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Enjoy an Idyllic Retreat at Minety Lake

Minety Lake is an idyllic freshwater lake situated within the luxury, second home development at the Lower Mill Estate within the Cotswold Lakes. This private nature reserve boasts a collection of stunning contemporary, glass fronted, lakeside holiday homes from which you can enjoy the tranquility and scenery on offer. 

Properties on Minety Lake also have exclusive access to the award winning Lower Mill Spa and a wide range of onsite facilities and activities. 

Luxury glass fronted holiday homes Access to award winning Lower Mill Spa including pools and gym Private, nature reserve Fishing on 8 different lakes
Watersports available on site Excellent for larger group holidays Great for family holidays with family friendly activities onsite Cycle hire and guided routes
Lakeside Accommodation

Minety Lake offers contemporary, glass fronted holiday homes designed to maximise the use of natural light and allow you to enjoy stunning views over the mirror like surface of the lake.

Each one of the luxury holiday homes has a large, open plan living/kitchen/ dining area, nestled around a quaint log burner, overlooking the lake. With an abundance of outside space including lakeside decks, balconies and roof terraces there is plenty of opportunity to take in the stunning landscape whilst dining alfresco, relaxing in your private hot tub or simply enjoying the tranquility of lakeside life.

Onsite Facilities & Activities

Situated in the Lower Mill Estate, a peaceful, nature lover’s paradise within the Cotswold Lakes, you might be lucky enough to encounter the resident beavers or catch a glimpse of deer first thing, from the comfort of your holiday home.

If you are feeling more active there is an abundance of onsite facilities and activities available onsite:

– Balihoo Restaurant & Market
– Watersports including katakanu, Canoes, paddleboarding, family paddleboards and rowing boats
– Free Tennis Courts
– Childrens play areas, volley ball & 3G artificial multi use games area
– Fishing on 8 different lakes
– Bike hire with guided routes and rides available
– Nature walks, sunset safaris and nature crafts for children

Award Winning Lower Mill Spa

Included with your stay at one of the holiday homes is access to the onsite, Lower Mill Spa.

The spa boasts a heated 20 metre indoor and outdoor eco-pool, a gym, sauna, steam room as well as offering a range of bookable treatments. With over sixty therapies to choose from, each designed to rejuvenate your body and relax your mind, all using calming Pevonia Botanica ingredients, Minety Lake is the perfect location for a luxury Cotswold Spa break.

The Wider Area

The Lower Mill Estate borders the Cotswold village of Somerford Keynes and is surrounded by an abundance of traditional, country pubs, eateries and attractions. Minety lake is also very close to the Cotswold Country Park and Beach, which offers a range of water sports, climbing and adventure activities. There is also crazy golf, BBQ hire, play areas and an inland beach.

The market town of Cirencester, the self proclaimed “capital of the Cotswolds”, is also only a 20 minute drive away with its Corinium museum, abundances of shops and restaurants.

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Our Guest Reviews

 
August 2025
Fantastic Stay - 5*

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.

Guest at Minety Lake
July 2025
Fabulous Lakeside Property with Roof Terrace - 5*

Our 4th stay in an Orion hot tub lakeside property and they never ever disappoint! Green Haven offers a luxurious property in a perfect location, within a v private part of the Lower Mill Estate. Roof terrace has sun all day long, with plenty seating options and v private hot tub.
The house has everything and more you would need for a long stay..we were there 10 days and wish could have stayed longer. Air con in the bedrooms was an unexpected and v welcome bonus during a heatwave. The Lower Mill Estate is lovely, and has outdoor pool to myself on 2 separate occasions…bliss.
Plenty to do in the area ..recommend Bakers Arms in Somerford Keynes & Greyhound Inn in Siddington. Loads of great running trails and plenty kayaking or paddle boarding. Our boys also took part in nearby air rifling which they loved. We’ll definitely be back…highly recommended.

Guest at Minety Lake
February 2024
A fantastic half term break - 4.7*

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

Guest at Minety Lake 43, Green Haven
September 2023
Great Stay - 5*

Firstly what a lovely development of holiday homes! It was a beautiful location very relaxing looking over the lake the property was spacious great sized bedrooms and lots of bathrooms. It was very clean and well stocked with cooking pots pans, cutlery, glasses etc. Orion Holidays were extremely helpful the whole way through 5 star service very accommodating! Great facilities! Park for the kids and also beautiful pool and spa loved the natural pool also very refreshing in September!. Roof top and hot tub just added an extra bit of luxury to our holiday which was lovely. Overall a great relaxing holiday will definitely be returning.

Guest At Minety Lake 43
September 2023
Great Stay - 5*

Firstly what a lovely development of holiday homes! It was a beautiful location very relaxing looking over the lake the property was spacious great sized bedrooms and lots of bathrooms. It was very clean and well stocked with cooking pots pans, cutlery, glasses etc. Orion Holidays were extremely helpful the whole way through 5 star service very accommodating! Great facilities! Park for the kids and also beautiful pool and spa loved the natural pool also very refreshing in September!. Roof top and hot tub just added an extra bit of luxury to our holiday which was lovely. Overall a great relaxing holiday will definitely be returning.

Guest at Minety Lake 43
February 2024
Just Wonderful - 5*

We have stayed in many properties at Lower Mill and this is by far the best! So well equipped, beautifully decorated and conveniently located within the estate. My only note to people with children is that there is no barrier between the patio decking and the lake. If the French doors are open then the open water is literally metres away. It’s not a negative at all but just something to be aware of if travelling with small children. Overall we had a wonderful stay and would definitely return!

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