Why would you even consider going abroad for your holiday with the beautiful Cotswold Water Park as an option? The 40-square mile nature reserve boasts over 150 lakes and has been carefully developed to protect the natural habitat for birds and wildlife while still being superbly comfortable for holidaymakers. Grey Heron Lodge is a waterfront holiday home with ample space for up to six people, with three comfortable bedrooms, an open-plan living area and a huge wrap-around deck, with private jacuzzi. Guests have use of onsite facilities that include watersports, play areas, and a bar and restaurant. They can fish next to the lodge, and the owners have provided a two-person kayak for them to use on Windrush Lake. Dogs and children are very welcome, making Grey Heron Lodge a firm favourite with families and friends, as well as couples who appreciate a great location, pet friendly accommodation and extra space.
The Cotswold Water Park is a perennial favourite for its superb amenities and beautiful surroundings. You'll love this waterfront holiday home facing Isis Lake, with deck and outdoor hot tub, two man kayak and stylishly furnished rooms. Green Woodpecker Lodge sleeps six people in three bedrooms and has a versatile layout that suits families and friends. You can stroll to South Cerney village with its well-stocked village shop and friendly pubs or stay on-site and make the most of the park's restaurant, play areas, tennis courts, table tennis pavilion and games room. Walking, cycling, fishing, and other watersports are all easily accessible, with equipment hire locally. Free use of a kayak on Windrush Lake is included.
Daisy Chain is a super holiday home on the desirable Lower Mill Estate in the Cotswold Water Park. It's right next to Somerford Lagoon with uninterrupted water views from all three levels. The house sleeps nine people in five spacious bedrooms, two of which have their own waterfront sundeck. Guests can use the estate's facilities that include a spa with a gym and swimming pools, tennis court and sports court, restaurant and village shop. The owners have provided a Canadian canoe with life vests, and there are lots of footpaths and cycling trails from the door. Cirencester is around a 15-minute drive away.
"Swan View" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Gloucestershire. Southrop is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Cotswolds, Gloucestershire. It is situated on the River Leach which is a tributary of the Thames.It has all the ingredients of a quintessential English village including a 12th...
"Calcot Peak Barn" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Bibury, Gloucestershire is a short drive away from Northleach. It is an excellent place to travel from if you're looking to visit the popular towns of Cirencester and Stow-on-the-Wold. Northleach was at one time an important market town,...
"Brooklands" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Chedworth is an attractive historic village in Gloucestershire. The village is home to one of the largest Roman villas in Britain. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the excellent scenic walks from the village including The Monarch’s Way and The...
"5 Packhorse" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Swindon. A lovely village in Wiltshire, Purton is situated between the towns of Malmesbury and Swindon to the west. The town of St Mary's, which lies nearby the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is best known for being the location...
"The Compton Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Northleach IS just off the Roman road, the Fosse Way (A429) 8 miles north-east of Cirencester and 10 miles south-west of Stow-on-the-Wold, and about 7 miles from Burford - making it an excellent place to travel from if you're looking to visit...
"Mayfly Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Set within the Cotswolds aonb is this peaceful and friendly village. Bordered by the River Coln and surrounded by refreshing green countryside, Coln St Aldwyns is a fine base for visitors to the area. You will find a Grade II* listed church as...
"The Comedy" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Wiltshire. Christian Malford, Wiltshire is a short drive away from Malmesbury which dates back to the Iron Age and is reputedly the oldest borough in England. Malmesbury is steeped in history and offers visitors over 400 listed buildings, a 15th century...
"Rosebank Barn, Bibury" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. This converted natural Cotswold stone barn lies on the edge of a quiet village within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The south facing kitchen/breakfast room is bright and airy with oak beams and twin large bi-folding doors...
"The Big Box Brandeers" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Wiltshire. Minety is a small, rural village in North Wiltshire, resting between Malmesbury and Cricklade near the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a convenience store and the Vale of the White Horse Inn pub, the village has the...
"Brindle Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Swindon. Royal Wootton Bassett is a friendly market town, located in north Wiltshire, at the southern end of the Cotswold Hills. Close to the Gloucestershire border, the town benefits from a weekly market and there is also a good selection of local inns...
"Rock Cottage (2), Minchinhampton" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. This charming Cotswold stone cottage, elegantly furnished with a seamless blend of antique and contemporary furniture, is ideally located just a short walk from the market square in Minchinhampton. The sitting room is decorated in soft colours...
"Bed in Cirencester (82629)" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. Overlooking the quieter Windrush Lake within the Cotswold Water Park, this property is an ideal base for exploring this beautiful region. The park itself has plenty of great leisure facilities and activities to enjoy, including tennis, a shared...
"3 Painters Field" is a 3 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 5 guests in Gloucestershire. The place-name 'Quenington' is first attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as Qvenintone. This is from the Old English 'Cwenenatun' meaning 'the women's town or settlement' (the word 'queen' has the same derivation). It had...
"Bed in Stroud (93690)" is a 4 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 6 guests in Gloucestershire. This wonderful property is located just outside Stroud (5 miles), in the heart of the idyllic Cotswolds aonb. The Cotswolds is known for its enchanting villages, honey coloured stone cottages, and rolling countryside, and Stroud reflects this...
"Bed in Eastleach (HIC05)" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Located in the delightful unspoilt village of Eastleach, this lovely cottage is perfect for exploring the Cotswolds. Eastleach features two beautiful churches and a traditional village pub. There are wonderful walks to enjoy, and the pretty...
"Beech" is a 1 bed holiday Lodge sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Kemble is a charming village and civil parish in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire, sitting on the fringes of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village hosts a good selection of attractions and amenities worth...
"Straw Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Swindon. Situated on the Thames in North Wiltshire, Cricklade is the southern gateway to the Cotswolds. Visitors to the Cotswolds and Cotswold Water Park can enjoy sailing, water skiing, fishing, and bird watching on the Thames Path which runs through...
"The Garden Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 3 guests in Gloucestershire. The former mill town of Nailsworth lies in the beautiful wooded Stroud Valley with events and festivals announced by the local Town Crier. It offers numerous high quality shops, a delicatessen, two butchers, an award-winning organic cafe,...
"Hayloft Cottage" is a 2 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 4 guests in Gloucestershire. Cirencester is a charming market town on the eastern border of the Cotswolds. The idyllic town is rich in architecture, from its quaint cottages to its magnificent church. Explore the area and discover its array of shops and fantastic eateries,...
"The Hermitage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. Poulton is a small rural historic village situated close to the Cotswolds’ Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, approximately 24 miles south east of Gloucester. Poulton was registered in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Poltone. Historically, the...
"Paddock Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Wiltshire. A beautiful village set on the east coast of Scotland in Aberdeenshire. Cruden Bay is built around breathtaking fields as well as many historical buildings including the well-known Slains Castle on the outskirts, which you can visit. This small...
"Brandeers Studio" is a 1 bed holiday Apartment sleeping up to 2 guests in Wiltshire. Minety is a small, rural village in North Wiltshire, resting between Malmesbury and Cricklade near the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a convenience store and the Vale of the White Horse Inn pub, the village has the...
"Well Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Wiltshire. A beautiful village set on the east coast of Scotland in Aberdeenshire. Cruden Bay is built around breathtaking fields as well as many historical buildings including the well-known Slains Castle on the outskirts, which you can visit. This small...
"Athelstan Cottage" is a 1 bed holiday Cottage sleeping up to 2 guests in Gloucestershire. The town of Stroud is in a quieter part of the Cotswolds, and is the former centre of the area's woollen industry, tucked into the green hills which once housed countless sheep. Today, Stroud welcomes visitors to its cafes, quaint bookshops,...
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