Guests say
Honey Cottage in Malmesbury is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its comfortable accommodations and beautiful surroundings. Guests enjoyed the warm, tidy house with good facilities, including a heated outdoor pool and on-site activities. The location is ideal for exploring the Cotswolds, and the property is suitable for family gatherings and group celebrations.
Most guests found Honey Cottage to be clean and tidy. However, some noted issues with outdoor cleanliness and the presence of flies, which slightly impacted the overall perception of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and convenience, with easy access to local attractions and on-site facilities. The serene setting by the lake and proximity to the Cotswolds are significant highlights.
Guests reported the house as warm and comfortable, with fluffy towels and comfortable beds. The spaciousness and suitability for groups contribute to the high comfort level.
Facilities are generally good, especially in the kitchen, and guests enjoyed the heated pool and on-site activities. However, some maintenance issues and miscommunications were mentioned, along with difficulties in finding the house in the dark.
While some guests mentioned receiving a bubbly gift, others did not receive the expected welcome pack. As gifts are inconsistently referenced and not guaranteed, it is not possible to accurately score thoughtfulness based on the available information.
About this property
A luxurious water side lodge retreat sitting handsomely within the Award winning Lower Mill private estate, ideally located for exploring the Cotswolds and beyond. Nothing beats getting away from it all within a waterside location..
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Smart TV
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed, Freeview TV
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Playstation 4, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Terrace
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Wine Cooler, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washer Dryer, Patio Doors Leading To Terrace
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included (Oct-Apr). Cot and highchairs. Welcome pack. Garden with terrace, sitting-out-area, garden furniture and BBQ (Apr-Oct). Gym (shared with other properties on-site). Swimming pool (shared with other properties on-site, 15m x 30m, depth 1m–2m) with shower facilities. Bike/surfboard/canoe store. Public car park, free of charge. No smoking. Please note: Fenced water hazard on grounds directly beyond the terrace. Spiral stairs links ground floor to the 1st floor terrace. Sorry, no hen or stag parties.. The Lower Mill Estate in Somerford Keynes, an award-winning exclusive destination featuring the very best contemporary waterfront homes. Situated on a private 450-acre natural reserve, the gated and managed estate comprises of woodland and meadows crossed by three rivers and surrounded by serene lakes. Honey Cottage is the perfect choice for those seeking a back to nature experience, whilst enjoying a truly luxurious abode. Designed over three floors, each floor is complete with impressive feature floor-to-ceiling windows. From every floor you can soak up the lakeside views and experience those fabulous evening sunsets. No expense has been spared with luxury fixture and fittings throughout. Each bedroom comes with top quality linens and the comfiest beds for the ultimate night’s sleep. The chefs of the group will enjoy state of art appliances for chopping and chatting whilst the Bluetooth speaker plays their favourite tunes and wine cooler chills both red and white to the ultimate cellar temperature. On those special occasion when you don’t feel like cooking for the clan, why not celebrate in style and find a local private chef to do the hard work for you whilst you pop the corks and quaff the champers. The open plan living space is fantastic hub for all, with supersized Smart TV great for those nights in when a movie marathon is on the agenda by the roaring wood burner. On those sunnier mornings and balmy evening, be sure to dine al fresco upon one of two decks.
Please note that a travel cot is available at the property but this will not be assembled unless requested at the time of booking, and no bedding is provided.
In addition to the facilities at Honey Cottage, guests get to experience and enjoy the estate’s ArtSpa, revive and indulge with indoor and outdoor heated pools, eco-pool, sauna, steam room, gym and treatments by arrangement. On the estate there is a tennis court, nature trails, cycle tracks, playground, lake equipment hire and a restaurant with a farm shop for stocking up yummy produce. There is shop and restaurant on-site for essentials (seasonal opening times).
Beyond your trendy retreat and within easy reach you will find many famous Cotswold villages and towns such as Cirencester, Stow-on-the-Wold, Bourton-on-the-Water, Broadway and Cheltenham and Bath. The Cotswold Water Park just along the lane also offers a host of activities including water skiing, cable skiing, archery, shooting, paintballing, golf, aerial adventure, angling, horse riding, sailing, canoeing and rally driving. Cycle tracks, nature trails and fishing are all available locally. Pub serving food 1 mile.
Free WiFi
There are steps to external facilities.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Code of Conduct [important]It is very important that you carefully read the attached Code of Conduct (CofC), the items highlighted in red are of particular importance. If all details are agreed, then simply send Liam a one-line email (stating arrival date/ property name & lead guest name on the subject line) & inserting the following text please,“I acknowledge receipt of the Code of Conduct and understand & agree to its conditions”.Please note that security require your acknowledgement of the Code of Conduct as a pre-requisite to entry, this is to safeguard the peace, tranquillity, and exclusivity of this very special country Estate.We really appreciate your prompt attention with this matter.
Liam Townsendliam@lake-view.biz 07825 636 820
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (16)
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Dahlia
Wonderful weekend away at this beautiful cottage in Somerford Keynes. The home was very cosy and I especially loved all the Christmas decorations and Christmas tree. The rooms were spacious and there were ample bathrooms which was a masive plus! I loved the space and we all had a wonderful time at this beautiful home ️
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Jagruti
A great place to stay for a group of 7 adults. A beautiful location and there was everything you needed and more provided by the owner (including tennis and table tennis rackets and balls). The beds were comfortable and the open plan living space was large and light. The outdoor swimming pool at Mill village was warm and it was easy to book tennis courts. We did not use the spa facilities but swimming at the pools in the spa need to be booked in advance. Bring a torch or two as being a nature reserve there is very little lighting overnight. If arriving in the rain or after dark the signs can be hard to read and directions more difficult to follow. Please note the trundle bed in the bunk bed room is not suitable for an adult (even a small one).
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely place to stay.