An attractive apartment overlooking a lake on a Gloucestershire nature reserve, this first-floor hideaway will suit families and groups of friends who enjoy the great outdoors. The three-bedroom abode at Somerford Keynes – 6 miles from Cirencester – is set within a large estate, with lakes, waterways and leisure facilities. Enjoy the on-site activities including swimming pools, paddleboarding and fishing, or venture out to discover the immense beauty of the verdant Cotswolds (4 miles). Plan days out to places such as magnificent Highgrove Gardens (12 miles) or Rodmarton Manor (8.5 miles). Younger members of your party will enjoy nothing more than a trip to the Cotswold Country Park (1 mile), with its thrilling aquaventure course. Treat yourselves to a day out to the National Trust’s Newark Park (19.5 miles), or delightful Bourton-on-the-Water (21 miles), with its honey-coloured stone buildings, fascinating shops and intriguing miniature village.
At the heart of this family-friendly retreat is an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, where you can spread out and enjoy quality time together. This bright room has doors to the balcony that can be pulled right back during the summer months to provide easy indoor/outdoor living. The modern kitchen area, tucked neatly into a corner, includes plenty of storage space and all the equipment you need for your self-catering. Dine at the table beside the doors to the balcony, then recline in the lounge area in front of a good film on the Smart TV. When you are ready to recuperate, you’ll have a superb king-size bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a lovely double and a cheerful bunk bedroom that works well for youngsters. There’s also a family bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC.
In good weather, you can settle on the balcony, furnished with a bistro set, corner sofa and coffee table, and make the most of the apartment’s lakeside setting. There is private parking for one car, with more parking available in the shared on-site car park.