Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 0.001 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Catered
Home description
Orchard Cottage is a 5 minute walk from Keynes Country Park and its sandy lake side beach, which is the jewel of the Cotswold Water Park. Quiet enjoyment is the watch word on the estate as this is family orientated destination , yet we are perfectly positioned for shopping trips to the Spa towns of Bath or Cheltenham or to the many excellent eatories locally.
We have a shared outdoor pool (heated to 84 March-Dec) sauna, table tennis room,tennis court, chickens and shop all a few meters away. The stable door at the back, opens directly onto a 2 acre orchard bounded by the river thames (fenced) for a truly Swallows and Amazons experience. We have one double and two single room in the roof bedrooms all furnished with Egyptian cotton duvets/sheets. Our cottage provides a unique secure experience for a small family/group with plenty in the surrounding area to see and do during your stay.
Cottage living area
Tennis Court and Sauna
Swimming Pool
View into the Orchard from back door
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The Central England / Cotswolds / Cheltenham / Gloucester region
We are located in the Cotswold Water Park Europe's largest expansion of inland water and as such we have an abundance of water sport activities a stones throw away and of course lovely walks along the Thames Path for those who prefer to watch the wildlife or follow the Thames to its source.
Being on the southern edge of the Cotswolds we don't need to expound on the beauty of the local villages which are world renowned.
Cirencester / Somerford Keynes area
Our estate can offer you a relaxing holiday as the kids will be happy to stay put due to the pool, trampoline, kids' play park and all that space! However, if you want to get about again within 5 mins you have Keynes Country Park with its 5 star sandy beach, cafes, high ropes course, watersport hire and play parks.
The Roman market town of Cirencester is 10 minute's drive away and the new Corinium museum is a must see as is a visit to the farmers market and many of the individual shops found in the town.
For the adventurous there are various activities on offer, such as Polo, cable skiing, paint-balling, aerial adventure, clay pigeon shooting and gliding. In addition to this you can visit the Westonbirt Arboretum, and the grounds of St Mary's Abbey.
How to get there
Our Cottage is 5 min taxi drive away from Kemble railway station or 10 mins from a National Express stop and lies within the Cotswold Water Park. We have a cycle hire shop 300yds away, so you don't need to bring your car as there is plenty to do within walking, cycling distance if you were here for only a couple of days and have kids but if you need more information please do not hesitate to contact us.
If you do want to bring your own car or hire one we are very simple to find and we are 1 1/2 hours from Central London,1 hr from Central Birmingham and 35 mins from Bath/Bristol.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Kemble or Oaksey: 5 km
Railway:
Kemble: 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 Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Sauna, Log fire, Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Table tennis, Wi-fi available
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, Bicycles available, Shared tennis court on site, Private fishing lake / river, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Climbing frame, Swing set, Trampoline
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: Bright and Airey home from home experience Cast Iron Woodburner Lockable TV Video cupboard Stable door Separate Shower Airing cupboard Bedrooms are built into the roof Built in wardrobe Vanity area Filtered drinking water
Further details outdoors: Teak outdoor table and chairs Kids out door games box Sunny Courtyard with lovers chair! 8 different fruit trees Stream
Further details
Welcome pack provided on arrival. Swimming pool available in season and kids holidays (please check) Orchard is shared with 4 cottages We meet and greet you
Conditions
Well-behaved dogs is allowed but sorry, no cats. Strictly no smoking Breakage deposit required by providing a live credit/debit card Rental fee due in full at all times to secure booking.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 4
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Off peak
1 Oct 09
19 Dec 09
475£475
9595
9595
2 Nights
Peak
19 Dec 09
29 Dec 09
650£650
130130
130130
5 Nights
Off Peak
5 Feb 10
1 May 10
475£475
9595
9595
2 Nights
Peak
1 May 10
1 Oct 10
650£650
130130
130130
2 Nights
Off Peak
1 Oct 10
19 Dec 10
475£475
9595
9595
2 Nights
Peak
19 Dec 10
30 Dec 10
650£650
130130
130130
5 Nights
52
Prices for group size 2
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Off Peak
1 Oct 09
19 Dec 09
375£375
7575
7575
2 Nights
Peak
19 Dec 09
30 Dec 09
500£500
100100
100100
5 Nights
Off Peak
5 Feb 10
1 May 10
375£375
7575
7575
2 Nights
Peak
1 May 10
1 Oct 10
500£500
100100
100100
2 Nights
Off Peak
1 Oct 10
19 Dec 10
375£375
7575
7575
2 Nights
Peak
19 Dec 10
30 Dec 10
500£500
100100
100100
5 Nights
52
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The rates quoted above are for a weeks stay ie 5 nights
We are a self catering bed and breakfast and we use a very simple pricing structure which is £75/night off peak for 2 plus £10/night per extra guest over 13 and £100/night in peak periods for 2 plus £15/night per extra guest over 13 (max 4), which is fully inclusive with a large breakfast hamper to get you started.
You can pay by cheque but we prefer to do it all via paypal (you do not need a paypal account and can use your credit card) and email.
We do require a live credit/debit card to act as a security deposit and we take £5 to check its live status.
All other details can be found at our web site.
Guestbook for Orchard Cottage
Thanks for a fab weekend the cottage is in a brilliant location and the kids could not stop talking about it and as Arnold says "we will be back!
Geoff White
Re the pool opening Brilliant - the kids will be soooooooooo pleased! Thanks again - your house is really lovely.
"We had a super weekend, thank you so much for providing such a lovely and well thought-out place. Provisions were brilliant."
Kirsten W
"Hi Philip. We enjoyed our stay very much and the cottage was great for us."
Paul H
Philip re loved the cottage everything we wanted and the orchard whow ..beautiful
thanks again Kim
Availability
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 84300
Name:
Philip Reynolds
Tel:
+44 (0)1285 644416
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