Log Cabins to RentThere is so much to recommend holidaying in Gloucestershire including the Cotwolds, the adventure of the Forest of Dean, the colour of Westonbirt Arboretum. The regency splendor of Cheltenham and the historic docks and Cathedral of Gloucester. Fabulous walking countryside.
Found in a truly idyllic spot in Mill Village on a stunning first class development just south of Cirencester, Pintail Lodge offers not only immaculate, comfortable accommodation for 4 adults and 3 children, it also benefits from an incredible range of ‘resort’ style facilities and activities. Families will no doubt leave with a holiday to remember. The cottage is located in an enviable position, nestled quietly on the shoreline of the main sailing lake, Somerford Lagoon. It boasts a private pontoon for direct lake access.
This remarkable development certainly blends the very best of the outdoors with both relaxation and adventure. The development is located in the heart of the Cotswolds, amidst gorgeous lakeside hiking and biking trails, rivers, lakes and hundreds of acres of lush greenspace. It boasts an award winning spa where guests can enjoy luxury treatments, a steam room, sauna and three gorgeous swimming pools, one outdoor, one indoor and one a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies. Lake activities include fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, windsurfing, paddle boarding and birdwatching. There are tennis courts, a fabulously well equipped Technogym, a library and a ‘restful reading’ lounge if you want to escape with a good book. Families will also enjoy the simple pleasures of wandering along miles of riverside or lakeside trails spotting the wildlife, bike riding or picnics in a heavenly countryside spots. During peak holiday seasons, children’s clubs offer fun activities including hot chocolate and marshmallows by the fire in the woods, competitive games and lots of creative fun. There is a wonderful restaurant close to the cottage with its own pizza ovens, perfect for takeways if you want a night out of the kitchen. There is also a handy shop.
Pintail Lodge offers three bedrooms on the first floor. There is a delightful children’s room with bunk beds and a separate child’s bed, sleeping three, a double bedroom and the lovely master king bedroom. The family bathroom is a delight with stone tiles and wooden panelling.
The ground floor living area is open plan in design and gorgeous with its grey and cream hues. The glossy contemporary kitchen is perfect for a self-catering break. Indoor dining is smart with lovely grey chairs around a trendy glass table and the lounge area is really cosy with sofas and chairs surrounding the feature fireplace. Warm, honey coloured Cotswold stone decorates the inside of the substantial fireplace with a lovely wood burning stove for cooler evenings the focus. Who doesn’t love a woodburning stove! There is also a downstairs cloakroom and shower.
Outside, Pintail Lodge features an outstanding south facing rear deck which is enclosed so very safe for children. Families can enjoy alfresco dining using the barbecue. There is even heating just in case it is a bit chilly. The views from the deck are stunning. You look straight out onto Somerford Lagoon. You will certainly be mesmerised listening for birds and watching the sail boats and kayaks. It is a great spot for your morning cup of coffee or watching the sun go down over the lagoon. Steps lead down from the deck to your lawn and your very own pontoon. Kayaks and canoes can be rented for your enjoyment.
Pintail Lodge lies in a privileged lagoonside position within a gated resort in the heart of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, guests enjoy many entertainment options within the development as well as being located on the doorstep of fabulous Cotswolds attractions. The Cotswolds boasts idyllic villages, historic towns, a rich heritage of country houses, stunning gardens, wildlife parks, arboretums and enchanting nature reserves. Popular visits are to Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury, Cirencester, Malmesbury and Lacock as well as the regency pleasures of Cheltenham and the Georgian glories of Bath which are less than twenty miles away.
Bourton-on-the-Water, like most of the Cotswolds, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is the Venice of the Cotswolds with beautiful bridges crossing the River Windrush. Gorgeous cosy cafes line the pretty streets together with houses made with enchanting honey coloured Cotswold stone.
Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town, the highest of the Cotswold towns exposed on the 800 feet high Stow Hill at the crossroads with the Roman Fosse Way. The town boasts a fascinating history. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry, it held annual fairs where as many as 20000 sheep were sold at one time. The Market Square is very attractive with its ancient cross, town stocks and an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. You will find many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift and craft shops.
Tetbury is another historic wool town. It is an architectural gem with many of the wool merchant’s houses remaining the same as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Parish Church of St Mary’s has one of the tallest and most elegant spires in the UK. Tetbury is popular for its independent shops including antique shops, vintage and interior shops, exclusive boutiques and the Highgrove shop. Tetbury holds many regular events including the May Day Wacky Races, the Spring Bank Holiday Woolsack Races when contestants carry 65lb woolsacks up and down the 1 in 4 hill, the August Summer Show, the September Food and Drink Festival, the October Tetbury Music Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-on.
Close by, visitors can enjoy the stunning botanical experience of the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, the glorious Elizabethan Chavenage House used for many famous films and TV series, the beautiful Arts and Crafts Manor at Rodmarton, the 13th century Lacock Abbey and HRH Prince of Wales’ stunning garden at Highgrove. Local equestrian events such as the Badminton Horse Trials, Gatcombe Festival of British Eventing and Beaufort Polo are all popular.
Found in a truly idyllic spot in Mill Village on a stunning first class development just south of Cirencester, Pintail Lodge offers not only immaculate, comfortable accommodation for 4 adults and 3 children, it also benefits from an incredible range of ‘resort’ style facilities and activities. Families will no doubt leave with a holiday to remember. The cottage is located in an enviable position, nestled quietly on the shoreline of the main sailing lake, Somerford Lagoon. It boasts a private pontoon for direct lake access.
This remarkable development certainly blends the very best of the outdoors with both relaxation and adventure. The development is located in the heart of the Cotswolds, amidst gorgeous lakeside hiking and biking trails, rivers, lakes and hundreds of acres of lush greenspace. It boasts an award winning spa where guests can enjoy luxury treatments, a steam room, sauna and three gorgeous swimming pools, one outdoor, one indoor and one a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies. Lake activities include fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, windsurfing, paddle boarding and birdwatching. There are tennis courts, a fabulously well equipped Technogym, a library and a ‘restful reading’ lounge if you want to escape with a good book. Families will also enjoy the simple pleasures of wandering along miles of riverside or lakeside trails spotting the wildlife, bike riding or picnics in a heavenly countryside spots. During peak holiday seasons, children’s clubs offer fun activities including hot chocolate and marshmallows by the fire in the woods, competitive games and lots of creative fun. There is a wonderful restaurant close to the cottage with its own pizza ovens, perfect for takeways if you want a night out of the kitchen. There is also a handy shop.
Pintail Lodge offers three bedrooms on the first floor. There is a delightful children’s room with bunk beds and a separate child’s bed, sleeping three, a double bedroom and the lovely master king bedroom. The family bathroom is a delight with stone tiles and wooden panelling.
The ground floor living area is open plan in design and gorgeous with its grey and cream hues. The glossy contemporary kitchen is perfect for a self-catering break. Indoor dining is smart with lovely grey chairs around a trendy glass table and the lounge area is really cosy with sofas and chairs surrounding the feature fireplace. Warm, honey coloured Cotswold stone decorates the inside of the substantial fireplace with a lovely wood burning stove for cooler evenings the focus. Who doesn’t love a woodburning stove! There is also a downstairs cloakroom and shower.
Outside, Pintail Lodge features an outstanding south facing rear deck which is enclosed so very safe for children. Families can enjoy alfresco dining using the barbecue. There is even heating just in case it is a bit chilly. The views from the deck are stunning. You look straight out onto Somerford Lagoon. You will certainly be mesmerised listening for birds and watching the sail boats and kayaks. It is a great spot for your morning cup of coffee or watching the sun go down over the lagoon. Steps lead down from the deck to your lawn and your very own pontoon. Kayaks and canoes can be rented for your enjoyment.
Pintail Lodge lies in a privileged lagoonside position within a gated resort in the heart of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, guests enjoy many entertainment options within the development as well as being located on the doorstep of fabulous Cotswolds attractions. The Cotswolds boasts idyllic villages, historic towns, a rich heritage of country houses, stunning gardens, wildlife parks, arboretums and enchanting nature reserves. Popular visits are to Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury, Cirencester, Malmesbury and Lacock as well as the regency pleasures of Cheltenham and the Georgian glories of Bath which are less than twenty miles away.
Bourton-on-the-Water, like most of the Cotswolds, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is the Venice of the Cotswolds with beautiful bridges crossing the River Windrush. Gorgeous cosy cafes line the pretty streets together with houses made with enchanting honey coloured Cotswold stone.
Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town, the highest of the Cotswold towns exposed on the 800 feet high Stow Hill at the crossroads with the Roman Fosse Way. The town boasts a fascinating history. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry, it held annual fairs where as many as 20000 sheep were sold at one time. The Market Square is very attractive with its ancient cross, town stocks and an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. You will find many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift and craft shops.
Tetbury is another historic wool town. It is an architectural gem with many of the wool merchant’s houses remaining the same as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Parish Church of St Mary’s has one of the tallest and most elegant spires in the UK. Tetbury is popular for its independent shops including antique shops, vintage and interior shops, exclusive boutiques and the Highgrove shop. Tetbury holds many regular events including the May Day Wacky Races, the Spring Bank Holiday Woolsack Races when contestants carry 65lb woolsacks up and down the 1 in 4 hill, the August Summer Show, the September Food and Drink Festival, the October Tetbury Music Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-on.
Close by, visitors can enjoy the stunning botanical experience of the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, the glorious Elizabethan Chavenage House used for many famous films and TV series, the beautiful Arts and Crafts Manor at Rodmarton, the 13th century Lacock Abbey and HRH Prince of Wales’ stunning garden at Highgrove. Local equestrian events such as the Badminton Horse Trials, Gatcombe Festival of British Eventing and Beaufort Polo are all popular.
Nestling on the edge of the tranquil Minety Lake, Pochard offers spacious contemporary accommodation for up to six adults and two children. Pochard has the added benefit of a fabulous roof top terrace where guests can enjoy the sunshine and stunning views across this wonderful estate. Mintey Lake is situated on an exclusive, prestigious development in the Cotswolds where guests are offered a fantastic range of facilities for the whole family amongst stunning landscapes, nine lakes, two rivers, woodland, lakeside trails and hundreds of acres of lush greenspace. This upmarket development offers guests a wonderful blend of supreme relaxation and adventure. This might be the perfect time to learn a new watersport or perfect your serve, or perhaps you want to spend your days wandering the miles of nature trails or paddling on the lakes. Pochard is an easy 5 minute walk from the estate’s award-winning spa and on-site restaurant.
The ground floor of Pochard boasts stunning, open plan contemporary living at its best together with a games room which will delight the youngsters in your party. With two walls almost fully comprised of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, the living space is bright and beautiful. A gorgeous turquoise sofa and trendy nest egg rattan chairs are perfectly placed to enjoy the lake views, the contemporary wood burning stove and the huge ceiling mounted television. A rustic dining table is surrounded by benches and chairs that colour match the sofa. The immaculate glossy kitchen will delight the chef and features a breakfast bar with colour matched stools as well as outstanding appliances. The huge doors open to a splendid ground floor deck which offers deluxe alfresco dining furniture and a gas barbecue. The views are astonishing. You will be racing to this perfect spot for your morning cup of coffee. The lush lawn in front of the deck runs to the lake. The ground floor also boasts the excellent and popular games room, a great hangout with a pool table.
The first floor is home to the marvelous master bedroom suite with its king-size bed, glorious en-suite shower room and a private balcony offering magical views of the lake. The turquoise theme continues with trendy chairs on the balcony. There is another exquisite double bedroom featuring an en-suite bathroom and private balcony with a trendy rattan bistro set. The gorgeous twin bedroom enjoys a lovely feature wall and the children’s bunk room is a fun place to be. There is also an outstanding family bathroom. All of Pochard’s bathrooms are beautifully tiled and immaculate.
Pochard also enjoys an excellent roof terrace. This beautiful sun trap boasts loungers and a bistro table with the far end covered in astroturf. It is a wonderful spot for sunbathing, reading your holiday book or enjoying a cool glass of wine while watching the sun go down.
Pochard enjoys its wonderful lakeside position on this first class development in the Cotswolds. Guests enjoy the hundreds of acres of lush greenspace, brimming with lakes, rivers, stunning picnic spots, woodland and miles of beautiful hiking and biking trails as well as a massive variety of activities and facilities. The ‘resort’ style amenities and activities include an award-winning luxury spa with steam room, sauna and three swimming pools including a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies, a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge, tennis courts, a children’s playground, restaurant, shop, a Technogym, watersports tuition, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, boating, yoga, waterside exercise classes and children’s clubs during peak holiday seasons.
Pochard enjoys a very special, tranquil lakeside location within a gated resort in the heart of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, guests enjoy many entertainment options within the development as well as being located on the doorstep of fabulous Cotswolds attractions. Villages and towns such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury, Cirencester, Malmesbury and Lacock are all close by and the regency pleasures of Cheltenham and the Georgian glories of Bath are less than twenty miles away.
Bourton-on-the-Water, like most of the Cotswolds, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is the Venice of the Cotswolds with beautiful bridges crossing the River Windrush. Gorgeous cosy cafes line the pretty streets together with houses made with enchanting honey coloured Cotswold stone.
Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town, the highest of the Cotswold towns exposed on the 800 feet high Stow Hill at the crossroads with the Roman Fosse Way. The town boasts a fascinating history. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry, it held annual fairs where as many as 20000 sheep were sold at one time. The Market Square is very attractive with its ancient cross, town stocks and an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. You will find many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift and craft shops.
Tetbury is another historic wool town. It is an architectural gem with many of the wool merchant’s houses remaining the same as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Parish Church of St Mary’s has one of the tallest and most elegant spires in the UK. Tetbury is popular for its independent shops including antique shops, vintage and interior shops, exclusive boutiques and the Highgrove shop. Tetbury holds many regular events including the May Day Wacky Races, the Spring Bank Holiday Woolsack Races when contestants carry 65lb woolsacks up and down the 1 in 4 hill, the August Summer Show, the September Food and Drink Festival, the October Tetbury Music Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-on.
Close by, visitors can enjoy the stunning botanical experience of the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, the glorious Elizabethan Chavenage House used for many famous films and TV series, the beautiful Arts and Crafts Manor at Rodmarton, the 13th century Lacock Abbey and HRH Prince of Wales’ stunning garden at Highgrove. Local equestrian events such as the Badminton Horse Trials, Gatcombe Festival of British Eventing and Beaufort Polo are all popular.
Pochard Lodge is a gorgeous Scandinavian-style lodge resting on Lake Pochard Holiday Lodge Park near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Hosting three bedrooms, including a double with en-suite shower room, a twin and a adult bunk, along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to six guests. There is also an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside there is a designated parking place for one car, and a veranda with barbeque and furniture. Pochard Lodge is a immaculate setting for your next adventure to Gloucestershire.
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Heart of England
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This detached lodge rests on the Lake Pochard Holiday Lodge Park near Cirencester, Gloucestershire and can sleep six people in three bedrooms.
Pochard Lodge is a gorgeous Scandinavian-style lodge resting on Lake Pochard Holiday Lodge Park near Cirencester, Gloucestershire. Hosting three bedrooms, including a double with en-suite shower room, a twin and a adult bunk, along with a bathroom, this property can sleep up to six guests. There is also an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside there is a designated parking place for one car, and a veranda with barbeque and furniture. Pochard Lodge is a immaculate setting for your next adventure to Gloucestershire.
Amenities: Electric central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher. Smart TV with Chrome Cast and Freeview, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair available on request. Designated parking place for one car. Veranda with furniture and gas barbecue. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.4 miles, bar/restaurant on-site. Fishing charges for 2022 on the two lakes designated for lodge guests only as follows; Green lane £20 per angler per stay, Lake pochard specimen lake £10 per angler per 24hrs (includes night fishing). There is a max of 8 anglers and it is requested that they are to check with the office and book, contact email information will be provided at the time of booking for lake availability
Region: Visitors to the Cotswolds have long treasured memories of charming towns and villages built from the famous honey-coloured stone, it now boasts a thriving community of contemporary artists working from studios and shops throughout the area.
Town: This quaint, stone-built village of South Cerney offers an array of local amenities including a shop, Post Office, hairdressers, pharmacy and takeaway/restaurant, as well as three public houses. Enjoy a round of golf and sail or fish on the lakes of the Cotswolds Water Park. This renowned conservation area is a popular spot for anglers, water skiers and sailors, and walkers can enjoy the miles of countryside scenery.
Located in Cirencester, this lodge is in a rural area and on a lake. Cotswolds and Neigh Bridge Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lakeside Ski & Wake and Combat Splat. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cirencester Park Polo Club or The Energy Check County Ground. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
Within a gorgeous luxury development, Poplar House is bright, beautiful and only one of a handful of properties to be built on its own island. How much fun is that! This fabulous, four bedroom home can sleep between 8 and 12 guests, depending on whether you use the children’s rooms to full capacity.
Poplar House is accessed via a small footbridge which leads you to the front door. The house benefits from a lovely westerly facing aspect over the tranquil Howells Mere Lake. Poplar House is built over two floors with open plan living spaces on the ground floor. The house benefits from almost fully glazed side and rear elevations taking full advantage of the sensational lake views. With so much glass, the living spaces are illuminated beautifully and feel light and airy. There are gorgeous, warm wooden floors throughout. The interior is incredibly stylish with wonderful, comfortable furnishings. The decor is mainly white, grey and blue with lovely added colour accents. A variety of sofas, love seats and chairs surround the modern log burner and enjoy the spectacular views. A television and a selection of DVD’s are provided for your entertainment. There is also a small round table, perfect for playing cards or family board games. Close to the kitchen area and with doors to the decked terrace, the dining area also benefits from floor-to-ceiling glass doors and windows. This house dazzles in sunlight! The kitchen is fantastic with masses of glossy white cupboards, wonderful appliances and a central island with stools. The whole living space is incredibly social, perfect for large groups. There is also a handy cloakroom which is also home to the washing machine and dryer. The ground floor deck offers alfresco dining with a view and a top-notch gas barbecue.
The bedrooms can be found on the first floor. The spacious master boasts a super kingsize bed, a charming vaulted ceiling, a beautiful ensuite bathroom and a balcony with delightful lake views. There is also a children’s bedroom with bunk beds, a child’s bed and another truckle bed that can be pulled out and used if necessary. The room sleeps four children, though they may enjoy quite a lot of late night chatter! It also boasts an immaculate fully tiled ensuite bathroom. The lakeside king bedroom enjoys a small balcony with lake views. Finally, there is a double bunk high sleeper arrangement. There is a double bed underneath the high sleeper. Again four can sleep here though the high sleeper is only suitable for older children. The smart family shower room to share.
This exclusive, gated Cotswolds development just south of Cirencester offers an incredible range of facilities and activities for the whole family. It boasts stunning landscapes, nine lakes, two rivers, lakeside trails and hundreds of acres of lush green space. The development is prestigious, upmarket and offers both supreme relaxation and adventure in equal measures. Families enjoy wonderful water activities, access to an award winning spa which boasts a sauna, steam room and three swimming pools, including indoor, outdoor and a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies as well. Visitors to the spa also enjoy gorgeous, luxurious well-being treatments. In addition, there are tennis courts, a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge, a fabulous children’s playground, restaurant, Technogym and a handy shop. With so much on offer for all ages, this is the perfect place for multi-generational holidays and meeting up with friends. It is no real surprise that many families book to come year after year.
Poplar House enjoys a very special lakeside location on an island within a gated resort in the heart of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, guests enjoy many entertainment options within the development as well as being located on the doorstep of fabulous Cotswolds attractions. Villages and towns such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury, Cirencester, Malmesbury and Lacock are all close by and the regency pleasures of Cheltenham and the Georgian glories of Bath are less than twenty miles away.
Bourton-on-the-Water, like most of the Cotswolds, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is the Venice of the Cotswolds with beautiful bridges crossing the River Windrush. Gorgeous cosy cafes line the pretty streets together with houses made with enchanting honey coloured Cotswold stone.
Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town, the highest of the Cotswold towns exposed on the 800 feet high Stow Hill at the crossroads with the Roman Fosse Way. The town boasts a fascinating history. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry, it held annual fairs where as many as 20000 sheep were sold at one time. The Market Square is very attractive with its ancient cross, town stocks and an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. You will find many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift and craft shops.
Tetbury is another historic wool town. It is an architectural gem with many of the wool merchant’s houses remaining the same as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Parish Church of St Mary’s has one of the tallest and most elegant spires in the UK. Tetbury is popular for its independent shops including antique shops, vintage and interior shops, exclusive boutiques and the Highgrove shop. Tetbury holds many regular events including the May Day Wacky Races, the Spring Bank Holiday Woolsack Races when contestants carry 65lb woolsacks up and down the 1 in 4 hill, the August Summer Show, the September Food and Drink Festival, the October Tetbury Music Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-on.
Close by, visitors can enjoy the stunning botanical experience of the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, the glorious Elizabethan Chavenage House used for many famous films and TV series, the beautiful Arts and Crafts Manor at Rodmarton, the 13th century Lacock Abbey and HRH Prince of Wales’ stunning garden at Highgrove. Local equestrian events such as the Badminton Horse Trials, Gatcombe Festival of British Eventing and Beaufort Polo are all popular.
Resting in a privileged setting on the edge of the peaceful Howells Mere Lake, guests will wake up to the sounds of birds as the sun rises at Poppy House. With a westerly spot, you will quickly be heading out to one of the decked terraces to enjoy the splendid views and incredible sunsets. Poppy House is an very spacious, contemporary home offering quirky upside down, contemporary living. This wonderful, architect designed holiday home has its luxury bedrooms on the lower floors and living spaces on the second floor making the most of its glorious setting. Each floor benefits from a decked terrace where you can enjoy a morning cup of coffee watching the sun rise or a late night drink watching the stars and listening to the soothing sounds of nature at its best. Poppy House sleeps ten guests in five exceptional bedrooms. The house is located within an exclusive, gated development in the the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, the development offers a fantastic blend of relaxing and adventurous activities for the whole family amongst stunning landscapes, nine lakes, two rivers, lakeside trails and hundreds of acres of lush green space. If the on-site entertainment does not make you want to stay still for your week, the glorious delights of the Cotswolds are on your doorstep. You can enjoy idyllic villages, historic towns, a rich heritage of country houses, stunning gardens, wildlife parks, arboretums and enchanting nature reserves. What a week you will have!
Poppy House is finished to the very highest of standards with a good eye for colour schemes and finishes. Exquisite soft furnishings adorn the contemporary high class furniture and vivid modern art decorates the walls.
The ground and first floors are home to three king bedrooms, one delightful twin and one bunk room, all immaculate and offering calm and beautiful colour schemes. Two of the king bedrooms boast immaculate en-suite bathrooms plus there are two other family shower rooms. Four of the bedrooms offer floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors opening onto the decked terraces and offering wonderful lake views. What a wonderful way to wake up! You can just draw the curtains and enjoy nature at its best.
The second floor living space is warm and inviting with a modern wood burning stove, perfect for cooler evenings, and gorgeous furniture. A television with Freeview, a DVD player and Wii are provided for your entertainment. The stone coloured contemporary kitchen is excellent and very attractive. The chef in your holiday group will be very happy. If you don’t want to cook, you can visit the on-site restaurant or take pizza back to Poppy House. There is a barbecue on the decked balcony as well as a bistro table where you can enjoy pre-dinner drinks.
The on-site activities include canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, fishing, tennis, fitness in the Technogym and swimming in one of the three spa pools. The luxury spa is award-winning and also features a sauna and steam room. There is also a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge and a fantastic children’s playpark. During peak holiday seasons, children can attend children’s clubs with a huge range of fun activities including crafts, games, competitions and sports. Bikes and watercraft are available for hire.
Poppy House enjoys a very special lakeside location within a gated resort in the heart of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, guests enjoy many entertainment options within the development as well as being located on the doorstep of fabulous Cotswolds attractions. Villages and towns such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury, Cirencester, Malmesbury and Lacock are all close by and the regency pleasures of Cheltenham and the Georgian glories of Bath are less than twenty miles away.
Bourton-on-the-Water, like most of the Cotswolds, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is the Venice of the Cotswolds with beautiful bridges crossing the River Windrush. Gorgeous cosy cafes line the pretty streets together with houses made with enchanting honey coloured Cotswold stone.
Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town, the highest of the Cotswold towns exposed on the 800 feet high Stow Hill at the crossroads with the Roman Fosse Way. The town boasts a fascinating history. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry, it held annual fairs where as many as 20000 sheep were sold at one time. The Market Square is very attractive with its ancient cross, town stocks and an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. You will find many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift and craft shops.
Tetbury is another historic wool town. It is an architectural gem with many of the wool merchant’s houses remaining the same as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Parish Church of St Mary’s has one of the tallest and most elegant spires in the UK. Tetbury is popular for its independent shops including antique shops, vintage and interior shops, exclusive boutiques and the Highgrove shop. Tetbury holds many regular events including the May Day Wacky Races, the Spring Bank Holiday Woolsack Races when contestants carry 65lb woolsacks up and down the 1 in 4 hill, the August Summer Show, the September Food and Drink Festival, the October Tetbury Music Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-on.
Close by, visitors can enjoy the stunning botanical experience of the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, the glorious Elizabethan Chavenage House used for many famous films and TV series, the beautiful Arts and Crafts Manor at Rodmarton, the 13th century Lacock Abbey and HRH Prince of Wales’ stunning garden at Highgrove. Local equestrian events such as the Badminton Horse Trials, Gatcombe Festival of British Eventing and Beaufort Polo are all popular.
Purnell Manor is a strikingly attractive, large Georgian mansion offering a refined and elegant country home set within exquisitely handsome gardens in the South Cotswolds.
The majestic facade is simply breath-taking, finessed with the characteristic local stone, a pretty veranda offering dappled shade, beautiful bay windows and sumptuously sedate lawns: this is every inch the genteel and rustic English country home.
Acres of gardens range from manicured lawns framed with fragrant blossoming plants, dining pergola, dazzling pool and terrace, as well as ancient trees and mysterious woodlands.
The interiors at Purnell Manor offer generously proportioned, airy and light-infused spaces for a party of up to eighteen guests; ideal for extended family or a couple of families holidaying in tandem. Pristinely equipped, its facilities are peerless, with every little luxury provided and a level of care provided to ensure all guest’s needs are met.
Visitors will enjoy the seclusion and tranquillity of a private home along with hotel-grade services and convenience, such as catered meals, in-house beauty treatments and meal deliveries.
The vibrant kitchen is fully set up for large scale catering, offers abundant natural daylight with views across the gardens and is finished in a chic palette of cream and aubergine. A sophisticated and lavish drawing room offers opulently draped silk curtains framing the bay windows, a grand piano and impressive library.
Purnell Manor blends old-school charm and period features with eclectic design touches and splashes of contemporary verve! With that quintessential English eccentricity, guests will enjoy vivacious group meals at the long and refined dining table, offset by vivid aqua toned walls, regal gilded frames and oil paintings. Whether it be an informal snack, or a post walk meal, this is a true country “pile,” with ample historical attraction as well as modern day, state of the art comforts, including the entertainment options, cinema room and range of downtime facilities.
Sumptuous bathrooms offer tasteful luxury with stunning free-standing bath for a boutique hotel feel. The lavish and opulent fuse with the modern and sleek in this unique home. Each bedroom has its own accents of colour, printed fabrics or wallpaper, whether it be smart checks or pretty florals; pin stripes or accents of powder blue or regal reds, this home is full of quirky charm and individual style.
Purnell Manor can accommodate eighteen guests across nine well-appointed double bedrooms, an additional eight single beds can be added into various bedrooms. In total, the home can accommodate up to twenty-six guests, eighteen adults and eight additional children.
Whether it be entertaining as a group, a warming family meal prepared on the Aga, or cocktails after a game of croquet beside the elegant fountain, this rambling home offers sumptuous Georgian architecture, stunning period fireplaces, cosy yet chic bedrooms - a true retreat from the bustle of modern-day living - within a tranquil and secluded spot in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Purnell Manor is nestled in a rural spot close to the town of Dursley, in the heart of one of England’s most attractive spots: The Cotswolds.
Surrounded by hills, and sitting on the Cotswold Way, the charming market town of Dursley offers lovely walks with breath-taking views. Walkers will be in their element - there is even a Walking Festival every October. The Lantern Way is an exquisite fourteen-mile circular walk taking in Dursley and the villages of Coaley and Uley. Some of the walks offer panoramic views over the River Severn and beyond.
The golf course on Stinchcombe Hill has been described as one of the most scenic in Europe.
The town itself is located in a wooded valley under the Cotswold escarpment. At the heart of Dursley is the delightful eighteenth century market house, which is also the Town Hall. A variety of small shops, cafes and pubs in Dursley includes the award-winning Old Spot pub, and a bustling farmer’s market on the second Saturday of every month.
Providing the ideal base for country pursuits, guests have the option of clay pigeon shooting, or adrenaline junkies will enjoy the local Xtreme Sports centre or Cotswold Water Park for a spot of white-water rafting or swimming in the rapids!
The area is rich with cultural interest and history. A visit to nearby Uley Bury is one of the finest examples of a promontory fort in Britain. Close by is Hetty Pegler’s Tump, a communal burial mound dating back to the Neolithic period. Twinberrow Woods is home to the Dursley Sculpture & Play Trail, featuring unique works by local groups and artists.
Quenington Cottage offers an enchanting example of the honey-coloured, slightly wonky cottages you can stumble across in the Cotswolds. The interiors encapsulate the perfectly imperfect, cosy look characteristic of the ideal cottage. With beamed ceilings and a country kitchen, everything about the cottage feels comforting, it is the kind of place you can turn up and instantly relax.
This quintessential semi-detached cottage is located in the pretty village of Quenington in the Coln Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Stays here are best filled with long walks, slow pub lunches and evenings in front of the wood-burner, talking through the day’s activities with your loved ones. Fully refurbished, the original charm and character of the property has been brought back to life with modern fittings and features that make it feel spacious and light.
The front door leads into the bright, country kitchen, with cream-coloured cupboards and a checkboard terracotta stone floor. Equipped with all that you could need, this delightful space is perfect for everything, from preparing a light picnic, to a full roast dinner in the winter. The kitchen leads through to an intimate dining room with a large oak dining table, suiting relaxed breakfasts and special evening meals all the same. The living room may steal your heart in this cottage, with double aspect windows that bring the magic of the garden within the room, and the warmth of the woodburning stove that makes every evening feel as cosy as could be.
On the first floor, there are two lovely double bedrooms and a family bathroom, offering plenty of space for four guests to spread out and relax. The larger bedroom boasts a super-king bed, and the second offers a king-size bed, both as comfy as each other, with each room guaranteeing a good night sleep.
Stepping outside, the sunny garden is private and enclosed, with a luscious lawn, bordered by pretty flower beds. Seasonal flowers mean birds and bees in abundance, with a patio dining table and chairs, perfect for the summer months. In the winter, evergreen trees and frost on the grass make this tranquil space feel equally enchanting!
Please Note: The cottage is only suitable for children aged 17+ (Sorry no little ones)
This quintessential semi-detached cottage is located in the pretty village of Quenington in the Coln Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Stays here are best filled with long walks, slow pub lunches, garden barbecues and evenings in front of the wood-burner, talking through the day’s activities with your loved ones.
Whilst the immediate area offers calm and tranquillity, the location is also a fantastic choice for guests wishing to explore the wonderful Cotswold region. There are a wide range of towns and villages near-by just waiting to be discovered, including Burford, Lechlade, Fairford, Cirencester and Cheltenham. For keen bargain shoppers, Bicester Designer Village Outlet Centre is just a thirty-minute drive away.
Through almost every corner of this picturesque area you will spot beautiful, honey-coloured Cotswold stone, undulating fields filled with sheep and lots of winding narrow lanes flanked by dry stone walls. Offering everything from casual, atmospheric pubs, to exceptional fine-dining restaurants, you can find something for everyone in this beautiful area.
Bourton-on-the-Water is one of the local towns we would highly recommend visiting. Often referred to as the Venice of the Cotswolds, there are beautiful bridges weaving their way across the River Windrush. Cosy cafes line the pretty honey-coloured streets, perfect for a morning of exploring. Stow-on-the-Wold, the highest of the Cotswold towns, is another delightful market town to visit. Rich in history, at the height of the Cotswold wool industry, it held annual fairs where as many as 20000 sheep were sold at one time. The Market Square is very attractive with its ancient cross, town stocks and an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. There are many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift and craft shops.
The cottage is situated 30miles away from Oxford, and 25miles from Cheltenham, with several local train stations within a distance.
Rissington Hill House holds a wonderful location in the very heart of the Cotswolds, close to a variety of picture-postcard villages with caramel-coloured stone cottages, winding lanes and ancient pubs. Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water and Burford are all within a fifteen-minute drive making this the perfect option for those looking to truly explore the area.
Set on a secluded farming estate on the edge of the village of Great Rissington, the house offers guests privacy and tranquillity, while a huge selection of excellent amenities and attractions are within easy reaching distance. The accommodation is spread between the impressive manor house and the rustic stables, both have been recently renovated and today seamlessly combine their original charm and character with upgraded, luxurious interiors. In the main house there is plenty of room for the whole group to come together and socialise with a number of entertaining rooms including a large drawing room, sitting room, a formal dining room as well as a fully-equipped kitchen with all the tools guests could possibly need to whip up a delicious meal. On the first floor are the first of the bedrooms, a double room and a single. Upstairs are the remaining four bedrooms, three with king-size beds and one twin, each boasts en-suite facilities.
Outside, the large grounds are beautifully maintained with large lawns ideal for games or for children to explore. There are numerous seating areas, ideal for relaxing with a refreshing beverage after action-packed days spent exploring the fabulous Cotswolds.
Rissington Hill House is situated in between some of the most iconic Cotswold towns and villages, Stow-on-the-Wold, Burford and Bourton-on-the-Water are all easily reachable in less than 15-minutes. The closest pub, The Lamb Inn, can be reached on foot, while further helpful amenities can be found just minutes away in surrounding villages. The famous Daylesford Organic Farm with its award-winning farm shop is 20-minutes away while uber-cool Soho Farmhouse is just 40-minutes away.
There are plenty of things for the whole family to see, do an explore in the surrounding area. Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park with its variety of rare breeds and with an adventure playground, farm safari, maze and jumping pillows, it is a must-visit for those travelling with children and is just 20-minutes away. Bourton-on-the-Water, just 15-minutes away, is home to a selection of excellent attractions including, The Model Village, Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection and Birdland Park & Gardens, home to Flamingos, Pelicans, Penguins!
A wide variety of historic properties are within 40-minutes of Rissington Hill House, including: Chastleton House & Gardens, Broadway Tower, Snowshill Manor & Gardens, Hidcote Manor Gardens, Sudeley Castle & Gardens and Blenheim Palace. The medieval market town of Stratford-upon-Avon internationally famed for being the birthplace of Shakespeare, is less than a 50-minute drive away making it an ideal choice for a fantastic day out. For those that enjoy a little hustle and bustle, Oxford is 45-minutes away, while Cheltenham and Cirencester are both less than 40-minutes away. For the shopaholics, Bicester Village, home to a huge variety of designer brands, is a 50-minute drive away.
