JESS Cotswolds Cottage with Activities, Lakes & Spa

Family-friendly cottage with fitness centre and sauna

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Jess Cottage
Comfortable traditional living area with games, TV and Log Fire
Open Dining area
Spacious outside space for BBQ's overlooking Mill Lake
View from the Double bedrooms

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

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Somerford Keynes, England

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Double

1 Double Bed

Master Ensuite

1 Double Bed

Triple

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Cirencester

Located in Cirencester, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Orbital Shopping Park and Abbey Meads Village Centre are worth checking out if shopping 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 Lakeside Ski & Wake and Combat Splat. Waterskiing, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Somerford Keynes, England

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak, South Cerney - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Toro Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria 720 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carle's Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does JESS Cotswolds Cottage with Activities, Lakes & Spa have a pool?

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

Is JESS Cotswolds Cottage with Activities, Lakes & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at JESS Cotswolds Cottage with Activities, Lakes & Spa ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at JESS Cotswolds Cottage with Activities, Lakes & Spa ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is JESS Cotswolds Cottage with Activities, Lakes & Spa located?

This family-friendly Cirencester cottage is located on the waterfront, steps away from Thames River, Thames Path and Somerford Lagoon. Neigh Bridge Country Park and Cotswold Country Park and Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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. 22 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Property was as listed and the Cotswold water park was a fantastic location. Good amenities on site and something to do for all ages
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

Really enjoyed our stay at Jess
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pool and spa were a lifesaver as we were unlucky with the weather. Couldn’t find a Sunday lunch anywhere but lots of places to visit and we enjoyed the kayaks and games provided. Lovely area for walks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing host

We have just come back from 4 nights at Jess Cottage and cannot fault the property. The host was amazing, very responsive with questions and even gave me a free night of stay due to a mix up with the booking. They have thought and catered for everything such as a fully equipped kitchen, bunk beds for the kids, the small details like a variety of board games, tv in every bedroom, kayaks and so much more. I have been to the estate a few times and would not hesitate to stay at Jess Cottage again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

We were 2 families with kids between 4-8. The property was great in terms of location and cleanliness. It was our perfect home away from home. It was filled with games suitable for older kids and the adults. Helpful to have a full kitchen. Good communication with the property manager. It was raining most of our stay so we are very thankful to have access to the indoor pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cottage facilities very good met expectations fully. En-suite bedroom very small. Insufficient bath towels for four and only one dry-up towel in kitchen.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy Cottage in the Cotswolds

We had such a lovely stay. It felt like a home away from home. The cottage is clean, cosy and perfect for our family. The kitchen was equipped with everything that you need. The kids loved the bunk beds. The house is perfectly positioned within walking distance to all the amenities. We had a nice time using the indoor and outdoor pool. We rented a boat and had a nice paddle around the lake. We booked the soft play and it was nice to have the space all to yourself. My suggestions would be to call the activities hub before you arrive to see if you can book bikes and the boat. While the outdoor pool doesn't need booking, you have to book the indoor pool does and you can only book it the day before use. Thank you again for a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Run down

Broken toilets Broken blind Graffiti on beds Broken washing machine Smelly and dirty Nails coming out of the stairs Sofas the most uncomfortable seating ever Tv basically on the ceiling book anywhere but here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Very mixed bag

Good points: lovely styled house, clean and tidy, decent lounge and kitchen area, good location for bikes and walking. Bad points: 1. The two main 'double' bedrooms are tiny. The 'master' bedroom is so small that they couldn't even put a bedside table next to the bed (you can barely walk around the bed in any case). Now I understand why there were no pictures of the 'master' bedroom on the listing. The second 'double' bedroom also has no space at all for a suitcase of any kind in the room. Ironically the kids bedroom is the only one with any floor space. 2. The only shower is very low. Anyone 5'8" or above needs to crouch down to get under it. Not ideal. 3. The towels provided were tiny and no real use, so you'll need to bring your own. Overall, a very mixed bag from our perspective. At £900 for four nights (off peak), it fell well short of my expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Gorgeous Location

Overall we had a wonderful stay. The facilities on site are wonderful and the spa/pool was fantastic. Clean changing rooms and relaxing experience. The property itself is very cute but we did struggle being a group of six. there is insufficient space to accommodate 6 people. sofas only seat 4 (small people). The kitchen.is well equipped with really decent crockery and beautiful plates etc. The two double Bedrooms are tiny, you are unable to get into the bed from the side and have no choice to manoeuvre yourself rather like a walrus to get in and out of the bed! There is no where to put a glass of water for example. Both bathrooms are spacious. Other small points include:- There was no plug in the family bathroom Hot tap is extremely hot (would burn a child potentially) Light bulbs i lounge and bunk room didn't work. Cutlery is for 6 but description says it sleeps 7. BBQ was too dirty to use sadly. What three words on the location description brings you to the gate that you cannot access with the code given. We had a great time but feel this property is for 2 - 4 people max.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointment

The property had obviously not been prepared thoroughly for our arrival. Although the beds had clean bedding and the bathrooms were clean there were a number of cleanliness issues. Firstly insufficient towels or the size of party-4 bath towels and 2 hand towels between 7. However I emailed the host who in turn contacted a housekeeping service and that matter was resolved. The carpeting throughout had not been vacuumed and there were remnants of pizza toppings under the table as well as visible dirt up the stairs and in the bedrooms. Outside the property , at the front door, a small brown recycling bin had been left full of rubbish. In the kitchen there appeared to be no saucepans or frying pans - instead a lot of baking trays some of which had burnt food on them. I intend to contact the host with my review because this is a beautiful place to stay which is being let down because of neglect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Jess Cottage

The cottage is very nicely furnished and decorated. The Lower Mill Estate is impressive and generally very peaceful.. However the cottage is extremely small and more suited to 4 guests than the listed 7 beds. We were 5 adults on one night and struggled with seating, crockery and cutlery etc. The bedrooms especially are ridiculously tiny with no room to move around the beds or open drawers,etc. Some of the descriptions are misleading as there is no view at all from the rear decking due to hedges and and only limited lake views from two bedrooms. Particular downsides were the filthy, greasy oven and microwave. Liam the manager came over very promptly and sorted out a cleaner for the next morning, who was appalled at its state. She did her best but said it would need a further deep clean when we left. The metal gate and barriers attached to the gable end were very loud when selfclosing. We were awoken at 5am on Saturday by walkers and at 2am on Sunday morning by a car struggling to enter. The banging of the gate continued throughout each day as people walked or drove through. The self-closing mechanism really needs to be looked at. Other issues were the hot taps which go from cold to scalding in seconds. The toilet seat in the main bathroom needs fixing. It has moved back so far you end up sitting on the rim of the toilet, not the seat. Although we love the estate and have stayed in other properties there, I am afraid we would not return to Jess Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jess cottage a little bit of heaven

Beautiful cottage for the 4 of us, lovley walks and wildlufe all around, the pools at the spa and the outside one are lovley and warm. Highly recommend you come and stay at lower mill estate.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little slice of heaven!

Just returned from a week in Jess Cottage. We were a party of 5 - 4 adults and 1 preschooler. Property is well located on the estate backing on to the River Thames. The cottage is well stocked, with linens etc. Lots of board games / dvds for evening entertainment. We used the 2 kayaks - most enjoyable. We also used the pool every day (make sure you book in advance to get slots). Also make sure you take extra towels for swimming if you don’t intend on renting them. The bedrooms were on the small size, but they were comfortable and our little one loved the bunk beds! I would highly recommend the cottage and the estate for a trip away, wish we could have stayed longer! The Bakers Arms and Sculpture park are a 10 minute cycle ride - great to have these on the doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lower mill cottage

Lovely location and facilities a weekend was not quite long enough to enjoy it all!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little house in a wonderful area

We had a lovely stay at Jess Cottage and on the lower mill estate. The house is small but was good for 4 adults and came equipped with plenty of glasses, plates etc. There are lots of things nearby to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Beautiful little cottage with everyone you could need for your stay including two kayaks!! Excellent communication with Sarah who sent a really helpful check in and property package in advance, also gave helpful advice for local pubs/restaurants. Word of warning, book the spa, restaurant etc far in advance as it was all booked up when we came to booking. Sarah did promt me, but I didn’t get round to it sadly. Would highly recdomend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house, great location, fabulous host

Very easy and stress free.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family break

We loved our stay in the lovely cottage which had everything we needed for a family of four. The village and amenities are amazing and we had a much needed break!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortabele Cottage in mooie omgeving

Mooie comfortabele cottage in een aantrekkelijke omgeving. De cottage was voor ons gezin (6 personen waarvan 5 volwassen) niet erg ruim maar wel goed en sfeervol ingericht, compleet en schoon! Het park (Lower Mill Estate) waar Jess Cottage onderdeel van uitmaakt biedt een aantal fijne faciliteiten die bij de prijs inbegrepen zijn (zwembaden binnen en buiten en tennisbanen) waar we veel gebruik van hebben gemaakt. Zowel voor jonge als oudere (volwassen) kinderen een prima aanbod. De betaalde faciliteiten (fiets en kano huur bijvoorbeeld) zijn goede extra’s maar erg prijzig. Het gebied (Cotswolds) is prachtig met een grote keuze aan mooie steden en dorpjes binnen 1 uur rijden (Oxford, Bath, Gloucester). Aanraders: traditional afternoon tea in The Kitchen Cafe in Minchinhampton, boog- of buksschieten bij The Cotswolds Range (vlak naast het park, heel professioneel en persoonlijk!), citytrip Oxford, winkelen in Burford. Contacten met Sarah waren prettig: snelle en vriendelijke reactie op kleine vragen en goede info vooraf. Wij hebben hier een mooie week doorgebracht.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super séjour !

Maison très confortable et agréable, lits très confortables. Parc avec plusieurs piscines très sympa dans cette magnifique région des Cotswolds. Bien situé pour visiter. Nous avons eu un problème à notre arrivée avec la plaque de cuisson et avons contacté les propriétaires : dès le lendemain tout était arrangé ! Bravo et merci pour ce séjour. Nous conseillerons avec plaisir.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property and estate. We recommend.

Property - Nice cottage. It was clean and well equipped. It was the right size for the 4 of us (2 adults and 2 children). I think the listing says it fits up to 7 but I think it would be extremely tight. The cottage had a lovely lake view and the location of it was peaceful. Lower Mill Estate - The setting is picturesque. The estate is well kept and has great facilities. We loved the pools in the spa and the outdoor pool was good too. There are lots of lakes and trials to walk along. Our 4 year old had lots to keep him entertained including the 2 kids playgrounds and the trampoline. Overall we had a thoroughly good time. Dealing with Sarah was very easy...she was always responsive and accommodating to requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lower Mill stay

Lovely estate really enjoyed the walks and the spa pools. House is well equipped with lots of games and books but space in the living area and en-suite bedroom is limited so could be a problem if a couple of families were sharing. Didn’t realise there was second outside pool until we were leaving but it did look really nice. Overall a good weekend stay (6 adults) and would definitely visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Enjoyable visit.

Comfortable, well equipped, tastefully decorated. Prompt, efficient service dealing with any problems. Estate itself pleasant, tidy and perfect for children, but signage poor.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fabulous place!

We had a great week with wonderful weather. The cottage was lovely and had most things we needed; the quality of the furnishings was appreciated. The facilities at Lower Mill are second to none - the children loved the pools! It made a handy base for getting out and about in the local area too. A few housekeeping issues - the plug in the en suite bath isn’t working so we couldn’t use that; the tap in the kitchen sink needs attention as it splashes when first turned on; the dishwasher could probably do with a clean as all of the crockery needed washing before we used it. Oh and as mentioned previously, the lack of a blind on the skylight in the children’s room was an annoyance!! These are minor issues however and did not spoil our visit - we loved Jess Cottage and it’s beautiful location. Thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
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