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Cottage |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Somerford Keynes in Cirencester

from £75 / night

£525–£875 / week

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

5 out of 5

8 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, 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.

Facilities

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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Take a dip in the pool

 

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Cosy living room with log burner

 

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Country style kitchen with dining area

 

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Access to the orchard from the living room

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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10 Jan 2013

“Our family fell in love with this cottage” 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

“Cotwolds cottage gem” 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

“Perfect for a long weekend get-away” 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.

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07 Sep 2012

“Lovely, well equipped, charming cottage in great location” This cottage is full of character and equipped with everything you need for a great holiday. Access to the Orchard at the back of the cottage is great for the kids giving a safe environment to wear themselves out! Being right next to the shop, cafe, tennis court and swimming pool was also a huge bonus and both the accommodation, on-site facilities and grounds are very well maintained. Many thanks to Natalie for all her help to make our trip enjoyable and as easy as possible when holidaying with 4 children aged 7-10!

07 Oct 2011

“Comfortable house in relaxing area” Good weather helped our stay as we used the outdoor pool (1st w/e of Oct). The house was very clean with lovely decor and well equipped. It is an ideal family retreat.

15 Aug 2011

“A fabulous find for all the family” We were made to feel so welcome on arrival ( bottle of wine and chocolate biscuits certainly helped!) The stables is a very well equiped and beautifully decorated holiday accommodation. Our typical day consisted of: early morning swim in heated pool, breakfast overlooking the orchard,tennis,more swimming, table tennis,a little more swimming, sunbathing by the pool watching the kids trampolining supper overlooking the orchard. Sublime!

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10 Aug 2011

“self catering and self entertaining” Lovely place and a great atmosphere - feels very authentic to The Cotswolds, and at the same time with modern facilities. The owner really takes pride in presenting a clean, stylish and personal welcome, which was much appriciated. Children can play safely in the garden and at the same time meet new friends. House contains everything you need for at cosy family vacation. Heatet pool - fun and play acceptet - Saw the pool cleaner at least once a day. Came to UK to find "Midsummer" - found it at The Stables.

08 Jun 2011

“Stylish modern accomodation, in an delightful setting.” Our stay at The Stables was fantastic and accompanied with great weather luckily! The decor is stylishly modern with (and this is the great bit) all of the books, children's games and kitchen utensils you could wish for. Natalie and her team were fantastic with everything right down to popping a pint of milk in the fridge for when you arrive! The heated outdoor swimming pool was a lovely temperature even on the cold days!

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Late Spring	12 Apr 13	3 May 13	525£ 525	-	-	2 Nights
May Bank Holiday	3 May 13	10 May 13	675£ 675	-	-	3 Nights
May	10 May 13	24 May 13	655£ 655	-	-	2 Nights
May Half Term	24 May 13	31 May 13	755£ 755	-	-	1 Week
Early Summer	31 May 13	19 Jul 13	775£ 775	-	-	2 Nights
High Summer	19 Jul 13	30 Aug 13	875£ 875	-	-	1 Week
Late Summer	30 Aug 13	27 Sep 13	695£ 695	-	-	2 Nights
Indian Summer	27 Sep 13	25 Oct 13	635£ 635	-	-	2 Nights
Half Term	25 Oct 13	1 Nov 13	675£ 675	-	-	2 Nights
Autumn	1 Nov 13	20 Dec 13	525£ 525	-	-	2 Nights
Festive Holidays	20 Dec 13	5 Jan 14	875£ 875	-	-	1 Week
Winter	5 Jan 14	14 Feb 14	525£ 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.

Availability

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