A family ‘second home’ in regular use by our family, ‘Thames Rest’ is the perfect base for simply 'chilling' by the River Thames, or for the active, miles of attractive footpaths with the dog, for swimming, canoeing or cycling around the estate and exploring historic Cirencester, the Cotswold’s and the surrounding area. We welcome pets and can offer discounts for extended rentals. Approached past a charming lily pond, with sweeping views of Mill Lake, built of the local ‘Cotswold-stone’ and situated in a quiet corner of Mill Village, on the bank of the River Thames, pet friendly ‘Thames Rest’ is a detached, central heated, comfortable three bedroom cottage, traditionally furnished, a family ‘week-end’ and home from home: With a spacious, relaxing open plan ground floor, settees surround a large, wood burning stove and television, Wi-Fi, books and games. Three French-windows lead onto Private decks to the side and rear of the house, with comfortable seating and dining areas overlooking the River Thames. A fourth set of doors lead into a modern, well-equipped kitchen; On the first floor, there are three bedrooms, two comfortable en-suite double bedrooms, both featuring high ceilings and French-windows leading onto private balconies, an additional, cozy third bunk room, suitable for a teenager and/or a child and a ‘family’ bathroom; comfortable accommodation for two couples or a family. For Christmas and New Year; with under floor heating and a wood burning stove, festively decorated, a cosy family Christmas or New Year? Lower Mill Estate is a secure and exclusive, extended nature reserve with diverse bird life, deer and even beaver! The property enjoys a dedicated parking space and on the far bank of the Thames, an area of foreshore to Mill Lake, including fishing rights. Regret, we cannot offer access to the on-site Spa, but do have unrestricted access to a heated outdoor swimming pool, adjacent sauna and tennis courts. Within the estate are a pub and brasserie, the ‘Ballihoo’ and a small village shop, together with cycle and canoe hire. We welcome extended stays as a base in the area, or perhaps a summer 'holiday home' without the hassle of maintenance etc and with pets welcome, we can agree discounted contracts for two, three weeks or one month or longer, inclusive of utilities and heating and can be flexible on start and finishing dates by agreement.