Please keep dogs off the furniture.

The property has one allocated space, there are additional spaces in the nearby overflow car park. 

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

Misty Lodge - Situated in Mill Village, just a minutes walk from Thames Rest.  | Sleeps up to 7

Ruby Cottage - Situated in Mill Village, just a couple of minutes walk from Thames Rest. | Sleeps up to 4

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

The following information will help you to locate Ewen House upon your arrival at Lower Mill Estate.

Village
Your property Thames Rest is based in Mill Village. 

Property Number
Mill Village 26

Finding your Property
When you arrive at the main gates of Lower Mill, please follow the road over the bridge around to the left past some visitor parking, when you reach the 4-way crossroads continue straight on. Follow the road, passing through the two wooden gates until you reach a left-hand turning. Take this left-hand turn and then take the next left turning into a small parking area where your parking space is found, also on your left-hand side with the number 26 on the wall in front of your space. 

Once you are parked, please follow the path to the right of the pond all the way to the end and 26 is on your right hand side before the small wooden bridge.