Lower Mill Estate Code of Conduct

can also be downloaded here: LME Code of Conduct

Applies to all guests staying at Peregrine House, Lower Mill Estate, GL7 6FJ

1. Introduction

Lower Mill Estate (“LME”) 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 factions, there are a number of “Rules” to ensure that the LME is safe, secure and a peaceful environment for all. Homes on the LME must be used for holiday purposes only. A full set of the Code of Conduct (“CoC”) can be provided on request, the key points are set out in this document.

Please ensure all guests familiarise themselves with these and we kindly ask you observe them at all times, thank you

2. Confirmation Required from Guests

Security at the LME require all guests to acknowledge the CoC as a pre-requisite to entry. All guests are required to email mike@cotswoldslakehouse.com with the following:

“I acknowledge receipt of the Code of Conduct and understand and agree to its conditions, including sharing the information with all other guests”

Please note, by sending the above confirmation, you are also confirming that:

• all guests have read and understood the LME CoC
• you are not part of a larger group staying on the LME
• you are not a hen or stag party
• your stay at LME is for holiday purposes only
• any lost spa passes will be charged at £35 each
• any lost items left behind can be returned for a fee of £25 each

3. What if I breach The Code of Conduct?

Please be aware that a breach of the CoC may result in the loss of all or part of your rental deposit and continuous breaches of the CoC could result in all members of your party being evicted from the Estate.

4. Quiet Enjoyment & Consideration for Others:

• No Hen or Stag Parties - We promote a family atmosphere at all times
• Noise amplifies across water - Please keep voices low when on decking/balconies
• Be aware that this is a development of privately-owned properties. Do not walk around houses or borrow/use equipment belonging to other homes
• Be aware of ‘light pollution’. Turn lights low in the evening
• No external amplified music. Noise travels easily across the lakes
• No music or excessive noise at all after 11pm
• No fireworks or lanterns; for the safety of wildlife, fireworks or lanterns are strictly forbidden

5. Safety & Estate Facilities:

• The Speed Limit on the Estate is 5 mph. 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 overflow car park
• Children must not be left unattended. This is of paramount importance around equipment, pools and lakes on the Estate
• The Spa: please ensure you have your passes. There are two passes for free access to the facilities hanging behind the front door. Please replace them before you otherwise a fee will be incurred of £35 for each lost pass
• Please note the safety rules in the hot tub, pools, saunas and play areas. Please be considerate to others in the changing rooms
• Traffic management - LME operates a shared space policy to reduce the priority of motor vehicles and increase the priority of pedestrian users and cyclists

6. 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
• 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 also remove any fouling and dispose of appropriately