Cuckoos Nest, Somerford Keynes

Cuckoos Nest is a four-bedroom terraced lodge sitting directly on Clearwater Lake within the award-winning Lower Mill Estate in Somerford Keynes near Cirencester. This is a waterside property on a private 450-acre gated estate of woodland meadows and lakes fed by three rivers. It sleeps up to eight guests across three floors with lake views from every level.

Lower Mill Estate is a managed nature reserve in the Cotswolds. On the estate you get access to heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools an eco-pool sauna steam room gym and tennis courts. Kayaking and paddleboarding are available from the Activity Hub. A restaurant and ArtSpa sit within a five-minute walk.

The lodge has four bedrooms across three floors. Ground floor has a kingsize en-suite with patio doors plus two twin rooms. The second floor has a kingsize with en-suite shower. First floor is open-plan living with a woodburner smart TV and balcony. Three bathrooms total.

Bourton-on-the-Water is 12 miles away (20 mins). Cirencester town centre is 7 miles (15 mins). Westonbirt Arboretum is 14 miles (25 mins). Cotswold Water Park spans the surrounding area with 180 lakes.

Private hot tub for six on the decked terrace overlooking the lake. Cuckoos Nest suits families and groups of up to eight wanting a proper Cotswolds base with serious on-site facilities.