Goldcrest House United Kingdom

Goldcrest House is a gorgeous, contemporary, ground floor apartment sleeping six guests. It boasts a stunning deck with alfresco dining, a trendy corner outdoor sofa, a lovely nest egg chair which everyone will race to with their holiday read and a beautiful shared garden, all adjoining the tranquil Swillbrook Lake and Nature Reserve. Goldcrest House is located on a first class development with acres of stunning greenspace and an incredible range of facilities and activities that will suit your whole family.
Whether you are looking to get away from it all and chill with a good book, enjoy walking in the fabulous outdoors, bird-watching, visiting fabulous historic houses and beautiful gardens, learning a new sport, whether you want to relax and paddle about on the water, play tennis, enjoy bike rides, indulge yourself with luxurious spa treatments, swim or get fit, everything is possible when staying at this fabulous three bedroom apartment. Goldcrest House is perfect for a family holiday. Though fairly compact, it really is a wonderful base to explore the estate and take part in thrilling activities. Set within hundreds of acres of lush green countryside including nine beautiful lakes, two rivers, stunning picnic spots and miles of lakeside and river trails, your family will enjoy quality family time. Children also have the opportunity to make lots of new friends. You might find yourselves wanting to come back year after year! Water adventures including canoeing, kayaking and fishing are on offer with tuition during school holidays and peak times. The 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. In addition, there are heated indoor and outdoor pools. Guests are also welcome to use the library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge, tennis courts and the Technogym. During peak holiday seasons, children’s clubs offer a huge range of activities. Bikes and watercraft are available for hire. Not only are there numerous pretty picnic spots, families can enjoy hot chocolate and marshmallows by the fire in the woods. There is a useful on-site shop and a wonderful restaurant which also has its own pizza ovens, perfect for takeways if you do not want to cook.
Goldcrest House is located within the attractive Leda Apartments. It is a great example of contemporary waterside living, enjoying a westerly facing aspect and views of the beautiful and peaceful Swillbrook Lake. The apartment boasts three gorgeous bedrooms. There is a beautifully appointed master for Mum and Dad with a dazzling en-suite shower room. There is a lovely twin with beautiful pictures, cushions and throws, all offering bright colour pops against the brilliant white walls plus there is a bunk bed room, a child’s dream. The family bathroom offers a bath with shower attachment.
The living area is open plan in design with huge bi-fold doors opening onto the large covered deck. It all feels like one and brings the beautiful outside in. The living room is bright and beautiful with gorgeous trendy furniture and a very stylish, well equipped kitchen. Even though the interior is stunning, you really will want to head for the glamorous deck. It is so comfortable with deluxe furniture and it is perfect for family barbecues with a view.
If you can bring yourselves to leave this idyllic holiday home and the adventures provided, the gorgeous villages and towns of the Cotswolds await, as well as endless parks, gardens, arboretum’s and historic houses. Goldcrest House enjoys a delightful 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!