Dalton House United Kingdom

Dalton House occupies a stunning, tranquil spot along with eight other contemporary holiday homes on a prestigious development, just south of Cirencester. The luxury development boasts stunning landscapes with hundreds of acres of lush green space including nine beautiful lakes, two rivers, stunning picnic spots and miles of lakeside and river trails. It offers an outstanding range of facilities and activities. On top of all that, these nine luxury homes share exclusive access to a small outdoor swimming pool which is heated and open in high season, a well-equipped gym and a sauna. Quality family time is definitely on the agenda, along with some wonderful well-being treats. Dalton House enjoys five luxury bedrooms sleeping up to 10 guests.
This fantastic holiday home is bounded to the front by a small waterway. It is accessed via a small footbridge which leads to the front door. The property is immaculate and has been finished to an incredibly high standard. It boasts a calm, neutral colour palette in the main though features some vibrant, eye-catching feature walls and accessories. The effect is brilliant. The huge doors and windows throughout bring light and an airy feel together with outstanding views of the lagoon and nature reserve.
The beautifully presented living area boasts a wonderful U-shaped luxurious sofa arrangement in front the the contemporary wood burner and perfectly positioned to enjoy the alluring garden and lagoon views. The fully glazed rear elevation is a wonderful feature. Doors open to the very sophisticated dining area where you will dine in style with a view. The gourmet kitchen is open plan and offers high gloss cream units, a Miele oven, combination microwave oven, warming drawer, induction hob, dishwasher, wine fridge and a lovely ruby splashback. Guests can perch on the stools at the breakfast bar keeping the cook company while they prepare a feast. Doors open to the rear decked terrace when you can enjoy alfresco dining at its best using the barbecue. There is a lush lawn running up to the lagoon.
On the first floor, the exquisite, spacious master bedroom offers a kingsize bed, beautifully adorned with luxury linens and accessories, ample wardrobe space, an immaculate ensuite shower room and access to a private balcony. The lagoon views are astonishing. It is so peaceful and the perfect spot for a pre-dinner drink or perhaps an early morning sun rise cup of coffee. There is another king bedroom and a twin which also benefits from the gorgeous lagoon views. The children’s bunk room is a fun place for the youngsters. The family bathroom is fabulous, tiled in green and white to perfection. It features a bath with a shower attachment.
The final king bedroom can be found on the second floor along with a beautiful shower room and a utility cupboard housing a washer/dryer.  
The resort facilities and activities include canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, paddle boarding,  fishing, tennis, yoga, swimming and fitness. The award-winning spa offers fantastic luxury treatments, a steam room, sauna and three gorgeous swimming pools, one of which is a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies. There is also an outstanding children’s playground, a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge and a very well equipped Technogym. It might be just the right time for you or your children to learn a new sport. Children’s clubs operate during peak holiday times. Dalton House enjoys a very special lakeside 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. 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.
At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Please contact our Excellence Luxury Villas concierge team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport transfers- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!