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Moorhens Cottage

Moorhens Cottage

4.7
out of 5
Ratings from 7 reviews
86% of guests
recommend
Cleanliness
4.7
Comfort
4.7
Condition
4.4
Location
4.7
Value
4.4
Customer
Service
5.0

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Experience the tranquillity of nature at Moorhens Cottage. Nestled within the remarkable Lower Mill Estate in the Cotswolds, this three-bed, pet-friendly cottage just a stone's throw from a beautiful lake is a special sanctuary for family or group getaways. Conveniently close to the Ballihoo restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and Activity Hub, this bolthole places you right at the heart of Cotswold Water Park. This property’s outstanding location offers everything you need for a blissful and adventure-filled getaway.

Great stay & host

Review submitted on Wed, 19 Aug 2026
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
We had a lovely stay at Moorhens Cottage. Our host Pete was fantastic with comms sending all information that was needed and extra before the stay which really helped. Finding somewhere to stay for us is usually quite difficult to support our child’s extra needs but she felt comfortable in the house and we all loved the outdoor heated pool. It was great to go early in the morning and in the evenings for some quieter swims. Going back to the house the hosts have thought of everything which you would need and to keep you comfortable. We also have a baby and found the baby equipment of great quality too. We would like to come back we enjoyed it so much :)

Dolores from Bedford stayed at Moorhens Cottage for 3 nights in August 2026


Very pretty cottage in a serene setting

Review submitted on Fri, 26 Jun 2026
4.2
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
3.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
The cottage is very pretty. But is a little tired, the bathrooms and kitchen could do with a revamp. The property is a little snug for 6 adults but would be fine for a family with children .
The kitchen was quite small but fairly well equipped although there were a few items missing that we could have done with.
The rug and sofas need a clean, try as we might we could not get rid of the smell of wet dogs! The ceiling fans in the 2nd bedroom and dining area weren't working which was a shame as it was so hot during our stay.
Overall we had a wonderful, very hot holiday. The atmosphere in the site is wonderfully calming and all the other visitors were very friendly as were the staff. Nice restaurant on site,Laine our server was such a lovely young lady.
Fabulous warm swimming pool to use, which was heaven!
Communication with the owners was excellent, nothing was too much trouble for them, they were very accommodating and helpful. Sorry to leave some negative feedback.

Guest from Broadstairs stayed at Moorhens Cottage for 7 nights in June 2026


Bolthole Retreats replied 49 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback following your recent stay at Moorhens Cottage. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we have shared your comments with the Property Manager, who appreciates all feedback. We are sorry to learn that you experienced some discomfort during your stay. Had the Property Manager been made aware at the time, they would have been pleased to assist with both the fans and the concern regarding the dog odour. As the cottage is a traditional thatched property, it naturally remains much cooler than a typical house, and there are also five additional fans available within the property for guests to use if needed. Thank you once again for your valuable feedback. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back to the Cotswolds in the near future.

A great short break

Review submitted on Mon, 05 Jan 2026
4.7
out of 5
Guest doesn't recommend this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Condition
5.0
Location
4.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Our thanks to Liam and Pete for their helpful information via messaging just prior to our visit. It was great to know either (in our case, Liam) was available for contact.
The Moorhens Cottage was lovely, clean, beautifully warm and welcoming with a Christmas tree.
The kitchen a tad small with a limited amount of work and store space. The cooker was a challenge at first until we found the instructions. (It maybe useful to sort all the equipment instructions into one place. I put as many as I could into one drawer.)
The roads are very narrow and unloading and loading a little difficult as the lovely cottage is on a corner.
Unfortunately, there was a white van parked daily in the recess that would have been temporarily used by guests to unload and load the car.
Really no criticism of the cottage, just observations. We very much enjoyed our stay at the cottage. Oh the fire is a gorgeous bonus. Thank you to Liam, Pete and Bolthole.




Jeanette from Witney stayed at Moorhens Cottage for 5 nights in December 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied 225 days ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us on your recent stay at Moorhens Cottage. We’re very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Regarding your comments about the kitchen, we can confirm that our website includes photos and a 3D tour where you can explore the cottage in detail. Your valuable feedback about the equipment instructions has been shared with the property owner, who is taking it onboard and looking into this. They also mentioned that they would have been very happy to help have the van moved if you had contacted them during your stay. We hope to see you in the Cotswolds again soon.

Gorgeous stay in the Corswolds

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Jul 2025
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
Moorhen was outstanding we took a family break (5 of us) in July. The estate is breath taking and we are definitely going to return! There is so much to love. The estate, the area is a good base to explore Cotswolds we ventured to Blenheim Palace, Blockley, Bourton-on-Water, of course Cirencester visited the wildlife park just an area of stunning endless beauty. The cottage was perfect and if I had to be uber critical the only feedback I could give was the parking for the property, people weren't so conscious about leaving room for others to park in the bays so we did have to park in the visitors towards the end of our week luckily there were spaces as earlier over the weekend we struggled to park our 2nd vehicle after returning from a food shop run. But otherwise there were plenty of visitor spaces for us. The cottage is divine the only feedback would be the sofas weren't very comfy and as we spent our days out exploring it's nice to be able to relax in the evening. The estate is beautiful but I didn't realise you couldn't 'walk' around them as properties are built on the water front so access is really only if you want to kayak or paddle board. We did find one lake we could access just outside the estate and enjoyed a beautiful evening walk around

Amanda from Bodmin stayed at Moorhens Cottage for 7 nights in July 2025


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on your recent stay at Moorhens Cottage. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your feedback has been shared with the owner, who let us know that had you contacted the phone number provided on the welcome note in the cottage, they would have been very happy to ask the estate team to speak to the neighbours about moving their cars to allow you to park. They’ve also taken your comments about the sofas on board and are looking into this. We do hope to welcome you back to the Cotswolds again soon.

Lovely stay

Review submitted on Sun, 10 Nov 2024
4.5
out of 5
Guest recommends this property
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
4.0
Condition
4.0
Location
5.0
Value
4.0
Customer
Service
5.0
Lovely stay at this thatched Cotswold cottage on the Mill View Estate. Plenty of room for a family of four. Nice time paddle boarding and kayaking. Staff on the site were very friendly. Good communication from owners prior to stay. Some of the decor is a bit dated.

Jon from Surbiton stayed at Moorhens Cottage for 3 nights in October 2024


Bolthole Retreats replied more than 1 year ago
Thank you for taking to share your thoughts following your recent stay at Moorhens. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Your valuable feedback has been shared with the owner who has taken these points on board, and these will be looked into. We hope to see you again in the Cotswolds soon.

June stay for 3 nights

Review submitted on Fri, 05 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
Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings, with every amenity you could need. We stayed with our two year old son who loved the ducks, chickens wandering the estate not to mention the two playgrounds! It wasnt warm enough for the pool but there is so much other stuff to do - we rented biked and visited the other nearby Cotswold attractions.

This is a great place, dont hesitate to book it!

Gary from Meath stayed at Moorhens Cottage for 3 nights in June 2024


Amazing Cotswolds home by the water

Review submitted on Sun, 14 Apr 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
Very comfortable accommodation, well equipped and furnished, with plenty of accessible walks around.

Dennis from Altrincham stayed at Moorhens Cottage for 3 nights in April 2024