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Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Aerial view
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry room
  • Internet access
  • Bathtub

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom #5

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

About this property

Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8

Wild Briar is a contemporary glass fronted lakeside home set in 550 acres of private & beautiful Nature Reserve. It has excellent onsite facilities & activities, including luxury spa access, swimming pools, watersports, bike hire, tennis, fishing, restaurant, bar & pizza shack.

Sleeping 8 in 5 x bedrooms with 3x bathrooms. 3x doubles (2 ensuite), 2x single bedrooms. The open plan living area leads to furnished decking area with seating & BBQ & panoramic views of Somerford Lagoon. Pets welcome.

Ground Floor

Bedroom


4' 6" Double bed


Adequate storage


Shared hanging space (in hallway)


Sliding doors to lakeside deck


En-suite


Bath with shower over


WC and basin



Bedroom


3' Single bed


Sliding doors to lakeside deck


Adequate storage


Shared hanging space (in hallway)



Bedroom


4' 6" Double bed


Wardrobe



Outside


East facing lakeside deck (not enclosed)


Table with seating for 6


Grass area leading to lake edge



Family Bathroom


Bath with Shower over, WC and Basin


First Floor

Living/dining area


Double height glass windows


Uninterrupted lake view


2 x 3 seat sofas and small bean bags


Log burning stove


49” smart TV


DVD player


Dining table with seating for 8


Doors to enclosed east facing balcony


Furniture and charcoal BBQ


Panoramic views of Somerford Lagoon



Kitchen


Large, modern and well equipped


Built in double oven/grill


5 ring gas hob


Washing machine


Dishwasher


Microwave


Built in fridge


Built in freezer



Bedroom


3' Single bed


Limited storage



Second Floor

Bedroom


4' 6" Double bed


En-suite


Bath with shower over


WC and basin


More Information

Lower Mill Estate - On-site Facilities & Activities:




550 acres of private Nature Reserve, including seven Lakes & three Rivers


Excellent Water Sports - Paddle boarding, kayak, canoe & rowing boats


Somerford Lagoon can only be used for non-powered water sports between the 1st of April and the 30th of September


In order to minimise disturbance to overwintering wildfowl, the footpaths to the Southern and Eastern edge of Somerford Lagoon are not accessible from the 1st of October to the 31st of March


Spinney Lake is available for non-powered water sports all year.


Bike Hire & Trails


Excellent & varied Fishing


Tennis Courts & 3G artificial turf multi-use games area


Activity Hub - Bookable activities


Ballihoo Restaurant & Clubhouse Bar


Pizza Shack & Takeaway


Children's play area


Soft play - charges apply


No large single sex parties are permitted on site



Lower Mill Estate Spa




Free use of the world-class Spa, treatments extra


Indoor & outdoor heated pools


Outdoor eco-pool allows you to swim amongst reeds and lilies


Extensive selection of natural, holistic & nurturing GAIA spa treatments


State of the art, fully equipped Technogym


Beautifully landscaped gardens


Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult



Local Area




Local & walkable village pub, lakeside Restaurants & Cafe's nearby


Wide choice of local Water Sports, activities & attractions nearby


Close to Cirencester and convenient for exploring the Cotswolds


Good transport links (approx. 1.5 hours from West London)

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About the area

Cirencester

Cirencester is home to this holiday home. Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre and Swindon and Cricklade Railway are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cirencester Golf Club and Blunsdon Golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Cirencester Park Polo Club or Blunsdon Abbey Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Somerford Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Neigh Bridge Country Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 46 min drive - 46.5 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 51 min drive - 51.0 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak, South Cerney - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cirencester Best Kebab - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge At The Lake - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jo L.

Family Birthday Celebration Weekend Break

On a positive the size of accommodation suited our multi-generational family, it was well equipped and comfortable. The facilities at Mill Estate were good. I was very impressed with communication from Orion, administratively everything was very smooth. Just a couple of niggles which I mention constructively for improvement; outside of the entrance door was overgrown with spikey, stingy foliage which look unkempt in relation to other properties in the vicinity, our 4yr old got prickled! Overall the property could have done with a re-paint. There was also dust in areas behind furniture - we had small children with us who were on the floor crawling etc. Also the balcony furniture had not been cleaned - I read the disclaimer about build up due to the lake position but honestly it looked like it hadn't been cleaned at all and is probably due for an upgrade as rusting in places. However, above said, I would recommend the property for a family with children looking for a reasonably priced lakeside stay with amenities.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

Memorable holiday

We booked for ourselves and our family. They were kind enough to open up the extra fourth bedroom to accommodate us . We thought the layout was great! There are so many activities and we will be back.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dawn C.

Great place to stay

We had an extremely relaxing week on the Lower Mill Estate despite the changeable weather.  The lodge was an ideal base for walking through the nature reserve, cycling and swimming. It was very clean and comfortable and had stunning views across the lake. All of the information we recieved from Orion Holidays was clear and useful. We will definitely book with them again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Niki M.

Gorgeous, peaceful view and stay

Excellent family house but the best thing is the view and the stillness that comes with it. It is well equipped, very comfortable and close to spa and swimming pool. Stairs not easy for those with mobility issues though.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect holiday in every way

We loved everything about this property/the area and would highly recommend. The property had the ‘wow’ factor and was well equipped with everything we needed. The lakes are stunning and there was so much to do for all the family…….we’ll definitely be back!! Thank you to everyone at Orion holidays from the Joseph family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing lake views

A lovely seven days spent here. First time at the Lower Mill Estate and will 100% be back. The house was a great location due to the view and being so close to the pools and restaurant. The lake view is stunning to wake up to and equally to watch the sun set over. We had loads of towels (really nice quality ones too) and the kitchen had everything you’d need to cook with (rare in a rental even when advertised that way.) Orion customer service is fab. We left something small at the house which they found and are returning to us - they are there if you need them and very friendly. Thank you for a lovely family escape.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We are pleased to hear that you loved and Estate and wish to come back! We do offer returning customer discount if you are to book with us again. We are glad you enjoyed the views and look forward to welcoming you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Clearwater 28 - properly dog friendly

We stayed for a mid week break in June 2025's heatwave. It was lovely to be next to the lake in the heat. There were lakes where we could paddle to cool down and let the dog walk in (on lead). The property was properly dog friendly with throws on the settees expecting dogs to climb up and no area of the house out of bounds for the dog. There are many walks around the estate (which is a nature reserve) and also on the Thames path for the dog as well as the humans. The spa membership was great as there was access to the spa's indoor and outdoor pool for "proper swimming". Usually the outdoor pool isn't open mid week in June as it's seasonal but thank goodness it was in the heatwave. There's a small gym that the young men used too. The unheated naturally filtered lily pond was popular in the heat. I'm not sure anyone used the sauna or steam room this time. The only thing missing is a hot tub but lots of the other houses come with a hot tub so if that's important you can select one that comes with the house. There's another outdoor heated pool in Mill Village that's available to everyone. That one is heated to Centerparcs outdoor pool temperature so you don't have to swim to stay warm! Great for younger children. Kayak and paddleboards can be hired on site. Orion Holidays recommended Cotswold paddleboard company which offered great service, delivery and collection to the house and was cheaper than the onsite hire. There's a little kayak safari you can do if you're prepared to carry the kayak across a couple of lanes so you get to go into two different lakes. Somerford Lagoon is plenty big enough though. There's quite a few tennis courts and multipurpose astro turf courts with at least one hoop. Table tennis too. In Mill Village, you'll find a sunken trampoline next to the pool together with a grassed area and small goals for football kickabout. There's a playground for little ones right next to the cafe/restaurant on site. You're close to lots of local attractions but we had a lazy time and only ventured to Cirencester for ice cream. The young men did travel to Clarkson's Farm and then went to his pub on the way back. They were very impressed with the food from the marquee. Clearwater 28 is very well maintained and had everything that we needed. It's so nice not to have to take the basics like washing up liquid. The main supermarkets deliver so we ordered our shop for our arrival. Excellent showers. All the bathrooms had baths with showers over so a little more difficult for some to access. That's probably the only thing we'd change - putting a walk in shower on the ground floor. Great service from Orion throughout. They know all the properties really well and the local facilities. Don't hesitate to ask them as they have all the answers. We asked if we could borrow a DVD player (old school I know) and it was sorted. I recommend Mill Village due to the facilities that are there and it's a nature reserve too. If you have little ones, some of the properties have enclosed decking so the proximity of the water is less scary.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Sally J.

Not good value for money

We feel the house was overpriced. Our friends visited at the same weekend and booked at the same time as we did but used Habitat Escapes. Our house was dated and parts needed a refresh/redecorate. The main problem was the ensuite bathroom had a broken fan and no window so after a shower it was very damp/ lots of condensation. The towel rail only came on for maybe an hour /day so all the towels stayed damp and the bathroom was cold and unpleasant. We had not realised when booking that the master bedroom, which was probably a better size with a good en suite, is actually locked up and reserved for the owner's use only. So what we thought was the master bedroom was actually a fairly small room on the ground floor, with a damp bathroom. For exactly the same money with Habitat Escapes our friends had a house almost double the size, v high spec, newly developed with a roof terrace, games room, utility room and larger bedrooms and bathrooms. In comparison our house felt very overpriced. Its a shame, as Orion Holidays were excellent at customer services but the property itself was a let down so next time we'll go with Habitat escapes.
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