This characterful three-bedroom cottage at Lower Mill Estate makes a peaceful Cotswolds base for six guests and their four-legged companions. The private estate and nature reserve offers scenic trails, lakes and shared leisure facilities. Dogs are also welcome at the on-site restaurant, which has canine treats and its own dog-friendly menu.
Inside, the entrance hall leads to an open-plan lounge, dining area and compact kitchen, with comfortable space for relaxing after a day of muddy-pawed adventures. A ground-floor WC contains a concealed washing machine and tumble dryer. Wooden floorboards and a wood burner give the interior plenty of charm, not to mention a warm spot for tired dogs to snooze. Upstairs, the three bedrooms comprise a double with an en-suite bathroom and an over-the-bath shower, a twin and a children’s bunk room with 2’6” beds. A family bathroom with a walk-in shower completes the first floor. Double doors open onto the south-facing veranda, where guests can enjoy a BBQ overlooking Mill Village green, reached via a small bridge crossing the stream. One parking space is provided at the property, with additional parking available in the main car park.
Dogs can sniff out the estate’s lakeside paths and green open spaces, although they must remain on leads to protect the wildlife that calls the nature reserve home. Shared facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, sauna and steam facilities, along with indoor soft play, Millstone Park, watersports and fishing. There is also an on-site shop for everyday essentials. Beyond the estate, explore the shops and historic attractions of Cirencester (6 miles) with your pet, visit Stroud (17.5 miles) or Chippenham (18 miles), or head for extended walkies along nearby routes including the Wysis Way (4 miles) and Cotswold Way (20.5 miles).