The Beeches (HM82), Lower Mill, The Cotswolds

The Beeches is a popular 4-bedroom property with beautiful views over Howell's Mere Lake.

Open mainly for peak dates in 2024.

Beautifully presented by the owners, The Beeches accommodates up to eight guests over four bedrooms and three bathrooms over three floors. With commanding views over Howell's Mere Lake which is bustling with wildlife, you couldn't ask for a better spot to holiday in the Cotswolds. What's more, The Beeches is only a short 5-10 minute walk from popular on-site facilities like the Ballihoo restaurant and award-winning Lower Mill Spa and pool.

All our properties at Lower Mill Estate, The Cotswolds and Silverlake, Dorset have strict rules to ensure a family friendly atmosphere. Our properties must strictly be used for holiday purposes only and not for working in and or using to commute to and from a place of work. Stag and Hen parties are strictly not allowed at any of our properties, and we reserve the right to cancel your booking if you break the estate rules.

Ground Floor
As you enter The Beeches you come to the first three bedrooms on the ground floor, two of which open out onto the back decking area that overlooks Howell's Mere Lake.

There is a king bedroom that shares a ack and jill bathroom with a double bedroom. The bathroom comes with a bath/shower and toilet.

The third bedroom is a further king bedroom and completing the ground floor is a downstairs family bathroom with a toilet and shower.

First Floor
On the first floor, you will find the main living area, with a spacious open-plan kitchen, lounge, and dining area that opens out onto a balcony to the front and back of the property. There is dining for 8 both inside and outside of the property, with a dining table and seating area on the front balcony.

The lounge area is equipped with a TV with Netflix and Apple TV and a wood fire place and overlooks the back of the property where the property's best views are found. The floor-to-ceiling windows in the lounge allow you to sit back and enjoy the views over Howell's Mere Lake.

Second Floor
On the top floor, you will find your master bedroom with a king bed and ensuite with a shower and a toilet.

The mezzanine balcony is not accessible for guests, this is locked by the homeowners.

Outside
To the back of the property on the ground floor is an external sofa to allow you to make the most of sitting out in the Cotswold countryside on those beautiful English Summer days.

There is also a charcoal BBQ for you to use. Charcoal is not provided.

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.

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

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.

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 1st November to the Easter holidays.

Property specifics:

Not Pet Friendly

Two designated parking spaces labelled HM82 – please use the overflow car park for additional cars.
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed