Goslings
A beautiful boutique retreat sleeping up to 10 adults and two children, Goslings offers a stylish lakeside getaway with free spa access, ideal for extended families. With spacious open plan living and dining, there is room for the whole family to relax and enjoy lakeside living. Gosling sits on the edge of Clearwater Lake with uninterrupted views directly over the water. Curl up on the deck or stay cosy by the log burner and enjoy the scenery and passing wildlife. Outside, explore the award-winning Lower Mill Estate with water sports, tennis, cycling and walking on offer in the 550-acre nature reserve.
Overview
Stroll into the open-plan living space for instant cosiness courtesy of a charming wood burner, large sofa and undulating views of the lake beyond. As the day winds down, step into the light and airy kitchen to rustle up dinner before taking a seat at the banquet-style table that invites you to dine in elegance next to a striking feature wall. Swathed in prints and sumptuously soft furnishings, the first floor is just as considered as downstairs with artwork, mirrors and contemporary lamps being just a few of the design elements that complete its four bedrooms with immaculate detail. Voyage up to the second floor and you’ll find space for friends and family in the comfort of beautiful surroundings. Strewn with skylights and on-trend touches including wall panels and colour block bedrooms, this floor makes for the most stylish of slumbers.
Once you’ve soaked up the undeniable elegance of this home, step outside onto the terrace for sweeping views of the wetlands brought to life by the species that inhabit it (think ducks, swans and coots!), before sneaking up to the first floor balcony for even more magical scenes of the natural surroundings while you clink a glass of prosecco, play a game of cards or wind down with a spot of yoga.
Ground Floor
Step into the spacious living area and feel the warmth of the sun as it pours in through the floor to ceiling windows, which transform into doors when pushed. Burrow yourself into the comfortable, multi-seat sofa before drawing your attention to the room’s crackling wood burner – perfect for warming cold toes or furry friends. Switch on the TV, pour a glass in front of the fire or pull out a board game and make the most of the living area before strolling over to the kitchen to plan dinner. Equipped with an oven, a separate fridge and freezer and a combined fridge/freezer, coffee machine you can make snacks, a platter or dinner to serve up on the long-length table that lies adjacent to the bird print feature wall.
Cloakroom
The downstairs cloakroom provides everything you need with a simple WC and hand basin.
First floor
Bedroom One
Sink back in pure luxury with this tropical themed bedroom. Decked in jungle patterned wallpaper and complete with a sumptuous king-sized bed, warm lighting and access to the balcony, it embodies a distinct boutique feel that’ll have you nodding off in style.
En-suite
Bedroom one’s en-suite feels equally as elegant, with glistening ivy green tiling and a lit-up mirror adding a touch of glamour. A hand basin, WC and shower over the bath sign this room off on a high note.
Bedroom Three
Bedroom three blends breathtaking design with panoramic views of the park. Swathed in a playful bird print wallpaper and punctuated by floating shelves, it conjures up a real boutique feel. As the sun rises, slide open the doors and slink onto the balcony to tune in to the soothing sound of the natural world.
Shower Room
With a gloriously fresh feel to it, this airy room is equipped with a WC, hand basin and shower perfect for washing off the day's activities.
Bedroom Four
Find sanctuary in the considered surroundings of bedroom four. Cast in a refined navy blue tone and completed by a luxurious upholstered bed, drift off in style before waking to views of the decked balcony and lake through its gleaming glass doors.
Bedroom Six
In bedroom six, there’s a bunk bed ideal for children or young teenagers while the walls are swathed in a charming jungle print and an expansive window draws in welcome light.
Second floor
Bedroom Five
Bedroom five has an undeniable feeling of calm to it, transporting you to a nautical paradise thanks to seaside tones, coastal artwork and a skylight from which sunlight streams in. Two cosy single beds provide room for all the family while a chest of drawers offers space for belongings aplenty.
Bedroom Two
Bedroom two is imbued with a hotel feel that we just can’t get enough of. Cast in mustard yellow with on-trend panelling and a capacious king-size bed, it’ll have you yearning to stay way past checkout day.
En-suite
Matching the elegance of bedroom two, its en-suite has a shower, WC and hand basin, and is detailed with pristine ink blue tiles and a glowing light-up mirror.
Outside
Outside, Goslings' decked terrace hosts a 12-seater table and Ninja BBQ, pizza oven and airfryer, ripe for plating up farm shop finds. Enjoy spectacular views whilst tucking in as the sun dips below the skyline before slinking upstairs to the glorious first floor balcony where you can slouch back in one of two rattan chairs while you sip a nightcap to the soft sound of evening birdsong.
Facilities
Indoor
Bedrooms - 6 Bedrooms: 2 X King Rooms, 2 X Double Beds, 1 X Twin Bedroom, 1 X Bunk Room (length 187cm, Width 90cm)
3 Bathrooms - Two En-suite Bathrooms, One Shower Room
Hairdryer
Fire
Oven
Hob
Microwave
Toaster
Kettle
Fridge - X 2
Freezer - X 2
Coffee Machine - 2 X Nespresso (Vertuo And Original)
Dishwasher
Dining Table - Seats 12
Washing Machine
Iron
WiFi *Please Note That Speeds Are For Guidance Only And Are Not Guaranteed - 200+ Mbps
TV - Smart
Travel Cot (cot Linen Not Provided)
Highchair
Outdoor
Dog Friendly - 2 Well-behaved Dogs Welcome For An Additional Fee
Garden - Terrace Is Open To Lake, Children And Pets Must Be Supervised
Outdoor Dining Area
BBQ - Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ And Grill, Ninja Artisan Electric Pizza Oven And Air Fryer
Swimming Pool - Shared Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool (open February To December)
Complimentary On-site Spa Access *pre-booking Required - Outdoor And Indoor Swimming Pool, Gym, Steam Room, Sauna, And Treatments Available (2 Passes Included)
Sauna - Shared
Tennis Court - Shared
Parking - Designated Parking For 1 Car And Additional Overflow Parking For Up To 3 Cars On Site.
EV Charger - Shared, On-site
On your Doorstep
- Outdoor heated swimming pool with changing rooms and sauna – open year round
- Tennis courts – booking required, equipment hire available
- Adventure play – use of outdoor play areas, booking required and additional fees apply for use of indoor play area
- Equipment hire – hire equipment for the day or week for watersports and cycling
- Fishing – available year round with a valid rod license
- Yoga – studio classes and private sessions available, booking required, additional fees apply
Nearby Cirencester (6 miles) is a fantastic shopping destination with a diverse range of independent and boutique shops. There are also a selection of well-known high street brands including Joules and Waterstones. Regular farmers’ markets are held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month and a charter market on Mondays and Fridays. You will find a deli in the Corn Hall Arcade.
If you are looking for designer brands, Swindon McArthurGlen outlet (15 miles) is worth a visit for a bargain.
Eating Out:
- Ballihoo Club – the restaurant and clubhouse serve locally sourced food and drink for the whole family (booking recommended, on-site)
- The Baker's Arms, Somerford Keynes - quiz nights, live music, delicious food and a beautiful setting this pub is perfect for a quick pint after a walk or a Sunday lunch (16-min walk)
- The Old Boat House, South Cerney – picturesque lakeside dining (4 miles)
- The Red Lion, Cricklade – award-winning restaurant just off the Thames path (8.5 miles)
Walks:
Cotswold Water Park is a fantastic location for walking. Leisure maps are available both online and from the main visitor centre. A selection of circular walks vary from 2km to 18km and are a great way to see this stunning area and the wildlife that lives here. Visit waterpark.org/things-to-do/walking for more details.
Places to Visit:
- Cotswold Country Park and Beach, Cirencester – fire a BBQ, relax on the beach, bounce into the inflatable obstacle course or a hire a boat (1 mile)
- Cirencester – ancient Roman market town regarded as the capital of the Cotswolds (6 miles)
- Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens – fantastic array of species and walkthroughs so you can see the animals up close (20 miles)
Travel:
Train – Kemble railway station (3 miles) has a frequent and direct service to London.
Taxis - Hill South Cerney Cabs, First Taxi
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Points of Note
This property has a check-in time of 15:00 and a check-out time of 10:00
- 2 well-behaved dogs are permitted at the cottage for an additional fee.
- Guests at Goslings receive 2 passes for complimentary use of the on-site spa. Each pass provides access for all guests. Pool use and treatments must be booked in advance.
- Goslings sleeps 12 guests, with a maximum of 10 adults. The bunk beds in bedroom six are only suitable for children up to the age of 13.
- Children and pets must be supervised at all times at the property and throughout the estate due to direct lake access.
- It is the policy of this property not to take bookings for groups where the majority of guests are under the age of 25, or single-sex group celebrations, including stag/hen parties.
- Please note that additional guests above the maximum capacity are not permitted.
- Unfortunately, properties on the Lower Mill Estate cannot be used for business or corporate purposes.
- There is a strict 11pm noise curfew.
- By booking, you agree to adhere to the Lower Mill Estate Code of Conduct which you will find in your guest portal.
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Why we love this
- The award-winning Lower Mill Estate offers watersports, tennis, cycling and walking amongst this beautiful nature reserve.
- You'll enjoy spa access so you can visit the swimming pools, gym, steam room and sauna.
- Sit out on the lakeside deck in summer and curl up by the fire on cooler days.
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The Location
The Lower Mill Estate at Cotswold Water Park is a luxurious setting for friends and families to gather and make the most of this unique location. This is nature’s playground where you can take to the water on a kayak, canoe, paddle board or katakanu, or stay on land either on foot or two wheels. There are fantastic opportunities to view the resident wildlife from birds to beavers, and fishing is available (license required). Tennis courts, an outdoor heated swimming pool and sauna are also available to all guests at the Lower Mill Estate. Visit Cotswold Country Park and Beach for a traditional family day out by the water. Spa access is available with some properties (check individual listings for details) where you can relax at the indoor pool or treat yourself to a luxurious massage (additional fee applies). During your stay, Ballihoo is the perfect choice for a meal without having to leave. There is also a range of fresh groceries and everyday essentials available in the shop.
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Read our reviews
Overall a nice place
We stayed for 4 nights. The site itself is lovely with trails, pools and different activities to be involved in.
The house, Goslings, is a good sized house for a multi family get away. The open living area is great to hang out in, especially with the fire on and the views over the lake. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need, although it does leave little cupboard space for the items you bring yourself. Having 3 bathrooms meant no queues for the shower, and there is good water pressure and always hot water.
The house is tired in parts, items hanging off the walls, blinds that don't close and others covered in dead flies, the coffee machine leaks water over the counter and floor. The fireplace was hard to operate properly and flooded the house with smoke on 2 occasions, I also had to clean a shower head as it was so scaled up.
Main gripe was the mattresses on the bunk beds were completely uncomfortable and you felt like you were lying directly on springs once a bit of pressure was applied. This was reported after 1 night and an offer of more duvets was made and accepted, but never arrived. We just had to pad the beds out with what we could find, but wasn't great for the kids, or customer service.
Overall, the house was a good find, although the price seems to have gone up significantly since we booked and the faults would feel less acceptable when paying a premium.
Aiden Charles
Perfect for a 70th Birthday gathering
Excellent venue for a family gathering of 9 adults, two children and a baby. Plenty of room at the table and in the kitchen diner. Just wish we had more than a weekend. We would have used the BBQ and outside seating. The children used the swimming pool which was described as “superior “
Use “What Three Words” as provided as the estate is a rabbit warren. Overall excellent
Michael Rentell
Very comfortable, well equipped property which was ideal for our family reunion. Lots to do for young adults and children alike.
Graham
Goslings, Clearwater
We were a bit disappointed that all the houses were so close and Goslings is semi detached, which I don’t remember being in the description of the house when booking. There was no real privacy when on the terrace. Luckily there was no one in the house that overlooked our terrace. There was a welcome pack of biscuits , tea and coffee and a bottle of Prosecco, which was lovely- but there was no milk to have a cup of tea (until our Tesco shop was delivered! ) I did mention this to the lady that delivered two tea towels but no milk arrived!! My husband and I ( Grandma & Grandad ) arrived first and would have loved a cuppa!
The house was very well equipped and each bedroom had an electric tower fan. However the two attic rooms were still hot and stuffy with only velux windows. The shower in the bathroom on the first floor was very small. The en-suite in the main bedroom had a shower over bath which was tricky to get in and out of. The shower room on the top floor was excellent! A nice walk in shower.
It was a busy Bank Holiday weekend but we were also disappointed to find we had to book the football and tennis court and they were fully booked ( kids were able to join in with others at the football) and we had to book swimming as soon as booking became available at 10am.
It was a bit like being at Centerparcs.
Having said all that, our Grandchildren, who range from 12 to 18 enjoyed going to another lake to paddle board as did the grown ups ( Clearwater is small and more for the wildlife)
The new Ninja grill/air fryer on the patio was great( better and safer than charcoal BBQ) and there was also a new Ninja pizza oven which we didn’t use. The details need updating on the website as there was no need to bring charcoal with us.
The table seated all 11 of us comfortably and there was plenty of seating inside and out.
All in all it was a good fun family weekend.
Barbara Lawrence
Good holiday
We had a great get together with all the family situation ideal and amenities fully used once we realised they had to be booked 24 hours in advance.
Sheila Maxwell
A really nice property.
Michelle
Goslings 66 Clearwater
Spacious comfortable property.
Welcome pack included: Biscuits and bottle of Presecco, but no milk
The 6 dining chairs need replacing, as the raffia has split, causing minor mishaps. Have informed the owner.
Plenty of towels and constant hot water, comfortable bedding
Stephen Wragg
Stayed at the Goslings at the Lower Mill Estate for my parents 50th wedding anniversary - there were 10 of us, ages ranging from 7 to 73. The house was perfect - everything was very clean, there was plenty of crockery and cutlery, lots of fridge space and comfy beds. The house is overlooking a lovely lake with ducks wondering around. You can choose to chill or do lots of activities. The house is a few mins walk to a cafe, tennis courts, a small gym and pool complex. There is a very warm indoor pool and a heated outdoor pool that had lots of sunbeds. There is also a little lake to dip into at the back of the building. You need to book the pool the day before via a phone number. There is an activity centre, where you can book canoeing and paddle boarding, and there is another outdoor heated pool, a trampoline and more tennis courts. I would def recommend if you want to get away for a multi-generational break.
Kerry
It was all as advertised and we had a great weekend.
Chris
Easter weekend
We enjoyed our stay. Kitchen was very well esuipped and the location of the house was good, giving access to all the amenities. It was a busy weekend so lots of queuing to book swimming but overall all on site facilities were goog. Lovely location with excellent walks.
Linda Prime
Wonderful weekend
What a wonderful weekend- lots of fun for all the family. Only downfall was no space in the spa so definitely book in advance. We will definitely be returning !
Charlotte Godden
Lovely accommodation in a lovely setting.
Alison
From check in to check out we had a fabulous time. The house is perfect for a large group and we were 11 adults and 2 babies and never felt cramped or in top of each other. The house is set up for everything and facilities are brilliant. We did a big 30th birthday meal on one evening and the kitchen and literally every pot pan or serving plate we needed. We visited the spa and used the pool and again couldn’t fault it. Communication was brilliant. All in all a fab holiday home and we will definitely return.
Liz
Excellent House for Large Groups
The house is exactly as shown in the photos. Bathrooms are immaculate and large, fluffy towels are provided!
The kitchen is really well equipped for a large group to cook and eat at home. Lots of wine and champagne glasses and even dog bowls are provided!
The house is situated right in the heart of the estate, next to the restaurant, tennis courts and spa and we used EV charging points only a stones throw away.
We’d absolutely love to stay again.
Rachel Brooks
Lovely stay for a Christmas get together
Stayed with extended family the weekend before Christmas and had a lovely time.
Property is clean and well equipped, only issue was the oven was a little small for a 6.5kg turkey but that's unlikely to be a problem for most of the year!
It would also be great if the estate had better signs, it's quite hard to find the right property if you arrive in the dark.
Tanya Moody
Fantastic holiday home for big groups. Great communication with property manager and easy booking process with Bolthole Retreats.
Rachel
A perfect weekend away with friends and little ones. Would highly recommend.
Alistair
Amazing spot for a family celebration
From the minute we opened the front door, it was as it was advertised. We were well notified of how to check in, some lights and music welcomed us, the view amazing. Although the bubbly to enjoy was missing on arrival. Great position within the site, great facilities within, everything you would need. Just two small things, as a large family there was lack of a food cupboard to store non fridge items. Wouldn’t need to be big as there is plenty of fridge and freezer space. And maybe a bigger table at the front to eat as well as the back as that gets the sun. Food at the restaurant and takeaway pizzas were fantastic, but evenings you would need to book. Lots of activities for the whole family of three generations with the youngest being two and a half and two teenagers, the spa and pool amazing, but you have to queue for sessions during weekend day sessions, and I found the locker codes difficult to see my age and I wasn’t the only one. But overall fantastic, would definitely recommend and go again, the site and concept of living in luxury close to nature, brilliant. We had regular visits from ducks, moorhens, and squirrels on the decks. But could see cormorants, herons out of the window on the lake. We were all very sad to leave.
Jacqueline McGrath
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