Lovely Cotswold cottage on an award-winning private country estate

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Tennyson House (circled) looking across Mill Lake

view from Master Bedroom, over Mill Lake

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Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Somerford keynes, Gloucestershire

Cotswold Country Park and Beach15 min walk
Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre9 min drive
Cirencester Church11 min drive
Birmingham (BHX)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Tennyson House (45 Mill Village) is situated in a quiet corner of the award-winning 450 acre private Lower Mill Estate. Close to the Cotswold water park, in the south of the Cotswold region. The estate is fully managed and secure. It includes 7 lakes and the River Thames, the rear deck to the cottage directly overlooks the river itself and beyond, the garden runs down to the banks of Mill Lake. In 2011 Lower Mill Estate won the prestigious award for 'UK's BEST DEVELOPEMENT'.
There is a shared heated pool and sauna, tennis court, and children play area. The cottage has 3 bedrooms, one king double, one double, and a single. The cottage is fully equipped, and has a wood burning fire. All linen and towels supplied except the travel cot. Please bring your own linen for the travel cot.
During school holidays and peak times there is a minimum 3 night stay.
There is a restaurant onsite.
Wi-fi internet access available at the cottage along with a TV.

There are many walks around the estate and beyond, as well as a lovely pub and restaurant within easy walking distance. There are some areas of special interest for wildlife enthusiasts and birdwatchers, and also carp, coarse and trout fishing available on the lakes.
Wildlife and birdlife: The estate is very proud of its untouched areas of some significance when it comes to bird and wildlife.
Late in 2005 the first European Beavers introduced back into England were released and are hoped to thrive in a far corner of the estate.
There are viewing hides so they can be watched.
The estate is also home to a wide range of Bird life, from waterfowl to owls.
Details of guided walks and the best spots are available from the property or the estate office.

Fishing: There is some excellent fishing on the estate, both coarse fishing and fly fishing.
The coarse fishing is specialised and mostly specimen fishing, and the lakes would be classified as 'hard' and not really suitable for beginners. As a tenant you are able to fish (within the estate fishing rules) details of which are available at the house.
Please note: This cottage doesn't have access to the ArtSpa.

Property manager

Dexter Fry

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Dogs are welcome to stay, but please not upstairs or on the furniture. Keep on a lead at all times within the residential parts of the estate.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cirencester

Located in Cirencester, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Thames River and Cotswold Country Park and Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Lakeside Ski & Wake and Combat Splat. Water skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

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Somerford keynes, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 15 min walk
Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 9 min drive
Cirencester Church - 11 min drive
Lydiard Park - 16 min drive
Swindon Designer Outlet - 21 min drive

Getting around

Kemble Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

Tesco Cafe - 11 min drive
Dolcetti Ice Cream Company Limited - 9 min drive
The Baker Arms - 13 min walk
Best Kebab - 9 min drive
The White Hart Inn - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely Cotswold cottage on an award-winning private country estate have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Mark Harold

10 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good mid week break let down by a few issues

This was our 2nd stay on the Lower Mill Estate which is in a great location and close to various attractions. Nice well-equipped and clean property. Unfortunately one of the main reasons we booked this property was because it included the use of 2 kayaks which my children were really excited about. On arrival there were no kayaks to be found so I contacted the owner who advised that they were damaged and no longer available-very disappointing to have not been notified about this before our arrival. As mentioned in previous reviews, the dishwasher does not work properly and the washing machine is very hit and miss. We also encountered problems with the ensuite shower-if there was someone using the shower in the bathroom at the same time, the temperature of the ensuite shower fluctuated between cold and dangerously hot. No clothes storage in the 2nd bedroom and outside area overgrown. For those reasons altogether a slightly disappointing stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

alison b.

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely, well equipped.

Pros: idyllic setting and importantly quiet, lovely house with comfy beds and plenty of towels. very well equipped kitchen. Cons : The outside of the property could do with some upgrading, no cushions on outside chairs etc, also gutters blocked, cobwebs etc, the washing machine didn't work only 2 dishwasher tabs left!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Caroline C.

29 May 2023

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Decent size but needs a clean

Pros- nice large house and great to have pool towels and canoes to use. Cons- needs a good clean and quite a few things didn’t work properly (toaster, hob, dishwasher), generally needs some tlc. Sadly communication with the owner was slow and had to chase for check in information

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

chris e.

8 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great, relaxing retreat

Great setting, quite central for various places we visited. Accommodation was perfect for a family of 2 adults and 3 young children, 5,3,1. Good spot for running. On site restaurant was nice, great breakaway

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie G.

15 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful escape

As a family of 4 plus 2 dogs we had a wonderful stay here at Tennyson Cottage. It had a absolutely everything we needed from lovely comfy beds and soft fluffy towels to a fully equipped kitchen , log burner for the cold February evenings and blankets on the sofa to snuggle up with. Upon booking the owner couldn't have been more helpful and gave some great fishing tips. If you stay make sure you visit his fab little coffee van in Cirencester. We would definitely recommend a stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dexter Fry

We are originally from the local area and I used to fish the lakes surrounding the area 30 odd years ago. We have been living in New Zealand for 25+ years and purchased the cottage when the estate was first developed. We have had a dozen or so years successfully renting as a holiday home, before we returned mid 2016. We have been staying at the cottage while redecorating and renovating. Now available for holidays again as we are living closer to schools and college in nearby Cirencester