The Lower Mill Estate's Code of Conduct

CODE OF CONDUCT

Lower Mill Estate is a Nature Reserve located in the heart of the Cotswolds. We promote a safe family 
environment for people to enjoy, coupled with a duty to protect the natural habitat of many species of 
wildlife for generations to come. In order to maintain a balance between these two factors, there are 
several “Rules” to ensure that the Estate is safe, secure and a peaceful environment for all. Homes on the 
estate cannot be used a primary residence or be used as base of operation for contractors or a base to 
commute to and from a place of work. A full set of rules will be in the Welcome Pack in your property 
and we ask you to familiarise yourselves with them on arrival, we have summarised some key points for 
you below. It is the responsibility of the guest to act in accordance with the principles outlined below at 
all times. 

Quiet enjoyment and consideration for others

NO Hen/Stag Parties or similar such parties that will create a disturbance to others on the estate - we 
always promote a family atmosphere.
Noise amplifies across water NO external amplified music and please keep voices low when on 
decking/balconies.
NO music or excessive noise at all after 11pm. 
Be aware that this is a development of privately-owned properties - Do not walk around houses or 
borrow/use equipment belonging to other properties. 
Be aware of ‘light pollution’ - turn lights low in the evening. 
No Fireworks or lanterns - for the safety of wildlife, fireworks or lanterns are strictly forbidden. 

Safety & Estate Facilities

The Speed Limit on the Estate is 10 mph - except where it specifies a 5mph limit. There is Zero tolerance to 
speeding on the Estate. 
Limited parking on the Estate - Please use your allocated parking space. All other vehicles must be 
parked in the designated overflow car park areas. 
Children must not be left unattended - This is of paramount importance around equipment, pools and 
lakes on the Estate. 
The Spa - for those houses that have access to the Spa, please ensure you have your passes. Please take 
care not to allow other people into the Spa. 
Please note the safety rules in the pools, saunas and play areas. Please be considerate to others in the 
changing rooms, which can get crowded. 
Home-owner only and Adult only - please note the times for home-owner and adult only for the Spa and 
Mill Village pools. 
You should never exceed maximum overnight occupancy as identified in your contract with the 
owner/agency. 
Traffic management - the Estate operates a shared space policy to reduce the priority of motor vehicles 
and increase the priority of pedestrian users and cyclists. 

Wildlife & Nature Reserve

Please do not feed any wild animals. 
If you plan to fish, please familiarise yourself with the Estate Fishing Rules located on the notice boards 
and at the Estate office. 
Canoes, sail boats and wind surfers, please refer to the notice boards for lake closures and information 
regarding path closures. 
Please adhere to PRIVATE PROPERTY signage. 
Buoyancy aids must be worn on the lakes at ALL times. 
Please keep dogs on a lead at ALL times around the Estate – please remove any fouling and dispose of 
appropriately. 

What if I breach the “Code of Conduct?” 
Please be aware that a breach of the rules/code of conduct will result in a fine. A call out charge is 
applied for ANY noise disturbances after 11pm. Continuous breaches of the rules /code of conduct 
could result in all members of your party being evicted from the estate.