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Absolutely spot on all round. A lovely house in an ideal and peaceful spot on Isis lake. It’s clean, airy and has a lovely terrace to sit on overlooking the lake. A short walk to the playground, tennis courts and short cut to South Cerney. We stayed initially as 2 adults and a 2 year old which was very spacious and then 4 adults and a 2 year year old which was a little cosier but absolutely fine. It has all the amenities you need plus fast wifi. TV is a little basic so would recommend taking a firestick to access Netflix/Amazon etc if you need that - but otherwise a really great stay. ...more
The accommodation was in an excellent location overlooking the lake with lovely tranquil early morning vistas. The only slight drawback was the seasonal midges around the cottages. The cottage itself was well furnished and very comfortable with an excellent kitchen, which could have done with a little more food storage, if staying longer than a few days. All in all, I will certainly re-book this cottage and I found Orion very efficient and communicative by email.
Fantastic stay, incredible service that went above and beyond. We had the most wonderful time with our friends. So much around to do and lots of pretty places to see. The guide you are provided about the area is amazing, it gives you everything to ensure your stay is the best. Highly recommend and we will be back.
This was our 3rd stay in Windrush 66. We were 8 ladies on a long weekend. The house has everything you could ask for and is very comfortable. Its open plan living makes it a very sociable space. It’s always spotlessly clean and has a well equipped kitchen. We used the hot tub ( robes provided) and went on a great walk through a pretty village with the obligatory stop at a local pub! The parking is easy and with the shopping delivered it was lovely place to chill and relax for the weekend.
We had a lovely family trip to Rush house. A perfect get away for a few days in the new year. The house was very clean and perfectly equipped for our family of five. It was snowing during our stay and the house was lovely and warm and the access to the spa for a swim was great. The views over the lake were spectacular. Orion were great to deal with. All the information we needed was provided ahead of time for check in and check out, and clearly set out. I felt that if I had an issue, they would have acted quickly and courteously.
Our villa was immaculate, spacious and comfortable. Everything we needed for a fun family weekend away. The villa is peaceful and quiet - the hot tub is a lovely treat too. There are great places to visit just a short drive away. We had a great time - thank you.
We had an important birthday and rented 3 houses on Clearwater. Ours was the favourite. So comfortable and perfect for entertaining. We might be back!EV
Excellent facilities on site and as we stayed during school term time everything was really quiet. On site restaurant has quite limited menu but the food was extremely good. Spa was excellent and our treatments, whilst expensive, were wonderful. The accommodation was also excellent. It was handy for everything, had an outstanding view and was really well stocked. We visited local towns and villages - particularly loved Cirencester for its independent shops. A great break all round!
We stayed at the property August 2024, and generally had a nice week overall. The property itself is very high spec, and we made the most of everything it had to offer. It was also very clean on arrival and provided all the comforts it advertised. It felt very much like a new build still. The location was great overlooking the lake, and the roof was perfect given there wasn't enough space on the ground floor for decking like the other lake houses. This was also great during the nights as it was elevated away from the lake life. The activities available were also perfect and we used the jetty t...more
We had an amazing week at Spring Lake, the house has everything you could possibly need , There are lovely restaurants in walking distance and of course you can enjoy any water sport that you prefer. We will definitely be back .
This property is fantastic! The kitchen is unbelievable and the living area is very spacious. 4 large bedrooms all with en suite suited our party very well. Hot tub on the decking was well received by all and used to the max. Nice riverside bars within walking distance. We had a trip into South Cerney for a meal at The Old George but forget about getting taxis back as no one wants to pick you up. We were very lucky that a local guy called Darrel picked us up and dropped us back. What a star he was. Would definitely come back to this beautiful lodge.
88 Howells Mere is a lovely apartment, with plenty of space and a beautiful deck overlooking the lake. The location is spot on, just a short walk up to Balihoo and the Spa. It has everything you need, with comfy beds and a spacious lounge to relax in. Highly recommended!
We had a great family weekend away. The lodge was clean, well designed and had everything we needed. The view out to the lake was lovely. There was loads to do in the local area so would love to come again.
Wow, what an amazing house. The location, the view from the decking and the overall style of the house. Everything was perfect. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils- just missing egg cups! The bathrooms were all clean and tidy. But to end on a positive, the kids loved the lake and the shared pontoon was perfect for paddle boarding off and fishing.
Would certainly use Orion again. Web site easy to use. Staff friendly & efficient. Lodge beautiful & comfortable. We had a great time thanks
My wife and I took our adult daughter away for a relxing holiday and we weren't dissapointed. The house was delightful, bright and airy and very comfortable in every respect. The house was very well equiped, plenty of storage and comfortable beds and the outside deck beside the lake was a real bonus. We enjoyed watching the water skiers and wild life and the facilities around the other lakes were very good too. We particularily enjoyed a very good Sunday Lunch at the De Vere Boathouse Restaurant and the Waterside Cafe was a great coffee stop, excellent cinnamon buns ! The local area provided ...more
Our second holiday in Windrush 62. Absolutely spotless. A very comfortable home and we are sure we'll be back again.
We had a lovely stay in Howells Mere 70, the house was perfect for 4 couples. It was well equipped with gorgeous lake views. Only issue was lack of mirrors near plug points in the 2 main bedrooms.
Lovely stay at puffin lodge. It’s on a lake you can stand up paddle on which is great. You can’t do that on all lakes (eg Spring lake) so worth checking. The home was very comfortable and clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Hot tub was a real treat and our teenage daughter loved that day and night!
This was a family gathering of eight for a special birthday. The location was perfect on a beautiful lake with plenty of wildlife to enjoy and a cuckoo calling in the background. The accommodation worked perfectly and had everything we needed for our stay including games, boules and tennis racquets. There were plenty of local activities and a good choice of places to eat and a large Tesco was only a short drive away. We are already planning our next visit.
We have returned to this lodge a few times now and it never disappoints . Great location on the lake which is not overlooked by other properties. The lodge is spacious and comfortable- all bedrooms can be twin which is good for a group of friends like us. Having three bath/ shower rooms and an extra toilet is very helpful. The lodge is well equipped with towels, dressing gowns, plentiful kitchen utensils, outdoor furniture on the deck and a great hot tub. Friendly staff at Orion made any communication easy- particularly good that they informed us of an early check in.
A fabulous secure location with wonderful properties. Holidaying here caters for all from total chill out to hectic activity all wrapped up in nature.
Stayed 3 nights in August, property is fab. Very well appointed, everything you might need for self catering stay. Hot tub added bonus. Lots of room on decking area & plenty of seating. Highly recommend & intend to return.
Our 2nd stay at this very comfortable lodge There were a couple of maintenance issues to which Orion responded very quickly.wirh temporary fixes.
We had a lovely stay in Windrush 87, the property was very clean, very well equipped and had lovely Lake views. We will definitely be back!
Relaxing break which was needed by all. Great location and the property had everything we needed. :)
We had a great family stay for a long weekend, with 3 families spread across 2 properties. The setting is fantastic, with lovely grounds to walk around, pretty lakes and the ability to kayak/paddleboard in one lake. The kids had a brilliant time and spent hours in the play area, which was less than 100m from the house. Would definitely stay again
A lovely lake stay in the heart of the cotswolds water park. The house was very spacious even for a family of 8, we didn't feel on top of each other. The hot tub on the deck was a great feature. A discount card for local businesses and restaurants was provided but note that it isn't accepted on Saturdays ( as we found out). Would recommend staying here and we would be returning in the future
Lovely little place, we used for 2 week stay for work that was near by. Got all amenities and cleaner came in once a week to change bedding and give a clean etc. Loved staying here and would stay again.
The house has a spacious lounge, small dining room and kitchen on the ground floor. Of the four bedrooms, one double room is quite spacious and has en-suite facilities. The other three rooms are small, one a small room with a double bed and two small twin rooms with little or no storage space. The lodge provides a homely atmosphere.
Great location, lovely cottage with a great outlook onto a lake. Would come back again. Very impressed with the Cotswold water park area
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.
All good. Nothing to add All dealt with in questions. Questionnaire is a little over the top.. My views have already ben stated
Lots of cobwebs inside under worktop. Had an issue with WIFI my husband lost half a days work. Also hot tub had dirt in it. Reported this on the Sunday, no one came until the Wednesday so couldn’t use it. He added more chemicals which burnt our eyes and irritated of skin.
We really enjoyed our stay, everything was hassle free from booking to checking in etc. The property and site were wonderful and all our needs were catered for. We will definitely be returning.
The lodge was fabulous and the location superb. I came for a quiet break with a friend and we explored some of the local walks. Sitting watching the various birdlife on the lake was so peaceful.
Apartment was lovely, but felt it was a bit tired. Doors to decking from the bedroom were swollen at the bottom which made them difficult to shut. Drain smell in the shower. Info description stated there was a club house. Pub and restaurant, did not realise it was Ballyhoo all in one.
We had a lovely break in Casa Angela and have no complaints. We were there to relax and enjoy each other’s company which we did.
We had a lovely break with friends. The house was great for 4 adults and 4 children, with a short walk to the restaurant and pool. The service and communication we received from Orion holidays at booking and the lead up to our stay was great and I wouldn’t hesitate to book with them again. Thank you
We had a delightful weekend. Everything was great. Only things that would have improved it was spa was fully booked so we used the swimming pool by the activity centre. Also would be great if they put a canoe launch of the deck. These are relatively minor and overall a great time was had by everyone.
Great place. Plenty to do. Accommodation fab. Private area. Good security. Easy to access. Pool lovely. Food great.
We stayed at the landings with our family including new baby granddaughter to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We had the best time. The accommodation was lovely the paint is a little bit tired and scruffy in places but it didn’t detract from the spacious comfortable house. Bedrooms were lovely my only niggle is the mattresses weren’t comfy they were a bit lumpy but the bedding etc was very nice. We used the lakeside brasserie for food and drinks cocktails are particularly nice there. My husband and son in law gave the water skiing a go which they enjoyed. We visited diddly squat farm...more
We had a lovely time at Damsel Cottage for a short break. The house is a bit tired round the edges and upstairs bathrooms with showers would be better . Beds were a but hard but appreciate this is a personal preference that is difficult to cater for. The lounge/kitchen has everything you need. It’s a great location , the whole area is beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday!
Overall, we had a lovely Easter Break. The lake view was very relaxing and location was good as we drove to visit Cotswolds villages. There are plenty of parking within the area so would recommend to big family/group. The property is well maintained and staffs are very accommodating and tennis court are extra bonus. However, we were not able to book for kayaks and fishing so will definitely do it in advance in our next stay.
Our stay at Mill Village 75 was nothing short of perfect. Nestled on the largest lake within the Lower Mill Estate, this charming cottage offered the ideal setting for a relaxing holiday. The location couldn't have been better—our teenagers had a fantastic time with easy access to the lake for water sports, which kept them entertained throughout our stay. The cottage itself was impressively well-equipped, stocked with everything we could possibly need. It was also immaculately clean and ready ahead of schedule, which was a nice bonus. The space was just right for our family of four, offerin...more
The pre holiday service from Orion was really good plenty of information and a notification that our lodge was ready before the scheduled arrival time. The lodge was what we wanted, plenty of space, nice seating and good lighting for reading. There was just about everything we wanted in the lodge for our short break. The water skiing displays were a bonus.
We have stayed there before, so we knew what to expect. We were happy with the standard of the accomodation and we will be returning in 2025
Great location, house position on lake was excellent. House well equipped with everything we needed for a family break, kitchen well stocked, bedding & towels very good. Negatives, soft furnishings very tired, cushions! carpets! Out door furniture seats & cushions need replacing, stained & damp. Complex was very nice, outdoor heated pool brilliant, dinner at Balihoo. Lots for the children 9,12 years old. We all enjoyed a lovely break.
The accommodation is well located, right next to the lake. It has all of the mod cons, two fridge, dishwasher and a washing machine. The interior is a little tired and could do with some updating and if there are more than six people, it is a bit of a squeeze trying to fit on the two sofa in the lounge.
Lovely break, property was good with enough to please two young children. We had a great time but I do feel it was expensive for just a two night stay outside of school holidays. It suited us because of proximity to our home and the outdoor pool but I think it was expensive for just two nights
The property was lovely and well equipped. The bathrooms and kitchen were well designed . The master bedroom was huge but the 2 remaining bedrooms were very tight. Only a clothes rail to hang clothes in the twin room and no facility to hang clothes in the double. The decking area outside was well used by us as was the gas bbq. Could do with some outside lighting. The steps leading from the deck were difficult to manoeuvre as the shrub was large and took up most of the steps.The front of the property had brambles growing in the flower bed. Lots of spiders .
The property was in need of some TLC. There were no curtains in the main living area, which made it very difficult when it was sunny, there was no way to keep the room cool and you could not watch TV. The flooring by the folding doors is lifting, which could cause an issue soon. The bed in the main bedroom was not very comfortable, the mattress sunk below the edge of the bed when you sat on it. There was no first aid box, as described in the book in the accommodation. There appeared to be a lack of instruction manuals, so it was difficult to use the equipment, it was all a bit of guess work...more