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Lakeside House

Lakeside House

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 27 reviews
100% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.8
Condition
4.6
Location
4.7
Value
4.6
Customer
Service
4.7

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Lakeside House is a stunning Grade II listed property which sleeps 8 (+2) guests, in four bedrooms with two bathrooms and a cloakroom. The house overlooks a privately-owned lake and the lovely grounds of the adjacent Inn at Fossebridge. Lakeside House dates to the 19th century and has retained many wonderful character features, including wooden beams, exposed stonework and a lovely fireplace with a wood burner, yet includes modern facilities and is decorated in a fabulous contemporary style. The property accepts two dogs and has a lovely garden to the front with parking for up to three cars. Fossebridge is in the centre of the Cotswolds, with easy access to Cirencester, Bourton-on-the-Water, Cheltenham and Burford and nearby Cripps Barn wedding venue.

Lakeside House Fossebridge

Review submitted on Mon, 18 Nov 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our overall experience was absolutely delightful. We had a joyous time (daughter’s wedding at nearby Old Gore Barn)
Beautiful property in lovely location, very well presented, warm, spotless, comfortable and well appointed and the owner extremely helpful, accommodating a later check out as no guest with follow on booking.




A perfect pre & post wedding night!

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Nov 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
I stayed at Lakeside house with my bridal party the night before and the night of our wedding. The cottage was stunning and immaculate. There was tea, coffee and sugar left for us and the wifi password clearly labelled. The owner Jacqueline was really helpful and allowed us an early check in. She came to wave me off on my wedding morning too. A stunning, big house in a fantastic location.



Excellent holiday cottage in great location

Review submitted on Wed, 24 Jul 2024
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We have stayed at this property several times. In recent years it has been renovated to a very high standard. It is very well equipped and you feel at home instantly.

We recommend eating at the Inn at Fossebridge next door and The Stump down the road.



Fabulous stay

Review submitted on Wed, 14 Feb 2024
4.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Amazing house, with everything you could need. We stayed with our children and young grandchildren , 10 of us altogether, with 1 dog and there was plenty of space for everyone. The rooms are beautifully decorated and comfortable. It was the perfect place for us, completely relaxing, but within a 15/20 minute drive to everything.



Great property, fantastic location

Review submitted on Sat, 12 Aug 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great property at a great location. Everything has been thought of to enable a fantastic stay. Ideal for a family getaway



Cosy retreat, excellent stay!

Review submitted on Thu, 08 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Spent 5 days at Lakeside House building happy family memories and had an excellent time there. Property is newly renovated, all the mod cons available, with comfortable beds and a lovely living/dining area that allowed the family to gather and spend quality time together.

Highlights were the central location within the Cotswolds: 15-20 mins from Bourton-on-the-Water, Cirencester etc, as well as the huge gardens adjoining the inn next door which gave the kids lots of room to run around and play.

Owners were warm and welcoming, would gladly visit again.



Beautiful Location

Review submitted on Thu, 01 Jun 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Drive down the 14% gradient and turn into the Inn at Fossebridge- which itself looks very pretty, and you’re greeted by a long row of stone former stables. The largest of which at the end is Lakeside House- with its own garden and parking. Once inside you’re met with a beautifully clean and tidy cottage. All tastefully decorated with all the amenities you should need. The kids quickly explored and sussed out which bedrooms they wanted. The kitchen and living room were the focal points during our stay when not sitting outside in the sun. Rooms were comfortable and clean. There were more than enough sofa space for a large extended family (we had 9) Everything was in good order and we really appreciated having Jacqui and Huw next door for advice on local walks. We had a brilliant few days here and the walks in the rolling Cotswold hills were stunning. We will definitely have it as a place to return to in the future. Did I mention that the bar/ restaurant, at the Inn, is stumbling distance too?



Gorgeous weekend get away with friends

Review submitted on Sun, 21 May 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The most beautifully decorated and well equipped property and such accommodating owners. The house was incredibly spacious with huge bedrooms. A great outside space and such fabulous location with the convenience of the pub garden on your door stop. Would strongly recommend for a group of friends or a family get together. Well loved it. So pretty.



Lovely comfy cosy house next to pub and walk

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Apr 2023
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Thank you for a fantastic stay in such a lovely house. The beds were really comfy, kitchen, well-equipped, and we had a lovely lazy afternoon chilling in the lounge after a country walk and visit to the pub. Garden looked lovely so would like to return when a little warmer. Jacky was very helpful and accommodating too.



A Beautiful Cotswolds Cottage

Review submitted on Wed, 28 Dec 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lakeside is a beautiful cottage with large bedrooms and living area and a lovely wood burning fire. We stayed over Christmas and the house was festooned in lights making it a really magical experience. The owners lived close by and could not have been more helpful. We would highly recommend the property.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, the owners will be so pleased to read this. We're happy to see that you enjoyed your stay at Lakeside House and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future.

Weekend away with family

Review submitted on Sun, 27 Nov 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a fantastic time away at Lakeside. The owners were most welcoming and nothing was too much trouble for them. We are looking forward to staying again next year.



Great family accommodation

Review submitted on Sat, 05 Nov 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Fabulous family space where we could have both areas to be more tucked away and get together around the long kitchen table and very comfortable sitting room. Well appointed and we had everything we needed for our stay.

Good for the adults to be next door to the Inn at Fossebridge.

The owners live very near and we found them friendly and helpful.



60th birthday celebrations

Review submitted on Mon, 24 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had a lovely stay, the cottage was beautiful and will equipped with everything we needed. Very clean and spacious.



Family weekend

Review submitted on Wed, 05 Oct 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great place for a family weekend. Lots of good walks nearby if a little hilly for the oldies. Eat in or take-away from The Stump makes mass catering easy. As a family of 2 grandparents 3 children and their children we had the perfect mixture of space and proximity to enjoy each others company.



Beautiful house, beautiful location.

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Sep 2022
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
This was a lovely house which is laid out very well. Some of the decor was slightly faded, but I believe they are new owners with plans to sort this out in the near future. The house was very comfortable, clean and well equipped. The owners are lovely and happy to help. We had a lovely holiday and would not hesitate to book again.



Beautiful Cotswolds cottage for large family getaway

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Aug 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
We had an awesome stay at Lakeside Cottage - it's beautifully decorated and roomy enough for a large family (+ 1 dog). It has all the amenities you could want for a weekend away. The location is great - pretty much mid way between Cirencester and Stow-on-the-wold, with lots to see nearby (Roman Villa @ Chedworth, Northleach). The hosts are lovely - it was extremely warm weather during our stay and Jacky very kindly supplied a number of fans to make our stay more comfortable. The house needs a little bit of updating / paint here and there but is otherwise the perfect Cotswolds getaway. We loved every minute of our stay!



A stunning country house!

Review submitted on Sat, 13 Aug 2022
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Thank you for letting us stay in your spacious, well equipped house in the Fossebridge grounds. It was exactly what we needed for our guests & provided a beautiful location for my bridal preparations on the morning of our wedding. The beds and rooms were all clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend!



Weekend break

Review submitted on Sun, 13 Mar 2022
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely house, well suited for larger families or groups of friends. Pub next door convenient and very friendly.
Stayed in March - house was chilly - radiators did not really get above slightly warm. Used log burner but still was chilly.



Lovely location for long walks and pub trips

Review submitted on Wed, 01 Dec 2021
5.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
5.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Great location, easy access for guests coming from Bristol, London, and Oxfordshire. The house is fairly near a big road but you can’t hear traffic from inside at all, which was a relief as a light sleeper! Good facilities for a birthday weekend for 10 adults - decent cooking equipment (knives really need a sharpen and no wooden spoons, though, so perhaps bring your own if you’re planning on lots of cooking!) and close by to a great pub. Comfy beds, lovely log burner, and nicely decorated. Would love to come back.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Lizzie, Thank you for your review of Lakeside, we're so glad you had a good time and appreciate your feedback, which has been passed on to the housekeeper. We hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again very soon. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Would recommend

Review submitted on Fri, 29 Oct 2021
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
House was warm and welcoming, accommodating our 2 families well with plenty of room. The gardens were neat and tidy and the proximity to the pub next door was brilliant for us! Some little touches might have made my review a 5 out of 5, such as a welcome hamper, there was no kindling for the fire as written in the guide book and the Indian restaurant also listed there was actually 15 miles away and don't deliver so maybe this needs updating. The restaurant wouldn't have been an issue but we had specifically planned to use it and didn't have a back up plan so we ended up not managing to find an alternative at such late notice! All very small things though in the grand scheme and it was a lovely location, with good facilities. Would definitely recommend.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and provide feedback on your stay at Lakeside House. We're pleased that you enjoyed your stay but do appreciate the comments made which have been passed on and we will ensure the information is updated. We hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Beautiful cottage in lovely location

Review submitted on Sun, 26 Sep 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We have just returned from a weekend staying here with friends to celebrate a milestone birthday. The cottage is ideally located for walks in the surrounding countryside. It is well furnished and well equipped and was the perfect backdrop to a wonderful weekend.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Sophie, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Lakeside House. We're pleased it proved to be a good spot to celebrate a birthday with friends and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Lovely cottage poor service

Review submitted on Tue, 24 Aug 2021
2.8
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
3.0
Condition
3.0
Location
4.0
Value
3.0
Customer
Service
2.0
The property is very nice however we arrived to find that hadn't been cleaned with wet towels and dirty sheets all over the bedroom floors.

The staff weren't that helpful either when trying to arrange fresh sheets.



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
We are responding to this review to give a fair and honest response from the owner: The owner’s cleaning company (a small local company) informed her that one of the cleaners had tested positive for Covid 19. It took some time to establish that a replacement cleaning crew were all covid negative; however, the owner responded to you within 20 minutes of your call to confirm that a crew of cleaners would be there as soon as possible. You were rightly upset. The owner provided complimentary drinks at the pub next door, whilst the house was cleaned, and £200 towards dinner at the pub, which was warmly accepted. The owner communicated with you several times to make sure everything was ok but had no response. A round of drinks was also put behind the bar by the housekeeper. The owner acted immediately, and although matters were not initially favourable for you, she could not have done any more given the circumstances with Covid 19 and of course taking into account the welfare and safety of all our guests. We do hope you enjoyed your visit tot he Cotswolds despite the initial problems.

Beautiful house

Review submitted on Fri, 20 Aug 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
On arrival we had to wait to go in as the previous clients had been less than respectful.the cleaning team had an awful job.however once in we settled and literally everything we needed. The house is warm comfortable and very well equipped. Comfortable beds meant a great night's sleep! All in all a superb property and we all enjoyed our stay very much



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Dear Louise, Thank you for your review of Lakeside House and also your understanding with the housekeepers, it is much appreciated. We're so pleased that enjoyed your time here and hope we can welcome you back to the Cotswolds again in the future. Kind regards Bolthole Retreats

Weekend away in relaxed property and surroundings

Review submitted on Mon, 19 Jul 2021
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
We all enjoyed our stay at lakeside house . The property was ideally located for pub , walks and a trip to Cheltenham ! The garden provided good space for us to eat and also relax in the sun as well as use our pop up badminton set . The house even jn 30 degree heat outside remained cool . The kitchen was spacious with good facilities . We would love to go back



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Helen, Thank you for your review and feedback - we are glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back. Kind regards, BoltholeRetreats

Quirky accomodation within easy reach of a good pub

Review submitted on Tue, 13 Jul 2021
4.0
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
3.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
4.0
Requiring a place for 3 adult couples and a dog is never easy - and especially so in these times!

We were generally pleased with our choice of Lakeside House: basically a cottage at the end of a stable block containing the kitchen/diner and vast living room (with en-suite double bedroom on a lower level), with an extension providing two further bedrooms, the double on the first floor adjacent to a 4-bed dormitory.

The kitchen was well-equipped with plenty of crockery and cutlery, and the living room had generous seating space.

Disappointed to see that the living room floor appeared not to have been cleaned, and surprised to see animal skin rug in front of the hearth - a real throwback to the last century!

We made full use of the adjacent pub and enjoyed the good weather by using the garden to the full. There are good walks and cycling routes in the neighbourhood.

We learnt that the property is on the market and this may explain why it looked a bit 'tired' in places, but we had a most enjoyable weekend discovering this area of the Cotswolds.



BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Paul, Thank you for your review and feedback - we are glad you enjoyed your stay and your review has been passed onto the owner. Kind regards, BoltholeRetreats

Great catch up with friends!

Review submitted on Tue, 29 Jun 2021
4.7
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
5.0
Customer
Service
5.0
A group of us booked the Lakehouse back in February to catch up having not seen each other for several months due to COVID. The house was fab - beds super comfy, great sitting area and the kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed! The biggest win was the garden though! The BBQ was great and the tables and chairs looked over the amazing beer garden and lake next door. The pub was fab and accessed by a gate that led directly from the house driveway into the beer garden which was perfect for lunch and a few drinks before check in. Service was great too so highly recommend.



BoltholeRetreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Ginny, Thank you for your review and feedback - we are glad you enjoyed your stay! Kind regards, BoltholeRetreats

Great stay

Review submitted on Mon, 21 Jun 2021
4.3
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
4.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
On arrival we were pleasantly surprised how spacious this house was.
Perfect for our 2 families and our dog.
The garden was enclosed so it took the worry out of letting the dog out.
We would certainly come again as lots more of the area is still to be discovered by us.
Also as a bonus the beer in the pub next door was very good !



Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Hi Andrew, We're really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Hope to welcome you again. All the best BoltholeRetreats