Spacious open plan living with a fully fitted designer kitchen equipped with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, warming drawer, Nespresso machine, and wine cooler. Kitchen table seats 10 with an additional 4 bar stools at the kitchen island.

Living area with the wood-burning stove which leads onto the large south-facing extended decking.

Sliding doors open to the home cinema room that benefits from a Samsung 65″ inch 4K Smart LED TV with 5.1 AV receiver which is connected to 5 high-performance in-wall speakers to provide a great quality cinema surround sound experience.

There is also a separate utility room with a sink, washing machine, tumble dryer, an American-style fridge freezer, and a separate W/C accessed from the entrance hall.

On the first floor, you will find the master king en-suite bedroom with a 4k TV and private balcony. There are then two further double en-suite bedrooms with private balconies and a twin bedroom, which can be converted to a super king (through a zip-lock mechanism), should guests require it. This bedroom also has a 4k TV. All of the bedrooms have been fitted with a Sonos music system. You will also find a family bathroom fitted with a large bath on this floor along with ample storage throughout. All key living areas and all bedrooms benefit from air conditioning.

If alternative bed configurations are not requested at the time of booking or at least one week before arrival, an additional charge may be applied to recall Housekeeping to make the adjustments

The second floor is home to a king-sized en-suite bedroom with a private balcony and 4k TV  along with a Sonos music system. There is a large en-suite with a double walk-in shower.

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.
• The driveway can fir up to three cars. 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 not pet friendly.

What's included 

• Bath and hand towels 
• Tea towels 
• Bed linen 
• Bin liners 
• Kitchen pack of cloth, sponge, dishwasher tablets and washing-up-liquid 

As we take pride in prepping the hot tub for each guest stay the water may not be up to temperature by the time you arrive on site, but rest assured, that the water will be blissfully warm and enjoyable for your second night with us. 

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.

The sofa bed, is available upon request .

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 1^st November to the Easter holidays.

Please be aware that there is no waterside access to Swillbrook Lake as this is a nature conservation lake.

This property benefits from having a large plot that neighbours the nature corridor set with its own private jetty for direct lake access. The ground floor opens out onto a large decked area furnished with seating to accommodate 12, a BBQ surrounded by a glass balustrade. Situated at the top of Mintey Lake you are in an ideal location to enjoy all the estate has to offer. Whether that be taking a relaxing dip in one of the spa’s heated pools or letting the children burn off some energy at the play park whilst the adults grab a coffee at Ballihoo.

If you are looking to book multiple properties with us we have some lovely properties that are close to The Cotswold Manor. 

Spinney Lake 5 - Situated just along and opposite to The Cotswold Manor. | Sleeps up to 10

The Hangout - Situated just round the lake, a few minutes walk from The Cotswold Manor. | Sleeps up to 8

Please contact a member of our team if you have any questions on booking multiple properties. 

The following information will help you locate The Cotswold Manor upon your arrival at Lower Mill Estate.

Village
Your property The Cotswold Manor is based in the Minety Lake area of Lower Mill

Property Number
Minety Lake 26

Finding your Property
From the main entrance where the security hut is positioned drive through the gates and cross the first bridge. Take the first right turning you reach and go over the next two bridges in front of you. Just after the second bridge, the road will split off left and right. Please take the road on the right through the car park area and continue straight, ignoring the next left-hand turning. Continue on, and on both sides, you will see houses, follow the properties along and you will find number 26 (The Cotswold Manor), on your left-hand side just before the next bridge. The driveway can fit up to three cars depending on size.

To assist you during darker evenings, you would be advised to bring a torch with you as there is no street lighting permitted on the Estate other than low-level lighting. 

Co-ordinates
Please use the below links to see the position of Cotswold Manor on Google maps and what3words.

what3words:https://w3w.co/resist.supported.settle