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Cotswolds Lakeside House. On-site Spa & Swimming Pool.s. With rooftop terrace

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Celandine from the opposite bank of the lake
Artspa - outdoor heated pool
Living area with view over lake
Dining area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Somerford Keynes
  • Somerford Lagoon
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cirencester Church
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cotswolds Lakeside House. On-site Spa & Swimming Pool.s. With rooftop terrace

Celandine is a stunning 4 bedroom detached contemporary lakeside holiday home, situated on Howells Mere on the award winning Lower Mill Estate private nature reserve. The accommodation is arranged over 3 floors, the main living area being on the upper floor with large outside decking area and views over the lake. Both master bedrooms have balconies overlooking with lake. A spiral staircase leads from the upper balcony to the 'skydeck'; a spectacular roof top terrace which offers complete privacy and views over the surrounding area. Guests have free access to the Artspa with its slate-lined indoor and outdoor swimming pools, sauna, steam room and gym. Adjacent to the spa is Ballihoo restaurant which is exclusively for the use of guests at Lower Mill Estate and offers a breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and takeaway menu. The 450 acre private country estate comprises 7 lakes, abundant wildlife and lovely walks. There is a small shop selling local produce, children's playground, mini astro-turf football pitch, table tennis table and tennis courts. There is also a nature trail for youngsters around the estate. Bikes and water-sports equipment available for hire on site. Golf, fishing, sailing, and waterskiing all available nearby. The house is a perfect base to explore the Cotswolds villages and historic towns.

We accept week breaks, weekend breaks and short breaks.
Sorry No Hen or Stag weekends and No Dogs.
No single sex groups of 6 or more without prior approval.
To preserve the tranquility on the estate Lower Mill Estate has a Code of Conduct that all guests must sign prior to their stay. Please contact me if you wish tho see this.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON THE AUTOMATED HOMEAWAY/VRBO PRICE QUOTES:
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Property manager

Sarah Cowley
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No stag/hen weekends.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Code of Conduct to be signed. Please contact to see copy.
Refundable damage deposit of £200 to be paid to us directly
No single sex groups of 6 or more without prior approval. No contract workers. House for vacation use only.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No stag/hen weekends.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Malmesbury

Located in Malmesbury, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre and Swindon and Cricklade Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lakeside Ski & Wake and Combat Splat. Travelling with kids? Consider Highgrove Shop Tetbury and Cerney House Gardens. Waterskiing, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Somerford Keynes

What's nearby

  • Somerford Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Lakeside Ski & Wake - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Cirencester Church - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Cirencester Park Polo Club - 17 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tesco Click+Collect - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Gateway Centre - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Best Kebab - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cotswolds Lakeside House. On-site Spa & Swimming Pool.s. With rooftop terrace have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Cotswolds Lakeside House. On-site Spa & Swimming Pool.s. With rooftop terrace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cotswolds Lakeside House. On-site Spa & Swimming Pool.s. With rooftop terrace?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cotswolds Lakeside House. On-site Spa & Swimming Pool.s. With rooftop terrace?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Cotswolds Lakeside House. On-site Spa & Swimming Pool.s. With rooftop terrace located?

This family-friendly Malmesbury holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Somerford Lagoon and Thames River. Thames Path and Neigh Bridge Country Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb house
A great stay for family, lots to do. Walking, bike riding, running, sup boarding, swimming and pumpkin hunting. Just quite busy in the spa so struggled to get in.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kate N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cotswolds week
We had a lovely stay at Celendine. The house is perfect for entertaining and lots of outdoor spaces. The park is perfect for families with lots of sport to do. The restaurant is good with friendly staff and the suggestion of The Potting Shed for dinner was great. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family get together
The house was very well equipped, just like the pictures. It was great for all age groups from age 6 upwards. The paddle boarding was a great success and the park was a big hit with the children. We had breakfast in the Ballihoo which was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot for a Family Get Together
Well maintained & lots of shared spaces - large decks on each floor. The kitchen had everything we needed plus a starter pack to welcome us. Facilities at Lower Mill were great for our 3 & 6 year old grandsons & the house had a good stock of toys & games. There were a great many activities for older children too so we’ll have to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas family gathering
Amazing property, beautifully furnished, excellent facilities for children, wonderful location, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house on a fantastic estate
This was our 3rd time to lower mill. This house was in a lovely location, very well equipped. The beds were very comfortable and bedding great quality. Everything we could need was provided in the kitchen. There was even some toys for the children, they had great fun building the train set. The estate is beautiful we had some lovely walks, the swimming pool is one of the best we have been to in the UK and it’s really easy to hire a boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic break
We had an amazing time at Sarah's property. It is in a stunning location and the photos didn't do it justice! The house is much bigger than we expected. It had everything we needed, from the welcome pack to kids toys. We felt like we were on a luxury holiday with all the facilities on site too. The spa is stunning, lots for the kids to do and to entertain the adults too. We had a slight issue with a travel cot when we arrived and the property manager was with us in 15 minutes to resolve it. Couldn't be more impressed with the service and property, from start to finish. We would love to return and would recommend it to anyone wishing to enjoy the Cotswolds. Thanks again Sarah for a wonderful stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped house for a large group
We came for a post pandemic multi generational get together . The house was perfect and a Sarah made sure we had everything we needed. Lower mill is.a fabulous place to spend a weekend with enough for everyone to do .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter visit
Really lovely stay at this waterfront property, good comms before we got there including how to book on site activities, and property very clean and had everything we needed. Highly recommend. Had excellent weather too, to enjoy the many terraces
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

4/10 Poor

Sara H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
My stay at Celandine
Wasn’t in good condition considering it’s the start of the season.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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very nice, loved the location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to stay
What an amazing location and fabulous property to enjoy it in. Due to Covid neex to book swimming and eating in onsite restaurant well in advance and mostly booked when tried to book about 5 days beforehand. Swimming pool can only used after 10am for non-homeowners which seemed a little unfair. Otherwise amazing definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house plenty of room for 6 individual adults. View of the lake was fantastic.
Easy to book and check in. Clear instructions and recommendations for food and days out. Swimming pool was warm for outdoors and the restaurant served good local produce.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Myriam V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for a family gathering
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay - there was plenty of space for us and extended family to get together. Despite rainy weather, we were able to make the most of the local facilities, especially the pool and playground, as well as splashing in puddles! The property was even more family-friendly than advertised with stair gates in the cupboards proving to be an added bonus. Overall a beautiful property!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

jeremy w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful few days away!
Celandine was everything we expected, clean, convenient and in a wonderful location. There was a lovely atmosphere in the park and watching and listening to the birds just heightened our enjoyment. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

kevin l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
A little suprised how built up the site was. We got lost a few times trying to find the lodge but when we found it the place was beautiful and so peaceful thought there was sky tv but no
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gudrun s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toller Urlaub in der Natur
Das Haus war für uns mit zwei Familien top, das Wasser vor dem Haus, also der See zum Baden und Boot fahren perfekt! Das Spa ein Hammer. Alles war einfach zuvorkommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Howells Mere
An absolutely stunning location and property. Everything you could possibly need had been thought of. A very thoughtful gift of prosecco and chocolates on arrival. The Artspa was great and we were lucky to have outdoor pool weather. Communication with the owner was easy and comprehensive. Unfortunately not the type of property to have an outdoor celebration in. We had a complaint about noise at 9.30 (eating dinner and having a few drinks on the balcony) and a mistaken presumption, with no apology from the estate manager that we were a hen party.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Celandine stay 15th to 22nd April 2019
We had a fantastic family holiday at Celandine, the house was suitably spacious for 7 guests (5 adults and 2 teenagers). The Lower Mill Estate is a beautiful location and Celandine certainly does the location justice having spectacular views from the 3rd floor living space and roof terrace above. The weather was superb too which was a bonus. Thoroughly recommend Lower Mill Estate and Celandine to unwind and enjoy for a vacation, thank you Sarah.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Sara N.

Great holiday atmosphere
Had a wonderful weekend with friends. Love the spa facility and all the fantastic walks round the lakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jyoti G.

Very beautiful location & property
We enjoyed our stay. Great property for all ages. Owner very easy to communicate with. Look forward to a return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fiona S.

Fab Holiday Home
We booked Celandine for four nights to celebrate my daughter's birthday and end of GCSEs - as we took a few of her friends with us I really appreciated having so many floors to spread over, and took over the ground floor as "my space"! We've been to Lower Mill before, but first time to this house and it was a lovely experience, views from every window, very well equipped, loads of wildlife and a reasonable walk to the Spa and pool. The girls were all completely wowed by the house and complex, so much so they refused to go anywhere else during the week, and the only time I went off complex was to get supplies. Communication with Sarah was great, and the rental was a reasonable price compared with the Estate lettings agency - we will definitely be back at some point next year.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stunning Property!!
We stayed at Celandine with family members who reside abroad, and there were 8 of us in total. Boolking and dealing with the owner, Sarah, was very easy by email and she supplied us with all the information we needed (and more besides) about the house, estate and surrounding area. Following Sarah's instructions the house was easy to find and it offered a real 'Wow!' moment when we walked in, it's much bigger than the pictures suggest and all the decor, furniture and fittings were fresh and modern. The large decks off every floor and the sky terrace were lovely and we cursed the awful weather for not letting us make more use of them. We did have one tiny issue in that the microwave hadn't been cleaned prior to our arrival, but I called the agent Sarah had given me details of beforehand and he arranged for it to be cleaned the next day. Otherwise the house was spotless. There was masses of room for the 8 of us and all the beds were comfortable with plenty of pillows and good quality bedding. The kitchen was well equipped and we cooked lots of full dinners for 8 without any problem. The central heating in the house worked very well and we were never cold or without hot water, despite the cold and generally awful weather we had for the week. Despite major flood alerts across the UK and almost constant heavy rain, there was never any issue on the estate and all the local roads we used got worse than 'large puddles'. We enjoyed using the log burner on a couple of nights but if I'm honest this was for effect rather than it being cold in the slightest. The wifi was reliable and fast, which kept the kids happy on their new Xmas tablets and the Sky TV worked too. The ArtSpa on the site is really lovely and the opening hours were very generous and the main pools are both heated to 30 degrees - it's lovely in the evening in the outside one with the lights on. Both pools are a constant 1.2m deep so very safe and child friendly. We never found it crowded. The sauna and steam room (which are poolside) are very good, but we didn't go in for any treatments. There's a child's play area and trampoline next to the Spa too. The house bikes came in useful for quick dashes across the estate, the shop has limited stock and is very pricey though, so we only used it in an emergency. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the quality and space in celandine really came into its own with the poor weather - we were all quite happy to be inside such a lovely property :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn H., Celantine, Lower Mill Estate

Excellent
Perfect for our three-generation family get-together. The property had everything we wanted ..... and more. The layout was ideal and all fixtures and fittings were of a high standard. A special mention and many thanks to the owners for catering for everbody.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lovely holiday
7 of us stayed at Celadine for a week. From age 4 to 74 and we all loved it. The children enjoyed feeding the swans and ducks from the balconies looking over the lake. The grown ups loved chilling out on the spacious roof terrace watching the stars on a night. The house was spotless, modern and very peaceful and quiet. We all loved the spa swimming pools, indoor, outdoor and a couple of strokes in the cold Eco pool! It was all very clean and new looking. I would thoroughly recommend this holiday for anyone looking for an active family holiday or a relaxing spa holiday, it suits all.

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Cowley

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Hi! I'm Sarah. I bought Celandine with my husband eight years ago and we have had many fun holidays here. Our son is now 10 years old and enjoys playing tennis on the estate’s tennis courts, swimming, cycling and and trying the water sport activities available locally.

Why they chose this property

We have an ten year old son, and living close to London we wanted somewhere that we could escape to for weekends and holidays within a two hour drive. My husband works in London and Kemble station is a very easy commute from Paddington. The Cotswolds has so many interesting places to explore, and when looking for possible houses we stumbled across Lower Mill, we felt this would be the perfect place for our son as he grows up. He already loves the pool and the tennis courts and we are looking forward to being able to take him sailing and canoeing in the years to come. It's a great area for cycling - there are many cycle paths in the area, but children seem equally happy simply pedalling or scooting around the estate.

What makes this property unique

Our house is one of the properties on the development with a skydeck - a completely enclosed 360 degree rooftop terrace. It's lovely being able to relax in the sun at any time of day in complete privacy. The log-burning stove in the main living area gives the home has a cosy feel in Winter. We also have a separate snug room, so there's always space to escape to for a quiet read. The Spa is a wonderful place to relax all year round, and has great treatments on offer. We find it is a perfect central point for friend and family gatherings as it is close to the motorway networks of the M4 and M5 giving easy access from both the north and south of the country. Guests have enjoyed the many local gourmet pubs, the Cotswold Wildlife Park, Adam Henson's Cotswold Farm Park and exploring the beautiful Cotswold villages. Legoland is within striking distance. The local town of Cirencester is lovely and has many cafes and independent shops.

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