Coot Cottage - holiday house with fantastic lake views

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Coot Cottage - holiday house with fantastic lake views

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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Excellent location!

10
  • The entire place is yours
  • 990 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony

Holiday home with pool near Cotswold Water Park

Elegant Accommodation: Coot Cottage in Somerford Keynes offers a two-bedroom holiday home with stunning lake views. The property features a sun terrace, restaurant, tennis court, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the cottage. Comfortable Amenities: Guests can enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and a cosy fireplace. Additional facilities include an outdoor fireplace, minimarket, indoor and outdoor play areas, picnic area, and barbecue facilities. Free on-site private parking is provided. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options for lunch and dinner. Outdoor dining areas offer scenic views and a relaxing atmosphere. Local Attractions: Coot Cottage is 75 km from Bristol Airport and close to Cotswold Water Park (7 km), Lydiard Park (25 km), and Lacock Abbey (38 km). Activities such as fishing, hiking, and cycling are available nearby. Highly rated for its lakes, scenic views, and convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It had a wonderful south facing deck overlooking the lake. Beautifully and comfortably furnished with everything you might need and more. It’s on the edge of the estate so pretty quiet too.”
  • Nancy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely modern property with access to the lake and beautiful views.”
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything was fantastic and communication from the host prior to arrival was first class. Would definetly recommend and hopefully will come back soon.”
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Coot cottage is one of my favourite places to stay. It is spotlessly clean and fully stocked with everything you could possibly need. The beds are super comfy. The view of the lake is stunning. We were there during the off peak season and it was...”
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Stunning location, excellent hosts. Very well equipped, classy decor. A real gem of a cottage, not cheap but still good value in that you get what you pay for.”
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful property lovely Estate. Lots of activities to enjoy.”
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Direct Lake access, well equipped, comfortable beds”
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful position on lake. Lovely decor and so comfortable.”
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very well equipped and stunning lakeside location. Great communication and very attentive host.”
  • Polina
    Israel Israel
    “The cottage is so nice, cozy and beautiful. Very clean. It is located near the lake, so you have your own access to the lake. You have restaurant inside the village, but you have to book the place in advance. In around 10 minutes driving you have...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Annabel

9.9
Host review score
Annabel
Coot Cottage is a 2 bedroom property on the Lower Mill Estate, part of the Cotswold Water Park. It has fantastic views of Somerford Lagoon from the large balcony, where there is seating for 4 and a bbq. Steps lead down to a jetty where you can launch your own canoes and paddlesboards (between April and September). There are 2 bedrooms one with a super king size bed (can be a twin on request) & one with a king size bed - plus 2 bathrooms, one en suite shower room and one bathroom with bath and shower over. There is a large living area on the ground floor with dining table that seats 6, two sofas, a flat screen tv, wood burning stove and kitchen. There is also a downstairs loo. There is free wifi throughout. There is parking for one car opposite the cottage and more parking a short walk away. Included in the rental is free access to the Mill Village outdoor swimming pool, sauna and tennis courts. Canoe, kayak, paddleboard & bike hire can be booked at the Activity Hub on the estate where you can also rent bicycles. There are great wildlife walks and bike rides from the door including around the estate. Suitable for adults, children and dogs. Dogs are charged at twenty five pounds per pet per stay payable on arrival at the property.
The cottage overlooks Somerford Lagoon, the largest lake on the Lower Mill Estate. The estate has a restaurant which is 5 minutes walk from the cottage and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a also a small shop selling essentials. Mill Village has an outdoor pool, sauna and tennis court free for guests to use. There is an activity centre on the estate where you can hire bicycles, kayaks, paddle boards and canoes. There are many great pubs in the area and plenty within walking/cycling distance. The Lower Mill Estate is a lakeside nature reserve comprising of eight lakes, two rivers and miles of walking trails. Its woodlands and hedgerows are home to a diverse range of native wildlife. Over 25 species of water birds can be seen on the lakes over Winter. Spring brings a huge range of breeding birds including Nightingale, Cuckoo and Cetti’s Warbler. House Martins arrive in April and can be seen nesting on the houses. Walk through wildflower meadows in the summer and later in the year enjoy the autumnal colours.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Balihoo
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When travelling with pets, please note that an extra charge of £ 20 per pet, per stay applies.

The pool is not private but shared with other people staying on the estate.

Plus it is totally irrelevant to guests staying that -

Kingsholm Stadium is 46 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is RAF Fairford Airport, 18 km from Coot Cottage

Please inform Coot Cottage - holiday house with fantastic lake views in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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