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Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Aerial view
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cornerstone Cottage, Cotswolds, Spa, lakes, pools, water sports, nature, aircon

Considering booking a stay at Cornerstone Cottage? Please do contact us with any questions.

Our house is a cosy, yet spacious, family-owned contemporary cottage on the private Lower Mill Estate nature reserve in the Cotswolds Water Park.

Tranquil location in secluded water garden away from the busiest parts of Lower Mill Estate, and yet only a short walk from the exclusive spa (included for all our rental guests) & other facilities. Miles of beautiful walks from the front door and a big selection of local sporting, sightseeing and relaxing activities. A favourite is the 15 minute walk to our local pub, The Bakers Arms.

We have owned our holiday home since 2003, specifying the house to be our own rural ‘home away from home’. Now we are delighted to invite you to share the experience and make your own memories.

Many guests have come back again & again, often booking long in advance.

Large sofas to relax by the log fire in winter, or to watch TV. Well-equipped kitchen, and dining area. Games and books for children. Wifi internet.


Large sundeck overlooking peaceful reeded pond, with sun from early morning til evening.

650 acre onsite nature reserve, wildlife abounding (extensive bird life, plants, wild animals, you may catch sight of a heron, an otter or even a beaver).

The £6m ArtSpa (approx. 500m walk) has indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms. Artspa also offers a wide range of spa treatments using 100% natural plant-extract Pevonia products.

There are also playground areas, trampolines, football area, table-tennis & tennis courts.

Ballihoo restaurant is approx. 500m from our holiday, open most of the year. Small shop & café open peak hours, approx 100m walk - good range of grocery items, good coffee & tea, patisserie and light lunches. As well as selling tasty home-made frozen meals the shop can arrange a chef to come to the house.

A Stay here...
People have stayed at our holiday home for holidays with friends & family, spa breaks, birthday parties, Christmas, New Year, shopping breaks, quiet retreats, writing books, preparing for exams, bird watching, getting married, golf, nature pursuits, walking, cycling, training, horse riding, Cheltenham Festival & other horse racing, tennis training, watersports, running, fishing, triathlon competitions, staff retreats, work placements, nearby conferences, to have a UK base visiting from abroad, visiting scenic places...

Previously advertised on cottages.com.

Winner of cottages.com Customers' Choice Award 2019 for overall rating of 9.5 out of 10 (or higher) for entire 2018 season.

Property manager

Tim+Vanessa

Languages

English, French, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children love CornerstoneCottage & LowerMillEstate

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: Celebration meals ok. Not hen/stag parties
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cornerstone Cosy Cotswold Spa Private Chef Aircon Nature Reserve
Cornerstone Spa Private Chef Nature Reserve Ideal Any Season

About the area

Map
Somerford Keynes, ENG

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 10 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tesco Click+Collect - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Gateway Centre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Best Kebab - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cornerstone Cottage, Cotswolds, Spa, lakes, pools, water sports, nature, aircon have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Cornerstone Cottage, Cotswolds, Spa, lakes, pools, water sports, nature, aircon pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cornerstone Cottage, Cotswolds, Spa, lakes, pools, water sports, nature, aircon?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cornerstone Cottage, Cotswolds, Spa, lakes, pools, water sports, nature, aircon?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Cornerstone Cottage, Cotswolds, Spa, lakes, pools, water sports, nature, aircon located?

This family-friendly Cirencester cottage is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Thames River and Cotswold Country Park and Beach. Somerford Lagoon and Thames Path are also within 5 minutes.

Cornerstone Cottage, Cotswolds, Spa, lakes, pools, water sports, nature, aircon Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage on beautiful estate
We were a group of 7 staying (4 adults, 3 children) for 3 nights. The cottage had everything we could need. There are 2 bedrooms perfectly set up for kids with the other 2 for adults. The bathrooms were decent and the kitchen had everything you could possibly need and more, although some cupboard space to store our food would have been nice.The outdoor dining space was very peaceful and pretty although a little overlooked. The estate is beautiful and the cottage is very close to the activity hub, spa, pool, tennis courts, playgrounds and restaurant. Table tennis and tennis equipment hire was very cheap but be quick to book the tennis courts as by the time we went to book they were fully booked for the week! A couple of pointers for others staying on the estate: - The spa is wonderful! Two of us went for a head massage which was reasonably priced and very relaxing - highly recommend! - The pool is fantastic. It was the highlight of the trip for our kids. - The restaurant / bar has good quality food & drinks but we found the service to be painfully slow. We went for lunch when we arrived, there were only 2 other tables eating and we waited over half an hour for each course. Make sure you book if you want to have dinner there. We’d recommend The Bakers Arms pub, a 15 min walk away. Great food, great service and there’s a pizza oven in the garden. - We found that the on site shop was severely lacking in basics so make sure to bring everything with you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K., Wilton, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Book this place now! Wonderful Stay!!
My family of 4 adults stayed here. It did not disappoint! Tim & Victoria are perfect hosts and the communication is great. They provide a lot of useful info to plan and stay at their home.. even have an app & book. Although they tried very hard to explain where to park to drop off our things, we failed...but it's ok. Once you found the home, it was easy after that. They left many goodies to enjoy. Thank you! Their kitchen is well-stocked and has a Nespresso machine with a milk frother. I loved the frother so much I just bought one for our home. They provided many coffee capsules to start you off. I haven't used a Nespresso machine before but after googling it I was on my way! The electrical outlets have on/off switches so if the appliance isn't working check to make sure the switch is on. The wifi was great. There are only clipper outlets in the bathroom so I used the outlet in the bunkbed room in front of the mirror for drying & curling my hair. We used the dishwasher, washer/dryer with no problems (Soap goes in the double bar section of washer). We ate at the Ballihoo restaurant our first night..yummy. They have a small store there to pick up food supplies. Had a massage & facial at the spa..so relaxing. Enjoyed the Half Day Rally Experience @ Cotswold Driving Experiences..so fun! 10-course dinner with Dine Indulge at their home..worth it! We rented an electric car, charging station only a few min away and FREE. It is so beautiful there..highly recommmend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter break
Lovely property for a short break away. We chose the property for it's location and the plethora of activities which suit all weather types. Contact with the owners was easy and they were so helpful throughout. Would revisit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Krishna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Had a great weekend away Tim and Vanessa posted a book of activities and details about the estate prior to our arrival to be able to plan our activities. Great communication throughout . Lovely property. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Spencer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely half term week
Lovely cottage. We were a bit jealous of the bigger newer properties overlooking the lake but the cottage was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

lynn c.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was so friendly and helpful. The house was well equipped although a little small for 8.
We had a lovely time here it’s on beautiful grounds, walks round the lakes and other facilities gives you plenty to do, highly recommend the sunset safari they do on a Saturday. All in all lovely house and area to visit
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
The cottage provided a perfect week away for my family. It was clean and was exactly as described
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Spent a week here with my family and the cottage had everything you could possibly need, was spotlessly clean and had great facilities onsite. Tim and Vanessa couldn’t have been more helpful from the minute we booked until checkout. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francesca P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a family-friendly estate
Lower Mill estate is great for families - lots of activities and space to run around! The cottage is well equipped - sadly not as great a view as some of the other properties at Lower Mill, but in a charming corner nevertheless. The owners are very proactive with communication and very responsive to requests.

10/10 Excellent

Helen T., Beaconsfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant spot for family weekend away.
Beautiful house in the most perfect location. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marvellous A.

Liked: Cleanliness
My Birthday Break!
It was a great pleasure staying at Cornerstone, Tim was always available for my questions. The property was described perfectly, very clean and well equipped too. Thank you to both Tim and Vanessa for giving myself & my guests such a lovely accommodation & for also aiding in giving me a perfect birthday. I will deffo be booking again In the future !!

10/10 Excellent

Caroline Ludlam

Liked: Cleanliness
Super facilities
We had a lovely few days at Cornerstone. The facilities onsite kept our children entertained and we visited some lovely places in the Cotswolds using Cornerstone as a base.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay
. The house is charming and well-equipped - good bathrooms and showers - but we didn’t really feel it was suitable for eight adults - four adults and four children max. Bike and canoe hire v pricey! Good stay but we felt very overlooked and crammed in. The impression given was of lots of space but the estate is very developed. Spa and pools excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cotswolds experience with the Girls
The property was in a lovely location, convenient and easy to access all the facilities which were great! From Cycling to swimming, paddle boarding , picnicking, as well as a lovely private chef experience in the property. The property was bit smaller than seen in the pics, we did expect only one bunk bed room , but there was two, but probably we did not read the info correctly, the hosts and owners were fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family birthday break
Amazing place beautiful house and beautiful surroundings great experience from booking to checking in Tim could not be more helpful before hand making sure we had all the information possible we needed for the stay and also was on hand when we wanted to extend our checkout, could not of asked for a better choice of stay. Whole place is well worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for short breaks
Enjoyed a family break celebrating a significant birthday for my wife. Spa and sports facilities are very good, great place to relax and just ramble around the lakes watching trout continuously leap from the water
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
May holiday in Cottswolds
We had a lovely holiday in this property. Everything worked as advertised, village where the house is located was nice. Lots of amenities in the area, would definitely recommend to families or groups who are looking for a relaxing time away.

10/10 Excellent

Sophie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break in the Cotswolds
We had a wonderful two nights in the Cotswolds - Very helpful owners and it all ran smoothly. The house is lovely with a gorgeous deck. Comfortable beds and great Location to visit the lovely villages of the Cotswolds. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tulika M.

Excellent stay
We had an excellent time at Lower Mill Estate. Cornerstone cottage is absolutely lovely, comfortable and perfect for 2 families with kids. Its right next to the perfectly heated pool, tennis court, hire a bike/kayak/canoe and Somerford lagoon (where we went canoeing). Would highly recommend it. Thank you Tim & Venessa.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Lovely stay
Thank you for an excellent stay. Cottage is very quaint and has all the things you need. Lower Mill estate is fantastic with plenty of activities. All the staff were very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Very clean, pleasant and a happy place to be.
Our stay was wonderful from the moment we booked it to the moment we left. Everything we needed had been thought of and was readily available. Even the things we hadn’t thought of. The cottage was charming, clean and very well equipped. The instructions sent to us by the owners were so detailed and helpful. We will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Amazing Easter break with the family
We had such a wonderful stay at cornerstone cottage. There was so much to do for the kids and adults. Tim and Vanessa made us so very welcome and were so helpful to all our needs. I can’t wait to book again for the summer - this is going to be our go-to UK holiday for sure. Would 100% recommend to families.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

mary-ann

cornerstone
Fantastic communications and instructions from all sides both pre and during stay which made it stress free. Lovely clean home in wonderful location for a family break - walking distance to swimming, tennis, kayaking, bike hire, bird hides and so much more all weekend! You need 3/4 days minimum to even scratch the surface of what is on offer and you leave totally energised!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Kerry T.

Highly recommend for a relaxing family break
The cottage is lovely with everything you could need and a gorgeous decking area. The estate has fantastic facilities with two brilliant outdoor pools as well as sauna, steam, water sports, football pitch, tennis and some gorgeous walks. The onsite restaurant is really good and the local pub is nice too. Be sure to bring enough food or have your order delivered as the onsite shop is limited. It really was the ideal place for a family weekend for people from 70-7. Would return again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Stunning location, we've found a new home from home
What a stunningly hospitable cottage, we love every minute. It really felt like a home away from home. Extremely comfortable and everything you need to have a relaxing stay and rest yourself. Spa facilities are amazing and we all utilised the gym, pool, steam room, and sauna each morning as part of our 'routine'! We also had a fantastic evening with our DineIndulge experience. The courses were perfect and delicious . The local area too provided a peaceful serenity for contemplation and relaxation as well as great local pubs and walks. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019