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A charming cottage on the Lower Mill private nature reserve in The Cotswolds

A charming cottage on the Lower Mill private nature reserve in The Cotswolds

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View of rear across The Thames and the orchard
Front of The Stables
Lounge with stable door to Orchard
Logburner in Lounge
Lounge

Overview of A charming cottage on the Lower Mill private nature reserve in The Cotswolds

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
3 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 671 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Somerford Keynes, ENG
  • Popular LocationCotswold Country Park and Beach16 min walk
  • Popular LocationCirencester Roman Amphitheatre10 min drive
  • Popular LocationCirencester Church12 min drive
  • AirportBirmingham (BHX)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A charming cottage on the Lower Mill private nature reserve in The Cotswolds

Originally home to the horses that farmed the land, The Stables is now part of an exclusive development on the Lower Mill Estate, a stunning 450 acre private nature reserve.

Within metres of The Stables is access to the heated outdoor pool, fishing, beautiful walks (including Thames Path) cycle paths, tennis, sauna, shop, kayak and bike hire. The lovely old village pub is a ten minute stroll.

The Lower Mill Estate is located in the Cotswold Water Park. With over 140 lakes, there are plenty of activities to try such as fishing, sailing, waterskiing, kayaking and wakeboarding as well as fantastic cycling and lovely walks along the Thames Path and Thames & Severn canal.

A perfect base for exploring picturesque Cotswold villages and visiting historical towns such as Cirencester, Cheltenham, Bath and Oxford.

The Stables is a contemporary, stylish three bedroom retreat.

Downstairs there is a living room with logburner, flatscreen TV/DVD player, comfy seating for six, floor to ceiling window to the front and a stable door opening onto the orchard at the rear. There is a selection of DVDs as well and books. Across the hall is a kitchen/ diner with Shaker style cream units, butler sink, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge, freezer, microwave and toaster. There is a dining table and chairs for six.

Upstairs are three cosy bedrooms. There is a double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom, a kingsize bedroom with TV and DVD player and a twin bedroom (one of the single beds is 1.7cm/5ft 7inches in length). There is also a shower room with WC and basin. The rooms have been built into the eaves so there is restricted head height in some parts which adds to the charm of this conversion. There are Velux windows in the two double bedrooms so you can look at the stars as you lay in bed.

To the front is a pretty courtyard with a bench to take in the morning sun. At the rear in the orchard is a dining table and chairs for six, sun loungers, parasol and a BBQ. There are five different type of fruit trees and the Thames runs alongside (fenced). The orchard is particularly pretty in Spring when the trees are in blossom.

For bookings of a week or more we recommend a maximum of 4 adults

Property manager

Gary and Katharine Leftwich

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
No large single sex parties are allowed on site

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No large single sex parties are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Cirencester

Located in Cirencester, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Cotswold Country Park and Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Lakeside Ski & Wake, or check out an event or a game at Cirencester Park Polo Club. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 16 min walk
  • Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 10 min drive
  • Cirencester Church - 12 min drive
  • Lydiard Park - 16 min drive
  • Cirencester Park Polo Club - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tesco Cafe - 11 min drive
  • Dolcetti Ice Cream Company Limited - 9 min drive
  • The Baker Arms - 13 min walk
  • Best Kebab - 9 min drive
  • The White Hart Inn - 4 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend break
This is such a wonderful house and location for a trip away. Beautiful location with plenty to do. The house was clean, well equipped and just a great home from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage in great location
We had a great stay at The Stables, it had a lovely cozy feel yet still felt cool during the heatwave. The property was very well equipped and the patio opened on to a gorgeous orchard full of birds. Altogether lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay!
This property is in the middle of Lower Mill. Lovely place to stay. Just a couple of thoughts - if guests are above average height they might struggle upstairs with the sloping roof - especially in the en-suite bathroom! A couple of things for the owners - the bottom half of the stable door is so tight - very difficult to open and the door to the dishwasher is also very tight. Minor things but may be worth a quick look before next guests. Otherwise a very nice few days away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

christian D.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
2 Mill Village
The property has not been deep cleaned for a while and we were shocked as levels of dust and grime. Rooms as extremely small and in the eves to boot. Beds uncomfortable with basic mattresses. Staircase creaks so badly you will wake everyone else when you walk up or down them. Overall the estate facilities good, but find somewhere else to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Sophie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay in the Cotswolds
We had a very nice time at the cottage- good kitchen and facilities, set in a lovely area. The pool was great (although it took us a while to find it despite being about 200 yards away!)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Gary and Katharine Leftwich

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We grew up not far from where the cottage is located and spent much of our childhoods on the many water parks in the area. We currently live 45 minutes away and visit the cottage for our own when we can

Why they chose this property

We were delighted to acquire this cottage in 2016 from the previous owner who we have known for many years. As previous guests of the cottage we are know the the delights of the estate and local area

What makes this property unique

Tucked away in a quiet courtyard with a fantastic orchard to the rear which borders the Thames. With a beautiful pool, restaurant and tennis court within close proximity, this cottage is perfectly placed on the Lower Mill Estate
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