Skip to main content
Entire home

Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8

Photo gallery for Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8

Outdoor dining - Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8 (Somerford Keynes)
Living area - Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8 (Somerford Keynes)
Exterior - Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8 (Somerford Keynes)
5 bedrooms, WiFi - Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8 (Somerford Keynes)
Outdoor dining - Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8 (Somerford Keynes)
Nestled in a 550-acre Nature Reserve, Wild Briar offers luxurious lakeside living. Unwind at the luxury spa, swim in one of the pools or enjoy watersports on Somerford Lagoon. With bike hire and tennis facilities available, this home is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Parking available

Add dates for prices

About this property

Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8

  • Wild Briar is a contemporary glass fronted lakeside home set in 550 acres of private & beautiful Nature Reserve. It has excellent onsite facilities & activities, including luxury spa access, swimming pools, watersports, bike hire, tennis, fishing, restaurant, bar & pizza shack.

    Sleeping 8 in 5 x bedrooms with 3x bathrooms. 3x doubles (2 ensuite), 2x single bedrooms. The open plan living area leads to furnished decking area with seating & BBQ & panoramic views of Somerford Lagoon. Pets welcome.

    Ground Floor

    Bedroom


    4' 6" Double bed


    Adequate storage


    Shared hanging space (in hallway)


    Sliding doors to lakeside deck


    En-suite


    Bath with shower over


    WC and basin



    Bedroom


    3' Single bed


    Sliding doors to lakeside deck


    Adequate storage


    Shared hanging space (in hallway)



    Bedroom


    4' 6" Double bed


    Wardrobe



    Outside


    East facing lakeside deck (not enclosed)


    Table with seating for 6


    Grass area leading to lake edge



    Family Bathroom


    Bath with Shower over, WC and Basin


    First Floor

    Living/dining area


    Double height glass windows


    Uninterrupted lake view


    2 x 3 seat sofas and small bean bags


    Log burning stove


    49” smart TV


    DVD player


    Dining table with seating for 8


    Doors to enclosed east facing balcony


    Furniture and charcoal BBQ


    Panoramic views of Somerford Lagoon



    Kitchen


    Large, modern and well equipped


    Built in double oven/grill


    5 ring gas hob


    Washing machine


    Dishwasher


    Microwave


    Built in fridge


    Built in freezer



    Bedroom


    3' Single bed


    Limited storage



    Second Floor

    Bedroom


    4' 6" Double bed


    En-suite


    Bath with shower over


    WC and basin


    More Information

    Lower Mill Estate - On-site Facilities & Activities:




    550 acres of private Nature Reserve, including seven Lakes & three Rivers


    Excellent Water Sports - Paddle boarding, kayak, canoe & rowing boats


    Somerford Lagoon can only be used for non-powered water sports between the 1st of April and the 30th of September


    In order to minimise disturbance to overwintering wildfowl, the footpaths to the Southern and Eastern edge of Somerford Lagoon are not accessible from the 1st of October to the 31st of March


    Spinney Lake is available for non-powered water sports all year.


    Bike Hire & Trails


    Excellent & varied Fishing


    Tennis Courts & 3G artificial turf multi-use games area


    Activity Hub - Bookable activities


    Ballihoo Restaurant & Clubhouse Bar


    Pizza Shack & Takeaway


    Children's play area


    Soft play - charges apply


    No large single sex parties are permitted on site



    Lower Mill Estate Spa




    Free use of the world-class Spa, treatments extra


    Indoor & outdoor heated pools


    Outdoor eco-pool allows you to swim amongst reeds and lilies


    Extensive selection of natural, holistic & nurturing GAIA spa treatments


    State of the art, fully equipped Technogym


    Beautifully landscaped gardens


    Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult



    Local Area




    Local & walkable village pub, lakeside Restaurants & Cafe's nearby


    Wide choice of local Water Sports, activities & attractions nearby


    Close to Cirencester and convenient for exploring the Cotswolds


    Good transport links (approx. 1.5 hours from West London)

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Similar properties

Exterior
Stratton House Hotel & Spa
Cirencester
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, 489 reviews
The price is AED 392
AED 471 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jun - 22 Jun
Stratton House Hotel & Spa
Compare similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Does Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P) - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleep 8 located?

Situated in Cirencester, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Somerford Lagoon and Thames River. Thames Path and Neigh Bridge Country Park are also within 15 minutes.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

Memorable holiday

We booked for ourselves and our family. They were kind enough to open up the extra fourth bedroom to accommodate us . We thought the layout was great! There are so many activities and we will be back.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dawn C.

Great place to stay

We had an extremely relaxing week on the Lower Mill Estate despite the changeable weather.  The lodge was an ideal base for walking through the nature reserve, cycling and swimming. It was very clean and comfortable and had stunning views across the lake. All of the information we recieved from Orion Holidays was clear and useful. We will definitely book with them again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Niki M.

Gorgeous, peaceful view and stay

Excellent family house but the best thing is the view and the stillness that comes with it. It is well equipped, very comfortable and close to spa and swimming pool. Stairs not easy for those with mobility issues though.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect holiday in every way

We loved everything about this property/the area and would highly recommend. The property had the ‘wow’ factor and was well equipped with everything we needed. The lakes are stunning and there was so much to do for all the family…….we’ll definitely be back!! Thank you to everyone at Orion holidays from the Joseph family
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing lake views

A lovely seven days spent here. First time at the Lower Mill Estate and will 100% be back. The house was a great location due to the view and being so close to the pools and restaurant. The lake view is stunning to wake up to and equally to watch the sun set over. We had loads of towels (really nice quality ones too) and the kitchen had everything you’d need to cook with (rare in a rental even when advertised that way.) Orion customer service is fab. We left something small at the house which they found and are returning to us - they are there if you need them and very friendly. Thank you for a lovely family escape.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Clearwater 28 - properly dog friendly

We stayed for a mid week break in June 2025's heatwave. It was lovely to be next to the lake in the heat. There were lakes where we could paddle to cool down and let the dog walk in (on lead). The property was properly dog friendly with throws on the settees expecting dogs to climb up and no area of the house out of bounds for the dog. There are many walks around the estate (which is a nature reserve) and also on the Thames path for the dog as well as the humans. The spa membership was great as there was access to the spa's indoor and outdoor pool for "proper swimming". Usually the outdoor pool isn't open mid week in June as it's seasonal but thank goodness it was in the heatwave. There's a small gym that the young men used too. The unheated naturally filtered lily pond was popular in the heat. I'm not sure anyone used the sauna or steam room this time. The only thing missing is a hot tub but lots of the other houses come with a hot tub so if that's important you can select one that comes with the house. There's another outdoor heated pool in Mill Village that's available to everyone. That one is heated to Centerparcs outdoor pool temperature so you don't have to swim to stay warm! Great for younger children. Kayak and paddleboards can be hired on site. Orion Holidays recommended Cotswold paddleboard company which offered great service, delivery and collection to the house and was cheaper than the onsite hire. There's a little kayak safari you can do if you're prepared to carry the kayak across a couple of lanes so you get to go into two different lakes. Somerford Lagoon is plenty big enough though. There's quite a few tennis courts and multipurpose astro turf courts with at least one hoop. Table tennis too. In Mill Village, you'll find a sunken trampoline next to the pool together with a grassed area and small goals for football kickabout. There's a playground for little ones right next to the cafe/restaurant on site. You're close to lots of local attractions but we had a lazy time and only ventured to Cirencester for ice cream. The young men did travel to Clarkson's Farm and then went to his pub on the way back. They were very impressed with the food from the marquee. Clearwater 28 is very well maintained and had everything that we needed. It's so nice not to have to take the basics like washing up liquid. The main supermarkets deliver so we ordered our shop for our arrival. Excellent showers. All the bathrooms had baths with showers over so a little more difficult for some to access. That's probably the only thing we'd change - putting a walk in shower on the ground floor. Great service from Orion throughout. They know all the properties really well and the local facilities. Don't hesitate to ask them as they have all the answers. We asked if we could borrow a DVD player (old school I know) and it was sorted. I recommend Mill Village due to the facilities that are there and it's a nature reserve too. If you have little ones, some of the properties have enclosed decking so the proximity of the water is less scary.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Sally J.

Not good value for money

We feel the house was overpriced. Our friends visited at the same weekend and booked at the same time as we did but used Habitat Escapes. Our house was dated and parts needed a refresh/redecorate. The main problem was the ensuite bathroom had a broken fan and no window so after a shower it was very damp/ lots of condensation. The towel rail only came on for maybe an hour /day so all the towels stayed damp and the bathroom was cold and unpleasant. We had not realised when booking that the master bedroom, which was probably a better size with a good en suite, is actually locked up and reserved for the owner's use only. So what we thought was the master bedroom was actually a fairly small room on the ground floor, with a damp bathroom. For exactly the same money with Habitat Escapes our friends had a house almost double the size, v high spec, newly developed with a roof terrace, games room, utility room and larger bedrooms and bathrooms. In comparison our house felt very overpriced. Its a shame, as Orion Holidays were excellent at customer services but the property itself was a let down so next time we'll go with Habitat escapes.