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Goose Nest House |
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England |
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Goose Nest House is a stunning, glass-fronted lakeside holiday home with free, unlimited spa access just 300 metres away. With vaulted floor to ceiling glass doors opening out onto views of the lake, all set within a 550 acre private nature reserve, this is a marvellous retreat. Sleeps 8 adults plus 2 children. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House / Villa |
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Property Setting:
| Riverside / Waterfront |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity |
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Bedrooms:
| 5 |
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Guests:
| 10 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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The Lower Mill Estate is England's first private nature reserve with seven lakes, three rivers (including the River Thames just three miles from its source and on the famous Thames Path). Lower Mill has otters, beavers, deer, kingfisher and many birds which can be seen from the hides dotted around the Estate. Lower Mill Estate also has a small shop selling local produce, newspapers and freshly baked croissants, two children's playgrounds, trampoline and tennis courts. The Artspa is a brand new spa with two heated swimming pools (indoor and outdoor) plus an unheated eco-pool (available summer months), sauna, steam room with exclusive and unlimited free use for residents and guests of Clearwater Village. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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This is a beautiful corner of the Cotswolds with its chocolate box villages, pubs and majestic cities of Oxford, Bath and Bristol all within an hour's drive. Only 10 minute's drive from the historic roman town of Cirencester, there is lots to see in the Cotswolds from honey-coloured Cotswold villages, to wildlife parks, gardens and museums. In and around Cirencester there are a range of things to occupy the minds and feet! Cotswold Wildlife Park is about half an hour's drive away with a wide range of animals and a miniature train ride; Bourton on Water has a model village and separate model railway. For the animal lover, the RSPB's Slimbridge is within easy driving distance. Closer by is Butts Farm for families with petting areas and Keynes Country Park. Westonbirt Aboretum is about 20 minutes' drive away and often has weekend and holiday activities for children. Cotswold Water Park has a range of activities for children. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Detailed driving directions can be given on request. |
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Nearest airports:
| London Heathrow 90 miles |
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Nearest train station:
| Kemble (direct train from London Paddington) 3 miles |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| On-site bistro due to be opened summer 2010 |
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Nearest shop:
| On-site |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Madeleine Shearer |
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Contact Phone No. |
08443 570 170 / 01883 730 805 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 30km / Birdwatching / Canoeing / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 30km / Horse Riding / Tennis / Therapies / Walking / Watersports
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Interior Facilities |
Cot / Highchair / Dishwasher / DVD player / Internet Access / Linen provided / Log Fire / Sauna or Steam Room / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
The reverse living means the spacious open plan living area makes the most of the wonderful lake views. Its vaulted-ceiling and wall to wall glass sliding doors opening onto a large glass-fronted balcony overlooking the lake provide a superb living space. There is a log burner, flat screen TV (with freeview) and a selection of DVD’s and games. There is a large, well-equipped kitchen with all mod-cons (including Ipod docking station). Downstairs, the hall leads onto three bedrooms - a master bedroom with en-suite and lake views, a twin with lake views and a large second twin bedroom, plus another bathroom. On the second floor is a large second master bedroom with its own en-suite and vaulted ceiling with glass apex so you can watch the stars at night. Two of the bedrooms have flatscreen TV with freeview. The small, child's bedroom is the perfect hideaway for little people! There is a separate utility room with washer-dryer.
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Exterior Facilities |
Balcony / BBQ / Parking / Swimming Pool / Tennis Court
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Exterior Details |
Sun deck with gas BBQ (gas supplied) and sunloungers on Somerford Lagoon. First floor balcony, glass-fronted, 8 chairs and tables, overlooking Somerford Lagoon. As guests of Goose Nest House, you will have full use of the Lower Mill Estate facilities. For families, there is a tennis court, children's playground, trampoline, football pitch and the indoor and outdoor heated pools at the Spa, where children are welcome. In season you will also have access to fishing and boating.
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Further Details |
The £6 million on-site Art Spa, just a short 3 minute stroll from the house, is available only to residents and guests of Lower Mill Esate. It has grey slate-lined indoor and outdoor heated 20 m swimming pools, an `eco pool` where you can swim amongst the lillies; sauna; steam room and gym. Or you could treat yourself (extra) to one of the many pampering treatments on offer using Pervonia organic products. If it is a more active holiday you are looking for, then as well as fishing and boating at Lower Mill, the Cotswold Water Park has plenty on offer: try cable-waterskiing, sailing, riding, and golf. In the specially designed small, child's bedroom is a child's bed, a selection of children's toys, baby monitor with night light. Two travel cots, each with an additional breathable mattress is also provided free of charge. There are stair gates; and a baby and toddler carrier available. The enclosed, glass-fronted balcony makes the living area of the house safe for toddlers and young children. In the kitchen, there are two high chairs, steriliser, bottle warmer, children’s cutlery and plates and a hand blender. For older children there is a Nintendo Game Cube and a selection of games, a DVD player with a range of DVD suitable for children of all ages. There is also a wide range of board games. If you are celebrating a special occasion you might like a special three-course meal delivered or cooked at Goose Nest House. We can provide you with recommended local chefs that other guests have used.
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Conditions of
Rental |
25% deposit to confirm booking. Final payment two months before the start of your holiday. £200 cashed damage deposit. Week bookings are Friday to Friday, a weekend booking runs from Friday to Monday. Short breaks from Friday to Monday and 4-day midweek from Monday to Friday is also available - please contact us for special mid-week prices. Other dates may be available on request - in high season (school holidays), Saturday to Saturday bookings are taken as we find that suits most families better.
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Child Friendly / Cook available / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Goose Nest House |
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Having spent a four day mini-break over Feb half tem with my family and friends, the 4 adults and 5 kids had plenty of space and entertainment inside, with 24/7 nature on tap outside. We appreciated the easy access to the (free) swimming pools and spa (2 min walk), safe roads for the kids to cycle on, the play grounds , the relaxing watery vistas to gaze over and vast Estate to walk round, the cosy woodburning stove .. the list is endless. We have stayed in many holiday homes over the years but the equipment in, and thought behind, this house surpasses all of them by miles. We are real foodies and wanted for nothing in the kitchen - it was a pleasure to cook in. You won't be disappointed.
Jenny, Warwickshire, Feb 2010 
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Goose Nest House is one the most immaculate, spacious, beautifully designed, tastefully furnished and well equiped holiday homes we have ever stayed in.
The setting is perfect, the facilties (indoor and outdoor pools, play area,tennis courts,shop,spa) excellent and the whole estate a total escape from the hurly burly of the real world.
An idyllic place for a break for all ages.
I cannot recommend this place highly enough
William, Surrey, Aug 2008
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We stayed with a group of 8 at Goosenest for a long weekend in November 2009.
The aspect of the main window with its view over the lake is just stunning. You could easily not leave the house and not get bored. The house is well positioned so that you are entirely private from the other accommodation. You can just sit on the balcony or in the lounge and just watch the wildlife going by.
Often in self catering accommodation it very easy for the party to be split between the living and dining spaces. But the open plan aspect of the house meant that we were able to live as a group.
The house was a well equipped home from home lacking no detail. We were comfortably able to self cater for our group. The bedrooms were of hotel quality and the combination of fresh air and comfortable beds meant that everyone slept well.
Paul and Madeleine (the owners) have thoughtfully left the house well stocked with board games, DVDs and a game cube, so that in the unlikely event that you are bored of the view, the rainy hours have something to fill them in.
The estate itself is clean and well looked after and felt like a completely secure environment. We went to spa once – and this lived up to the high standards of the rest of the estate.
Over all we would recommend this to anyone looking for a hassle free time away from it all – suitable for children and adults.
Gary, Market Bosworth, Nov 2009
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I visited Goosenest with 2 other female friends and between us we had 6 children. I had no idea what to expect as it was booked by a friend, but I was absolutely blown away. The location is stunning, the house divine and the spa blissful! Everything we needed was there and with 6 children that is no mean feat. At no point did we feel cramped, and this was despite the weather not being the best while we were there. The balcony is perfect as it is toddler safe and undercover so a great placed to put the kids!
I had first pick on bedrooms and went for the top room. It had a gorgeously comfy big bed, a great en suite and room for a travel cot. To be fair though decor is immaculate throughout the whole house and I would have happily had any of the rooms. The downstairs rooms open straight onto the lake which is a beutiful sight to wake up to in the morning.
The kids loved the park and the trampoline in the grounds, as well as all of the animals they spotted. I loved the spa great treatments and believe me I have tried a few!) and sitting on the balcony with a glass of wine drinking in the view while the kids slept! Cotswold Wildlife Park is a fab day out and is very near by. It has a huge variety of animals from birds to cows to rhinos. My 2 year old was in his element charging around.
I would thoroughly recommend this place to others and would love to go back one day. I may even take my husband!
Clare, Twickenham, Jun 2009
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