About this property
Chaffinch House certainly has the wow factor! Not only have interior designers worked their magic, this magnificent holiday home offers its own private heated swimming pool along with a large sunken hot tub and private mooring. It nests in an enviable position on the edge of the tranquil and beautiful Somerford Lagoon on a first class, prestigious development. This splendid estate offers incredible facilities and activities within hundreds of acres of lush greenspace with nine lakes, rivers, woodland, nature trails and picturesque picnic spots. Even though you are based in the beautiful Cotswolds, you may feel very inclined to just relax at Chaffinch House and enjoy everything on offer. With four sensational bedrooms, this luxurious house sleeps 8 guests in supreme comfort.
With its fantastic entertainment spaces, Chaffinch House is ideal for guests looking to celebrate a special occasion with friends or family. Oliver’s Travels is privileged to feature many properties on the estate so friends and family could book other houses and all enjoy a magical holiday and celebration together.
Chaffinch House packs a punch and is a real show stopper. The lavish living spaces flow beautifully with gorgeous oak floors and the main areas open plan in design. A fabulous, dazzling white, contemporary kitchen offers the chef outstanding appliances and looks beautiful with its marbled splash back and black granite work surfaces. It leads immediately to the elegant dining area with smart recessed bench type seating as well as trendy chairs. This flows to the calm, exquisite lounge area with its sumptuous sofas, wood burning stove for cooler evenings and stunning views with the rear elevation comprised almost totally of floor-to-ceiling glass doors. The lake views are sensational. Tucked around the corner from the main lounge area, you will find a gorgeous snug with a huge wall mounted television and squishy sofas, the perfect spot for snuggling up and watching a film.
On the first floor you will find the magnificent master bedroom suite with its king-size four poster bed, en-suite shower room and a private furnished terrace overlooking the lake. What a dreamy room! There is also another remarkable double room with a luxurious five foot bed enjoying lakeside views and opulent soft furnishings and a delightful twin bedroom. The family bathroom boasts an extravagant slate floor and a shower over the bath.
The second floor is home to a further swanky double bedroom with another spacious luxury family bathroom. The styling of this amazing holiday home is second-to-none. It is beautiful, elegant with a rich, sumptuous, luxurious ambience. The marble bathroom with its stand-alone bath will surely have guests waiting to use it!
The entertainment spaces do not stop there as the living spaces open to a large decked area complete with a gas barbecue and alfresco dining in front of the lake and a fabulous 39ft x 13ft heated swimming pool. The pool is open from Easter until the 31st of October and is surrounded with deluxe loungers and a wonderful outdoor double bed under a pergola. There are also outdoor changing facilities. To top it all off, you have a sunken luxury hot tub to soak in. Get those bottles of champagne chilling! All you need to do now is book the house, arrange for watercraft to be delivered to your mooring and you are ready to go!
Within this exclusive estate, visitors enjoy the very best of the great outdoors along with a wonderful array of activities. The activities and facilities include fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, windsurfing, paddle boarding and birdwatching on the lakes, a luxury spa with sauna, steam room and three swimming pools, a ‘restful reading’ lounge, tennis courts and a fabulously well equipped Technogym. Watersports tuition is very popular and during peak holiday seasons, children’s clubs offer fun activities including crafts, competitions, sports and hot chocolate and marshmallows by the woodland fire.
Chaffinch House enjoys a fabulous lakeside location within a gated resort in the heart of the Cotswolds. The Cotswolds boasts idyllic villages, historic towns, a rich heritage of country houses, stunning gardens, wildlife parks, arboretums and enchanting nature reserves. Popular visits are to Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury, Cirencester, Malmesbury and Lacock as well as the regency pleasures of Cheltenham and the Georgian glories of Bath which are less than twenty miles away.
Bourton-on-the-Water, like most of the Cotswolds, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is the Venice of the Cotswolds with beautiful bridges crossing the River Windrush. Gorgeous cosy cafes line the pretty streets together with houses made with enchanting honey coloured Cotswold stone.
Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town, the highest of the Cotswold towns exposed on the 800 feet high Stow Hill at the crossroads with the Roman Fosse Way. The town boasts a fascinating history. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry, it held annual fairs where as many as 20000 sheep were sold at one time. The Market Square is very attractive with its ancient cross, town stocks and an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. You will find many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift and craft shops.
Tetbury is another historic wool town. It is an architectural gem with many of the wool merchant’s houses remaining the same as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Parish Church of St Mary’s has one of the tallest and most elegant spires in the UK. Tetbury is popular for its independent shops including antique shops, vintage and interior shops, exclusive boutiques and the Highgrove shop. Tetbury holds many regular events including the May Day Wacky Races, the Spring Bank Holiday Woolsack Races when contestants carry 65lb woolsacks up and down the 1 in 4 hill, the August Summer Show, the September Food and Drink Festival, the October Tetbury Music Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-on.
Close by, visitors can enjoy the stunning botanical experience of the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, the glorious Elizabethan Chavenage House used for many famous films and TV series, the beautiful Arts and Crafts Manor at Rodmarton, the 13th century Lacock Abbey and HRH Prince of Wales’ stunning garden at Highgrove. Local equestrian events such as the Badminton Horse Trials, Gatcombe Festival of British Eventing and Beaufort Polo are all popular.
Accommodation
The House
Found in an enviable position offering outstanding views across the Somerford Lagoon, Chaffinch House is the only property on Lower Mill Estate to have its own private heated swimming pool along with a large sunken hot tub and private mooring. This property is ideal for those looking to celebrate a special occasion with friends and family or those simply wishing to enjoy the setting of this luxury lakeside property from the comfort of a sunlounger.
Ground Floor
- Large living room with oak wooden floor, wood burning stove and floor to ceiling glass doors leading onto the outdoor decking and paved areas
- Open plan dining area for 8 people and access to the decking and lawn area
- Well equipped kitchen with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, electric double oven and breakfast bar
- Snug room with comfortable sofas, wall mounted plasma TV and access to the lawn area
First Floor
- Master bedroom with king size 4 poster bed, access to a private balcony with lake views and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with 5-foot bed with lake views
- Bedroom with two single beds and built-in wardrobes
- Family bathroom with shower over bath
Top Floor
- Bedroom with double bed and lake views
- Bathroom with shower over bath
Exterior Grounds
- Private swimming pool (39ft x 13ft, depth range 3ft to 6ft, open Easter – 31 October)
- Large decking and lawn area
- Sunken hot tub
- Direct lake access
- Outdoor dining
- Garden furniture
- Barbecue
- Parking space (1 car)
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Central heating
- Washing machine
- Spa access
- Cot and high chair (upon request, extra price, see T&Cs)