Short-breaks (4 days or less) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Detached glass fronted property 1750 sq ft built in the heart of a privately owned Nature Reserve overlooking the Somerford Lagoon. Set within Lower Mill Estate (a privately owned Estate in the Cotswolds near Cirencester) amongst 500 acres of unspoilt countryside. Within walking distance of the Cotswolds Waterpark. Dawnchorus is situated on one of the largest and most glorious lakes renowned for overwintering wildfowl in the Southwest. Ideal for romantic getaways, family holidays, young and old, boys/girlie breaks, walkers, birdwatchers, sailors, keep fit enthusiasts, runners etc. Wonderful location to recharge your batteries, to start your Summer Kick Start. The property is light, airy and very spacious. Its surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful. Sit on the very large timberdecked terrace and enjoy the spectacular lake views over a delicious chilled glass of wine or candlelit dinner! Easily accessible to other parts of Central England, Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bath and Oxford. Activities include: watersports (kayaking, canoing, boating, sailing), nature trails, bird/beaver watching, fully equipped gym, Outdoor Pool, Indoor Pool, £6 million Art Spa, Eco pool, Beauty Salon, Trampoline, Football Pitch, Art Studios. The list is endless. Ideal location for Badminton Horse Trials, Cirencester Park Polo Club, and Beaufort Park, Cheltenham Race Course. Farm shop on site offering delicious organic and local produce. Bikes available for hire. Horseriding closeby. Accessible for Premiere Pink Floyd Tribute, Kemble Air Day, Royal International Air Tattoo, Randwick Cheese Rolling, Mosaic Making at Chedworth Roman Villa
Health Spa
Hi tech gym overlooking indoor and outdoor pools
Playground area
outdoor decking/dining area with view of Somerford Lagoon
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The Central England / Cotswolds / Cheltenham / Gloucester region
The detached property is built in the heart of a privately owned nature reserve overlooking the Somerford Lagoon. Set within Lower Mill Estate, Cotswolds near Cirencester. 500 acres of unspoilt countryside, crossed by three rivers and surrounded by 7 lakes, Dawnchorus is situated on one of the largest and most glorious lakes for overwintering wildfowl in the southwest. Designed by an award winning architect, the property is light, airy and very spacious. Its surroundings are breathtakingly beautiful. Easily accessible to other parts of Central England, Cotswolds, Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bath and Oxford. Activities on the estate include: tennis, kayaking, sailing, fishing, boating, nature trails, birdwatching, swimming, beauty treatments, gym. The list is endless. Cirencester 8 kms away. Kemble 5 kms away.
Cirencester / Somerford Keynes area
Cirencester - 8 kms away. Shopping centre. Cathedral Cotswold Water Park- great for further outdoor water activities www.waterpark.org - within walking distance Heelis - National Trust - 9 miles away (postcode: SN2 2NA) Chedworth Roman Villa - 11 miles away (postcode: GL54 3LJ) The Buscot Old Parsonage - 11 miles away (SN& 8DQ) The Buscot & Colehill Estates - 12 miles away (SN6 7PT) Lodge Park & Sherborne Estate- 12 miles away (GL54 3PP) Buscot Park - 12 miles away (SN7 8BU) Little Fleece Bookshop (GL6 6QQ) Woodchester Park (GL10 3TS) Bath - 1 hours drive away Indoor play centre - Magic Land - Swindon Bowling, Multiscreen Cinema and Large shopping centre - Swindon Mac Arthur Designer discount outlets - Junction 16, M4 Animal Lovers: Butts Farm and Cotswolds Wildlife Park
How to get there
M4 Junction 15 Swindon. Then North on A419 to Cirencester. Turn left to B4696 Spine Road, Signposted to South Cerney. Go straight ahead to staggered Crossroads. Go straight over crossroads, following signs to Somerford Keynes. After pme amd a half miles turn left down Mill Lane. Drive down Mill Lane and enter the Estate through the black gates.
From Junction 5 of M25 to Lowermill Estate, Somerford Keynes providing no traffic will you take you approx 1 hour 40 minutes.
Kemble nearest International airport - 15 kms from Lower Mill Estate; Bristol Airport 90 kms away. Heathrow Airport - easily accesible to Cotswolds - 100 kms
Nearest Train Station: Kemble station - 5 kms away. Taxis can easily be arranged. Trains to Paddington Station. Fast trains take 75 minutes (Kemble is the main Paddington to Cheltenham Spa route)
Cirencester - nearest town - 10 kms
Kemble - 5 kms
Highgrove - 5 miles
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Kemble Airport: 15 km
Railway:
Kemble station: 5 km
Activities near Cirencester
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf less than 15 mins walk Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Gym, Sauna, Indoor Pool, Internet access, DVD player, Boat available for guest use
General:
Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, Video player, CD player, Table tennis, Satellite TV
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Shared tennis court on site, Private fishing lake / river, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Climbing frame, Swing set, Trampoline
Access:
Wheelchair access, Secure parking
Further details indoors: Ultra modern hi tech home located on the Lower Mill Estate amid 500 acres of luscious Cotswolds countryside overlooking Somerford Lagoon. Situated amongst a nature reserve, crossed by 3 rivers and surrounded by 7 lakes, it makes the ideal weekend getaway,short or long holiday break for young and old, families or professionals, girlie/boys weekends, offering outstanding on-site facilities including tennis courts, Health Spa, eco pool, outdoor swimming pool, indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hi tech gym, children's' playground, football pitch, endless nature walks, birdwatching, art studios, fishing, windsurfing, sailing,kayaking, trampolining. Farm Shop on site offering a wonderful range of organic products, home baked bread, locally made products. Chickens and Goats also available for children to cuddle! Luxurious accommodation. Stunning lake views.
Equipped with PS1, Preview Box, CD players, Radio, TV, DVD and Video player .
Cot and High chair available on request.
Further details outdoors: Large Indoor heated pool; Large Outdoor heated pool; Beauty Salon Football pitch Hi tech gym Beauty treatments - Art Spa - offers Tai Chi at dawn to Pilates at sundown, candlelit swimming and aromatherapy treatments. Regular exhibitions of Painting and Photography Eco pool - swim among the water lilies Trampoline Property has very large timberdecking area - wonderful for dining - overlooks Somerford Lagoon Tennis Courts Bird Watching hides Beaver hides Children's playground (very safe and child friendly) - ground chip barked Wonderful long country walks 7 lakes - windsurfing, sailing, kayaking Horseriding - closeby Bike hire - available Cotwolds Water Park within walking distance Golf course - 5 minutes drive 5 miles - Highgrove
The large outdoor terrace with big timberdecking area allows you to enjoy the spectacular lake view of Somerford Lagoon perfect for al fresco dining. Gas BBQ. 2 additional balconies: One outside the Master Bedroom and adjoined to one of the Guest Bedrooms. Again overlooking fantastic views over the Somerford Lagoon and abundant wildlife. Lawn area in front and behind property where children can play football etc. Also possible to enter lagoon with kayaks from outside terrace. Other on site facilities on the Estate include: trampoline, tennis courts, large outdoor and indoor heated pools, gym, sauna, steam room, treatment rooms (offering range of Pevonia Botanica treatments).
Further details
No pets
No smoking
Cot and high chair available on request
Rental includes all utilities and use of Spa and leisure activities - Spa available
Please note one king size bed in master bedroom; all other bedrooms have a Scallywag high sleeper bed which includes single mattress, free standing desk and chair and unfolding mattress bed - therefore each room sleeps 2
Conditions
50% deposit required to secure the booking. Outstanding 50% rental payable together with a fully refundable £500 to cover breakages and damages (normally refunded within one week of vacating the property following inventory check) payable within 4 weeks of arrival.
Price includes linen, laundry, heating, pre and post departure cleaning, welcome pack
Meet and Greet Service by Agent - Agent will give you a full tour of the Estate and all its facilities.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Summer Holidays
4 Jul 08
18 Jul 08
1500£ 1,500
290290
389389
3 Nights
Summer Holidays
18 Jul 08
29 Aug 08
1600£ 1,600
330330
450450
3 Nights
Low Season
29 Aug 08
17 Oct 08
1250£ 1,250
190190
255255
3 Nights
Half Term
17 Oct 08
31 Oct 08
1450£ 1,450
245245
350350
3 Nights
Low Season
31 Oct 08
20 Dec 08
1250£ 1,250
195195
256256
3 Nights
Christmas and New Year
20 Dec 08
5 Jan 09
2000£ 2,000
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0-
1 Week
Low Season
6 Feb 09
27 Mar 09
1250£ 1,250
200200
275275
3 Nights
Easter Holidays
27 Mar 09
17 Apr 09
1500£ 1,500
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0-
1 Week
Low Season
17 Apr 09
1 May 09
1250£ 1,250
220220
287287
3 Nights
May Bank Holiday
1 May 09
8 May 09
1550£ 1,550
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0-
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Mid season
8 May 09
22 May 09
1350£ 1,350
245245
345345
3 Nights
May Bank Holiday
22 May 09
29 May 09
1500£ 1,500
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Mid season
29 May 09
4 Jul 09
1350£ 1,350
250250
345345
3 Nights
Summer Holidays
4 Jul 09
4 Sep 09
1700£ 1,700
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1 Week
Mid Season
4 Sep 09
23 Oct 09
1350£ 1,350
250250
345345
3 Nights
Autumn Half Term
23 Oct 09
30 Oct 09
1500£ 1,500
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Low season
30 Oct 09
21 Dec 09
1250£ 1,250
230230
285285
3 Nights
Christmas and New Year
21 Dec 09
7 Jan 10
2000£ 2,000
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Prices include bed linen, towels, heating, prearrival and post arrival cleaning and access to the Spa.
Please bring your own swimming pool towels. These can be hired at the Art Spa.
50% deposit required to secure the booking. Remaining 50% plus a securities deposit of £500 (refundable following inventory check normally within one week of departure) payable 6 weeks prior to arrival.
Cots available
Dawnchorus is a no smoking property (no smoking also on balcony and timberdecking)
No pets allowed
Guestbook
Fantastic location, Fantastic onsite facilites, Fabulous property...We just loved it................. kids are begging to go back
can only say that it was the best weekend break ever - had a ball - fantastic onsite facilites for all the family. We all felt totally refreshed
Great girlie break - loads of pampering, beauty treatments, exercise, walks. Great pubs, restaurants nearby and Cirencester itself is just gorg! . Cant wait to go again.
Wonderful weekend break for birdwatching enthusiasts - our club thoroughly enjoyed the break on all fronts from birdwatching, on site facilities to sitting on the large balcony with bottles of wine and watching the wildlife.. Wonderful location!
Lovely house. Very relaxing. Very comfortable. Especially liked all the Asian touches.
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Contact details for home 56361
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Name:
Ania Jeffries
Tel:
+44 1883 722563
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Advertiser joined: 25 Jun 2007 This property added: 12 May 2008
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