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JESS Cotswolds Cottage with Activities, Lakes & Spa

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Children’s area
Exterior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library
Interior
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

JESS Cotswolds Cottage with Activities, Lakes & Spa

Whether you're looking for Relaxing or an Active holiday, or both, the Lower Mill Estate has everything for the perfect break. Jess Cottage offers all the amenities of the estate in easy walking distance whilst it's location gives you peace and quiet when you need it in a traditional Cotswold stone cottage. Jess Cottage offers full access to the site, included within the price is the exclusive Spa with fully equipped Gym, indoor family pool and a variety of spa treatments (additional cost).

Please note that due to restrictions placed on us by the Estate we are unable to accept bookings of more than 6 adults of the same sex.

In summary:
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- open fire
- easy walk to excellent pub
- Free use of swimming pools & tennis courts
- Nature trails for walking or cycling
- Spa treatments available
- Steam Room and Sauna
- Family friendly
- Playgrounds
- Chickens

Jess Cottage itself offers a traditional detatched Cotswold Stone Cottage. On arrival there is a large entrance hall with a downstairs spacious bathroom. To the right is the open plan downstairs living area. There is a compact kitchen, cleverly laid out to include all appliances with plenty of worktop space if you fancy cooking. (Fridge / Freezer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washing Machine, Kettle, Toaster, Coffee Maker, Electric Hob and Grill / Oven.

The main living space is an L-shaped Lounge / Diner with a large Trestle Dining Table and Dining Unit. Round the corner is the seating area with a large sofa and two chairs which can be moved to gather around the Stove Fire place, or the TV. A high chair is available for our younger guests.

French doors leading out on the sun decking area for peaceful mornings and evenings looking over the lake and next to the source of the River Thames.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms, two doubles and a triple bunk bed room. The main bedroom also has a beautiful bathroom, its own TV and stunning view over Mill Lake. The second double bedroom has stunning Lake views and a TV with use of the generously sized family bathroom (shower and bath). The third bedroom is deceptively spacious with a full sized triple bunk bed suitable for adults and children, and also has it's own TV. Stairgates available.

Set within the 550 acre Lower Mill Estate private nature reserve, made up of seven lakes, meadows, woodland and three meandering rivers, Mill Village is a nature lover’s paradise amongst the Cotswold Water Park. Mill Village modelled on the style of local villages, the honey coloured, luxury Cotswold cottages nestle around the lakes, small rivers and streams that make up the estate. Jess Cottage offers modern furnishings and luxury living, whilst retaining that traditional ‘cottagey’ feel.

The award-winning family spa located on-site at Lower Mill Estate is the ultimate place to unwind and recharge. With two heated pools, a lily-filtered eco-pool, sauna, steam room and gym equipped with top-of-the-range Technogym equipment, there’s something for everyone. Tranquil treatment rooms scented with essential oils play host to therapies including hot stone massage, facials and pedicures and manicures using natural skincare products.

In full Lower Mill Estate also boasts:
Spa Treatments
Sauna
Steam Room
Fully equipped Gym
Indoor / Outdoor Swimming Pool
Heated Outdoor Pool (April - October)
Two enclosed children's play area
Soft play area
Chicken Coup
Tennis Courts (Racquets available to borrow from the cottage)
Plenty of green areas
Lakeside access
Fishing
Equipment Hire (Kayaks, bikes)

Near by you can also find:
Go-By Cycle
Archery
Sailing School
Cotswold Country Park & Beach (water sports, crazy golf, climbing, play areas, BBQ and Inland beach)

The estate’s eco team work hard throughout the year to maintain the estate, encourage wildlife habitats and educate its residents. As a result you might be able to see deer first thing in the morning, or catch a glimpse of the otters amongst the streams.

Property manager

Sarah

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort

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Pool
Kitchen
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Free WiFi
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Jess Cotswolds Cottage Activities Lakes Somerford Keynes
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Jess Cotswolds Cottage With Activities, Lakes & Spa Cirencester
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Jess Cotswolds Cottage With Activities, Lakes & Spa Cirencester

About the area

Map
Somerford Keynes, England

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Cirencester Church - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Lydiard Park - 16 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Swindon Designer Outlet - 21 min drive - 24.4 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tesco Click+Collect - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Gateway Centre - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Best Kebab - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬4 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, just steps away from Thames River and Somerford Lagoon. Thames Path and Neigh Bridge Country Park are also within 10 minutes.

JESS Cotswolds Cottage with Activities, Lakes & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan W.

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

6/10 Okay

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

V B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Angeline L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

Lauren H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Really enjoyed our stay at Jess
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dominic T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Delyse K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Abigail M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lower mill cottage
Lovely location and facilities a weekend was not quite long enough to enjoy it all!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Sam F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, great location, fabulous host
Very easy and stress free.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Minesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

sharon c.

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

8/10 Good

Teresa C.

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

8/10 Good

Maxine A.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kate S., London

Beautiful house right on river
The house though quite compact had every thing we needed. It was well maintained and was very clean. The spa and pool is incredible WWE went every day and there are loads of other great things to do in the area. We have a 3 year old and she loved the wildlife park and the farm park as well as the miss mouse trail. If you hire bikes get them from go by cycles over the main road not on site as they are really good prices and have lots more choice.

8/10 Good

Hannah R., Chepstow

Great site and location.
Lovely house. Well equipped with high quality things. Not enough towels left for guests though; 6 guests but only 5 larger towels. Plenty of hand towels though. Lots of helpful information left. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P., Bournemouth

Lovely cottage, location and facilities.
A wonderful stay at a fantastic location. So much to do in local area, recommend: Cotswolds widlife park, Cotswolds beach, Bourton-on-the-warter and Broadway. Facilities on site are amazing and so clean: spa, pools,play area, restaurant, walking, trial all amazing can’t rate high enough! Cottage itself was lovely, great location on site, amazing views over Mill lake (especially from bedrooms to wake up to). Cottage is filled with everything a family could wish for, loads of entertainment. Accommodation was lovely. Feedback and consideration for owner to make 100%: Invest in a cobweb brush (ask cleaner to pay more attention, every room covered as we arrived). Get cover for skylight in children’s bedroom (we had to fashion a cover as didnt want a 5am wake up with the sun). Bath mats would have been great we had to use towels. More bin bags need to be provided. Easy booking and great communication to make a easy stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018