Starling House United Kingdom

The beautiful, architect designed, contemporary Starling House is located in an exclusive development in the Cotswolds which offers not just stunning landscapes, nine lakes, rivers, beautiful picnic spots and miles of biking and hiking trails within hundreds of acres of lush greenspace but also outstanding ‘resort’ style facilities and activities. In addition, this wonderful holiday home is one of nine homes in a gated estate within the estate. These nine homes enjoy shared exclusive access to a small outdoor swimming pool which is heated and open in high season, a well-equipped gym and a sauna. Guests staying at Starling House can also use any of the estate facilities and participate in an amazing range of both relaxing and adventurous activities. Quality family time is definitely on the agenda, along with some fabulous well-being treats.  
Starling House is beautifully presented and enjoys high quality fittings throughout. It is a detached holiday home with four gorgeous bedrooms and excellent entertainment spaces. The fully glazed rear elevation provides stunning ‘picture postcard’ views over the beautiful Somerford Lagoon. The ground floor offers spacious, modern, open plan living with the kitchen and dining areas slightly tucked away from the lounge. Lovely oak flooring runs throughout along with underfloor heating. The chef’s dream of a kitchen features dazzling white glossy units and top-notch appliances. You will certainly be dining with a view. Luxury sofas adorned with colourful cushions surround the contemporary real flame gas fire. Floor-to-ceiling bi-fold doors open to the beautiful decked terrace and lush lawn which leads to the lake. The views are an absolute delight and are uninterrupted. Quality garden furniture rests on the lawn and terrace where you can enjoy your morning coffee, afternoon tea or pre-dinner drinks. You may want to look for the plentiful wildlife and listen to the bird’s morning chorus.
Upstairs on the first floor, you will find a fabulous king bedroom with a beautiful en-suite bathroom and direct access to a balcony, a second king room with balcony access and a delightful double bedroom as well as an immaculate family bathroom. The second floor is home to a super king bedroom with a separate shower room and access to the outside roof terrace. The bedrooms and bathrooms are all styled beautifully.
The lakes offer canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing, paddle boarding and fishing. The award-winning spa boasts 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 are tennis courts, an outstanding children’s playground, a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge and a very well equipped Technogym. Yoga is on the menu, as well as lakeside exercise classes and watersports tuition. Children’s clubs operate during peak holiday times offering fun, entertainment, crafts, sports and some healthy competition.Starling 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!