This October half-term, things are getting spooky at Silverlake, Dorset. Not only will there be some delicious cocktails creeping onto the menu at the Hurricane Bar, but we are also running a Pumpkin carving competition for our residents and guests. To be in with a chance of winning either a Fortnum & Mason hamper filled…
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Throughout June we held a competition to win your ultimate celebration: an opportunity for one lucky winner to host the ultimate celebration for 3 nights, for up to 12 guests at either Silverlake (Dorset) or Lower Mill Estate (The Cotswolds). The prize came with an incredible package including: LAKESIDE SUNDOWNER AFTERNOON PICNIC COCKTAIL NIGHT PRIVATE…
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Our parent company, Habitat First Group, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year; a journey that started with our sister estate, Lower Mill Estate in the Cotswolds. Having paved the way to people living harmoniously with nature, Silverlake is fast blossoming into its next phase, Shepperd’s View. To mark the momentous occasion, Habitat First Group…
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This summer we were delighted to welcome the return of events to the estate, having not had a celebration together since Christmas 2019, they had been eagerly anticipated. On Wednesday 25th August we hosted a taste of summer at the Hurricane Terrace. Residents and guests at Silverlake enjoyed an array of tea-time delicacies: from finger…
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It’s a been a while since we’ve all been able to come together, so we’re excited to finally celebrate with an exclusive event at the Hurricane Terrace, Silverlake, on Wednesday 25th August. Featuring live jazz from Neon Blue: a jazz trio known for its soft, atmospheric tones to get toes tapping. Live music will…
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Silverlake, Dorset offers a wide variety of activities on site to keep everyone entertained. The estate is ideally situated near the Jurassic coast, surrounded by areas of natural beauty with many days out to be had nearby. Have a family day out at the famously picturesque, coastal town of Poole. Only 30 minutes away, Poole…
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With Government restrictions set to ease on Monday 19th July, we are excited to be able to open our doors a little more while you are staying with us. As we all relax into this new way of life, our highest priority is safety for our guests and staff. Life at Lower Mill Estate will…
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Finding your way around Silverlake, Dorset has never been easier, with our new Estate map. Beautifully illustrated and fully interactive, the map highlights key points of interest around the estate and provides further information on each of these. While navigating the map, you’ll see that we have included some information relating to the history of…
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We recently hosted Lucy Lapwing, a young and passionate conservationist at Silverlake. This is her story… I’d only been at Silverlake for around an hour when I heard it. A faint, constant noise – eerie and strange…almost mechanic. One of my favourite sounds in the world and of the night. A nightjar! Weird nocturnal birds,…
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