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Dog-Friendly Lakefront Escape w/ Brand New Decking

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Outdoor dining
Living area
Private kitchen
Room
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Dog-Friendly Lakefront Escape w/ Brand New Decking

Kinsale Lodge is a pet-friendly, two-storey lakeside lodge located on Spring Lake in South Cerney, within the Cotswold Water Park. Ideal for families, couples, and small groups, the lodge offers comfortable self-catering accommodation with direct lake views and easy access to scenic walks, water sports, local pubs, and Cirencester.

The property features a bright, open-plan living space, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a private south-facing deck overlooking the lake. The lodge has been recently updated, with a newly refurbished ground-floor bathroom and a newly replaced lakeside decking (2025).
Our small business can be as attentive or as distant as you choose. We have prepared a comprehensive guest folder with all the information we feel may be useful to you, which also provides contact details for the house managers who will be happy attend the property should the need arise. We just want your stay with us to be relaxed and hassle free.

The lodge is set within well-maintained communal gardens on the Spring Lake development in South Cerney, a popular village within the Cotswold Water Park, just a short drive from Cirencester.

On-site & nearby:
• Lakeside Brasserie bar and restaurant approximately 100 yards away
• Enclosed timber children’s play area
• 10 mph speed limit throughout the site
• CCTV in communal areas for added security
• Three traditional pubs in South Cerney village, all within walking distance
• Co-Op, One Stop convenience stores, and a popular fish & chip shop, ideal for takeaway evenings on the deck

Walking & Outdoors:
• Numerous scenic lakeside and countryside walks directly from the lodge
• Dog-friendly routes ideal for families and pets
• Easy access to cycling paths and nature trails

Exploring the Area:

The Cotswold Water Park spans over 150 lakes across more than 40 square miles, offering activities for all ages, including:
• Kayaking, canoeing, sailing, swimming, paddleboarding
• Wakeboarding, waterskiing, and inflatable water parks
• Angling, birdwatching, cycling, and walking routes
• Horse riding, golf courses, nature reserves, and picnic areas

The historic market town of Cirencester is nearby, offering boutique shopping, cafés, restaurants, and attractions such as Cirencester Park and the Corinium Museum.

Pets - allowed


How to get here:

Airport: Bristol: 45 miles

Railway: Kemble: 4 miles, Swindon: 11 miles

By car (recommended):

From M4 or the South - Leave the M4 at Junction 15 (Swindon) and head North on the A419 for about 14 miles. Take the B4696 signposted Ashton Keynes / South Cerney / Cerney wick. Take the first left at the roundabout onto the Spine Road East. Follow this for just over half a mile, passing Isis / Windrush Lakes on your right and The Four Pillars Hotel on your left. After passing Summer Lake on your left, take the next right (Station Road), signposted for South Cerney, the Lakeside and the Watermark. After a few hundred metres, take the first left into the development and turn left when through the gates. Follow the road around to the left going past the Lakeside Brasserie, 25 Spring Lake is about 75 metres on the right.

From the M5 or North – Leave the M5 southbound at junction 11A onto the A417. Take the third exit at the roundabout after a few miles continuing on the A417. Stay on the A417 / A419 for 15 miles passing Cirencester. Leave the A419 following signs for South Cerney and the Cotswold Water Park. Head right over the flyover and straight on at the second roundabout following signs for the Watermark and Cotswold Water Park. Follow this road (Spine Road East) for just over half a mile, passing Isis / Windrush Lakes on your right and The Four Pillars Hotel on your left. After passing Summer Lake on your left, take the next right (Station Road), signposted for South Cerney, the Lakeside and the Watermark. After a few hundred metres, take the first left into the development and turn left when through the gates. Follow the road around to the left going past the Lakeside Brasserie, 25 Spring Lake is about 75 metres on the right.

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About the area

Cirencester

Cirencester is home to this chalet. Corinium Museum and Bristol Aero Collectlon are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre and Swindon and Cricklade Railway. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Blunsdon Abbey Stadium or Cirencester Park Polo Club.
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South Cerney

What's nearby

  • Lakeside Ski & Wake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 6 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Cirencester Church - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Combat Splat - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Arlington Row - 22 min drive - 22.0 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 15 min drive
  • Oxford (OXF) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak, South Cerney - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cirencester Best Kebab - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge At The Lake - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬7 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Fantastic stay

Beautiful location, excellent host and incredible weather
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte & Phil E.

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

Lakeside relaxation

Great little place to unwind and chill out for a few days. Plenty of games in the cupboard, TV was huge and had Netflix etc. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

michael john H.

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

Lovely last minute short break.

Property exactly as in photos, thanks for the milk and chocolate cake. It was very easy to self-cater as all utensils were available and didn't need washing before use ! We've stayed at another property previously and will definitely return . Thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Maryanne B.

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

Family trip

Visiting family in Cotswold area, stayed in the Kinsale Cottage, 4 adults and a 2 1/2 year old. Downstairs with open livingroom/dining area - also the view of the lake is very nice and we sat on the deck whenever weather allowed. Upstairs the back bedroom is very nice, the 2 twins br are a cosy but doable, and the double worked as a childrens br. Neil was by to check with us, and also put in a gate for the stairs. Very happy to stay here again. We visited local spots: pubs, stone circles, RR museum, walking trails, walking, driving, taking bus - very enjoyable
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Zia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We really enjoyed our stay at Kinsale Lodge. There were 5 of us in our family and there was plenty of room for us to spread out. Kids enjoyed playing near the lake in the daytime and watching the large TV/Netflix on the comfy sofas in the evening. Neil dropped by shortly after we arrived and was very friendly and helpful -- answered all our questions and gave some good local recommendations. The main lodge is a 2 minute walk away and has a very good restaurant and also has a small, nice gym you can use for 5 pounds/day. There's lots to see nearby, and the highlights of the Cotswolds were a pleasant 20-30 minute drive away. Highly recommended.
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