Cuckoo’s Nest is an impressive four-bedroom terraced property directly on Clearwater Lake, within the award-winning Lower Mill Estate nature reserve in Somerford Keynes, perfect for a luxury holiday with family and friends. This contemporary waterside residence offers stunning lake views and is ideally located within proximity to the amenities of Lower Mill, such as a spa with heated indoor and outdoor pools, sports facilities, and a restaurant.
Cuckoo’s Nest is beautifully appointed throughout and well equipped to accommodate up to eight adults. The property is spread generously over three floors, with a large open plan and glass fronted living space and kitchen, with a balcony on the first floor to take advantage of the waterfront views. Each bedroom suite boasts quality linens and comfy beds for the perfect night’s slumber. The open plan living, kitchen and dining space makes for the ultimate social hub, perfect for wining, dining and gaming, be it board or electronic. With two terraces overlooking the lake, step out onto the ground floor terrace and enjoy the view. The upper terrace provides a great spot for dining alfresco with an aperitif or two. As the evening draws in, there is a feature wood burner for a toasty retreat inside.
Located on a private 450-acre natural reserve, the gated and managed estate comprises of woodland and meadows crossed by three rivers and surrounded by serene lakes. Several lakes can be used for water activities including kayaking and paddle boarding. The Activity Hub, which is located less than 10 minutes from the property, will hire equipment for water sports and bikes.
The ArtSpa is less than a 5 minutes’ walk from the property and offers an indoor and outdoor heated swimming pool, eco-pool, sauna, steam room and gym, as well as shower and changing facilities. Spa treatments are bookable via the spa.

Perched on the water’s edge Moorhen Lake House offers a sanctuary for all and gives a great first impression.
An open plan downstairs is complemented by stunning bi-folding glass doors that stretch across the back of the house. They ensure the house is filled with calm and tranquil light whilst showing the lake off in all its charming glory.
An ever changing picture of water-skiers, swans and rippling water can be enjoyed from the comfort of the sofa, or fold the doors back and the living area takes on a new and exciting feel. The outside space becomes an extension to the house, an ideal spot for alfresco dining, and the hot tub in the deck makes the perfect place to watch the world go by.
Upstairs offers three bedrooms and a family bathroom. More stunning lake views can be found from the master bedroom. You will also find within a few steps of the house a lakeside brasserie and a great children’s play area.
The perfect holiday cottage in Gloucestershire.

Bluebell Lodge is a fabulous two-bedroom property situated in a perfect location in the Cotswolds. Equipped to a very good standard and with two bathrooms, it anticipates your needs by providing many of the things you might want for a fantastic and comfortable stay.
There is a fabulous choice of pubs, restaurants and cafés in the Cotswold Water Park and surrounding area – from pubs with snug cosy corners and open fires in winter to family friendly pub gardens with lovely views - and the food and beer are pretty good too! Nearly all pubs and restaurants are child and dog friendly. The villages and towns offer a great variety of friendly local pubs, and many of them are situated on peaceful walking/cycling routes such as the Thames Path or National Cycle Route 45.
The Cotswold Water Park is much more than ‘a park’ and is deceptive as it is actually an area of 42 square miles and 108 lakes, with many different leisure providers. Since 1967, when the whole area was designated as ‘the Cotswold Water Park’, it has grown to become a major tourist destination in its own right – more than million visitors come here every year. Within the area, there are 14 villages and towns where more than 20,000 people live and work. This can be confusing to visitors to the Cotswolds because the whole area is considered a ‘park’. The western section of the Cotswold Water Park lies to the west of the A419 between Swindon and Cirencester, centred around the B4696 Spine Road. Bluebell Lodge is in this western section. The eastern section of the Cotswold Water Park lies to the east of the A419 and contains the thriving towns of Fairford and Lechlade on the Thames. Pub and restaurant 1 mile.

This fabulous house is located in a development of stunning, contemporary homes, situated in a private 450-acre natural reserve. The gated and managed estate comprises woodland and meadows crossed by three rivers and surrounded by serene lakes. The property boasts a decked garden with regular sightings of coots, moorhens and swans. Guests can also enjoy the facilities at the estate’s ArtSpa (free use with ArtSpa passes), comprising indoor and outdoor heated pools (66ft 7in), eco-pool, sauna, steam room, gym, hard tennis court, nature trails, cycle tracks and treatments by arrangement. The Cotswolds Water Park offers a host of other activities and is part of an internationally famous nature reserve where a large variety of wildlife can be observed in total tranquillity. Other areas cater for water sports including sailing, jet skiing and fishing. The wonderful countryside of the Cotswolds surrounds the water park, and attractions such as Bath, Oxford, Cirencester and Cheltenham are all within easy reach. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

Cosying up next to the fire, walking in the countryside or having a barbecue in your own little garden, 2 West Cottage offers it all.
Perfect for couples or friends the cottage has been sympathetically renovated recently with a vintage style theme. You will find a good sized sitting room with kitchen off the rear, spiral staircase to the second floor and two great sized bedrooms.
Village life revolves around the old church, quaint public inns, and the village shop, which provides for guests’ daily needs such as fresh bread and local produce. The truly amazing thing about this cottage is the setting. The Forest of Dean offers plenty for the adventurous from mountain biking, zip wires, kayaking and horse riding etc. There is an abundance of cycle tracks and valley walks where you may even encounter the native wild boar. Alternatively; just relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity in this little rural retreat.
2 West Cottage can be booked together with 1 West Cottage (ref M375468) to accommodate up to 6 guests.
One small well behaved dog only.

Under Catswood is a stunning, detached single storey dwelling resting in Elcombe near Stroud, Gloucestershire. Open-plan. WiFi. Smart TV. Gardens. Secluded. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Painswick 4.8 miles; Gloucester 10.5 miles.

A beautiful barn is awaiting you which is full of character and charm, nestled on a 450-acre private nature reserve. With oak beams, pillars and flooring throughout the property, this luxurious barn conversion, with an open plan living space running the whole length of the property, is the ideal holiday home for all the family. The three sets of sliding doors opens up the property to the outside enclosed deck overlooking a small reeded stream and pond where you can often see a swan family who have based themselves on this stretch of the river. It is perfect for outdoor cooking, relaxing or simply enjoying watching the world go by with a glass of wine. Inside the property on a chillier evening, cosy up in front of gas wood burner or why not go up to the mezzanine level where you can enjoy playing on the table football or Xbox on the large TV which also has Netflix. Coot Lodge is furnished and equipped to a high standard throughout, with luxurious leather sofas, fluffy cushions and beautifully designed Italian table and chairs. All three bedrooms are on the ground floor, with the main bedroom boasting an en-suite and all have luxury Egyptian cotton bed linen.
Located on the Lower Mill Estate in Somerford Keynes, you have miles of scenic walks from the front door and an abundance of local sporting, sightseeing and relaxing activities. You have free, unlimited access to the award-winning spa a mere 50 yards stroll away, with slate-lined, naturally filtered heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools. You can swim among the water lilies in the eco plunge-pool, and relax in the sauna, steam room. There is a well-equipped techno-gym and adult-only relaxation room. A wide range of spa treatments are also available (payable locally). The gated and managed estate comprises of woodland and meadows crossed by three rivers and is surrounded by serene lakes. On the estate there is a tennis court, nature trails and cycle tracks, a playground, equipment hire and licensed restaurant with farm shop. Pub ½ mile, shop and restaurant on-site.

Wayside is a traditional Wool Workers’ cottage in the centre of the charming Cotswold village of Painswick. This 17th-century cottage retains a host of original features as well as all the necessities of modern life having been recently fully renovated by the owners. Wayside overlooks St Mary’s famous churchyard with its 99-yew trees, a gorgeous place to sit and watch the world go by.
Painswick is on the Cotswold Way and there are lots of great walks right from the doorstep, not least to Painswick Beacon, where on a clear day you can see right across to the Malverns and Brecon Beacons. There is a leisure centre and town museum as well as great walks around the surrounding valleys and villages. No trip to the area is complete without a visit to The Woolpack in Slad and to Stroud Brewery along the canal. Slightly further afield, wander the 250-acre Robinswood Hill Country Park, a lovely hilltop country park where you may see some of the resident foxes and badgers. Enjoy a day in the city of Gloucester, home to the medieval Gloucester Cathedral and the fascinating Museum of Gloucester, which houses exhibitions ranging from prehistoric times to the present. Gloucester is home to a wealth of pubs, restaurants, and other eateries, as well as a fabulous quay to stroll along to take in the character of the city. Cheltenham is 8 miles distant, where there are more fabulous restaurants and great shopping. Bath and Bristol are both an hour’s drive away.
Heading in the opposite direction, animal lovers will be pleased to discover Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens, the home of over 260 animals to get up close and personal with. Walkers, cyclists, and explorers alike will not be left short of activities, being located in the heart of the Cotswolds, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here you will find an abundance of breathtaking scenery and routes to discover, along with plenty of quaint villages and towns bursting with cultural and historical significance.

Outstanding barn, beautifully furnished, spacious and in the heart of the Cotswolds. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, huge rooms all round. Close to Bourton, Stow and Burford. Stunning