The Stables
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£495–£855 / week
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 garden and 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. Nearby is also 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 Self-catering |
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: | Clothes dryer, 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), Tennis court on site, Shared garden, Private garden, BBQ, Shared tennis court on site, Private fishing lake / river, Trampoline |
| Access: | Secure parking |
Further details indoors:
Travel cot. highchair, stairgate and bottle steriliser available
Flatscreen TV/DVD player in the living room and second bedroom
Selection of toys, magazines, DVDs and books
Fully equipped kitchen including dishwasher, washer/dryer , microwave and selection of cookery books
Outdoor dining table and chairs, parasol, loungers 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 which adds to the charm! Limited head height to one side of one of the king size bed and in the bathroom and shower room.
Further details outdoors:
Tennis court, heated outdoor swimming pool (Easter-October), table tennis and sauna
Children's play area, trampoline, football and cricket nets
Small shop selling basics, hot drinks, snacks and newspapers ( weekends only off peak)
Wonderful walks, runs and cycle paths around the Estate's 450 acre 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, 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)
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: 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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Share videoThe 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
 07 Oct 2011 |
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 |
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! |
10 Aug 2011 |
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. |
Guestbook for The Stables
We had an amazing stay thank-you and can't believe how lucky we were with the weather! Our photo's round the pool look like we're in Spain or something! So yeah, we went in the pool everyday, hired bikes from the shop, went wakeboarding on the lakes and went for a night out in cirencester. lower mill had everything we wanted and more! we'll definitely be back :) Sarah May 2012
We had a lovely stay, the cottage was beautiful, and we did manage to enjoy the pool and sauna which was a bonus! Lucia April 2012
Just wanted to say that we all had a great time staying at The Stables. It was a lovely place to spend Easter and thanks for all the welcoming touches. We made the most of the tennis court, and we certainly made the most of the Baker's Arms! Tim Easter 2012
We had a beautiful few days at your house and fell in love with the area. Everina April 11
Arrived home this evening after a brilliant time. The kids were saying all the way home 'can we go back?'
As you said, they would be straight in the pool and it was difficult to get them out of it!
Anyway thanks again. Hopefully we will be back again in the near future. Dan, Carissa and family April 11
My husband and I stayed at The Stables with our 2 boys (ages 5 and 14) for three weeks. Natalie was a joy to work with and the home was well equipped for self-catering. Set in the middle of an absolutely beautiful orchard, and bordered on 2 sides by the Thames, the garden is a peaceful and secluded place. The Lower Mill Estates is abundant with wildlife and plenty of lakes for scenic walks. In addition the Estate is very convenient to the rail lines which made it a great base of exploration for the rest of the country whilst we were there. In a word – Perfect! Liz April 2011
Just wanted to give some positive feedback- just got back. We had an absolutely lovely weekend at Lower Mill with both mums...what a lovely place, very peaceful yet lots to do in and around the estate. The Stables is lovely, just like a home from home. Jenny Sept 10
We stayed at the Stables in August 2010, with our two boys aged11 and 14. The cottage was super, and had everything we needed. The boys had fun playing tennis and in the swimming pool, which are both close to the cottage. Only a short drive away a range of watersports are available, the boys especially enjoyed wakeboarding. Natalie was really helpful, and welcoming and we would love to stay at the Stables again.
Maria August 2010
We had a really great week staying at The Stables over the mid term break. With three children under six, there was plenty to do both within the Lower Mill Estate and in the surrounding area. The facilities including heated pool, tennis court, playground and trampoline meant there was something for everyone. I even got to have my latte (from the shop) and read the newspaper every morning in relative peace. The enclosed garden at the back of the cottage is huge and an absolute bonus! We will be back. Sarah Wilson June 2010
The cottage was amazing, we fell in love with the house and wanted to stay forever. Tashi October 2010
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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| Summer | 25 May 12 | 20 Jul 12 | £ 725 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| High Summer | 20 Jul 12 | 31 Aug 12 | £ 825 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Late Summer | 31 Aug 12 | 28 Sep 12 | £ 675 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Indian Summer | 28 Sep 12 | 26 Oct 12 | £ 635 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Half Term | 26 Oct 12 | 2 Nov 12 | £ 675 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Autumn | 2 Nov 12 | 21 Dec 12 | £ 525 | - | - | 2 Nights |
| Xmas/ New Year | 21 Dec 12 | 2 Jan 13 | £ 855 | - | - | 5 Nights |
| Winter | 2 Jan 13 | 8 Feb 13 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday 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 and Monday. Please contact the owner 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 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 (2% charge). 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
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Natalie Isherwood
Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This cottage has received 4 reviews from previous guests.  |
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