Habitat Escapes is the official holiday rental company for Lower Mill Estate, Cotswolds and Silverlake, Dorset and is part of Habitat First Group. With over 12 years’ experience, our commitment to providing high standard accommodation, alongside personable service has never faltered throughout our growth. From acres of running and bike trails to watersports, award-winning Spas, high quality food and dynamic events, there is always pure adventure to be found on a Habitat Escapes break. Habitat First Group is a family-run business. Having launched Lower Mill Estate in The Cotswolds in 1999, the company went on to launch Silverlake, Dorset in 2011 and has a number of other exciting projects in the pipeline, including Birchwood Estate in North Devon. The Estates combine ecology, architecture and community to help your family to thrive and enjoy a holiday surrounded by nature. The Paxton family continues to run Habitat First Group to this day and the family touch can be felt in everything that we do.

Shepperds View 13 at Silverlake is a stunning 5 bed luxury property that sleeps up to 10 guests. It's positioned on the water's edge and boasts it's own private jetty for direct access to the lake. Shepperd's View 13 is a stunning property that offers outstanding interiors and an abundance of space for up to 10 guests. Positioned on the water's edge, with it's own private jetty for access to the water, this is a property that won't disappoint those looking for a luxury self-catering holiday in Dorset. With 5 bedrooms that can sleep up to 10 adults, three ensuites and a family bathroom, there is plenty of space for everyone. Families and friends can gather together in the expansive open plan kitchen/living/dining room and take in the incredible views over the lake through a wall of glass doors. Or you can enjoy the outdoors on the deck or garden, lazing on the comfortable garden furniture or alfresco cooking on the BBQ. Please see the accommodation section for more detailed information. The property has parking for 2 cars, EV charging and a large enclosed garden. Pets are welcome at this property, but allowed on the ground floor only please. Whilst this property is fully completed, there are some properties nearby that are undergoing construction in various phases. Bookings for this property are made on the understanding that you may see and hear construction, machinery and workers from 0730 to 1800, Monday to Friday and 0800 to 1300 on Saturdays. Please do abide by any signage relating to construction areas. All photographs and property descriptions are correct at the time of being added to the property listing. For more information, please reach out to a member of the Habitat Escapes team. Hen and stag parties, including any related activities, are not allowed on the estate premises.

Nestled in the heart of rural Dorset, Silverlake is just 2.5 hours from London and 10 minutes from the coast. Our luxury lakeside holidays are the perfect getaway for a family escape, romantic break, dash from the city or group get-together. Expect award-winning architecture, tranquil lakes, acres of rolling countryside, endless activities and exclusive spa facilities, ensuring you return home refreshed and revived. Silverlake is a great base with plenty of on-site facilities and places to visit nearby. On-site we have a heated infinity pool, a stunning private spa, a roof bar, watersports, a private beach, tennis, table tennis and forest playgrounds.