The Stables
About the home
On Britain's first private nature reserve, a small part of which has been developed for second homes, is this relaxing retreat. Cross a bridge over the Thames, through the wooden gates and you are in Mill Village on the Lower Mill Estate. The Stables, once home to the farm horses that worked the land, is located in a pretty courtyard accessed via a five bar gate. There are three cosy bedrooms, one with an en suite, a well equipped kitchen/ diner for long chats over a good meal, a light and airy living room with a lovely logburner for chilling out after a long walk and stable door to the orchard. Have a leisurely meal or play ball games in the orchard, take a dip in the pool, play a game of tennis or go for a walk in the beautiful countryside surrounding the Estate. The choice is yours!
Nearby is a small shop selling fresh bread, delicious Lattes and newspapers (peak season). The Stables is on a 450 acre nature reserve which means wildlife on the doorstep. Seven lakes and three rivers have become a haven for fish, otters, European beavers and wintering fowl. A bird and wildlife lover's delight. A lovely old pub, serving good food with a pretty garden for al fresco dining in the summer and a roaring log fire in the winter months, is just a 10 minute stroll away. Easy access to watersports at the Cotswold Water Park and picturesque Cotswold towns and villages.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Cotswold Country Park- lakeside, 3km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Sauna, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| Pool: | Shared outdoor pool (heated) |
| General: | Central heating, TV, Table tennis |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 en suite and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Shared outdoor pool (heated), Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Shared tennis court on site, Private fishing lake / river, Climbing frame, Trampoline |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Travel cot. highchair, stairgate and bottle steriliser available
Flatscreen TV/DVD player in the living room and TV in second bedroom
Selection of toys, magazines, DVDs and books
Fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and selection of cookery books
Outdoor dining table and chairs, parasol and BBQ
Shower room with WC/basin and en suite with WC/ basin and bath with shower mixer.
Access to a pretty orchard, play games, watch the rabbits feeding in the morning dew, relax in the sun
Lovely cast iron logburner for romantic evenings in or after a crisp winter's walk
Pretty courtyard to the front with access via a five bar gate
Typical character features: stable door (as you would expect in the stables!), old wooden internal doors, logburner, wooden floors and a butler sink in the kitchen but with all the mod cons of a modern home- including fully fitted kitchen, flat screen TVs with DVD players and contemporary furnishings
PLEASE NOTE:
-One of the single beds is a non-standard length (5ft 6inches/ 1.7m) so suitable for a child or small adult
-The first floor accommodation is built into the eaves so some restricted head height. Limited head height to one side of one of the king size bed and in the bathroom.
Further details outdoors:
Tennis court, heated outdoor swimming pool (Easter-October Half Term ), table tennis and sauna
Children's play area, trampoline, football and cricket nets
Small shop selling basics, hot drinks, snacks and newspapers ( seasonal opening hours)
Wonderful walks, runs and cycle paths around the Estate's 450 acre private nature reserve, three rivers and seven lakes
The Thames Path is just a two minute walk
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 just four miles away at Oaksey or South Cerney which also has a driving range
Easy access to picturesque Cotswolds villages
Designer shopping in Cheltenham Spa, 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)
Further details
30% deposit due to secure booking. Full payment due 6 weeks before arrival.
Changeover day: normally Friday and Monday. Please contact the owner if you wish to arrive on a different date. I maybe able to assist.
Short breaks available between Sept-May. Weekend breaks available for 3 nights from Friday to Monday or midweek breaks for 3 or 4 nights from Monday to Friday. Short breaks may be available at other times within two weeks of departure. Please contact the owner.
Charging: 2 nights 70%, 3 nights 75%, 4 nights 80% of weeks' rental
Refundable security deposit of £50 subject to the cottage being left as found.
Payment by cheque (UK only), BACS or Paypal. Payment to be made in GB Pounds
Sorry no stag or hen parties
Rental includes heating, linen and towels and a starter pack of tea, coffee, sugar, kitchen basics and toiletries
Conditions
To secure a booking a 30% deposit is required or full payment if you are booking less than six weeks before commencement of your stay.
A refundable security deposit of £50 is required when the full payment is due. The security deposit is returned 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.
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Enquire nowThe 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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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bristol: 70 km |
| Railway: | Kemble: 8 km |
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
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 10 Jan 2013 |
The Stables is cosy, clean comfortable and well furnished. It is well located and close to the shop and swimming pool. The family had a delightful stay here at New Year. Response: Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. I hope to be able to welcome you and the family back sometime soon! |
![]() 28 Oct 2012 |
Thank you for a wonderful stay in the Cotswolds at the Stables. We really enjoyed our time there and the cottage was perfect for us. We appreciated all the thoughtful household items you provided for us, and it made us feel comfortable and welcome immediately to walk into the kitchen and see your lovely note, cake, tea, coffee, and even fresh milk in the refrigerator! The location is perfect with the orchard behind, the cafe, tennis court, trampoline and outdoor heated swimming pool practically next door. We were amazed to see people brave the chilly temps to go swimming, but the pool temperature was quite warm and my children really enjoyed it, especially with the pool toys in the activity chest. The Lower Mills Estate is a wonderful place to base a trip to the Cotswolds. We love the surrounding nature and next time will bring wellies so we can venture out more on the footpaths and hopefully see some beavers! My husband brought his bicycle on the train and enjoyed riding through the sleepy villages for a few hours. The convenience of your location is wonderful -- Just 10 minutes taxi from Kemble train station, next to the cafe/shop, 10 minute walk to Baker's arms pub, 5-10 minute walk from renting bicycles, and the County water park. Your range of DVD's and books was nicely spread for different ages. My children are already asking to return, and hopefully we'll bring my parents and mother-in-law with us. It was a perfect refreshing break in the middle of an intense school term. Thank you again for making the rental process go smoothly and for providing such a charming cottage for families. We will definitely recommend the Stables to our friends -- what a gem! |
![]() 26 Sep 2012 |
Loved our stay at the Lower Mill Estate and the Stables. Perfect for a long weekend get-away from London. Travelled with a 3 month old baby and extended family. Cottage was great, very well maintained and Nathalie had left some useful welcome gifts for us. Though one of the older properties on the Estate it comes with lots of character and easy access to the various facilities. Shop/Canoe rental/Tennis courts + heated outdoor pool are literally a stone's throw away. We were very lucky with the weather in mid September and could enjoy sitting in the courtyard / orchard. Would like to return next year spring / summer, probably not in the winter though. |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Late Spring | 12 Apr 13 | 3 May 13 | £ 525 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| May Bank Holiday | 3 May 13 | 10 May 13 | £ 675 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| May | 10 May 13 | 24 May 13 | £ 655 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| May Half Term | 24 May 13 | 31 May 13 | £ 755 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Summer | 31 May 13 | 19 Jul 13 | £ 775 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| High Summer | 19 Jul 13 | 30 Aug 13 | £ 875 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Summer | 30 Aug 13 | 27 Sep 13 | £ 695 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Indian Summer | 27 Sep 13 | 25 Oct 13 | £ 635 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Half Term | 25 Oct 13 | 1 Nov 13 | £ 675 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Autumn | 1 Nov 13 | 20 Dec 13 | £ 525 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Festive Holidays | 20 Dec 13 | 5 Jan 14 | £ 875 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Winter | 5 Jan 14 | 14 Feb 14 | £ 525 | - | - | 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.
Rental period commences at 4.00pm on start day and finishes at 10.30am on departure day.
30% deposit due to secure booking. Full payment due six weeks before arrival.
Changeover day: normally Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. Please contact me if you wish to arrive on a different date. I maybe able to assist.
Weekend breaks available for 3 nights from Friday to Monday or midweek breaks for 3 or 4 nights from Monday to Friday. Short breaks may be available at other times within two weeks of departure. Please contact me to discuss.
Charging: 2 nights 70%, 3 nights 75%, 4 nights 80% of weeks' rental
Refundable security deposit of £50 subject to the cottage being left as found.
Payment by cheque (UK only), bank transfer (BACS) or Paypal. Payment to be made in GB Pounds
Sorry no stag or hen parties
Rental includes heating, linen and towels.
Enquire nowAvailability
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