Badger's Lodge

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Swimming pool
Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

15 Customer Review(s)

Mr Stygalls
September 2020

“The accommodation at Badgers Lodge was spot on, so well kept, has all you can need to enjoy a restful time away from home!”

Three well sized bedrooms and perfectly located in the centre of Lower Mill Village. Its plenty big enough for a family and a group of 6 easily catered for. Its a real home from home and has everything you need! The site itself is beautiful and to be honest again provides lots of options including an onsight bar and shop. Lots of water sports available and they do look so tranquel. The Estate is literally a short walk to Somerford Keynes and a lovely pub Bakers Arms you can get really good ...

Three well sized bedrooms and perfectly located in the centre of Lower Mill Village. Its plenty big enough for a family and a group of 6 easily catered for. Its a real home from home and has everything you need! The site itself is beautiful and to be honest again provides lots of options including an onsight bar and shop. Lots of water sports available and they do look so tranquel. The Estate is literally a short walk to Somerford Keynes and a lovely pub Bakers Arms you can get really good food. The location of the lodge and village, is at the centre of the Cotswold so again jump in your car and soon you are able to hit many of the Cotswold beauty spots. Overall plan to book again next year and probably a bit longer!

- Mr Stygalls, September 2020
BrookeP691 February 2020

“Mrs”

The cottage was perfect. We spent February half term there with our 5 month old and 5 year old and dog. The hosts were fantastic and helped us with any query and were very informative. The site itself is ideal as there is enough to do for the kids without it being “too much”. The cottage had everything we needed for a very cosy place to stay. We will definitely visit again !

- BrookeP691, February 2020
Mr Fitzsimons August 2019

“The cottage was clean & well kept & in an amazing location.”

The bathrooms were clean & the beds comfy. The seating area was a bit small & the hot water was temperamental but our stay was very enjoyable.

- Mr Fitzsimons, August 2019
Miss White June 2019

“The listing says the property sleeps six yet there wasn’t enough seating in the lounge area for more than 4 people.”

The hot water also could not serve more than 2 people in the mornings which resulted in some of us using the shower at the swimming pool. Property was otherwise lovely and the facilities at the location were excellent.

- Miss White, June 2019
Mrs Edwards May 2019

“We had a great time and really enjoyed our bank holiday weekend at Badgers Lodge, Lower Mill estate.”

We made very good use of the swimming pool and tennis court too. Lovely Cottage in beautiful countryside with lots of walks. Will definitely visit again.

- Mrs Edwards, May 2019
Mrs Mason March 2019

“We wanted to hire a boat to go round lake but we didnt own life jaçkets so we ...”

We wanted to hire a boat to go round lake but we didnt own life jaçkets so we unable to go on the water terms and conditions we didnt know about before holiday Could on cycle inside lower mill estate as felt path roads outside were limited paths crossing other roads which we havent done as a family

- Mrs Mason, March 2019
Mrs Hudson March 2019

“Good time had by all lots of very pleasant surroundings within easy reach of ...”

Good time had by all lots of very pleasant surroundings within easy reach of Cirencester for shopping So much to see and do,however time caught up with us,would have liked to have done more hopefully will return

- Mrs Hudson, March 2019
Mr Pollard February 2019

“Very nice cottage amongst many other very nice cottages in a private estate.”

It is a "holiday village" with holiday homes, many owned by wealthy people with "Chelsea tractors" everywhere! The heated pool (even in Feb!) and tennis courts are great. Sadly in an area full of rivers and lakes the boat hire is a bit expensive; if we wanted 24 hours with a kayak it would have been £50 per kayak and no option for a shorter hire.

- Mr Pollard, February 2019
Mark B December 2018

“Fantastic!”

This was the 4th time I have stayed at this cottage. It has everything you could need for a relaxing holiday. It’s very clean and the mattresses are comfortable. The kitchen is well appointed and the “welcome” pack of milk etc is a great touch. Near to Cirencester which is a great town to visit as well as great country walks. My wife and I and our friends are looking forward to our next visit.

- Mark B, December 2018
Mrs Frost September 2018

“The cottage was excellent and equipped with everything you need and exceeded in quality.”

Log burner with ample logs sticks lighters and fire logs (not that we used them). The washing up liquid, dishwasher tabs, toilet rolls, hand wash was a bonus we were not expecting. The site was well appointed my wife and mother in law went for a swim in the outside pool every morning before breakfast, having said this they had to wind the pool cover every morning, my wife managed it but she is registered RSI and felt her arms, she enjoyed the swimming in the heated pool. We have two dogs and they enjoyed being walked and as it was quiet at 6.30am we let them off along the lake walk in which our one year old cocked also enjoyed his early morning swim. Dog run in the fields from a PROW, a short walk from the cottage over the main road towards the village past Thames cottage, when you get to the T junction turn right, on the left for a few yards, there is a PROW go along this two pedestrian gates leads to the field for your dog run. On reverse from the field through the two gates arrive back to the village road, you might depending on the time of the day feel in need of liquid refreshment and a meal, if so turn left 500m and you will arrive on the L/H/S the village pub which I highly approved on the ales and food dogs are welcome as well.

- Mrs Frost, September 2018
Cjacks2008 August 2018

“Mr”

Very clean, comfy & well equipped holiday cottage on pretty complex. Tea & coffee, salt & pepper, dishwasher tablets, tea towels, hand soaps, mini shower gels and a couple of toilet rolls in each of the 3 toilets provided. Also cling, foil, kitchen towel & wash up liquid left by previous guests I think! No oven gloves though. PS2 & games for the kids was a nice surprise, also books, dvds & kids toys / games. Soft beds, very clean. Small fans in 2 bedrooms. Small niggle - master duvet cover was far too big for the duvet & single bunk duvet cover was too small for its duvet! Nice garden area inc BBQ, seating & outdoor toys. A banked stream runs alongside the cottage which is unfenced so caution required for small children. Good onsite pool, sauna, park, trampette, football goals & tennis courts, Miss Mouse nature trail (inc prizes), footpaths & cycle routes, picnic areas - all free!!! bike / boat hire, cafe & mini shop too but a little bit pricey (as expected on a complex really). 10 minute drive to local amenities in Cirencester & pretty town centre. Industrial estate has retail outlet inc KFC & Dominoes, there is also a great farm shop and ice cream factory. Past these you will find McDonalds, Beefeater, Aldi & Tesco’s (although we had our shopping delivered to the cottage, no problem). 5 minutes from “beach” which was very good value as 3 of our group booked the AquaVenture so whole family got access to the beach for the whole day (worth taking a picnic, but cafes / Icecreams also onsite). Friendly, helpful owners who were polite & informative both in their communications via emails and info pack provided on arrival. Our family have truly enjoyed our holiday at Badgers Lodge and we are more than happy to recommend!

- Cjacks2008, August 2018
Mr Schofield July 2018

“A lovely quiet week in the Cotswolds.”

Just the thing to recharge the batteries.

- Mr Schofield, July 2018
joan o June 2018

“"Outstanding family water park cottage"”

Amazing location-the heated outdoor pool, changing rooms sauna tennis court and bike hire are very short walk away also the restaurant bar and shop. The cottage is delightful catering for all your and your children's needs it is very clean with lovely soft beds we couldn't have asked for more. We will be back and would definitely recommend.

- joan o, June 2018
Mrs Forrest February 2017

“We were there to visit an elderly relative and help with GP and hospital visits so were not able to explore the area very much.”

I can imagine it would be very beautiful in spring when the days are longer and weather somewhat drier!

- Mrs Forrest, February 2017
Mr Brassington November 2016

“Every was great, usual Cotswolds' WiFi trouble but as we were "getting away from it all" that wasn't really a problem.”

All in all a very relaxing week.

- Mr Brassington, November 2016
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The property

An attractive, stone-built, detached Cotswold cottage located in a gated village, within a 450-acre nature reserve, by the beautiful Cotswold Water Park and just a stone's throw from the fledgling River Thames.

Furnished to a very high standard, this charming cottage provides warm, welcoming and homely accommodation, ideal for a couple or a small family looking for a peaceful location with lots of activities on offer.

This cottage provides three spacious bedrooms, with the master double having an en-suite bathroom.

The open plan living area offers a well-equipped kitchen, and a sitting area with warming woodburning stove and doors onto the rear decked area and lawned garden with a stream running through, an ideal place to relax and unwind with an evening drink after a day of activity!

The Mill Village site has an outdoor heated swimming pool, tennis court, sauna, steam room, children's play area and fishing and sailing lakes, whilst in the main water park guests can enjoy many more watersports and lovely walks (including the Thames Path) and cycle routes through the nature reserve.

Just a short drive away you can enjoy the delights of Cotswold towns and villages such as Cirencester, Cheltenham, Tetbury, Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water to name just a few.

An ideal location for a cottage holiday in the Cotswolds.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x single with single pull-out trundle bed, 1 x triple bunk (double below, single on top)
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
Kitchen
Sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove.
Electric central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Free WiFi, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books, games, toys and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent (please bring own towels for pool)
Travel cot and highchair
Off road parking for 1 car, plus further parking on-site
Lawned garden to side and rear with decked area, furniture and BBQ
Free unrestricted use of Mill Village facilities including outdoor heated swimming pool, sauna, steam room, tennis court, children's play area, trout and coarse fishing (not available May 12th - June 1st inclusive) and sailing (end of Mar to Oct inclusive)
Further watersports and coarse fishing at the Cotswold Water Park, available at extra charge and bookable in advance
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2 mins walk, pub 1 mile
Note: A stream runs through the garden - ensure children are supervised
Note: All guests staying at Lower Mill Estate Village will be required to sign a code of conduct form.

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About the location

COTSWOLD WATER PARK

Cirencester 4 miles.

Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, The Cotswold Water Park is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, covering 40 square miles and made up of over 140 lakes surrounded by picturesque Cotswold villages, historic market towns and an area of lakes larger than the Norfolk Broads. The Cotswold Water Park is Britain's largest water park and offers a wide range of activities including boating, water skiing, fishing (some of the finest trout fishing in the country), cycling, walking, golf and horse riding. Also on the estate can be found a swimming pool, sauna, tennis courts, croquet lawn, children's play area and for nature lovers the water park offers an abundance of bird and animal life on the three nature reserves, which can be observed throughout the year. The beautiful Roman town of Cirencester, Gateway to the Cotswolds, is just 4 miles away with excellent shopping, restaurants, ancient buildings and museums.

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Reviews

“The accommodation at Badgers Lodge was spot on, so well kept, has all you can need to enjoy a restful time away from home!”

“Mrs”

“The cottage was clean & well kept & in an amazing location.”

“The listing says the property sleeps six yet there wasn’t enough seating in the lounge area for more than 4 people.”

“We had a great time and really enjoyed our bank holiday weekend at Badgers Lodge, Lower Mill estate.”

“We wanted to hire a boat to go round lake but we didnt own life jaçkets so we ...”

“Good time had by all lots of very pleasant surroundings within easy reach of ...”

“Very nice cottage amongst many other very nice cottages in a private estate.”

“Fantastic!”

“The cottage was excellent and equipped with everything you need and exceeded in quality.”

“Mr”

“A lovely quiet week in the Cotswolds.”

“"Outstanding family water park cottage"”

“We were there to visit an elderly relative and help with GP and hospital visits so were not able to explore the area very much.”

“Every was great, usual Cotswolds' WiFi trouble but as we were "getting away from it all" that wasn't really a problem.”