Overview
Dawn Chorus is a contemporary 4 bedroom detached property sleeping 8 guests and situated with uninterrupted far reaching lake views.
Wake up to a symphony of wildlife and sweeping views over Lower Mill Estate's largest and most impressive lake, Somerford Lagoon. The lake is a haven for an abundance of migrating bird life in the cooler months and an aquatic playground conveniently at your back door in the warmer months. Dawn Chorus is perfectly positioned for the ultimate lake sunrise and ideal family getaway through all seasons in the Cotswolds. The property is a timber-clad, contemporary home, tucked away down a path with its own private lake access.
Designed throughout in a white and timber style with eclectic pops of colour, this property has a functional layout, bringing people together at the forefront of its design. The sleeping space is upstairs while the living and entertaining area is downstairs with a practical kitchen and enormous lounge. The living area opens to an enclosed outdoor private deck with ample space to entertain, let the kids play, or simply unwind.
Beyond the deck is a beautiful green space where the reeds sway and the ducks gather. You will find your own private lake access through a break the reeds which is accessible when Somerford Lagoon is open to guests between 1st March and 30th September.
Pet-friendly - Only one dog is allowed.
Learn more about this property in the "Accommodation" section below
Sleeps 8
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
WiFi
Access to spa and pool
Childrens Playground
Shared Outdoor Pool
Tennis Courts
High Chair
Cot
Lake Access
Pet friendly
Ground Floor
An unpretentious entrance brings you into the reception hall of Dawn Chorus. In the storage cupboard you will find an array of board games and practical items to help you feel at home during your holiday. Conveniently there is also a cloakroom off the hall. From this reception hall you are invited either through to the kitchen, up the stairs to the bedrooms, or towards the end of the hall and into the expansive open plan living area which truly is the heart of this holiday home. Timber floors feature all across the ground floor, while glass windows and doors line the living area where building and nature come together.
The open plan kitchen, lounge and dining area allow plenty of room to gather, yet is also spacious enough to be used as separate cosier break out areas to cater for each and every person staying.
In the lounge there is large gas feature fire place ( de-commissioned for display only) , soft rug and TV to cosy up by in the cooler months.
Sliding doors lead out onto a large, fully glass-enclosed private timber deck with two dining tables and views out to the garden and Somerford Lagoon beyond - this is a rare and desirable feature for a property with direct lake access as provides peace of mind for those staying with young children.
Inside, the spacious dining area features a dining table for 10 that unites the lounge and kitchen. With a practical and modern layout, the kitchen island forms a wonderful communal place to gather and cook with family and friends after a day adventuring in nature. Equipped with a front loading washing machine, integrated fridge freezer and NEFF appliances such as an oven, gas cooktop and dishwasher, this kitchen was designed with family and entertaining in mind.
First Floor
Carpeted stairs lead to the first floor landing where the 4 bedrooms and remaining 3 bathrooms are found.
Immediately left at the top of the stairs is an impressively sized master bedroom with en-suite shower room, built in robes and direct access onto a private balcony with stunning views across Somerford Lagoon. Watch the TV, delight in the sunrise from bed, or perhaps take a moment with your cuppa on the private balcony each morning as the birds dip and skim across the lake. Waking up here is the stuff holidays are made of.
A smaller twin bedroom also with built in robes and its own private balcony with beautiful lake views is across the landing.
There is a further larger twin bedroom with built in robes that captures the afternoon sun and separate family shower room.
Finally a good sized double bedroom with built in robes and an en-suite bathroom featuring a shower over the bath completes the first floor.
Estate Rules
- Quiet hours are observed after 11pm, we aim to maintain a peaceful and respectful environment for all residents and guests.
- Hen and stag parties, including any related activities, are not allowed on the estate premises
- Work related stays for any purpose are not permitted on the estate
House Rules
- All our properties are non-smoking.
- Upon departure, kindly ensure that the premises are left in a clean and orderly manner, with all furniture returned to its original position and rubbish removed. There are bin stores located around the estate.
- A £500 refundable damage deposit is due the week before your arrival. You will be contacted regarding this.
- Please utilise the one parking space provided at the property. Additional parking is available at the main car park if needed. Please do not park in the bays assigned to other properties.
- This property is pet friendly. Only one pet is allowed
Whats included
- Bath and hand towels
- Tea towels
- Bed linen
- Bin liners
- Kitchen pack of cloth, sponge, dishwasher tablets and washing-up-liquid
Property is self-catered. The house is fully equipped with cutlery and crockery
Spa use included but subject to availability (contact Spa directly for opening times). Pool towels can be rented from the Spa, please contact the Spa directly to arrange this. (01285 862640)
On-site restaurant and small market shop with seasonal opening hours. Availability can book up in peak weeks so contact Ballihoo prior to arrival to not miss out. (01285 840181)
Bike and watercraft hire are available at the Activity Hub as well as lessons. Please follow the link for more information: https://lowermillestate.com/activities/
Not all properties have direct lake access even though they are listed as lakeside. If you are unsure whether this property has lake access please check with our team.
Please be aware that the vegetation surrounding the property is subject to change according to the time of year. This may mean that the views represented in the photos above may vary depending on the season in which you stay with us.
Normal check-in is from 4 pm. Out of peak season, early check-in of 2 pm may be available (at an additional fee). Please contact our office team to enquire.
Check out during off-peak dates is by 10 am on the day of departure. During peak dates (school holidays) check out is at 9 am.
Travel cot and highchair are available for £10, subject to availability. Please advise at the time of booking. Guests to provide their own linen and mattress for the travel cot.
There are 3 electric vehicle charging points on the estate that operate on a first come first use basis.
Seasonal Closures
Somerford Lagoon Lake is closed from October – March due to nesting birds. The nearest canoe launch point is located near Mill Village as marked on the Estate Map.
The Somerford Nines (Clearwater 1-9). The private outdoor pool closes after the October half term and does not re-open until Easter.
The Miss Mouse Trail, run by the activity hub closes for the winter months. This is from 1st November to the Easter holidays.
If you are looking to book multiple properties with us we have some lovely properties that are close to Dawn Chorus.
Waterside - Situated three doors down from Dawn Chorus | Sleeps up to 8
Keel House - Situated just five doors along from Dawn Chorus | Sleeps up to 10
Please contact a member of our team if you have any questions on booking multiple properties.
The following information will help you to locate Dawn Chorus upon your arrival at Lower Mill Estate.
Village
Your property Dawn Chorus is based in Clearwater.
Property Number
Clearwater 99
Finding your Property
When you arrive at the main gates at Lower Mill, enter and follow the road over the bridge around to the left past a visitor car park on your left-hand side.
You will come to a four-way crossroads where you will turn right and go over the next bridge. Just after the bridge, there is a turning to the right. Ignore this turning and carry on straight into an area where you will see houses and parking on either side of the road and some flower beds in the middle of the road. On the left-hand side, you will see your property, Clearwater 99, Dawn Chorus. Strangely enough, Clearwater 99 is situated between Clearwater 30 and 29. The parking spot is just opposite the property, numbered 99.
Co-ordinates
Please use the below links to see the exact position of Dawn Chorus on Google Maps and what3words.
what3words:https://w3w.co/traps.dreading.skinny
