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The Lily Pad - Cotswold Water Park

South Cerney, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • New England style lodge located on the beautiful Isis Lake
  • Ideal location within the Cotswold Water Park with a range of water sports and activities for families or friends traveling together
  • Large waterside decking with idyllic views across the lake, a perfect space to relax in the heart of the Cotswolds
Property code: OC-90082

Nestled within the Cotswold Water Park, a fantastic location for a fun filled break with a great mix of activities available to satisfy all ages. Try your hand at paddle boarding, sailing, windsurfing or simply head out on a lovely walk around the lakes taking in the picturesque countryside. On site there are plenty of activities to choose from including tennis courts, children’s play area and indoor games room with a pool table, table football and video games. The lodge is an ideal base to explore the stunning local area with Cirencester, the Capital of the Cotswolds, 5.7 miles away. Tetbury is 13 miles away with its eclectic mix of antique shops and Highgrove House and Gardens, home to King Charles.

After an adventure filled day enjoying the area, make your way back to your lake front lodge to relax. As you enter the lodge you are greeted with the spacious open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner area which has been tastefully decorated and has everything you need for a self-catered stay. The kitchen is fully equipped giving you the opportunity to dine in together as a group. The area has some fantastic local produce, so you will be able to cook up a storm with some fine quality ingredients that you discover when you are out and about. The lounge is equipped with comfortable sofas and a Smart TV. There is also a dining table that will comfortably seat everyone. Upstairs there are three bedroom, one king-size, one double and one single. The king-size room has a lovely en-suite shower room and there is a further bathroom.

From the lounge, head out on the decking which overlooks the lake and has outdoor furniture and a charcoal BBQ. It is a wonderful space to enjoy a meal with friends and family or simply enjoy the serenity whilst looking out across the water. The owner has provided a paddleboard and inflatable kayak that can be used on Windrush Lake, just a short walk away but please note lifejackets are not provided. This property has a private water supply.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC and 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and washing machine
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Enclosed lakeside terrace with seating and charcoal BBQ
  • Allocated off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Paddle board and inflatable kayak available to use – lifejackets and wetsuits supplied
  • On-site children's play area, tennis courts, games room and 2 fishing lakes
  • Shop and pub less than 0.5 miles
  • Private Water Supply
  • Please Note: there is a Smart TV at the property but, due to the rural location, live television reception can be patchy
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  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Gem Cole

This property is personally managed by Gem.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by M 24th March 2026

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Great little cottage and an excellent location. Great amenities in the cottage. We would recommend to anyone and will be visiting again in the future.

Reviewed by Hayley 5th December 2025

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A beautiful and spotlessly clean home with lovely views of the lake. Well equipped and great attention to detail. We met the home owner when leaving, who was lovely. We will return!

Reviewed by Wim 19th September 2025

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Reviewed by Clarel 5th September 2025

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Nice view of the lake. Would recommend The Crown nearby for food/drinks very nice + Cote Brassiere In Cirencester, there is also a good M&S simply food shop there as well. Disappointed there was no welcome pack at the property, which we are normally thrilled with the contents.

Reviewed by S 22nd August 2025

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Beautiful cottage, in a wonderful setting and location. Many places to visit in the area. We love to go back one day! Thank you so much.

Reviewed by Paul 8th August 2025

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Our first time to The Cotswolds but, not our last. Lovely property in a beautiful location situated in a stunning area. Nearby villages and communities are absolutely gorgeous. We tripped to Oxford (we could maybe spend another two days there), Sculpture Park, Beach resort, Wildlife Park and Gardens, Cirencester, Blenheim Palace and still feel we cRead moreould do more - so much so that we have already rebooked for 2026. Hide

Reviewed by Joyce 11th July 2025

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Wonderful holiday home beautifully furnished and equipped very hot for our week but the fans that were supplied were invaluable could not fault it.

Reviewed by Patricia 13th June 2025

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Lily Pad was a great choice.Everything you want in the property.The location was excellent great walks and great food near .Found it very relaxing.Many thanks to the owner

Reviewed by Lucy 30th May 2025

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Stunning location with beautiful and peaceful view across the lake. Small children's playground and football pitch just a couple of minutes walk away which the children really enjoyed. Property is nicely decorated and well equipped with comfortable beds. Timber frame house means it gets incredibly hot upstairs so fans would be beneficial in warmer Read moremonths otherwise sleep is near impossible. Hide

Reviewed by Alexandra 23rd May 2025

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The cottage is lovely & clean, perfect for our family group of 3 adults & 2 children. Beautiful view over the lake & the decking area has seating with cushions in the cupboard. There is a playground very near and it's easy to walk through the back gate of the site onto a footpath which takes you to South Cerney, a nice village with 3 pubs. Also resRead moretaurants on the main road, an easy walk. There is an inflatable kayak, pump & buoyancy aids provided which was great fun. Would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Janet 4th October 2024

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We had a wonderful week at the Lily Pad and were really impressed with the cleanliness and provision of kitchen equipment which made cooking in really easy. The view from the lounge window was so relaxing in all weathers. Caroline was readily available and sorted out a minor issue very quickly. We will be recommending to family and friends.

Reviewed by Gary 6th September 2024

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Beautifully furnished and in a quiet, peaceful location

Reviewed by Stephanie 9th August 2024

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Absolutely amazing accommodation, spotlessly clean and had everything you needed. View from the lodge is stunning. A lovely, peaceful holiday. Owner was always available if you needed to speak with her, extremely helpful & friendly. Would 100% recommend to anyone.

Reviewed by Deirdre 26th July 2024

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Wonderful location and spotlessly clean accommodation. Very comfortable beds and everything we needed was provided. We had a great week and were very pleased to have lovely weather too. Views from property over beautiful lake and lovely place to relax and unwind. The area is perfect for our photography hobby too. We would definitely love to return.Read more Very easy communication with owner too, who was very friendly and quick to answer when we called. We didn't want to leave. Hide

Reviewed by Helen 19th July 2024

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The accommodation was absolutely spotless with everything we could possibly need. Would thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed by Claire 12th July 2024

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Absolutely beautiful, stunning property. Well presented, fully equipped kitchen, games cupboard for the kids. Tennis rackets, table tennis set, life jackets etc. Did not want to leave to be honest. We will be rebooking this accommodation again as we did not see everything we wanted to in the area (due to one daughter on crutches at the time). ThankRead more you so much. Hide

Reviewed by Michelle 20th June 2024

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A lovely property, well maintained and very clean. Comfortable beds, loads of space. Everything you need a home from home. Spectacular views with loads to do around the lakes.

Reviewed by Pauline 7th June 2024

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A lovely, well presented holiday home. Very clean and modern. A beautiful location overlooking isis lake. A perfect place to relax and unwind.

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