The Swan United Kingdom

The Swan is a very attractive, family friendly holiday home nestled within Mill Village on an astounding luxury development just south of Cirencester. This prestigious development is located amidst gorgeous lakeside trails, rivers, lakes, woodland and hundreds of acres of lush greenspace. Guests enjoy the very best of the great outdoors as well as a huge range of amazing organised activities together with relaxing, well-being treats. These include fishing, kayaking, canoeing, boating, windsurfing, paddle boarding and birdwatching on the lakes, a steam room, sauna and three gorgeous swimming pools at the spa, tennis, a fabulously well equipped Technogym, a ‘restful reading’ lounge if you want to escape with a good book and many simple pleasures including walking along the miles of riverside or lakeside trails, bike riding or picnics in a heavenly countryside spots. There are yoga sessions and lakeside fitness classes as well as watersports tuition. During peak holiday seasons, children’s clubs offer fun activities including hot chocolate and marshmallows by the fire in the woods, competitive games and lots of creative fun. There is a wonderful restaurant with its own pizza ovens, perfect for takeways if you do not fancy cooking.
The Swan boasts three bedrooms, one of which is a children’s bunk room. Each of the bedrooms enjoys a feature wallpapered wall, brightening the otherwise calm, neutral colour palettes. The master boasts an en-suite bathroom and a king-size bed. There is also a delightful twin bedroom and the bunk room. They share an immaculate, fully tiled shower room.
Downstairs, the bright and airy living area features a lovely wood burning stove within a huge fireplace for cooler evenings. It is surrounded by a high class leather sofa and chairs. A large 4k smart TV, Blueray DVD player and bluetooth speaker are provided for your enjoyment. Warm oak flooring runs throughout this delightful gem of a holiday home. The kitchen features cream cabinetry with built-in appliances. A Nespresso coffee machine is available for your morning cup of coffee. There is also a cloakroom with a small shower cubicle on the ground floor. The Swan is beautifully finished throughout, offering excellent holiday accommodation for a family.
Double doors lead to a lovely south facing enclosed deck with top-notch alfresco dining, a gas barbecue and lovely views of the lake. If there is not enough entertainment on this splendid estate, the delights of the Cotswolds are on your doorstep.Offering smart and comfortable accommodation, The Swan enjoys stunning lake views and lies 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!