A bright, contemporary holiday home for larger parties of friends and relatives, this generous property enjoys a commanding position with views over a private lake. Set on a tranquil site at Somerford Keynes, 6 miles from Cirencester and 4 miles from the fringes of the rolling Cotswolds, the four-bedroom, dog-friendly cottage, which sleeps eight guests, provides opportunities for a wealth of on-site activities, as well as access to its magnificent surroundings. Discover a myriad of footpaths and cycle routes from the doorstep. Take the youngsters to Cotswold Country Park, 1 mile away, to have fun on the aquaventure course. The Cotswold Sculpture Park, also 1 mile from the property, will appeal to those who love modern art. Visit impressive Rodmarton Manor and explore its exquisite gardens, 8.5 miles from your base. Meander through charming Bourton-on-the-Water, 21 miles away, with its picture-postcard architecture, independent shops and eateries, and famous miniature village.
Return from taking part in exciting on-site activities or enjoying long hikes through the Cotswolds to enter the abode via the hall. Leave your outerwear here and head on through to the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, with its gorgeous wooden floor and floor-to-ceiling windows. Slide open the doors to the deck on fine summer days. Settle on one of the plump leather sofas or at the dining table to play a game you have chosen from the cupboard in the hall. Unpack your groceries in the kitchen, which has an abundance of cabinets and worksurface space to ensure you have plenty of room for food preparation and storage. There is also a handy central island with a breakfast bar. Choose whether to sit down to your holiday feasts inside or out. Gather for movie nights in front of the TV. There is also a handy WC downstairs. Your bedrooms and bathrooms are all located on the first floor. Here you have an impressive double bedroom, where you can wake up to picturesque views out over the water. This gorgeous room has an en-suite shower room and access to a private balcony. There is also a TV in here, so you can indulge in a slow start to the day. A second double bedroom benefits from an en-suite bathroom, while guests in the twin room can have sole use of the family shower room.
Step out onto the deck to bask in the sunshine and relax with a good book and a cold drink. A lawned area surrounds the deck. From here, there is private access through the reeds, between early March and late September, down to the lake. A wide range of activities and leisure facilities are available on site. These include water sports, such as paddle boarding, kayaking and canoeing. Bikes, scooters and water sports equipment can be hired. There are indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a natural pond, to swim in. Guests can book wellness sessions, beauty treatments, yoga and fishing. Charges may apply for some activities. Within the holiday park, there is a restaurant and a shop. There is private parking for one car.