Beaverbrook
About the home
Beaver Brook is a stunning architect-designed holiday home located on a secluded 500 acre nature reserve in the heart of the Cotswolds Water Park. It is located just moments from the ArtSpa(TM), overlooking a trout pond and beside one of the many streams that cross Lower Mill. Beaver Brook sleeps up to ten guests. There is a large open plan living/dining/kitchen area on first floor with impressive vaulted ceiling and overlooking the trout pond, and a first floor balcony and decked/lawned area at ground level. There is also flat screen TV with VCR/DVD and Freeview box, ipod dock and dedicated wifi. Gorgeous contemporary woodburning stove. Beaverbrook has a high chair, travel cot (bring linen), Fisher Price Baby Gym, baby bouncer chair, microwave steriliser and stairgates - perfect for families with young children or babies.
The Lower Mill Estate benefits from an abundance of activities for all age groups, including sailing, fishing, and animal and birdwatching. Guests also have unlimited access to the exclusive, world class ArtSpaTM which offers a full range of fitness options including three swimming pools, sauna, steamroom and fully equipped gym, as well as a range of rejuvenating spa treatments.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 5 bedrooms |
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| Will consider: | House swaps Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Gym, Sauna, Log fire, Shared indoor Pool, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 5 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 2 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Cots (1), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Shared garden, BBQ, Shared tennis court on site, Climbing frame, Swing set, Trampoline |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
- Two double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms
- Further double bedroom
- Two bunk bedrooms (one is only suitable for two children OR one adult)
- Family bathroom.
- Large open plan living/dining/kitchen area on first floor with impressive vaulted ceiling and overlooking the trout pond
- First floor balcony with cafe style table and chairs and decked/lawned area at ground level.
- Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar
- Woodburning stove
- Contemporary furniture throughout
Further details outdoors:
The house is located on a 500 acre nature reserve including many walks, 8 lakes for non motorised watersports (fishing, sailing, canoeing etc). Bird watching hides and an abundance of nature including amazing birds, otters, deer, bats and the UK's only "wild" beaver population.
Guests have unlimited use of the ArtSpa - two outdoor (April to October only) and one indoor pool, gym, steam room, sauna and relaxation area. Treatments also available for an extra charge. There is a children's playground, shared tennis courts, trampoline and treehouse!
Lots of activities locally for all the family and access to many pretty Cotswold villages. Please see our website for more details.
Further details
Sorry, we are unable to accommodate stag or hen groups, or all adult groups of more than 8. As there are two bunk rooms the house is more suited to family groups
No pets or smoking in the house please.
Conditions
A refundable deposit is required to cover any breakages or damage to the property.
The Lower Mill Estate is a family environment and late night noise and rowdy behaviour is not tolerated. Guests are asked to be considerate of their neighbours.
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The Central England / Cotswolds / Cheltenham / Gloucester region


The Cotswolds area is a popular area for its picturesque towns and rolling fields with beautiful towns such as Cheltenham and Cirencester, and many stunning villages such as Bibury, Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford and Moreton-in-the-Marsh.
Cheltenham became a popular spa in the 18th century, and its Regency architecture remains very well preserved, and it also offers an abundance of boutique shopping and restaurants.
Tewkesbury is home to the beautiful Abbey, one of the most popular spots in the Midlands for visitors. Stow-on-the-Wold is the highest point on the Cotswolds and Gloucester has a magnificent cathedral.
The Cirencester / Lower Mill area
Lower Mill is located five miles south of the historic Roman town of Cirencester, making it an excellent base for exploring the wider Cotswold area. There are many beautiful villages within a short drive.
Much of the 500 acre estate is given over to natural habitat and there are several sites of special scientific interest. Lower Mill 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 area.
Lower Mill is within the Cotswolds Water Park holiday area with lots of water based activities from a man made beach to waterskiing, angling and sailing.
There are many picturesque local pubs and restaurants within a short drive and The Bakers Arms in Somerford Keynes (serving food all week) is within walking distance. An organic shop is also located by the water mill for daily essentials. As well as a wide variety of birdlife on the eight lakes found at Lower Mill, other residents include barn owls, deer, otters and the only "wild" beaver population in the UK.
How to get there
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| Airport: | Bristol Airport: 100 km |
| Railway: | Kemble: 5 km |
Our nearest railway station is Kemble (approx 3 miles) or Swindon (approx 10 miles) both of which have direct trains from London, Paddington.
1.5 hours drive from London on the M4/A419. Easy access from the M5.
Activities near Cirencester
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 09 Jun 2011 |
this house is great for family gatherings. Loads of room and really well equipped. Lots to do on the Estate and it is only a 2 min walk (30 second scoot ...) to the Spa swimming pool. All in all, a great week, all the more memorable for having 3 beaver sightings! |
Guestbook for Beaverbrook
We loved our stay at Beaverbrook - what a great location at Lower Mill - close to the Spa and yet so peaceful. It was lovely to meet you and thank you so much for all the information you gave us about the area - it made a real difference to our trip. We really appreciated all the local knowledge!
Mr and Mrs C - August
Thank you so much for yet another wonderful stay at Beaverbrook! It works so well for all our family and my sister was thrilled with all the baby equipment, it made her first stay away so much easier.
Mrs J - August
The perfect perfect place for a family group of ages 5-70 - we had a wonderful stay.
MB June
We had a great stay at Beaverbrook, Fab house!
DC April
We had a wonderful weekend at Beaverbrook, it was an ideal place to all get together, and all age groups appreciated the swimming facilities. I did not think that I would ever swim outside in November! (in the UK) The dining and kitchen area enabled us to all eat together all the time. We were amazed at the warmth of the house, and hardly used the the central heating although it was so nice to light the wood burner on two of the nights just for the effects. So all in all we found it very comfortable and pleasing.Every where was tidy and quiet at Lower Mill and we all enjoyed the swimming pool complex. A very successful and happy stay. Thank you.
Mrs CB November
Just a quick email to say that we had a truly wonderful few days in the house, everyone said how perfect it all was!!
SH, March
We had a fab time & everyone loved the place! Thanks for your efforts with the pre-info & the welcome packs. It all went like clockwork & has given my father a Birthday trip to remember.
RO, May
Rental prices
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| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Winter | 6 Feb 12 | 30 Mar 12 | £ 1100 | - | 285 | 3 Nights |
| Easter | 30 Mar 12 | 20 Apr 12 | £ 1250 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Spring | 20 Apr 12 | 4 May 12 | £ 1100 | - | 318 | 3 Nights |
| May Bank Holiday | 4 May 12 | 11 May 12 | £ 1300 | - | 385 | 3 Nights |
| Late Spring | 11 May 12 | 1 Jun 12 | £ 1100 | - | 318 | 3 Nights |
| Half Term | 1 Jun 12 | 8 Jun 12 | £ 1600 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Summer | 8 Jun 12 | 6 Jul 12 | £ 1200 | - | 335 | 3 Nights |
| Early Summer Holidays | 6 Jul 12 | 20 Jul 12 | £ 1550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Summer Holidays | 20 Jul 12 | 31 Aug 12 | £ 1700 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August Bank Holiday | 31 Aug 12 | 7 Sep 12 | £ 1300 | - | 385 | 3 Nights |
| Late Summer | 7 Sep 12 | 19 Oct 12 | £ 1150 | - | 318 | 3 Nights |
| Autumn Half Term | 19 Oct 12 | 2 Nov 12 | £ 1400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Autumn | 2 Nov 12 | 21 Dec 12 | £ 1100 | - | 285 | 3 Nights |
| Christmas and New Year | 21 Dec 12 | 8 Jan 13 | £ 1700 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Further rate information can be found on our website, including costs of short breaks which are available from £800 for a long weekend.
Bookings start and finish on a Friday or a Monday, except in peak season where lettings are solely Monday to Monday
All bookings commence at 4pm and guests are asked to vacate the house by 10am at the end of their stay.
When finalising prices for specific bookings consideration will be given to group size in low season.
Lower Mill is closed for the period 5 January - 6 February and the houses cannot be rented during this period.
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Kate And Nick Plummer
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This house has received 1 review from previous guests. ![]() |
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