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A wooden deck with a hot tub, outdoor furniture, and a glass-enclosed room overlooking a lake.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, a sofa, a TV, and a staircase.
Terrace/patio
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a small table with a potted plant, and a view through a window.
A modern living room with a large TV, comfortable seating, and a view of a lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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South Cerney, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Combat Splat
    โ€ช4 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Place, Cotswold Country Park and Beach
    โ€ช9 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Place, Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
    โ€ช38 min driveโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    โ€ช72 min driveโ€ฌ

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub ยท Toilet ยท Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet ยท Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet ยท Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet ยท Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Malachite Lodge

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Malachite Lodge hosts incredible south-facing views of the lake. Start your morning with a long bath overlooking the water, and let the rest of the house find their way to the comfortable living area. The decking is enclosed, so feel free to let your dog explore. Thereโ€™s plenty of seating outside when youโ€™re ready to join them, so you can also make the most of that lakeside panorama.

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Malachite Lodge sleeps up to eight guests across four bedrooms, with three and a half bathrooms and a master suite featuring a private balcony. The downstairs living space is open-plan and recently refurbished, with floor-to-ceiling windows that look directly over the lake. The layout is designed for family groups who want space to spread out without drifting too far from each other.

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Youโ€™ll have full use of the lodge, the enclosed lakefront decking, the private hot tub, the outdoor dining area and the BBQ. The decking has direct access to the lake, and private parking is right outside the property.

Check in from 3PM and check out by 10AM.

You can arrive at your own pace with self check-in via key box, just give us a call if you have any issues.

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Set within the beautiful Cotswold Lakes, youโ€™re surrounded by over 180 lakes, woodland trails and quiet village lanes. The landscape feels open, green and peaceful in every direction. It's the perfect space to be active and explore, ideal for cycling, paddle-boarding, or just walking and enjoying the abundant wildlife and fresh air.

South Cerney is only a few minutes away and is one of the areaโ€™s most established villages. Think traditional stone cottages, small, friendly shops, lovely pubs and delightful cafรฉs. Tree-lined lanes and village greens all lead directly towards scenic lakeside routes, so natureโ€™s nearby even when youโ€™re shopping.

Cirencester is about 10-15 minutes by car and offers boutique shopping, restaurants, markets, and a rich sense of history. Kemble Station is also close, with direct trains into London, making this spot practical for quick weekend visits as well as longer stays.

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โ€ข Parking available at the property

โ€ข 7 miles to Kemble Station, with direct trains from London

โ€ข Local buses from the end of the lane to Cirencester and Swindon

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The house is pet friendly. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome (ยฃ30 per dog). A travel cot and high chair are provided. Paddleboard hire is available on request, and decoration services can be arranged for special occasions.

Quiet hours run from 10:30PM to 8AM, and we ask guests to respect the peaceful setting: No parties, and no smoking indoors.

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Everybody finds peace in a different way, and thatโ€™s how it should be. From the moment you book, you decide the pace, and weโ€™ll be there to help you plan, and create moments that really matter. Itโ€™s that little extra layer of support we offer to make sure everything runs smoothly. Thoughtful service, that never gets in the way of a good moment.

Whether that means a slow morning with a fresh pot of tea and a long soak, or a day out exploring neighbourhoods and nature - weโ€™ll guide you, so it all unfolds just the way youโ€™ve pictured it.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0โ€“17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Use of holiday home The holiday home is provided only for the benefit of you and the members of your holiday group as notified in the booking co...

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11461006
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Cirencester

Located in Cirencester, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at River Thames and Cotswold Country Park and Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blunsdon Abbey Stadium or Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and rock climbing.
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South Cerney, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Combat Splat - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Cotswold Countryside Collection - 29 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 38 min drive - 38.2 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 50 min drive - 47.4 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 19 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชThe Royal Oak, South Cerney - โ€ฌ6 min drive
  • โ€ชMcDonald's - โ€ฌ8 min drive
  • โ€ชThe Red Lion - โ€ฌ8 min drive
  • โ€ชThe Cricklade Club - โ€ฌ8 min drive
  • โ€ชThe Lodge At The Lake - โ€ฌ4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Malachite Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Malachite Lodge?

As of 22 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Malachite Lodge on 28 Sept 2026 start from ยฃ364, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Malachite Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Malachite Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Malachite Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Malachite Lodge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Thames Path and River Thames. Combat Splat and Lakeside Ski & Wake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic getaway

We stayed at the Water's Edge Lake resort for a weekend to celebrate my 50th birthday. The lodges are stunning & you couldn't ask for a more beautiful location. The weather was fantastic so we enjoyed using the hot tub of an evening whilst the sunset. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all loved the hot tub and the peace and quiet of the Malachite Lakehouse. Waking up to the lake views was wonderful, especially during the quiet, peaceful mornings spent watching the birds on the water. The lake setting is peaceful and private, with amazing sunsets.The views out of the windows, both upstairs and downstairs, are absolutely stunning and really make the property special. The host communicated well and was responsive throughout our stay.One small note is that the open bathroom and shower in the master bedroom felt a bit unusual, but it did not detract significantly from our overall experience.Overall, this is a beautiful, relaxing lakeside property and we truly enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for such a beautiful review. Weโ€™re delighted you enjoyed the peace and quiet and those special lake views, especially the calm mornings and stunning sunsets. Itโ€™s lovely to hear the hot tub and setting made your stay feel truly relaxing. Weโ€™re also pleased our communication felt smooth throughout. Weโ€™d love to welcome you back again for another peaceful lakeside escape.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Looks a lovely place to stay

Canโ€™t really give a review as my husband had heart attack not long after getting there so spent most of time in hospital So didnโ€™t get the use of it
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A spacious home in a beautiful setting

The views out of the windows both upstairs and downstairs are stunning. We loved sitting in the hot tub watching the birds on the water with a glass of wine in hand. The place was plenty big enough with decent size rooms, enough seating for everyone and the kitchen was well equipped. We relaxed with beauty treatments and had a fun trip to to try archery at the Cotswold range. We even managed a gentle paddle across the lake using the canoe from the house.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Henry and Thomas

Enjoyed a weekend family get together at this fantastic property. The setting on the lake was peaceful and private with amazing sunsets. The hot tub, bbq and kayak were additional pluses. The property location was perfect, allowing us all to do varied activities such as bird watching, paddleboarding, horse riding and fishing - something for everyone within short distance. Also, two picture perfect cotswolds villages within walking distance and we manged to fit in an evening meal at Asha at The Crown, Cerney Wick, which we highly recommend. Loved our time here and didn't want to leave.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damien Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Malachite as 2 families and had an amazing long weekend, we all loved the hot tub and the peace and quiet of the property, waking up to the lake views was wonderful!The house was extremely clean and the layout is very family friendly (enough space for a game of twister!), the children also really enjoyed the "open up" wall between the bedrooms they used.The kitchen had everything that we needed we plenty of space to get everyone involved in meal preparation. The open space downstairs with the decked area was brilliantly laid out.Despite the October weather we even managed to have lots of fun making use of the kayak on the lake and then warmed ourselves up in the hot tub.The one small comment was that it was strange that the main bedroom doesn't have a door separating the bedroom from the bathroom.It was a lovely weekend, with Malachite making a great base from which we could explore the Cotswolds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Be.Here.

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We're Be.Here. Stays, a boutique property management company that looks after a hand-picked collection of exceptional homes in the Cotswolds.

Every property in our portfolio has been personally selected, styled and maintained to a high standard, because we believe the space you stay in genuinely shapes the quality of your break. We're not a listing agency. We manage every home directly, which means consistent quality, attentive service and a team that genuinely loves what they do.

Beyond the homes themselves, we offer a guest concierge service to help make your stay truly effortless. Whether that's recommending the best local restaurants, arranging a private chef, organising activities or sourcing that little something extra to make a special occasion feel memorable. However much or little support you need, we're here for it.

Why they chose this property

The Cotswolds is famous for good reason: the rolling hills, the picture-perfect villages, the honey-coloured cottages that seem to deepen in colour by late afternoon.

What tends to surprise people is everything else. Cheltenham Jazz Festival pulls a line-up you'd expect from a much larger city, and the Royal International Air Tattoo at Fairford is one of the great spectacles of the British summer. Theatres, galleries, antique shops and the kind of coffee stops worth a detour are scattered across the region, often in places you wouldn't think to look.

Daylesford Organic started as a farmshop and has quietly become something closer to a country estate you can spend the day inside, spa included. The Bull at Charlbury does a Sunday roast worth planning the weekend around. Aynhoe Park, since Restoration Hardware took it on, is somewhere between a country house and an art installation. The Cotswold Lakes are a world of their own, lodges on the water, paddleboards waiting for you, room to explore and room to do nothing at all.

This is our neighbourhood. So whether you're after a dog-friendly weekend of long walks and pub fires, a five-star house with a hot tub overlooking a lake, or somewhere to base yourself for a festival weekend, welcome. We're here to help.

What makes this property unique

Be.Here. is a collection of homes built for the kind of short stay that actually feels like one. Each one is different in setting, character, and shape of weekend, but they share the same quiet instinct for what a good break needs.

Nothing is left to chance. We've stayed in enough short-let homes to know which details matter, and we build every Be.Here. home around the ones that do.

Because a short break should feel like a real one. Whether you're here on your own with a book, around a long table with friends, or somewhere in between, the home should disappear into the background and let the weekend happen. That's the art of a great stay.
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