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The Lake House - Cotswolds Water Park

South Cerney, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Log Cabin / Lodge
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Lakeside lodge in an idyllic location overlooking Spring Lake
  • Perfect for families with a variety of water sports enthusiasts to enjoy
  • Ideal base for exploring the pretty Cotswold villages and rolling countryside
Overview
Property code: OC-HIC06

Gaze out across the lake with up to two contented canines at your feet as you plan long walks in the beautiful Cotswolds. Overlooking Spring Lake, near the Gloucestershire village of South Cerney, this New England-style waterside home is close to footpaths and trails through its undulating, scenic surroundings. Sleeping up to six guests, as well as two perfect pups, the property also enjoys access to the Cotswold Water Park, with its opportunities for water sports and other activities, including exceptional dog walking.

Relax in the bright space of this stunning, lakeside lodge, with its open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Pull open the French doors to allow your furry pals to pad in and out on warm days. Relax on the comfortable seating while you take in the view, watch TV or simply spend some quality time with your happy hounds. There’s a stylish kitchen for preparing holiday feasts for everyone and a ground-floor shower room with WC. Head up to the first floor to find a shared bathroom and three stylish bedrooms, one with gorgeous lake views. Enjoy breakfast in the morning and BBQs in the evening out on the balcony as often as possible.

Let furry noses sniff the fresh air and soft ears prick up at the thought of all the exciting walks your party can enjoy from here. Explore the 40 square miles and 150 lakes of the Cotswold Water Park; wander beside rivers and canals, and through beautiful areas of woodland. On hot days, take your happy hounds to the lakeside beach, about 3.5 miles away, where there is a designated dog swimming area. Enjoy a 5-mile circular walk from South Cerney and stop on your return at one of the three pubs in the village that all welcome four-legged friends.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 master room with king-size, 2 doubles each with 4ft double bed
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 with bath and WC, 1 with walk-in shower and WC
  • Induction hob and oven, wine fridge, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Children's play area onsite
  • Off-road parking available
  • Walking distance to South Cerney
  • Short drive to Cirencester
  • Pub, shop, restaurant/cafe within 1 mile
  • TV/DVD
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Gem Cole

This property is personally managed by Gem.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alice 18th July 2026

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Lovely cottage with space for 4 adults. Great location just by the lake with a restaurant/ bar very close. Owner was quick to respond to queries. Paddle boarding on the lake was a highlight! Some parts were spittle tired but we werent looking for perfection so great for us.

Reviewed by Sue 4th July 2026

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We had a fantastic week staying in this property. It is in a great position on the side of the lake with plenty to do both in the immediate vicinity and the wider area. We loved sitting on the balcony watching the ducks swim past and whilst water sports are on offer, they are never too busy or intrusive. The property is true to how it appears onRead more the website, is very well equipped and had plenty of room for the two of us. We would happily stay there again. Hide

Reviewed by Zoe 10th June 2026

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This property needs a complete deep clean, it was dirty, the bedding and towels are old and worn, the decking hadnt been swept for months and has missing struts so dogs or children can fall through, it is described as stunning, the oily stunning point is the view over the lake, Holiday Cottages need to inspect this property, as they wouldnt have thRead moreis on their site to rent if they had visited in the last 6 months! Hide

Reviewed by Steven 20th April 2026

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No serious problems. Bedroom floor very squeaky but not really an issue

Reviewed by Geoff 1st March 2026

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Great comfortable base with good views over the lake.

Reviewed by Emma 8th February 2026

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We really loved our stay, the house is very well equipped and comfortable. The view over the lake is wonderful. The location is very well placed for the water park and other Cotswolds points of interest. We will definitely return.

Reviewed by Tracy 6th February 2026

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Very attractive house. Great views of the lake from the windows & patio doors. Balcony/decking good size & probably great for a summer holiday. We went in February.Good size rooms and lovely layout. Warmed up super quick when heating put on. Sofas, clean & comfortable. Beds & bedding good quality. We found the kitchen needed more of a thorough cleaRead moren & surfaces were sticky. Crockery needed re washing. Some small areas of the house were a little tired. Location great, lots of good food pubs local. Hide

Reviewed by Lucy 30th January 2026

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Reviewed by Caroline 14th January 2026

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Fabulous lodge with a beautiful view of the lake, great open plan living area, very well equipped kitchen. I would say the double beds are not suitable for sharing for 2 adult people as one person would have to climb over the over and they are raised up high so a bit odd to climb over onto a bit of a drop. If only little people / kids sharing then Read moreabsolutely no problem - just not two adults / bit small for men. The rest of it really was wonderful - it exceeded our expectations Hide

Reviewed by Paolo 17th October 2025

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We stayed here for a week in October. The place is quiet, with a beautiful lake view every morning. The house is exactly as shown in the photo's comfortable, spacious, and well equipped. The hosts were kind and provided a blender on request. The kids loved their rooms, and the outdoor area must be lovely in spring and summer.

Reviewed by Alison 10th October 2025

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The house really needs money spending on, the decking is rotten and dangerous and the doors going outside was awful to open and close no outside lights out the back over looking the lake, most of the taps were lose. But on a good point the property was clean and beds and sofas were comfortable.

Reviewed by Sonja 26th September 2025

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Reviewed by Carole 19th September 2025

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Had a lovely few days break, it has everything you need, brilliant setting over the lake, parking with a short stroll to the local bar and restaurant which served very good food.

Reviewed by John 5th September 2025

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We had a wonderful two week break in The Lake House. When we arrived, the house was beautifully clean and there was a clean (plus fresh linen/towels) after a week. Ness was so considerate, and even offered to pick up several items that had run out. She dropped them in to us the following day- what a star! The house was very well-equipped, with everRead moreything we could possibly need. We had Sunday lunch at the Lakeside and highly recommend it. Residents were very quiet and it felt very peaceful. Hide

Reviewed by John 4th July 2025

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Reviewed by Linzi 27th June 2025

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Lovely location, calming and peaceful with plenty of places to visit . Only issue we had were the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms mattresses a little uncomfortable and if your tall a little tight with leg room due to the end being against the wall, apart from this we had a lovely time.

Reviewed by David 6th June 2025

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The cottage was very nice indeed, in a beautiful position. A spare key would be useful.

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.