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A Cotswold stone lakeside cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer/dryer
  • Internet access
  • Non-smoking

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathroom #2

About this property

A Cotswold stone lakeside cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms

Rush House is set in 550 acres of private & beautiful Nature Reserve. It has excellent on-site facilities & activities, including luxury spa access, swimming pools, water sports, bike hire, tennis, fishing, restaurant, bar & pizza shack.

Sleeping 6 with 3 bedrooms. 1x double ensuite, 1x double (can be a twin), 1x twin, 1 family bathroom & downstairs WC. The open plan living area leads to a large south facing deck with panoramic views of Somerford Lagoon, seating & gas BBQ. Pets welcome.

Ground Floor

Living/dining area


2 x 2/3 seat sofas & 2 x arm chairs


42" smart TV


Dining table with seating for 6


Double doors to south facing sun deck


Log burner



Sun deck


South facing fully enclosed sun deck


Direct lake frontage


Panoramic views of Somerford Lagoon


Ample seating


Gas BBQ


Gate with steps to the lake


Shared pontoon



Kitchen


Double oven/grill


Four ring ceramic hob


Dishwasher


Nespresso Vertuo Coffee Machine


Built in 60/40 fridge/freezer


Built in microwave



Cloakroom/Utility


Washing machine


Tumble dryer


Basin and WC


First Floor

Bedroom


4' 6" Double bed


Built in wardrobe


Lake views

En-suite


Shower


Basin and WC



Bedroom


1 x 5' double bed


Can be configured as 2 x 2' 6" singles



Bedroom


2 x 2' 6" single beds


Lake views



Family bathroom


Bath with shower over


Basin and WC

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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 11162010
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Cirencester

Cirencester is home to this cottage. Bristol Aero Collectlon and Corinium Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's 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 Blunsdon Abbey Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Somerford Keynes, Cirencester

What's nearby

  • Somerford Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 27 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Cheltenham Town Hall - 48 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 52 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 14 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does A Cotswold stone lakeside cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at A Cotswold stone lakeside cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

As of 27 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Cotswold stone lakeside cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms on 15 July 2026 start from NZ$885, 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 A Cotswold stone lakeside cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Cotswold stone lakeside cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Cotswold stone lakeside cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Cotswold stone lakeside cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Cotswold stone lakeside cottage that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms located?

Situated in Cirencester, this cottage is steps away from Thames River and Somerford Lagoon. Thames Path and Neigh Bridge Country Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very nice lake side property

Very nice house, very clean, all the staff very friendly and helpful.wood burning stove is a nice touch.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage in a stunning location

We've had a fantastic stay at Mill Village. The cottage was delightful and has spectacular views of the lake from the decking at the back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Linda hughes

Excellent stay

Enjoyed our stay at Mill Village. Lovely views from the house across the lagoon. Enjoyed use of Spa. Would definitely go again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A brilliant place to stay .

A fabulous cottage which has been thoughtfully furnished in a modern style with lovely views . We enjoyed having access to the lake for canoeing. Couldn't be better.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2024
Thank you so much for your lovely review. Rush House 67 has recently been completely refurbished and a little more expensive than some of the cottages but as you can see well worth it and we very much appreciate your comments. We hope to see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catriona T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great stay

We had a lovely time! Property is ideally located and we loved the south facing deck with the view of the lake. Kitchen was really well equipped too. We will come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent

Excellent quality of furniture very well presented beautiful views also very relaxing would recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stuff!

Excellent stay. The kids loved it! Plenty to do. Only downside is that the local restaurants /coffeehouses are a little pricey and either the portion size or quality is lacking. Cirencester is only 10/15 minute drive and offers great inexpensive options. Easy parking too.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Georgina K.

Loved our stay

Superb stay - really enjoyed being able to access the lake with our canoe from the decking at back of house. Thoughtfully decorated and lovely wood burner. Would happily return. Would agree with another reviewer though that the beds are very hard.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thanks for taking the time to submit a review and we are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay. With regards to the beds, this is always difficult as everyone has different ideas as to how hard or soft a mattress should be; however, we have agreed with the owner to add some good quality toppers so this should address this issue going forward. Thanks again for your review and hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Cottage!

This is not our first time staying in this cottage - we keep coming back because it is just perfect! Great location looking out over the lake and the cottage is modern, homely and clean. Lower Mill is a fantastic place - it has something for everyone, be it relaxing with a drink whilst looking out of the lake, water sports / activities, country walks, swimming, spa and tennis. There are plenty of good restaurants in the area as well as one on site (Balihoo - which we love). We would highly recommend staying here!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous holiday

We booked a last minute stay as we love the area and have used Orion before. The property was beautiful looking across the lake. Very pet and child friendly with everything we needed. Great to have parking right outside the property aswell. The property is maintained and decorated to a really high standard and was spotlessly clean. Added bonus being able to use the spa and swimming pool. Thank you again for a great stay
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Fabulous

Rush House exceeded expectations with lovely decor and beautiful decking onto the lake, very peaceful and tranquil. Mill village is a beautiful place with great amenities and a lovely holiday atmosphere. Customer service was excellent and we had a fabulous holiday. Thank you
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Natanya G.

The perfect 40th Surprise Getaway!

Having just moved internationally, and living nomadically for several months, I needed something concrete in the diary for my husbands 40th birthday! This was the absolute perfect solution! It gave us a mini 3 day holiday, that we didn't know we needed! It was wonderful to also be able to host our family to surprise him, and there was plenty for the kids to do! We will definitely be back, there is so much more to see and experience! This spot was just total soul food!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

Very enjoyable family weekend in lovely accommodation in a gorgeous location

We booked this accommodation for my husband's 50th family birthday. Communication about the booking was very good and consistent and the staff I spoke to were very helpful. The accommodation itself was lovely and very comfortable. The location was amazing, right on the side of a large lake. The accommodation was very well equipped. The inside was immaculately clean. The only thing I would comment negatively on was the cleanliness of the outside area overlooking the lake. There was a note in the welcome folder saying that cobwebs were inevitable due to the location next to the lake but the cobwebs on the outside furniture were a lot more than that. It looked like it had not been cleaned for quite some time. We spent half an hour cleaning the furniture which I would not expect to do on my holiday. We did not get any cobwebs afterwards and we stayed there for 3 nights. Overall we had a wonderful holiday and would definitely recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Review of Rush house Mill village beautiful cottage

As always Orion holiday team are fab to work with .. and now being the third time we have stayed at rush house we love it the location right on the lake is perfect for the kids and their paddle boarding and kayaking ! The house itself has been done out so lovely tthe refurbishment and all the amenities are all there haven’t missed a trick that’s why we love it so as others are as inaccurate as this ! Although I would say the mattress is a key investment that either Orion or the owner need to look at I would be very surprised if this was the first negative reviews about the bed as to be honest we have now stayed three times and with rbi going own bedding and topper this time still didn’t help us sleep it really does put a dampener on staying here as a result I question whether we will again unless this changes ! Such a shame as a Perfect bolt hole break for us and the kids love it
Response from VrboOwner on 20 April 2024
Thank you so much for your review, staying with us again and kind comments about our Team here at Orion. We will of course along with the owner look at the bedding issues you have mentioned. As you know the cottage was recently completely refurbished along with new beds in fact. Glad to hear you and your family really enjoy the location and we hope to see you again. Thank you again for your review.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Katie Boyden

Fantastic cottage in a great location!

Our recent stay at the three-bedroom cottage in Lower Mill Estate, nestled in the picturesque Cotswolds, was an absolute delight. The cottage was spacious and cozy, providing ample room for our group to unwind comfortably. The cottage overlooks one of the lakes and we enjoyed sitting on the decking watching the sunset over the lake. The estate's array of activities, from invigorating swimming sessions to soothing spa treatments and exciting paddle boarding, kept everyone entertained and made our days vibrant. One of the highlights of our stay was the dining experience at Ballihoo restaurant. The delectable cuisine exceeded our expectations, offering a diverse menu that satisfied every palate in our group. From hearty breakfasts to sumptuous dinners, every meal was a culinary adventure that added an extra layer of enjoyment to our holiday. Being able to enjoy a few glasses of wine and walk back to the cottage was a bonus! The cottage's serene surroundings and the estate's tranquil ambiance worked wonders in helping us relax. Our staycation turned out to be a fantastic way to unwind from the daily hustle and bustle. Whether lounging indoors by the fireplace or exploring the stunning Cotswolds outdoors, the experience was truly refreshing. In summary, our stay at the Lower Mill Estate's three-bedroom cottage was fantastic. With its well-appointed accommodation, a range of enjoyable activities, beautiful scenery and the culinary delights of Ballihoo restaurant, it provided the perfect setting to unwind and create lasting memories. We wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone seeking a fantastic holiday in the heart of the Cotswolds.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Rush House Cottage

The booking experience provided by Orion Holiday was truly exceptional. They gave me some great advice about the properties available, helping make the right decision for our first visit, to the Lower Mill Estate. The clear and concise correspondence from Orion, made arrival and check in, really easy. The information pack provided, answered all the questions about the house, the estate and the facilities. The cottage was just perfect. Loads of character, with a contemporary touch. The kitchen had everything you needed, the living room was spacious, a dining area which could easily seat 8 and downstairs toilet with a washing machine and dryer. The bedrooms were beautifully furnished and the beds ultra comfortable. The bathrooms were modern and bright. The outside space is very special with a great big wraparound deck overlooking the lake, a large sofa, table for 6 and a very impressive BBQ (gas included). Just a perfect place to relax and take in the views. The Lower Mill Estate has some great facilities. The spa’s indoor swimming pool is fantastic if you choose your swim times correctly. Maybe, if you don’t have children, avoid the Saturday morning/afternoon and wait for the adult only evening sessions. Even though we didn’t use the lake facilities, it did look very tempting. Paddle boards and kayaks are relatively cheap to hire. Overall, I can only say, this break was just what the doctor ordered. A truly relaxing few days, made ever so easy, by the exceptional service by Orion Holiday

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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.

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