10/10 Excellent
Helen S.
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic getaway
Helen S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
Malachite Lakehouse | Hot Tub & Dog Friendly
Family-friendly holiday home with water park and Hot tub
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8120.0 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
South Cerney, Gloucestershire
- Place, Combat Splat20 min walk
- Place, Cotswold Country Park and Beach9 min drive
- Place, Cheltenham Racecourse33 min drive
- Airport, Oxford (OXF)59 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Malachite Lakehouse | Hot Tub & Dog Friendly
Summary:
A modern lake house in the Cotswold Lakes, Malachite is made for slow mornings, golden sunsets and nights in the hot tub. Sleeping 8 across 4 bedrooms, with space to switch off, stretch out, and soak it all in.
The lodge opens right onto the water with unforgettable views, a huge deck, and calm that creeps up on you. Stylish, sunlit, and seriously peaceful - it’s the kind of place that makes doing nothing feel like doing everything.
The Space:
🛏 Sleeps 8 | 4 Bedrooms | Lake Views | Hot Tub
• 3 king-size bedrooms with soft linens
• 1 flexible bedroom (can be king-size or 2 singles)
• Large open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area
• Decking with private hot tub and lake access
• Sunset views, outdoor seating, and space to breathe
Guest Access:
🌿 Cotswold Lakes Location
Set within a private gated community in the Cotswold Water Park, Malachite is surrounded by wildlife, walking trails, and over 150 lakes. You’re a short walk or drive from water sports, paddle boarding, wild swimming, archery, great coffee spots, and cosy pubs.
🐾 Dog-Friendly Lodge
Bring your four-legged friends — we welcome two well-behaved dogs for a small fee. Lakeside walks and muddy paws guaranteed.
🛶 On-Demand Extras
• Paddleboard hire delivered to your door
• Decorations for birthdays, proposals or surprises – we’re happy to help
• Digital guidebook with local recommendations curated by our team
The Neighborhood:
Set in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park—an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest—this spot gives you nature on your doorstep and adventure just beyond it. Within minutes, you’ve got lakeside coffee stops, cosy pubs, street food, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, archery and more. Whether you’re drifting or dialling it up, there’s always something to do (or not do) nearby.
Getting Around:
• Parking available at the property
• 7 miles to Kemble Station, with direct trains from London
• Local buses from the end of the lane to Cirencester and Swindon
Other Things to Note:
✅ Things to Note
• 2 well-behaved dogs welcome (£30 per dog)
• No parties, stag or hen groups
• All-male bookings require approval
• Swimming permitted with signed disclaimer
• Check-in from 15:00 / Check-out by 10:00
Interaction with Guests:
🔑 Your Stay, Your Way...
• Self check-in with key box
• 24/7 host messaging support
• Emergency numbers and team on hand
• Local tips and ideas just a message away
A modern lake house in the Cotswold Lakes, Malachite is made for slow mornings, golden sunsets and nights in the hot tub. Sleeping 8 across 4 bedrooms, with space to switch off, stretch out, and soak it all in.
The lodge opens right onto the water with unforgettable views, a huge deck, and calm that creeps up on you. Stylish, sunlit, and seriously peaceful - it’s the kind of place that makes doing nothing feel like doing everything.
The Space:
🛏 Sleeps 8 | 4 Bedrooms | Lake Views | Hot Tub
• 3 king-size bedrooms with soft linens
• 1 flexible bedroom (can be king-size or 2 singles)
• Large open-plan kitchen, dining, and living area
• Decking with private hot tub and lake access
• Sunset views, outdoor seating, and space to breathe
Guest Access:
🌿 Cotswold Lakes Location
Set within a private gated community in the Cotswold Water Park, Malachite is surrounded by wildlife, walking trails, and over 150 lakes. You’re a short walk or drive from water sports, paddle boarding, wild swimming, archery, great coffee spots, and cosy pubs.
🐾 Dog-Friendly Lodge
Bring your four-legged friends — we welcome two well-behaved dogs for a small fee. Lakeside walks and muddy paws guaranteed.
🛶 On-Demand Extras
• Paddleboard hire delivered to your door
• Decorations for birthdays, proposals or surprises – we’re happy to help
• Digital guidebook with local recommendations curated by our team
The Neighborhood:
Set in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park—an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Site of Special Scientific Interest—this spot gives you nature on your doorstep and adventure just beyond it. Within minutes, you’ve got lakeside coffee stops, cosy pubs, street food, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, archery and more. Whether you’re drifting or dialling it up, there’s always something to do (or not do) nearby.
Getting Around:
• Parking available at the property
• 7 miles to Kemble Station, with direct trains from London
• Local buses from the end of the lane to Cirencester and Swindon
Other Things to Note:
✅ Things to Note
• 2 well-behaved dogs welcome (£30 per dog)
• No parties, stag or hen groups
• All-male bookings require approval
• Swimming permitted with signed disclaimer
• Check-in from 15:00 / Check-out by 10:00
Interaction with Guests:
🔑 Your Stay, Your Way...
• Self check-in with key box
• 24/7 host messaging support
• Emergency numbers and team on hand
• Local tips and ideas just a message away
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Cirencester
Located in Cirencester, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Blunsdon Golf Course and Cirencester Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Thames River and Neigh Bridge Country Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Combat Splat and Lakeside Ski & Wake. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like rock climbing and cycling.
South Cerney, Gloucestershire
What's nearby
- Combat Splat - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
- Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 31 min drive - 36.5 km
- Cheltenham Racecourse - 33 min drive - 40.7 km
- Blenheim Palace - 63 min drive - 73.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- The White Hart Hotel Cricklade - 8 min drive
- The Red Lion - 8 min drive
- The Lodge At The Lake - 4 min drive
- The Crown - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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8/10 Good
28 February 2024
Looks a lovely place to stay
10/10 Excellent
Damien Z.
11 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Damien Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
17 June 2024
Henry and Thomas
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10/10 Excellent
13 February 2024
A spacious home in a beautiful setting
About the host
Hosted by Housekeepers
We are Barry and Jo and we have an amazing collection of Cotswold holiday lodges on Cotswold Water Park near the old Roman town of Cirencester with most of them dog friendly.
We’ve been coming to this beautiful area for many years and about 5 years ago we decided to make the move permanent. We set up our company in 2018, starting with our own holiday home on Windrush lake but as you can see from our portfolio now, we have grown quite considerably!We love to travel and just before the “you know what pandemic” we spent 12 months travelling around the world ending up in New Zealand for Christmas and New Year and then working our way up to Hawaii and North, Central and South America. We think we know what it takes to get a place right for our fantastic guests but we are always learning!
We couldn’t do this without our fantastic team which is growing year by year. Unlike many of the larger companies selling holiday lets we, and our team, know all of our properties intimately because we provide the full service from cleaning and hosting through to managing the hot tubs, the plants on the decking and even window cleaning! Jo, Adele and Meg are the last ones to visit your holiday lodge just before you get there to make sure the place is perfect for your stay – you may even bump into one of them on your way in!
We’ve been coming to this beautiful area for many years and about 5 years ago we decided to make the move permanent. We set up our company in 2018, starting with our own holiday home on Windrush lake but as you can see from our portfolio now, we have grown quite considerably!We love to travel and just before the “you know what pandemic” we spent 12 months travelling around the world ending up in New Zealand for Christmas and New Year and then working our way up to Hawaii and North, Central and South America. We think we know what it takes to get a place right for our fantastic guests but we are always learning!
We couldn’t do this without our fantastic team which is growing year by year. Unlike many of the larger companies selling holiday lets we, and our team, know all of our properties intimately because we provide the full service from cleaning and hosting through to managing the hot tubs, the plants on the decking and even window cleaning! Jo, Adele and Meg are the last ones to visit your holiday lodge just before you get there to make sure the place is perfect for your stay – you may even bump into one of them on your way in!
Why they chose this property
Whether your preference is for high-octane mechanised water sport, the more gentle and sedate wind or oar-powered sports or maybe experience the fantastic walks and cycle rides the area has to offer. Or maybe you just want to spend the time relaxing in and around the lodge and hot tub. Cotswold Water Park Retreats is the place from which to base yourself.
The Cotswolds is a great place to visit – it combines chocolate box charm with attractive Cotswold stone properties. It really does have something for everyone – see our Local Area page and ‘like’ our Facebook page for more ideas of places to visit and things to do plus special offers
The Cotswolds is a great place to visit – it combines chocolate box charm with attractive Cotswold stone properties. It really does have something for everyone – see our Local Area page and ‘like’ our Facebook page for more ideas of places to visit and things to do plus special offers
What makes this property unique
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque Cotswold Water Park, Cotswold Water Park Retreats stand as a serene sanctuary, offering a blend of luxury, tranquility, and a unique connection to nature. What sets these retreats apart is their harmonious integration into the stunning natural landscape, providing an escape that allows guests to immerse themselves in the beauty and tranquility of the countryside.
Luxury here is redefined through bespoke accommodations, where each detail reflects a commitment to comfort and sustainability. The retreats offer more than just a stay; they offer an experience, with each lodge or cabin designed to blend eco-friendly practices with modern luxury, ensuring every guest's stay is as indulgent as it is environmentally conscious.
Beyond the physical amenities, Cotswold Water Park Retreats are distinguished by their dedication to providing a personalised experience. Each visit is crafted to match individual preferences, whether that's a relaxing spa day, an adventurous outdoor activity, or a quiet evening enjoying the local cuisine. This attention to detail extends to the retreats' commitment to conservation, as they actively participate in helping preserving the local ecosystem for guests to enjoy and learn about the area's natural heritage.
Incorporating the rich cultural tapestry of the Cotswolds, these retreats offer a unique window into the local history and traditions, making each stay not just a getaway but an enriching journey. Accessibility and exclusivity are perfectly balanced, creating a haven that feels both welcoming and private, a rare find for those seeking both convenience and seclusion.
Through glowing testimonials, guests have often highlighted these aspects, underscoring the unique blend of luxury, nature, and personalization that makes Cotswold Water Park Retreats an unparalleled destination. It's not just a place to stay; it's a realm to experience, connect, and rejuvenate.
Luxury here is redefined through bespoke accommodations, where each detail reflects a commitment to comfort and sustainability. The retreats offer more than just a stay; they offer an experience, with each lodge or cabin designed to blend eco-friendly practices with modern luxury, ensuring every guest's stay is as indulgent as it is environmentally conscious.
Beyond the physical amenities, Cotswold Water Park Retreats are distinguished by their dedication to providing a personalised experience. Each visit is crafted to match individual preferences, whether that's a relaxing spa day, an adventurous outdoor activity, or a quiet evening enjoying the local cuisine. This attention to detail extends to the retreats' commitment to conservation, as they actively participate in helping preserving the local ecosystem for guests to enjoy and learn about the area's natural heritage.
Incorporating the rich cultural tapestry of the Cotswolds, these retreats offer a unique window into the local history and traditions, making each stay not just a getaway but an enriching journey. Accessibility and exclusivity are perfectly balanced, creating a haven that feels both welcoming and private, a rare find for those seeking both convenience and seclusion.
Through glowing testimonials, guests have often highlighted these aspects, underscoring the unique blend of luxury, nature, and personalization that makes Cotswold Water Park Retreats an unparalleled destination. It's not just a place to stay; it's a realm to experience, connect, and rejuvenate.
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