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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Somerford Keynes in Cirencester

from £63 / night

£435–£725 / week

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

13 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

On Britain's first private nature reserve is this cosy retreat. Cross the stone bridge over the Thames, through the double gates and you are in Mill Village on the Lower Mill Estate, a cluster of Cotswold stone cottages.
This safe, gated nature reserve means wildlife on the doorstep – the lakes have become a haven for fish, otters, European beavers and wintering fowl. And, in amongst the woodlands, meadows, bridle tracks and lakes is a small shop selling basic supplies, an outdoor heated pool, tennis court, sauna and children's play area, plus the opportunity to fish, cycle or take a walk around the seven lakes and three rivers (including the Thames) on the Estate. A bird and wildlife lover's delight.
A lovely old pub, serving good food with a great atmosphere, a roaring log fire in the winter months and pretty garden for al fresco dining in the summer, is just a 10 minute stroll from the cottage.

Fairhazel Cottage has two bedrooms and two en suites, a sunny garden (unfenced stream) and views to Somerford Lagoon- home to many overwintering waterfowl in the colder months. Downstairs is a living area with squishy cream sofas and neutral colours, logburner, selection of DVDs, books, magazines and CDs, wooden flooring with rugs, a toy box, an attractive pine dining table and contemporary dining chairs, a well-equipped little kitchen and cloakroom. Upstairs are two peaceful bedrooms, both with en suites, one with a double bed and one with two singles (which can be made into a superking on request).

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Highchair and travel cot available
Single beds can be made up into a super king on request
Flatscreen TVs in the living room, and both bedrooms
DVD player in the living room and twin bedroom
IPod Player
Selection of outdoor toys, magazines, CDs, DVDs and books
Fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave and selection of cookery books
Outdoor dining table and chairs, loungers, parasol, bench and BBQ
Downstairs cloakroom as well as two en suites
Wonderful views across to Somerford Lagoon
Lovely cast iron logburner
Sunny garden with two streams (unfenced)- watch the Egret catching his lunch and ducks swimming by
Pay-as-you-go WiFi

Further details outdoors:
Couple of minutes to the tennis court, heated outdoor swimming pool (Open Easter-October Half Term and festive season), table tennis and sauna
Children's play area, trampoline and football nets
Small shop selling basics as well as newspapers, hot drinks and snacks (seasonal)
Hire cycles and canoes from the shop
Wonderful walks and cycle paths around the Estate's 450 acre nature reserve, three rivers and seven lakes
The Thames Path running 140 miles the length of the Thames is only 80 metres away
A ten minute stroll to The Bakers Arms, local 16th century pub selling good food, child friendly, with log fire and sunny garden
Other great pubs and restaurants nearby
Access within minutes to all the wonderful leisure facilities of the Cotswold Water Park- waterskiing, wakeboarding, fishing, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, aerial adventure, beautiful walks and cycle routes including the Thames and Severn canal path
Nearest golf course- four miles to either Oaksey or South Cerney
Easy access to picturesque Cotswolds villages
Designer shopping in Cheltenham Spa, visit Swindon Designer Outlet for bargains and Cotswold towns for antique shopping
Visit Painswick Gardens, Westonbirt Arboreteum and stately homes such as Sudeley Castle and Blenheim Palace.
Airshow events at Kemble (June/Sept) and Fairford (July) and horse trials at Badminton and Gatcombe (both March).
Polo at Cirencester Park (May-Sept) and horse racing at Cheltenham (Gold Cup-March)

Conditions

To make a booking a 30% deposit is required, or full payment if you are booking six weeks or less before commencement of your stay.

A refundable security deposit of £50 is required when the full payment is due. The security deposit is paid back in full within one week of the end of your holiday subject to the cottage being left in a clean and reasonable state.

Sorry this is a no smoking cottage. Regrettably no pets allowed.

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Take a dip in the pool

 

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Front view of Fairhazel Cottage

 

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Log burner and French doors to the garden

 

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Living Area

The Central England / Cotswolds / Gloucestershire region

What better place for a relaxing break than a cottage in the Cotswolds? Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the Cotswolds is one of the top five places travellers from overseas visit in the UK.

Explore the quintessentially English honey-coloured villages that punctuate the Cotswolds landscape - Broadway, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, to name but a few. Explore their pretty streets, brimming with delightful shops selling antiques, gifts and other quality goods, along with fine dining restaurants, traditional pubs and olde-worlde tea shops. There are some splendid towns and cities too such as Oxford, Bath and Cheltenham.

Must-see places include Westonbirt Arboreteum, the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, Hidcote Manor and Gardens, Berkeley Castle and Malmesbury Abbey. Family-friendly options include Cotswold Farm Park, the 'Home of Rare Breed Conservation' and Cotswold Country Park, home to the UK's biggest inland beach, with water sports, fishing, toddlers' paddling and play area, adventure centre and lakeside walks and cycle paths.

Walk the Thames Path, enjoy a day at Cheltenham Races, watch a game of polo or perhaps a day of pampering at the thermal Roman baths in the city of Bath.

Or if leisure activites are your choice the Cotswold Water Park with over 140 lakes offers plenty of land and water based sporting activities from waterskiing and wakeboarding to angling and hiking or cycling around the lakes, rivers (including the Thames), Thames and Severn canal and three nature reserves.
The Cotswolds offers something for everyone from plentiful leisure activities to beautiful countryside, picturesque villages to good family entertainment, great food to watersports at the Costwold Water Park.

The Cirencester / Somerford Keynes area

The exclusive Lower Mill Estate is located on The Cotswolds Water Park , 6 kms/ 4 miles from the historic town of Cirencester. The Water Park covers 40 sq miles with 140 lakes and offers a wide range of activities and facilities ranging from waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, kayaking and fishing to relaxing in some of the beautiful country pubs and restaurants. There are many cycle trails and beautiful walks including the Thames Path and the Thames and Severn canal. Also in the Water Park is the largest inland beach, paintballing, nature events and an aerial adventure centre. There is plenty to do for children and adults alike.

The Lower Mill Estate takes its name from the historic water mill found at the entrance, one of only two still working on the river Thames, which flows through the Estate.

How to get there

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Easy access from M4 and M5 Motorways. 20 minutes from Cheltenham or Swindon.

Fly to Bristol, Birmingham or Heathrow Airports - Cottage is within a hour and a half from all of these airports.

Cheap flights available from Easyjet.co.uk to Birmingham and Bristol airports. Fly into London Heathrow with British Airways and other main carriers.

Local buses run regularly between the airports and Swindon and Cheltenham.
There are always local taxis available. Call 07977 994285 for airport pick up and/or drop off.
Train station 5 minutes away at Kemble. Direct line to London Paddington Station.

Activities near Cirencester

Reviews

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11 Apr 2013

“Perfect stay” From the very first interaction with the owner you get the feeling that, here is someone who wants you to be welcomed and have a good time. We booked at very short notice and felt like treasured... more

04 Apr 2013

“Relaxing, cosy cottage” We stayed at Fairhazel Cottage in March 2013 with a small group of friends, we were welcomed with a lovely bottle of wine and card from the owner - and the cottage facilities and furnishings were pristine. The weather for March was horrendous - with snow and rain every day, however the lovely log fire, local pubs really made up for it. I would definitely recommed this cottage for all those who would like to get away from the hussle and bussle of city life. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.

06 Jan 2013

“Fantastic place for your next break” I booked this cottage last minute as I decided to go away with my partner for New Year. I actually couldn't believe my luck. I was a tiny bit worried that I would be stuck with something that would be typical of something you normally get when you do something on a whim but I couldn't have been more happier with my stay. The cotswolds is an area that I love anyway but this cottage gives you the perfect base to visit some of the wonderful attractions the area has to offer. (I just wish I had a bit longer) The cottage was beautiful. Clean, quiet and with some lovely touches that the owner had furnished for us. I was also delighted at how thoughtful the owner had been. She had provided maps of areas to go walking, and had explained everything that we needed to make our stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. This is a perfect place to go if you don't know the Cotswolds very well as she has taken the time to give you everything you need. I cannot recommend this place enough. If you want a beautiful place to go to in the Cotswolds then you have found it. Response: Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. I hope I can welcome you back to Fairhazel Cottage sometime soon!

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02 Nov 2012

“Wonderful stay overall..” Overall stay was 2 thumbs up! Travelled with my family of 4 (2 adults/2 children). Cottage was clean and tidy when we arrived. Host was meticulous that we get all the information to get in the estate and into our cottage asap. Great job, Natalie! The cottage was very well equipped and we even had a great selection of movies (DVD), tennis rackets, table tennis etc.. that we could play within the estate. A truly satisfying stay with nothing to complaint about.

18 Oct 2012

“Luxury home from home with every need catered for” We loved staying at Fairhazel. The accommodation was very high spec and smart and it felt like a real treat. From shampoo in the showers, to emergency toothpaste, to the latest DVD releases there was nothing Natalie hadn't thought of in her quest to make guests feel at home. It felt she trusted her guests to take care of the place which we tried to do. I did move breakables out of reach of small people and kept feet off sofas. Lower Mill Estate is perfect for small kids, with a playground and a heated outdoor pool which we made use of even in October. We can't wait to go back - prefereably on our own!

02 Oct 2012

“well maintained and thoughtfully equipped cottage” The cottage is in a pleasant location within a gated complex. It is well maintained, thoughtfully fitted out and is easy to manage. Natalie, the owner, was always available by phone of we had any... more

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06 Sep 2012

“peacefull, relaxing and the kids loved it!” the cottage was gorgeous and very clean. we arrived to find a bottle of wine and some cake which was a lovely suprise. the facilities were great and the children would have lived in the pool if we had let them. there were plenty of activities locally and the gorgeous cotswold villages nearby. no negative points and we would definately love to return one day Response: Thank you Monica for your lovely feedback. I hope to be able to welcome you and your family back sometime!

02 Jun 2012

“Nice, relaxing family break.” This was a lovely area to stay in. There were lots of things for the children to do and it was nice that it wasn't too over crowded. It was quiet too, which made it a nice, relaxing stay. The cottage was super; clean, comfortable, beautifully decorated and really well equipped. The owner was lovely and really looked after us.

22 Feb 2012

“Great time had at Fairhazel Cottage” We booked at the last minute and Natalie was extremely kind and accomodating in helping to sort out arrangements quickly for us. We arrived to a clean, comfortable, tasteful cottage and appreciated the 'extras' that had been provided to welcome us. Even though we visited during the half term holiday, we found the cottage to be quiet and relaxing, as were local walks. The countryside, towns and villages of the Cotswolds provided plenty to do during the days, and the woodburner made for cosy nights in - although we did venture out for a great pub quiz in the local village on Thursday night. Would recommend Fairhazel and would be happy to return again. Response: Thanks Ali for the great feedback. Hope to welcome you both back sometime!

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28 Jan 2012

“Relaxing and reviving” A fanastic cottage to stay in. This is our 3rd stay at Fairhazel cottage and we will be returning again. It is in a lovely location but the reason we return is the exceptionally high standards. Cleanliness, appliances, furnishings...everything you would wish for is provided! As a family with a small child, we eat in a lot and everything we need is provided. Communication with the owner is also friendly and any queries we may have are answered immediately.

03 Jan 2012

“Great place to stay” Stayed in November-Great location and the cottage facilites were good-Nathalie was very helpful when we called with our enquires. Based our stay to visit BATH xmas market and surrounding areas of Circester, Gloucester, Oxfordshire....Plenty to see and the countryside was good to see. Cottage- very comfortable to stay in and the Log fire was great on a cold windy night! Has a brillant stay and would recommend this- Nathalie thanks for your help

29 Jul 2011

“An excellent cottage on an excellent site.” There are things for all the family. We started the Thames Path walk but there are watersports and nature walks galore. The cottage has a lovely welcoming and comfortable feel and has everything... more

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16 Jun 2011

“Well equipped cottage, helpful info and surrounded by natural beauty” If you want a getaway in the country and would like to stay in a modern, well equipped self catering cottage, Fairhazel Cottage is a good choice. It's location is perfect for all the best market towns in the Cotswolds. The pool is amazing and warm, we managed to have a swim when it was about 16 degrees outside but sunny, and it was very pleasant. The two and a half bathrooms in the cottage were very handy, the bedding was clean and the towels were big which was appreciated, making it feel a bit more luxurious. The garden was semi-private and we BBQ'd on probably the smallest BBQ I've ever seen, however it worked well and our steaks and sausages were cooked to perfection. The whole estate was very quiet the whole week and only got busier the day before we left, on the Saturday. The shop is only open for 2½ days in the week (Fri, Sat & Sun) however there is a Waitrose in Cirencester which is close by. The croissants from the small shop were divine and very fresh. We bought bacon and eggs from The Butts Farm which is close to the estate and that was a highlight to visit (especially for our baby, who thought the animals were the most amazing thing he'd ever seen). The information provided by the owner of the cottage was helpful and very thorough. We did pop into an info centre at the Corinium museum in Cirencester and picked up some more books and leaflets about the surrounding market towns. The mobile reception was bad for O2 and Vodafone, however if you stood in the garden or close to the doors downstairs we got one or two bars on the phones. All in all a good, relaxing getaway, in a pleasant, decent cottage (and luckily not too many 8-legged friends in the cottage).

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Early Summer	3 May 13	24 May 13	560£ 560	-	-	3 Nights
Half Term	24 May 13	31 May 13	625£ 625	-	-	3 Nights
Summer	31 May 13	28 Jun 13	595£ 595	-	-	3 Nights
High Summer	28 Jun 13	24 Jul 13	625£ 625	-	-	1 Week
Summer Holidays	24 Jul 13	30 Aug 13	699£ 699	-	-	1 Week
Late Summer	30 Aug 13	27 Sep 13	580£ 580	-	-	3 Nights
Indian Summer	27 Sep 13	25 Oct 13	510£ 510	-	-	2 Nights
Half Term	25 Oct 13	1 Nov 13	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
Autumn	1 Nov 13	20 Dec 13	445£ 445	-	-	2 Nights
Festive Holidays	20 Dec 13	3 Jan 14	725£ 725	-	-	1 Week
Winter	3 Jan 14	14 Feb 14	435£ 435	-	-	2 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.

30% deposit due to secure booking. Full payment due six weeks before arrival.<BR><BR>Changeover days: normally Friday, Sunday or Monday. Please contact the owner if you wish to arrive on a different date. I maybe able to assist.<BR><BR>Charging: 2 nights 70%, 3 nights 75%, 4 nights 80% of weeks' rental<BR><BR>Refundable security deposit of £50 subject to the cottage being left as found.<BR><BR>Payment by cheque (UK only), BACS or Paypal (3% charge). Payment to be made in GB Pounds<BR><BR>Sorry no stag or hen parties<BR><BR>Rental includes heating, linen and towels and a starter pack of tea, coffee, sugar, kitchen basics and toiletries.<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR> <BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>

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3 years listed You are contacting Natalie Isherwood Landline n/a Mobile 44 07598 441273 Payment accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This cottage has received 13 reviews from previous guests.

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