This light and airy two-bedroom cottage sits on a Cotswold estate of lakes and waterways, with open grounds, and it is one of a select few properties with access to the award-winning family spa. Situated in one of Mill Village’s charming courtyards, this scenic setting couldn’t get any more idyllic. Sleeping four, the cottage works for a couple, two couples sharing or a family, with bright contemporary decor, an open-plan ground floor and a wood burner for cooler evenings. Paddleboarding, kayaking and cycle routes around the estate await to be explored from the doorstep, while Nature Explorers sessions and nature crafts offer younger guests plenty to get involved with.
**Surrounding area**
Somerford Keynes is 1 mile away and has a traditional pub perfect for enjoying some local produce and soaking up the Cotswold countryside atmosphere.
The Cotswold Sculpture Park is also just 1 mile from the estate.
Cirencester, 6 miles away, has independent shops and plenty of local history to enjoy.
**Living space**
The ground floor encompasses a generous open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner that’s flooded with plenty of natural light.
Plush seating in the lounge area is arranged around a Smart TV.
The kitchen has an oven, hob, microwave and fridge/freezer for self-catering stays.
The dining table seats six, welcoming the whole party to gather together to enjoy hearty breakfasts or celebration feasts.
**Bedrooms and bathrooms**
Two blissful double bedrooms are located on the first floor.
Both bedrooms have pitched ceilings and low-set windows that look out over the orchard.
The master double bedroom has an en-suite bathroom.
The second double bedroom has an en-suite shower room.
**Outdoor space and on-site facilities**
Bay doors open onto a private dining area with a garden dining set, nestled beside the fruit trees, a picturesque spot for al fresco dining.
A BBQ is on hand for outdoor meals in warmer weather.
The orchard garden is shared with twelve properties, and this is one of five cottages with direct access to this part of it.
One parking space sits at the cottage, with further parking in the main car park nearby.
On-site dining includes a restaurant, a pizza shack and a tipi bar, and the market stocks everyday essentials.
The Leisure and Wellness Club has a gym, steam room and sauna.
Tennis courts, MUGA multi-games pitches, children's play areas, table tennis, boules and fishing on the lakes are included for guests.
Chargeable extras include equipment and bike hire, guided walks, soft play, yoga, cocktail making, laser clay shooting and archery at a neighbouring site.
**Notable features and highlights**
Only a handful of properties on the estate include spa access, and this is one of them, with treatments bookable with the resident therapists.
Heated indoor and outdoor pools come as part of that spa access.
Somerford Lagoon and the Activity Hub are on-site for paddleboarding, kayaking and other waterside activities.
The wood burner gives the open-plan living area a cosy feel after a day out on the lakes.
This homely hideaway suits two couples or a family of four, with room for shared evenings after active days on the estate and outings to nearby villages. With access to a beautiful, shared orchard garden, it is the perfect gateway to explore the Cotswolds countryside.