About this property
Located on a prestigious development with hundreds of acres of lush greenspace, rivers and nine lakes, Harlow House is one of just ten of the estate’s holiday homes situated within the enchanting Water Garden. It is a very tranquil location and very pretty too, brimming with attractive wooden bridges, walkways and lily ponds. Harlow House offers spacious contemporary accommodation for up to eight guests. This splendid holiday home is beautifully finished throughout, the perfect holiday retreat. One of the main features of the property is the large roof terrace which enjoys sensational views over the estate as well as being a sun trap and the perfect place to top up your tan. It is an eco-friendly home with heating via air source heat pumps, a heat recovery system and underfloor heating.
The ground floor of Harlow House offers stunning, open plan contemporary living. With two walls almost fully comprised of floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors, the living space is bright, beautiful and makes you want to smile. The living space is beautifully appointed with a gorgeous, L-shaped, sumptuous sofa enjoying lovely natural views. Harlow House features a very attractive, modern log burner. It is wonderful on cooler evenings to get cosy with the fire on. The contemporary, stone coloured, high gloss kitchen will delight the chef and offers gorgeous stone work surfaces, a sociable breakfast bar, a double oven and other top-notch appliances including a Nespresso coffee machine. There is a modern, stylish dining table with colour pop chairs. The colour palettes used in Harlow House are all neutral, whites, creams and greys so the occasional accent of bright red or turquoise works really well. There is an assortment of games and puzzles as well as the television and Blueray disc player for your enjoyment. The quality bi-fold doors open to a splendid ground floor deck with lovely rattan garden furniture and a barbecue. It is the perfect spot for your morning cup of coffee or a pre-dinner drink. The ground floor also boasts a utility room/cloakroom which is home to a washing machine and dryer. There is also a small snug with a sofa, desk and wall-mounted television, perhaps the place for a quiet read of the Sunday newspapers.
Upstairs, you will find two fabulous king bedrooms, both with en-suite shower rooms and access to a private balcony. Again, they are beautifully styled with accents of bright colours adorning the comfy beds. There is also a delightful twin bedroom and the ‘butterfly’ room, a dreamy child’s bedroom. You will find a single bed with a truckle underneath. If you would like to use the truckle bed please let us know when booking. These bedrooms share a smart family bathroom that features both a bath and a shower.
The roof terrace is a wonderful space with astroturf and sun loungers at one end and garden furniture at the other. What a wonderful spot to watch the sun go down over this magical estate!
Guests staying at Harlow House enjoy the hundreds of acres of lush greenspace, brimming with lakes, rivers, stunning picnic spots, woodland and miles of beautiful hiking and biking trails as well as a massive variety of activities and facilities. The ‘resort’ style amenities and activities include an award-winning luxury spa with steam room, sauna and three swimming pools including a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies, a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge, tennis courts, a children’s playground, restaurant, shop, a Technogym, watersports tuition, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, boating, yoga, waterside exercise classes and children’s clubs during peak holiday seasons.
Harlow House enjoys a very special water garden location within a gated resort in the heart of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, guests enjoy many entertainment options within the development as well as being located on the doorstep of fabulous Cotswolds attractions. Villages and towns such as Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury, Cirencester, Malmesbury and Lacock are all close by and the regency pleasures of Cheltenham and the Georgian glories of Bath 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
Harlow House forms part of a small clutch of just ten homes centred around a water garden as the heart of this small enclave of eco-friendly homes. One of the main features of the property is the large roof terrace which enjoys views across the estate. The property offers ground floor living/dining with access to the outdoor balcony with BBQ and garden furniture.
Ground Floor
- Ample living room with wood burning stove, assortment of games and puzzles, wall-mounted TV, Blu-ray disc player and access to the outside balcony
- Open plan dining area for 6 people and access to a balcony
- Well equipped kitchen with built-in double oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, induction hob and Nespresso coffee machine Breakfast bar to dining side with two bar stools
- Snug room with small sofa, desk and wall-mounted TV
- Utility room with washing machine and separate tumble dryer, WC and hand wash basin
First Floor
- Master bedroom with king size bed, access to a private balcony and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with king size bed, access to a private balcony and en-suite shower room
- Child’s room with single bed and pull-out truckle underneath
- Bedroom with two single beds
- Family bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, WC and hand wash basin
Top Floor
- Roof terrace
- Two sun loungers
- Garden table and bench
Exterior Grounds
- Decking area
- Outdoor dining
- Barbecue
- Parking space (1 car)
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Central heating
- Spa access
- Cot and high chair (upon request, extra price, see T&Cs)