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Cottage |1 bedroom |Sleeps 2

Lower Mill in Cirencester

from £65 / night

£455–£665 / weekBookable online

This property can be booked securely online within a few minutes. Just click on the ‘Check availability and book’ button.

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

7 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

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About the home

Perfect for those wanting to relax & enjoy fabulous lakeside walks on 450 acre nature reserve.
Contemporary cottage completely renovated in March 2012, with wood-burning stove, well equipped modern kitchen, diner, lounge, shower room, King size bedroom with en-suite cloakroom.
Bedlinen and towels provided.

Wide screen TV, DVD player & MP3 Dock, DAB radio.
Board games, books, & selection of DVD's.
PAYG WIFI with cotswold wireless.
Private orchard with outdoor seating, and a BBQ.
Outdoor facilities in the Lower Mill Estate include outdoor shared pool (seasonal), Sauna, Table Tennis and Tennis courts.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The recently renovated cottage, has a king size bed with memory foam mattress, small wardrobe with drawers.
In the lounge there is a two seater sofa, with additional chairs, TV/DVD and contemporary wood burning stove. There is a main shower room and an ensuite. The new kitchen, installed in March 2012 comes with washer dryer, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, oven and hob.

The cottage facilities are all at ground floor level only, and are only suitable for 2 adults or 2 adults with small baby, but we do not supply cots or additional bedding.

Bed linen and towel are provided for lead guests.

Wifi is available courtesy of PAYG via cotswold wireless, which offers 15 minute free access per day.

Please be aware that mobile phone reception around the cottage is limited for most carriers.

Further details outdoors:
Front Courtyard Seating area.
Rear orchard with wooden table, parasol and chairs
Barbecue

Use of heated swimming pool, exclusive to Mill Village guests, sauna (seasonal), tennis courts and children's play area. On site shop
Nearby lakes for fishing and boating.
Numerous private nature trails - resident wildlife including Beaver, Otter colony,wildfowl, migratory birds, and bats.
Rare and protected habitat.
The lower mill estate is the UK first private residential nature reserve with 450 acres of lakes, and woodland walks, perfect for a relaxing break. The cottage backs onto a secluded orchard which is bounded by the River Thames.

Further details

Starter logs / kindling available, but kindly ask that this is replenished before your leave.
We generally have a no pets rule, as the cottage has white flooring and is only really suitable for two adults.

Conditions

No Stag or Hen Breaks allowed on the estate.
£100 breakages deposit with booking which will be returned after rental period is complete.

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Cotswold Stone Cottage

 

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Entrance Courtyard

 

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View to Private Orchard

 

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Orchard View of the Cottage

The Central England / Cotswolds / Gloucestershire region

The Cotswold's is one of the most unspoilt regions of England, being the country's largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Gentle hillsides, river valleys, lakes and ancient limestone sleepy villages. Centrally positioned with good road access to many places of interest. Neolithic, Roman, Iron Age & Saxon sites can all be found, as can some of the most spectacular English country homes & castles, such as Warwick Castle & Blenheim Palace.
The historic cities of Bath & Oxford are readily accessable.

Local events include: Bath and Cheltenham Literary Festivals, Cheltenham Gold Cup Races, Badminton and Gatcombe Park Horse Trials, Kemble Air Day, Royal International Air Tattoo, Jazz Festivals, The Festival of the Tree at the world famous Westonbirt Arboretum.

The area contains some fabulous local pubs with great food, great ale, & wonderful local hospitality.
Many of the local market towns play host to local farmers markets, with wonderful fresh produce.

The Cirencester / Lower Mill area

Lower Mill Estate is a 450 acre nature reserve, offering the perfect location to unwind, relax & enjoy natures secrets. It has some of the rarest habitat in the the uk, with fantastic resident wildlife including bats, rabbits,otters, beavers & many migratory birds & water fowl.

For the more active, the nearby Cotswold Water Park offers beach, water skiing, jet skiing, wake boarding, sailing, fishing, bike hire, pay as you go golf & lots more

Close to beautiful market town of Cirencester with its cafes & restaurants, galleries & antique shops. Here, in the old Corn Hall there are regular antique & craft markets where it is possible to seek out a bargain or two.
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The nearest pub can found in Somerford Keynes, which is walking distance from the cottage.

Nearest Rail Station can be found in Kemble which offers direct links to London Paddington.

How to get there

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Less than 20 minutes' drive from the M4 and M5 Motorways with their direct links to London, the SouthWest and Central England.

By train direct from London Paddington to Kemble Station which is a short (10 minute) taxi ride away although if you are wanting to visit the beautiful Cotswolds your own car is advisable.

Nearest airport - Bristol or Birmingham

Activities near Cirencester

Reviews

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03 Mar 2013

“Peace & Tranquilty In the Cotswolds” Location ideal for the Peace & Tranquilty which was what we were after . Get back to the Cottage after a walk next to lakes & put log burner on & relax with bottle of wine . Lots of small villages... more Response: Glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. It is the ideal place to switch off, and lack of mobile phone signal in the cottage (3ft thick walls) , while a... more

21 Feb 2013

“Great place highly recommended” We stayed for 3 night during Feb 2013. The accommodation is finished to a high standard. The decor is modern as are the appliances. The cottage is very cosy indeed and is ideal for a romantic... more Response: Many thanks for your comments I am sorry that you found an issue with the wifi in the cottage. The cottage wifi is offered by an external company, and is simply boosted within the property. Being... more

02 Oct 2012

“Did Not Want To Come Home!!!” Me and my partner came to hobbys rest at the end of september for a 3 night break. We were worried that it might have been a bit to quiet for us as we are quite a young couple but we had such an... more Response: Thanks for your kind words, and thanks for leaving the cottage spotless. We are glad you enjoyed your visit and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Regards

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28 Aug 2012

“Stylish and Cosy” We spent a very relaxing weekend in this beautiful cottage. It is located in a kind of holiday estate and while modern it is built in a rustic style. Hobby's Rest is fantasically well equipped... more Response: Thank you for your comments, and we are glad you enjoyed your stay.The cottage was only renovated in Feb 2012 and we did try to keep it traditional while offering modern comforts. We hope to see... more

20 Aug 2012

“Fantastic stay in the Cotswolds” Just got back from a relaxing 4 night stay at Hobby's Rest. This was our first trip away with the little one (11 weeks old). While the cottage doesn't have equipment such as a cot... more Response: Thank you for your comments and we are glad you enjoyed the cottage, the estate and the surrounding area. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Regards

08 Jan 2012

“A restful stylish house” Was indeed a restful stylish house with views to the back over an orchard and to the front over a gated pebbled court yard   I had the luxury for most of my stay of having the well equipped... more Response: Thanks for the comments - you are one of the last to stay in the cottage prior to the renovation project so we hope you will try us again in the future and compare. I believe Hobbys Rest was named... more

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02 Jan 2012

“Would highly recommend Hobby's Rest” Had a lovely weeks stay in the cottage just before Christmas. The cottage was perfect, had everything we needed. There is a small shop selling essentials less than a minute away and a pub within... more Response: Thank you for your comments and we look forward to welcoming you back again. The cottage has been fully renovated since Feb 2012 so you find that the cottage is even more relaxing, while offering... more

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Unavailable	5 Jan 13	8 Feb 13	0£ 0	-	-	1 Week
A	8 Feb 13	29 Mar 13	455£ 455	85£ 85	85£ 85	3 Nights
B	29 Mar 13	3 May 13	525£ 525	95£ 95	95£ 95	3 Nights
C	3 May 13	6 Sep 13	595£ 595	105£ 105	105£ 105	3 Nights
B	6 Sep 13	1 Nov 13	525£ 525	95£ 95	95£ 95	3 Nights
A	1 Nov 13	20 Dec 13	455£ 455	85£ 85	85£ 85	3 Nights
D	20 Dec 13	3 Jan 14	665£ 665	110£ 110	110£ 110	4 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

£100 damages deposit required with booking, refundable one week after end of holiday.<BR>Payment by bank transfer or paypal with balance of Booking to be paid 4 weeks before arrival date.<BR>Weekend bookings from Friday 3pm to Monday 10am. <BR>Weekday bookings from Monday 3pm to Friday 10am.<BR>Minimum stay 3 nights <BR>(Nighly rate decreases £5 per night for 3-7 nights<BR><BR>2013 per night 3 night 4 night 5 night 6 night 7 night<BR>Low Season £85 £80 £75 £70 £65 <BR>Med Season £95 £90 £85 £80 £75 <BR>High Season £105 £100 £95 £90 £85<BR>Xmas £n.a £110 £105 £100 £95<BR>

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Availability notes:

Not available between 5th January and 5th February