Family Activity Holidays in the Cotswolds

As a family of four, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Minety Lake. The house was spotless with all equipment needed for a comfortable stay. We were very impressed with the air fryer!
The Lower Mill Estate is very well kept and a quiet holiday destination. We ordered a take away pizza from the pizza shack, and even though very expensive, the food was tasty! We also used the inside pool, which was very clean and well kept. During our stay, we visited Bourton on the Water, Stow on the Wold and Oxford, and all three destinations were very accessible from the estate. We particularly liked the roof set up as the hot tub was private in comparison to nearby properties. The communication by Orion holidays was excellent throughout and even though not used, there was a 24/7 phone line. We would definitely recommend this accommodation to others and we would have no hesitation to return here again.

Very enjoyable and relaxing stay with family… accommodation was clean and comfortable, providing everything we needed. Outdoor pool was great hit with grandson, warm and clean. The lakes and surrounding walks superb.

A birthday trip to enjoy water-skiing, wake-boarding, rifle shooting and a lovely meal with family. Stunning location, fabulous facilities and a whole bunch of wonderful memories.

My family and I have recently staid at 5 Waters Edge Cotswold Water Park. The lodge was clean and kitchen fully stocked with utensils. The decor was good for a rental property as sometimes rentals can look tired, Our stay was comfortable no complaints. Orion helped us with any requests I would use them again. Thank you.

Fabulous house. Orion a wonderful company to deal with already booked for next year. Have visited the lakes for the past four years.

We had the most wonderful time on the Orion holiday. The house was great and really adaptable for our family. There was just everything we needed. There are so many activities in the area. Cycling, canoeing, swimming in the three pools, wildlife.
We will be back soon!

Really great house for a family holiday. We were very happy here for our weekend with lots for people to do. The spa was great, lovely pool even though it was a bit busy. Lovely dog walks from the door and the hot tub was very popular with us.

6 adults of varying ages and 3 children, aged 6, 9 and 10 all had a fabulous holiday. The accommodation far better than average including nice little touches like spa robes. It was spacious, clean, modern and well designed. All enjoyed the paddle boarding and some of the party went wakeboarding, as well as the Aquaventure and sculpture park, which was excellent and very close. Some of us did bike rides and beautiful walks all within easy access. The youngest child loved the indoor and outdoor pool. Perfect situation for exploring the western Cotswolds. Hope to return

We booked the property for a 3 night family get together and it proved to be the perfect choice. We were 7 adults and 2 children and the property provided everything we needed in spacious surroundings with a great outlook over the lake. We would definitely return to this property.

Perfect to switch off, stunning grounds, beautiful accommodation in a peaceful setting within a stones throw of great family activities, restaurants and tons of space for exploring by bike or walking with our dog. There is a small paddling beach on site and a doggy swim area. Absolutely the best way to spend quality time with loved ones. At home luxury available, including private chef and spa treatments. The booking team are super helpful and there is a site app to help you make the best of your time. Will definitely be back

The house is equipped with all the facilities you will need for you and your family to have a perfect stay. The bedrooms are gorgeous and the beds are super comfortable so you are guaranteed a good nights sleep. The back garden has a hot tub and plenty of seating for at least 8. The site itself has a spa with 3 pools including an inside and outside pool. Tennis courts, playground, restaurant and a bar. This place really has it all.
The local supermarkets (Tesco and Aldi) are also only 12 minutes away so if you do want to do your own catering then this is easy to do.

The beds were very comfortable and equipment excellent. We particularly liked the hot tub with the wonderful view over the lake, the ducks and Swans!

“The lodge is easily located by road and on arrival there is plenty of parking. The lodge is extremely well equipped. Everything is very clean and modern. It’s ideal for a family.  There are two bathrooms. It is also quiet but with access to all kinds of facilities nearby from water sports to walking and cycling. There is an extensive range of eating places. Also nearby is the Cotswold Country Park and Beach. Highly recommended.”

We had a really wonderful stay. We were two families and were a bit worried that it was going to feel small for us but it was actually a really good size. The terrace is amazing and we’d love to come back in the summer to fully enjoy it. We found lots of lovely things to do nearby and it was great not having to take the car everywhere.

The house is in a quiet location on the lake and feels very private. All the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and are comfortable with tranquil decor.
As a large group we never run out of glasses, crockery etc. the kitchen has everything you could possibly need for a self catering break – it’s better equipped than my kitchen at home!
The Orion team are helpful and deliver excellent customer service year on year.
We love our breaks here and continue to return.

We stayed at the property last year with another family and we all enjoyed the break so much that we have just visited again! Loved all the facilities on site, including the Spa, gym, inside and outside swimming pools and tennis courts. Would definately return

We stayed for a long weekend and the property and found it well equipped, comfortable and a perfect configuration for our group.

Would certainly use Orion again. Web site easy to use. Staff friendly & efficient. Lodge beautiful & comfortable. We had a great time thanks.

This is a lovely house with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. It was really clean and well stocked. The views across the lake are gorgeous and there were good paths around the site.

We used the table tennis table, pool tables and tennis courts – there was a nice looking playground for younger visitors. Had to ring Orion help line once during the stay and go the answer I needed quickly which was great.

Perfect for our family needs. Plenty of space and dog friendly. Access to gym and swimming pool a bonus.

From the moment we booked, the professionalism of Orion holidays was amazing. Just before we arrived we were told our holiday home was ready well in advance of the expected arrival time, which was fabulous.  My son in laws and grandson enjoyed the fishing on Isis lake. There was plenty to do for the young and not so young. There was lots of information in the house about walks in the area, which we did every day. The cleanliness and equipment in the house felt like home from home. We will definitely return very soon. Would most definitely recommend 😀😀

We stayed at this gorgeous house for a family weekend to celebrate my mums 75th birthday. We had family aged from 18 months to 80 and the house was perfect. The owners have such style and everything so well thought through. We all enjoyed the hot tub and eating dinner on the upstairs decking. Beds were lovely and the master bed rooms were gorgeous. Orion holidays were organised and friendly when we called them. We will definitely be back and use them again.

Fantastic accommodation, great surroundings, ideal location for exploring the cotswolds & doing water sports on the surrounding lakes. We really enjoyed the outdoor pool & tennis courts. The staff were really helpful every step of the way leading up to & during our stay. They even let us check in 3hrs early. I would definitely recommend.

This was a family gathering of eight for a special birthday. The location was perfect on a beautiful lake with plenty of wildlife to enjoy and a cuckoo calling in the background.
The accommodation worked perfectly and had everything we needed for our stay including games, boules and tennis racquets. There were plenty of local activities and a good choice of places to eat and a large Tesco was only a short drive away. We are already planning our next visit.

We loved everything about this property/the area and would highly recommend. The property had the ‘wow’ factor and was well equipped with everything we needed. The lakes are stunning and there was so much to do for all the family…….we’ll definitely be back!! Thank you to everyone at Orion holidays from the Joseph family.

This is not our first time staying in this cottage – we keep coming back because it is just perfect!  Lower Mill is a fantastic place – it has something for everyone, be it relaxing with a drink whilst looking out of the lake, water sports / activities, country walks, swimming, spa and tennis. There are plenty of good restaurants in the area as well as one on site (Balihoo – which we love). We would highly recommend staying here!

My wife and I took our adult daughter away for a relaxing holiday and we weren’t disappointed. The house was delightful, bright and airy and very comfortable in every respect. The local area provided us with plenty of places to visit on trips out.
Orion Holidays made everything very smooth and staff were helpful and quick to respond to a query we raised, their information app was very helpful and we used their Discount Card at the Boathouse Restaurant and Waterside Cafe. All in all a very enjoyable holiday for us all.

We visited for a family birthday. There were 5 adults and 2 children and there was plenty of room. Everything was great. The location on site was perfect, the layout was great. Lots of little extras such as tennis equipment were a nice touch. Hot tub was great too, was checked daily while we were there. Would definitely recommend.

Everything from start to finish was brilliant. The customer service from the team at Orion holidays was amazing, really helpful and happy to answer any questions I had. I was planning this stay for my dad’s 70th birthday so I wanted to make sure everything was perfect, and it really was! The house we stayed in was absolutely stunning, gorgeous views over the lake and it was spotlessly clean! We had the best time and would 100% stay again, can’t recommend enough! Thank you!

Everything from start to finish was brilliant. The customer service from the team at Orion holidays was amazing, really helpful and happy to answer any questions I had. I was planning this stay for my dad’s 70th birthday so I wanted to make sure everything was perfect, and it really was! The house we stayed in was absolutely stunning, gorgeous views over the lake and it was spotlessly clean! We had the best time and would 100% stay again, can’t recommend enough! Thank you!

A lovely seven days spent here. First time at the Lower Mill Estate and will 100% be back. The house was a great location due to the view and being so close to the pools and restaurant. The lake view is stunning to wake up to and equally to watch the sun set over. We had loads of towels (really nice quality ones too) and the kitchen had everything you’d need to cook with (rare in a rental even when advertised that way.) Orion customer service is fab. We left something small at the house which they found and are returning to us – they are there if you need them and very friendly. Thank you for a lovely family escape.

Incredible views, fabulous accommodation an amazing place to unwind I would live there tomorrow. The grounds are immaculate, there are lots of activities on your doorstep and plenty of dining options in the area. It’s the perfect place to be with your loved ones long walks with your dog then a tipple or two on the decking, we really loved it

Absolutely spot on all round. A lovely house in an ideal and peaceful spot on Isis lake. It’s clean, airy and has a lovely terrace to sit on overlooking the lake. A short walk to the playground, tennis courts and short cut to South Cerney… It has all the amenities you need plus fast wifi. TV is a little basic so would recommend taking a firestick to access Netflix/Amazon etc if you need that – but otherwise a really great stay.

We would wholly recommend and most likely to book again in the near future.

Property was immaculate, hot tub ready to go complete with dressing gowns in each room! We stayed for NYE and had a lovely time, superb location, lovely views and lots of nature to explore nearby.  When we visited the swimming pool complex nearby was shut for renovation for 6 months, which was a shame as we’d hoped for some swimming to tire out the kids, however there are plenty of things to do nearby.

We stayed at the landings with our family including new baby granddaughter to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We had the best time. T
We used the lakeside brasserie for food and drinks cocktails are particularly nice there. My husband and son in law gave the water skiing a go which they enjoyed.
The landings is perfectly situated to walk to the activity lake and also south Cerney but you do t have to move when you have such a stunning view of the lake and lovely accommodation. Will definitely be returning an absolutely fabulous few days away.

Excellent place to spend a weekend with family. Close proximity to pubs and the village of South Cerney – lots of safe trails for running/ walking/ cycling. The downstairs bedroom made life easy for one of our group who has significant mobility difficulties. Thanks for a great stay.

We booked for ourselves and our family. They were kind enough to open up the extra fourth bedroom to accommodate us .
We thought the layout was great! There are so many activities and we will be back.

Lovely stay at puffin lodge. It’s on a lake you can stand up paddle on which is great. You can’t do that on all lakes (eg Spring lake) so worth checking.

Perfect to switch off, stunning grounds, beautiful accommodation in a peaceful setting within a stones throw of great family activities, restaurants and tons of space for exploring by bike or walking with our dog.

This was a multigenerational family get together to celebrate a big birthday. We were aged from 10 weeks to 77 years old! We all enjoyed this most comfortable house, which was probably the best equipped I have ever stayed in. Comfort and cleanliness were exceptional and the contact before and after from Orion was superb. We were familiar with the location but again enjoyed walks, swimming and cycling. Views of the lake from the house were great and we enjoyed our resident cuckoo and muntjac deer. A relaxing 5 nights and generally good weather added to our enjoyment . I would be more than happy to visit this property again.

Well where can I begin, this place is amazing. Everything you need is there. Property was so clean when we arrived. Lovely de king area to sunbathe on and you dont loose the sun until about 7.30 pm. Such a lovely decorated property.

Excellent location, views and Spa. Pools and spa was so clean including the outdoor pool, which is right by the Tennis Courts and the area where you can hire equipment. This pool you don’t have to pre-book. Loads of activities too keep you busy. Also you can drive out to other places, Lakes & Restaurants and its only about 10 minutes drive to the Beach Country Park, which is worth a visit, lots to do.

All the staff on site were amazing and extremely helpful, nothing was too much trouble. If you have a Canoe or Kayak definitely worth taking so much opportunity.

We will definitely return all the family enjoyed the week.

Our villa was immaculate, spacious and comfortable. Everything we needed for a fun family weekend away. The villa is peaceful and quiet – the hot tub is a lovely treat too. There are great places to visit just a short drive away. We had a great time – thank you.