Set at the water's edge on an exclusive holiday park and nature reserve, this three-storey holiday home suits a break at any point in the year. Four bedrooms sleep eight, so two families or a group of friends are invited to share the space. The lake is the reason to book, with paddle boarding, kayaking and fishing all part of the reserve and the shore only a few paces from the door. Lakes and waterways thread through the site itself. The park lies at Somerford Keynes in Gloucestershire, 6 miles from Cirencester and 4 miles from the Cotswolds.
**Surrounding area**
- Cotswold Country Park is 1 mile away and has an aquaventure course.
- The Cotswold Sculpture Park is the same distance from the house.
- The National Arboretum at Westonbirt, 13.5 miles away, is worth the drive for a longer walk among the trees.
**Living space**
- The open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area occupies the first floor, under a high vaulted ceiling.
- A wide bank of windows frames the lake from the seating area.
- Deep sofas face the TV, and a separate snug gives somewhere quieter to sit with a coffee.
- The kitchen has a breakfast bar built into the peninsula, an electric oven, gas hobs, a fridge/freezer and a Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine.
- A long wooden table seats the whole group for meals.
- A boot room by the entrance takes coats and outdoor shoes.
**Bedrooms and bathrooms**
- Three of the four bedrooms are on the entrance level.
- The king-size room has an en-suite shower room and sliding doors that open towards the water.
- One twin has zip-and-link beds that can be made up as a super-king-size on request, along with its own external door.
- That room's en-suite bathroom has a shower over the bath and a WC.
- The second twin sits along the same hallway.
- A super-king-size bedroom takes the mezzanine level and looks out over the lake, with an en-suite shower room that is open to the room.
- A separate WC sits on the living floor.
**Outdoor space and on-site facilities**
- The lower deck has outdoor furniture and steps leading straight down to the lake.
- The upper deck is where the BBQ sits, reached from the living area or by an external spiral staircase.
- Stairs connect all three floors of the house.
- There is space at the side of the house for bikes and other outdoor equipment.
- Private parking is provided for one car.
- Use of the Leisure and Wellness Club is included, with an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a gym, a steam room and a sauna.
- Mill Village adds a second outdoor pool and sauna.
- Tennis courts, MUGA pitches, children's play areas, table tennis and boules are also part of the site.
- There is a restaurant on site, and a shop is 500 metres from the house.
- Bike hire, guided walks, yoga sessions, beauty treatments and archery at a neighbouring site are available for an extra charge.
**Notable features and highlights**
- Water sports run from the lakes, with equipment to hire if you have not brought your own.
- A wood burner keeps the living space warm on crisp autumn and winter evenings.
- Books and games are provided for slower afternoons indoors.
- The mezzanine bedroom has air-conditioning.
Eight guests can settle in over three floors here, with the water immediately outside and enough on the reserve to fill a week without driving anywhere. Two households travelling together will find the bedroom layout works in their favour, and it suits friends who would rather spend their days out on the lakes than in the car.