Gloucestershire Cotswolds Vacation Rental house: Somerford Keynes

Goose Nest: Tranquil lakeside home and spa - ideal for families

Gloucestershire Cotswolds house rental - Living Room Overlooking Lake
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Description House,
5 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, 3 Bathrooms
Amenities village, communal pool, sauna, tennis court, balcony
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£200 - £258/night 
£1,000 - £1,800/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$334 - $431/night 
$1,670 - $3,006/week 
Madeleine and Paul Shearer
Speaks: English, French
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Photos and Description of the Gloucestershire Cotswolds vacation house rental Spacious, modern home. Sleeps 9. Free Spa & Pools, Breathtaking lake views

Glass-fronted, family-owned holiday home with stunning, uninterrupted views over lake in a rural setting. Set in the 550 acre private nature reserve and lakes boasting badgers, otters, deer and kingfishers amongst its residents. Our relaxing Cotswold holiday home has be designed to sit comfortably within this wonderful setting. Inside, a spacious open plan first floor living with full length glass windows opening onto the balcony; 2 king, 2 twins and a child's bedroom (sleeps 1 plus travel cot), & luxury bathrooms throughout. Goose Nest House provides you with the perfect, peaceful place to unwind with friends and family for short breaks, tranquil get-away-from-it-all holidays or, for the more active, fishing, walking, sailing, riding, golf and water skiing to name a few. Guests have exclusive, free access to the Spa just 250m away with 3 pools, sauna, steam room and pampering treatments. Friendly pub with enclosed garden in peaceful village 15 minutes' stroll away.
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Gloucestershire Cotswolds house rental - Lower Mill Estate Playground

Lower Mill Estate Playground

Location: Gloucestershire < England

Nearest Airport: Heathrow at 75 Miles
Nearest Train: Kemble at 3 Miles
Nearest Motorway: M4 Junction 15 at 16 Miles
Car: recommended
The Lower Mill Estate and the Cotswold Water Park offers plenty for the active guest - from fishing, walking, sailing and water skiing. The source of the Thames is just three miles away and runs through the Estate. Out and about, the chocolate-box villages and towns of the Cotswolds provides you with plenty to see and do (and enjoy a country pub or two): Cirencester, its routes as a Roman Fort, has an excellent range of shops, a farmers market. Other attractions include the Corinium Museum providing a good introduction to local history; the awe-inspiring Gloucester Cathedral, Westonbirt Arboretum and Slimbridge bird park. Bourton-on-the-Water boasts pubs, shops and tearooms as well as the Model Village, Birdland and one of Britain's best small motor museum.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Gloucestershire Cotswolds, United Kingdom

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Low Season Nov 2, 2009 - Dec 22, 2009 £1,000 £200 - £258 - - 3 Nights
Christmas and New Year Dec 23, 2009 - Jan 5, 2010 £1,800 - - - - - 1 Week

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pounds) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Short breaks (weekend and mid-week bookings) taken. Please contact us for prices

    Heating, linen, towels, pre-arrival and post-departure cleaning, 1 travel cot and high chair and access to the Spa are all included in these prices.

    Deposit of 25% at time of booking, remaining amount to be paid 6 weeks in advance. Refundable security deposit of £200 (£250 for pets or large, single sex groups) on final payment. If paying by paypal then an additional 3.5% charge applies
  • Prices per night are minimum of 3 nights weekend (Friday to Monday) and 4 nights mid-week (Monday to Friday)

    2009 Summer Week Bookings Taken Saturday to Saturday
    2009 Christmas and New Year please contact us for details
  • Please note that there is some building work currently happening at a different lake at the Lower Mill Estate. Disruption is kept to a minimum, is not on Somerford Lagoon or by the Spa and is not close to Goose Nest and no works traffic passes the house, in addition, work does not usually take place over a weekend and does not affect the wonderful view from the house.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Gloucestershire Cotswolds, United Kingdom

Property Type:
  • house (terraced)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Location Type:
  • village
Theme:
  • spa
  • family
General:
  • central heating
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • fitness room
  • sauna
Kitchen:
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • dish washer
  • refrigerator
  • freezer
  • hob
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 8 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 10 people
Bathrooms:
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower
  • All bathrooms are fitted with modern white goods with invigorating power showers.
Bedrooms:
  • 5 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 9 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 King, Sliding lass doors to decking and lake
    Bedroom 2 - 1 King, Galleried bedroom
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single, Sliding glass doors to decking and lake
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 5 - 1 Child Bed, 1 Baby Crib, room 2m x 1.78m
  • Sleeps 8 adults, one child in child bed and has room for a couple of travel cots for younger children. All adult bedrooms are carpeted and have beds made of solid maple wood and luxury High grove mattresses; solid maple bedside cabinets; and plenty of wardrobe and storage space. The two King-size rooms are en suite (one with bath and shower over, the other with double shower). The small, child's bedroom can fit a travel cot as well as the bed but due to the layout of the room it will not easily fit an inflatable child's bed. The floor to ceiling glass windows and doors in the open plan living room and in two of the bedrooms give you a fantastic view over the lake. And, as only one edge of the lake is built on, in the summer you can slide the doors open, lie in bed and enjoy the early morning sunshine without being overlooked. Or you can sit on the balcony and have a leisurely breakfast of freshly-baked croissant bought from the shop.
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access
Outside:
  • child's swing
  • balcony
  • parking
  • tennis court
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 2 beach chairs
Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool
  • communal pool
  • indoor pool
  • heated pool
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
Attractions:
  • arboretum
  • ATM/bank
  • autumn foliage
  • botanical garden
  • churches
  • eco tourism
  • equestrian events
  • fitness center
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • library
  • museums
  • playground
  • pond
  • recreation center
Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • outlet shopping
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • zoo
Nearby Services:
  • babysitting
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
Notes: The free Spa facilities including its three swimming pools, gym, sauna and steam room are for residents and guests of Clearwater, Lower Mill Estate only - so you will not need to share with the world and his wife! Internet WiFi broadband access available at cost (simply search area and pay by paypal) Towels and Linen provided (please bring your own swimming towels)

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Reviews for this vacation house rental in Gloucestershire Cotswolds, United Kingdom

Rating
5 out of 5

AMAZING HOLIDAY !

WillEl Oxford
Review Submitted: August 23, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
Goose Nest House is one the most immaculate, spacious, beautifully designed, tastefully furnished and well equiped holiday homes we have ever stayed in.

The setting is perfect, the facilties (indoor and outdoor pools, play area,tennis courts,shop,spa) excellent and the whole estate a total escape from the hurly burly of the real world.

An idyllic place for a break for all ages.

I cannot recommend this place highly enough.

Go and discover it for yourselves !!
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Rating
5 out of 5

A relaxing group break in amazing surroundings

.XXXXXXX. Market Bosworth
Review Submitted: November 16, 2009 Date of Stay: November 2009
We stayed with a group of 8 at Goosenest for a long weekend in November 2009.

The aspect of the main window with its view over the lake is just stunning. You could easily not leave the house and not get bored. The house is well positioned so that you are entirely private from the other accommodation. You can just sit on the balcony or in the lounge and just watch the wildlife going by.

Often in self catering accommodation it very easy for the party to be split between the living and dining spaces. But the open plan aspect of the house meant that we were able to live as a group.

The house was a well equipped home from home lacking no detail. We were comfortably able to self cater for our group. The bedrooms were of hotel quality and the combination of fresh air and comfortable beds meant that everyone slept well.

Paul and Madeleine (the owners) have thoughtfully left the house well stocked with board games, DVDs and a game cube, so that in the unlikely event that you are bored of the view, the rainy hours have something to fill them in.

The estate itself is clean and well looked after and felt like a completely secure environment. We went to spa once – and this lived up to the high standards of the rest of the estate.

Over all we would recommend this to anyone looking for a hassle free time away from it all – suitable for children and adults.
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Rating
5 out of 5

A blissful weekend...

ClareC London
Review Submitted: June 10, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
Sadly our stay here was too short, only two nights, but from the minute we arrived we fell in love with the place. It is beautifully decorated throughout but manages to feel homely at the same time, the kitchen was superbly equipped and the view from the sitting room is amazing. Everything was exactly as described and beautifully clean and well cared for, it was a real treat to stay here and the spa treatments were fantastic and very reasonably priced. Great play area/trampoline for our toddlers but at the same time a really tranquil feel to the whole place. Highly recommended for families, young professionals or a romantic break
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Rating
5 out of 5

Great time in the Cotswolds

Avie Baltimore,Maryland
Review Submitted: June 2, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
From the second we got there we loved the place.The accomodations were great,beautiful views,spacious house,comfortable beds,Mr. Townhend was great and accomodating.The grounds are beautiful as is the spa.The surrounding area is beautiful.Take the time to walk some of the neighboring lakes.They are breathtaking.
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Rating
5 out of 5

6 kids...were we mental?!

dorisca twickenham
Review Submitted: June 1, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
I visited Goosenest with 2 other female friends and between us we had 6 children. I had no idea what to expect as it was booked by a friend, but I was absolutely blown away. The location is stunning, the house divine and the spa blissful! Everything we needed was there and with 6 children that is no mean feat. At no point did we feel cramped, and this was despite the weather not being the best while we were there. The balcony is perfect as it is toddler safe and undercover so a great placed to put the kids!
I had first pick on bedrooms and went for the top room. It had a gorgeously comfy big bed, a great en suite and room for a travel cot. To be fair though decor is immaculate throughout the whole house and I would have happily had any of the rooms. The downstairs rooms open straight onto the lake which is a beutiful sight to wake up to in the morning.
The kids loved the park and the trampoline in the grounds, as well as all of the animals they spotted. I loved the spa great treatments and believe me I have tried a few!) and sitting on the balcony with a glass of wine drinking in the view while the kids slept! Cotswold Wildlife Park is a fab day out and is very near by. It has a huge variety of animals from birds to cows to rhinos. My 2 year old was in his element charging around.
I would thoroughly recommend this place to others and would love to go back one day. I may even take my husband!
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