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The Glass Lakehouse
12 guests
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6 bedrooms, 8 beds
5 bathrooms
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On a private estate in the heart of the Cotswolds, this grand, glass-fronted home sits right on the water at Lake Bowmoor. The wooden deck, furnished with luxury loungers, sofas and a dining table for the whole group, juts out over the calm lake and from here, you can spot ducks, swans and divers as you dine. To the side of the house, you’ve got your own eight-person motorboat for a cruise across the lake, and kayaks and paddleboards too. There’s a covered hot tub should you wish to unwind after. Glass doors to blend indoors with outdoors so you can pick one of the lavish circular sofas inside and still enjoy the sights and sounds of the lake with the doors pulled back. The kitchen is a haven of modernity, with a sub-zero wine fridge to keep whites crisp and cool and chiller cabinets for the barbecue salads. Gather the group at the banquet-sized dining table with its quirky egg chairs for a huge family meal and open up the doors to the lake view. There are plenty of mod cons to keep the group entertained, like the flatscreen TV, but also a collection of books and board games to make the most of the tranquillity of your location. Should you need to work remotely there are desks in the bedrooms and a dedicated office space with floor-to-ceiling windows. On the estate, you’ve got plenty of activities to choose from, like wild swimming, a heated indoor pool, bicycle hire, spa days and a Go Ape adventure course. But if you want to get out and explore the area, Cirencester is a twenty-minute drive away and the idyllic Cotswolds village of Bibury fifteen minutes by car.
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Highlights
![Explore classic Cotsworlds villages like Bibury, a fifteen-minute drive away](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/844a45a4-de74-4b4e-9996-67beffb51a21/2cfb76d1-0383-4951-b6d2-024e06888d19..jpg?w=480&fit=min)
Explore classic Cotsworlds villages like Bibury, a fifteen-minute drive away
![Listen to the quack of ducks as you dine on the deck](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/844a45a4-de74-4b4e-9996-67beffb51a21/becfd18e-818e-45ad-8f19-88606bc5f918..jpg?rect=531%2C0%2C1195%2C1196&w=480&fit=min)
Listen to the quack of ducks as you dine on the deck
![Slide open the glass doors to blend indoors with outdoors](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/844a45a4-de74-4b4e-9996-67beffb51a21/8a33f1d7-d0d1-43f5-8ce8-e247175b8ead..jpg?rect=405%2C0%2C1363%2C1364&w=480&fit=min)
Slide open the glass doors to blend indoors with outdoors
![Work remotely with an endless lake view from a wall of glass](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/844a45a4-de74-4b4e-9996-67beffb51a21/923e92a0-8986-4de5-a764-58b58c1aed65..jpg?rect=721%2C1%2C1198%2C1198&w=480&fit=min)
Work remotely with an endless lake view from a wall of glass
![Select something from one of the many book collections througout the home](https://static.plumcache.com/listings/844a45a4-de74-4b4e-9996-67beffb51a21/d8912e5f-d64f-478d-b07f-2d055ba5b0e9..jpg?rect=0%2C388%2C1402%2C1402&w=480&fit=min)
Select something from one of the many book collections througout the home
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Home truths
There is private parking for up to four cars with this home and additional parking a ten-minute walk away
Park of an estate of other holiday homes, there are some shared amenities like a heated swimming pool, football pitches and tennis courts
This home is situated on the lake so children should be supervised when out on the deck
Two of the bedrooms have single beds that can be locked together to create doubles, just ask
About this stay
Amenities
Home cinema setup
Desk / workplace
Wi-fi
Parking available
Hot tub
Balcony
TV
Dishwasher
Bedrooms & bathrooms
6 bedrooms, 8 beds
5 bathrooms
Extras
VIP services
Arrange a chef
Massage
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About Faringdon
Faringdon, nestled in the picturesque Vale of the White Horse in Oxfordshire, is a charming market town steeped in history and brimming with character. With its roots stretching back to the Anglo-Saxon era, Faringdon exudes a timeless appeal, from its historic town centre to the remnants of its medieval past, including the 12th-century parish church and Faringdon House, around which many local legends swirl. The town is perhaps best known for...
Get around
Airport
Cotswold
33 min
Oxford (OXF)
45 min
Blackbushe
1 hr 25 min
Train station
Swindon & Cricklade Railway
28 min
Bus stop
Market Place
4 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
24 min
Cafe
17 min
Pharmacy
4 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Not suitable for children under age 12
Not suitable for infants under age 1
No pets
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 14:00
Departure before 11:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Robert
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