Damsel Cottage is set in 550 acres of private & beautiful Nature Reserve. It has excellent on-site facilities, including an outdoor heated swimming pool, water sports, bike hire, tennis, fishing, restaurant, bar & pizza shack. No spa access.
Sleeping 6 with 3 bedrooms, it has 1x double ensuite, 2x twins (1 can be a double), family bathroom & downstairs WC. The living area leads to a south facing sun deck with panoramic views of the Somerford Lagoon, seating & charcoal BBQ. Pets welcome.
Ground Floor
Living/dining area
2 x 2/3 seat sofas and 1 x arm chair
46" SMART TV
Dining table with seating for 6
Double doors to south facing sun deck
Log burner
Sun deck
Large south facing sun deck, with direct lake frontage
Panoramic views of Somerford Lagoon
Table with seating for 5/6, sun parasol
Charcoal BBQ
Railings, steps down to lake (gate at bottom of steps)
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
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 travellers looking to shop may want to visit Orbital Shopping Park and Abbey Meads Village Centre. Lakeside Ski & Wake and Combat Splat are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Cheltenham Town Hall - 48 min drive - 48.3 km
Cheltenham Racecourse - 51 min drive - 51.0 km
Getting around
Kemble Station - 10 min drive
Restaurants
The Royal Oak, South Cerney - 6 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Cirencester Best Kebab - 9 min drive
The Lodge At The Lake - 5 min drive
The Crown - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Mill Village 66, Damsel Cottage (P) have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Mill Village 66, Damsel Cottage (P)?
As of 26 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mill Village 66, Damsel Cottage (P) on 12 August 2026 start from NZ$814, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Mill Village 66, Damsel Cottage (P) pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Mill Village 66, Damsel Cottage (P)?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Mill Village 66, Damsel Cottage (P)?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Mill Village 66, Damsel Cottage (P)?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Mill Village 66, Damsel Cottage (P) located?
Situated in Cirencester, this holiday home is steps away from Thames River, Somerford Lagoon and Thames Path. Neigh Bridge Country Park and Cotswold Country Park and Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A very well appointed cottage, with all the comforts of home
A lovely cottage which was well appointed but not as nice as 67.
The location and accessibility to the lake for canoeing was excellent.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2024
Thank you for your review, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay and found 66 comfortable. Yes 67 has been completely refurbished, it’s a little more expensive and we do try to show the properties in our Web entries clearly as they all do differ quite a bit. We hope to see you again.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
David Y.
28 February 2025
Short half term break
We had a lovely time at Damsel Cottage for a short break. The house is a bit tired round the edges and upstairs bathrooms with showers would be better . Beds were a but hard but appreciate this is a personal preference that is difficult to cater for. The lounge/kitchen has everything you need. It’s a great location , the whole area is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday!
David Y.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Dorothy H.
21 July 2024
A great holiday !
This is the 3rd time staying in this house and we do love it . However, it’s a bit tired round the edges now despite new doors and windows at the back . It needs new bathrooms and flooring in the bathrooms , personally I think a walk in shower instead of the bath in the en suite would be better . Having said that , the beds are comfy , and the lounge/kitchen has everything you need. It’s a great location , the whole area is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday once again !
Dorothy H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julia C.
26 June 2025
Repeaters
I’ve just returned from another delightful break at Mill Village with my big kids and grandchildren. We drive from Brighton every year!) Damsel Cottage has everything we need regardless of age. I never tire of the beautiful lakeside views and walks, whilst the youngsters love the heated swimming pool, cycling and taking the kayaks out. It’s completely safe for them both cycling around the estate and there are lots of pretty Cotswolds towns and other venues to visit nearby. We also very much appreciated the large new walk-in shower. My happy place….and so many great memories.
Julia C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl D.
23 August 2024
A fabulous summer holiday
We stayed at mill village for 10 nights, 2 families sharing the cottage. Orion holidays were in touch leading up to our holiday with good communication about the day of arrival and codes for door entry, etc. they also had a great app about the area, restaurants, places to visit. The property was very clean, and mid stay we were offered a complete change of bedding and towels too. A door handle came off the dishwasher and they sorted it the day we were in touch. The customer service was excellent! There was plenty for teenage boys to do, fishing, paddleboarding, canoeing, wakeboarding, aquaventure park was nearby. There was an outdoor pool, tennis, table tennis on site, also a bar/restaurant. All in all, plenty to do and a great time on holiday.
Cheryl D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julia C.
3 July 2023
Another Wonderful Week At Mill Village
From memory this is our sixth visit to Damsel Cottage. (It has become an annual event!) The Cotswold Water Park is an ideal location for our two active grandchildren aged 6 & 9, who just love the outdoor heated swimming pool and being able to cycle safely around the village. The weather this year was perfect and the kids swam at least once a day…. sometimes twice! I love the relaxed atmosphere of Mill Village and I never tire of the fabulous view across the lake from the decking at Damsel Cottage. I just wish that I could wake up to the view every day. The accommodation is comfortable and suits us perfectly.
Julia C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
4 November 2022
Mill Village 66
We were very pleased with the accommodation, and particularly the location and views.
The house was clean and comfortable and support from the Orion staff was great.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rob N.
2 November 2022
Great Stay
We had a great stay in Damsel Cottage with plenty of room for 3 generations. The Orion team were extremely friendly and helpful from booking to welcoming us when we arrived. Very warm and cosy cottage in a lovely location on the lake. We had some brilliant walks and cycle rides and enjoyed the pool area in the afternoons.
We all enjoyed the stay and are looking forward to returning!
Rob N.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jamie M.
5 April 2026
Jamie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
About the host
Hosted by Orion Holidays
Each property that is listed on Orion Holidays website is carefully chosen for its lake location, character, on-site facilities, guest appeal, high standards of cleanliness and quality of its furnishings. Each property is carefully assessed and made sure it reaches the high standards set by Orion Holidays for its guests.
What makes this property unique
The main attraction of the lodge is being able to relax on the decking with a cool drink in a beautiful lakeside location and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and watch the wildlife. It is close to water sports, many activities, local attractions and many great country pubs, restaurants, tearooms and cafes in and around the Cotswold Lakes. With many safe cycle trails and well marked footpaths guests can head out and explore the abundant lakes, canals, nature reserves and rivers nearby, including the Thames. The lodge is a great base to head out and visit Cirencester and enjoy the whole Cotswolds region.
Premier Host
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