Name: Coot Cottage - holiday house with fantastic lake views
Address: Coot Cottage 63 Mill Village Lower Mill Estate Somerford Keynes , Somerford Keynes, GL7 6FR, United Kingdom, Coot Cottage 63 Mill Village Lower Mill Estate Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire, GL7 6FR, UK
Rating: 9.7

Coot Cottage - holiday house with fantastic lake views

–Excellent location – show map

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The entire place is yours
990 ft² size
Kitchen
Lake view
Pet friendly
Swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Washing machine
Free Wifi
Balcony

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Coot Cottage in Somerford Keynes offers a two-bedroom holiday home with stunning lake views. The property features a sun terrace, restaurant, tennis court, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the cottage. Comfortable Amenities: Guests can enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a cozy fireplace. The cottage includes a balcony, outdoor seating area, and a children’s playground. Additional facilities include a minimarket, indoor play area, and barbecue facilities. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options for lunch and dinner. Outdoor dining areas provide scenic views, complemented by an outdoor fireplace and barbecue facilities. Local Attractions: Coot Cottage is located 4.3 mi from Cotswold Water Park, 16 mi from Lydiard Park, and 20 mi from Coate Water Country Park. Bristol Airport is 47 mi away. Guests can enjoy fishing, hiking, and cycling in the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Two-Bedroom House 1 king bed 1 queen bed

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Lorraine

United Kingdom

“The locationa was stunning. Very clean and well equipped”

Vicky

United Kingdom

“Most beautiful stay amazing home and stunning views onto lake”

Jonathan

United Kingdom

“A lovely, Cotswolds cottage in a fabulous location. The views are stunning. It’s so quiet, you can hear a pin drop. Lots of lovely walks to do.”

Sarah

United Kingdom

“It had a wonderful south facing deck overlooking the lake. Beautifully and comfortably furnished with everything you might need and more. It’s on the edge of the estate so pretty quiet too.”

Nancy

United Kingdom

“Lovely modern property with access to the lake and beautiful views.”

Steven

United Kingdom

“Everything was fantastic and communication from the host prior to arrival was first class. Would definetly recommend and hopefully will come back soon.”

Fiona

United Kingdom

“Coot cottage is one of my favourite places to stay. It is spotlessly clean and fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. The beds are super comfy. The view of the lake is stunning. We were there during the off peak season and it was...”

Karen

United Kingdom

“Stunning location, excellent hosts. Very well equipped, classy decor. A real gem of a cottage, not cheap but still good value in that you get what you pay for.”

Mark

United Kingdom

“Beautiful property lovely Estate. Lots of activities to enjoy.”

Claire

United Kingdom

“Direct Lake access, well equipped, comfortable beds”

Hosted by Annabel

9.9

Host Review Score

Annabel

Coot Cottage is a 2 bedroom property on the Lower Mill Estate, part of the Cotswold Water Park. It has fantastic views of Somerford Lagoon from the large balcony, where there is seating for 4 and a bbq. Steps lead down to a jetty where you can launch your own canoes and paddlesboards (between April and September). There are 2 bedrooms one with a super king size bed (can be a twin on request) & one with a king size bed - plus 2 bathrooms, one en suite shower room and one bathroom with bath and shower over. There is a large living area on the ground floor with dining table that seats 6, two sofas, a flat screen tv, wood burning stove and kitchen. There is also a downstairs loo. There is free wifi throughout. There is parking for one car opposite the cottage and more parking a short walk away. Included in the rental is free access to the Mill Village outdoor swimming pool, sauna and tennis courts. Canoe, kayak, paddleboard & bike hire can be booked at the Activity Hub on the estate where you can also rent bicycles. There are great wildlife walks and bike rides from the door including around the estate. Suitable for adults, children and dogs. Dogs are charged at twenty five pounds per pet per stay payable on arrival at the property.

The cottage overlooks Somerford Lagoon, the largest lake on the Lower Mill Estate. The estate has a restaurant which is 5 minutes walk from the cottage and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a also a small shop selling essentials. Mill Village has an outdoor pool, sauna and tennis court free for guests to use. There is an activity centre on the estate where you can hire bicycles, kayaks, paddle boards and canoes. There are many great pubs in the area and plenty within walking/cycling distance. The Lower Mill Estate is a lakeside nature reserve comprising of eight lakes, two rivers and miles of walking trails. Its woodlands and hedgerows are home to a diverse range of native wildlife. Over 25 species of water birds can be seen on the lakes over Winter. Spring brings a huge range of breeding birds including Nightingale, Cuckoo and Cetti’s Warbler. House Martins arrive in April and can be seen nesting on the houses. Walk through wildflower meadows in the summer and later in the year enjoy the autumnal colours.

Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Balihoo

Cuisine
British
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Coot Cottage - holiday house with fantastic lake views

Great facilities! Review score, 10

House rules

Coot Cottage - holiday house with fantastic lake views takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £ 20 per pet, per stay applies.

The pool is not private but shared with other people staying on the estate.

Plus it is totally irrelevant to guests staying that -

Kingsholm Stadium is 29 mi from the holiday home. The nearest airport is RAF Fairford Airport, 11 mi from Coot Cottage

Please inform Coot Cottage - holiday house with fantastic lake views of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.