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Velvet Lodge - 3 Storey/5 Bed/4 Bath sleeps 10 adults + 2 kids + 2 infants

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A two-story building with a balcony overlooking a body of water, surrounded by greenery.
A balcony with a view of a calm river, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky.
A reception area with a wooden log wall, a clock, and a vase with flowers.
A spacious interior with high ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and a mix of seating arrangements including a blue sofa and wooden tables.
A modern building with large windows and a pool area with sun loungers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to River Thames

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Massages in spa
  • Dog-friendly
  • Swimming pool
  • Toys
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Neigh Bridge Country Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Somerford Lagoon
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Cotswold Country Park and Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪77 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Cirencester

Located in Cirencester, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cirencester Golf Club and Wiltshire Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lakeside Ski & Wake and Combat Splat. Travelling with kids? Consider New Brewery Arts Centre and Cirencester Leisure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
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Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Neigh Bridge Country Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Somerford Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cirencester Church - 11 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Arlington Row - 24 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak, South Cerney - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Toro Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria 720 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Carle's Coffee - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Velvet Lodge - 3 Storey/5 Bed/4 Bath sleeps 10 adults + 2 kids + 2 infants have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Velvet Lodge - 3 Storey/5 Bed/4 Bath sleeps 10 adults + 2 kids + 2 infants?

As of 23 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Velvet Lodge - 3 Storey/5 Bed/4 Bath sleeps 10 adults + 2 kids + 2 infants on 22 Feb, 2027 start from S$2,246, 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.

Is Velvet Lodge - 3 Storey/5 Bed/4 Bath sleeps 10 adults + 2 kids + 2 infants pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Velvet Lodge - 3 Storey/5 Bed/4 Bath sleeps 10 adults + 2 kids + 2 infants?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Velvet Lodge - 3 Storey/5 Bed/4 Bath sleeps 10 adults + 2 kids + 2 infants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Velvet Lodge - 3 Storey/5 Bed/4 Bath sleeps 10 adults + 2 kids + 2 infants?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Velvet Lodge - 3 Storey/5 Bed/4 Bath sleeps 10 adults + 2 kids + 2 infants located?

This family-friendly Cirencester holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from River Thames and Neigh Bridge Country Park. Thames Path and Somerford Lagoon are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for a family weekend away. The property was clean and tidy and the hosts were great at communicating with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect home for a group/family holiday. The house had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend staying here. Great facilities on site too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great venue for a family get together, we were 3 generations and all had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property on the lower mill estate. Wonderful holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy check in, beautiful house and we loved the added extras, especially the Christmas tree and decorations! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spacious property as advertised. Check in instructions were clear and communication was good. The late check out provided on the Sunday was a great bonus as were the spa passes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay so much to see and do. The house was comfortable and central to tha amenities. The whole family enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend away

Lovely stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful living space, ideal for our 3 generation family group. Plenty of beds and bathrooms for our group of 6 adults and 3 young children.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great dtay

Lovely location and we all enjoyed the visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was really good, clean and suited our needs. The activities at the site were difficult to book, as the app didn't seem to reflect the price accurately, and it was an overley complicated process. We therefore didn't get to do everything we had wanted to do. We also didn't manage to get into the onsite restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and spacious

The property is in a fantastic location. All rooms were clean and super comfortable. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Velvet Lodge stay

Lovely big house. Well equipped everything we needed .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful break

I have just visited with 6 friends and had a wonderful time. Accommodation spot on; clean, beautiful views, well stocked kitchen. Indoor and outdoor pools lovely. Ballihoo restaurant was great. Great menu and service. We will come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay with the whole family

We had an amazing stay here for my 70th birthday, the grandchildren loved it , so much for themtoi do andkeepo them occupied, even the 19 year came out of his room The house was spacious and lovely, clean, and well equipped, especially the kitchen.They all want to live there, the host was amazing too we were kept well informed all the way clear instructions for everything having booked it a long time ago made it very easy for us to get there and enjoy. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay

We booked a family long weekend at Velvet Lodge. Great set up at the house with a big communal dining and living area. On site there are different activities including tennis, swimming, volleyball, soft play and lots of lake activities. Great place for families as all self contained.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Velvet lodge is great for a large family party. Plenty of room to have a large playmat on the floor for the babies and loads of seating in the lounge and at the dinner table. Bedrooms all good size and great deck space outside. Beautiful outlook. We had a great time.My only gripe was that, in the master bedroom, the top end of the bed is rammed between the two wardrobes so it was not possible to reach the bedside tables once you were in bed without shuffling down (or open the wardrobe doors without moving the tables). This had to be done in the dark at night as there were no plugs or light switches in reach once you were in bed. My 2m phone cable wasn't long enough to reach the bedside table from the nearest plug. (The bed was obviously previously against the opposite wall as there were switches high up on the wall either side of where a bed would have gone). The mattress was very hard and there was no shower in the en-suite (although I should have spotted that from the details but it just didn't occur to me that that might be th case in a luxury property).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend with friends

A very comfortable and spacious property that was also a very cosy place to stay during a grotty winter weekend. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

Lovely house in a beautiful setting. Plenty of space for our large family group. Great communication. There are lovely walks around the estate and plenty of activities on site for all ages. We also enjoyed a meal in the restaurant.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A little piece of heaven!

The house was absolutely perfect and nothing was overlooked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely break with family and friends

We stayed for New Year, the house was cosy, warm and had plenty of space for the 10 of us. Beds were comfy, the kitchen had everything we needed and everyone from ages 4 - 51 enjoyed themselves! The location is lovely and we enjoyed using the spa, pool, gym and little bar around the corner. All in all, it was a lovely stay, I can imagine it is even better in the summertime!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Angela Ives

Great for a family holiday. Our ages ranged from 16 months to 89 years plus a dog. Lovely property , plenty of space and very well equipped. We enjoyed the patio and balcony overlooking the lake. Only slight moan is that the oven isn’t really big enough when catering for so many.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Multi Generation Family Break

Overall a great property for a family stay. Very well equipped and comfortable beds. Generally clean, but a few areas could have done with a ‘deep clean’ or are looking a little tired. The interior staircases are quite tricky for older/younger family members, but the stair gates provided would be a big plus for families with young children. Lower Mill Estate is a fabulous place to stay, the spa area is good and the Ballihoo Restaurant is also a great facility. The walking trails are well signposted and maintained.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bank Holiday Weekend

Really enjoyed our stay at Velvet Lodge - the property was really clean and well equipped, with a lovely living space. Our only criticisms would be the parking, which was a real struggle and made it a bit stressful at times and the fact that the pool was fully booked for the whole weekend despite us following the instructions to try and book at 10.30. We booked the lodge specifically because of the facilities, so it was disappointing not to be able to use them and it was frustrating that the pool did not look overly busy. That said, it is a beautiful site with lots to do in the surrounding area and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May, 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback — we’re absolutely delighted to hear that you really enjoyed your stay! We’re sorry to hear that you experienced some difficulty with parking. As you visited during one of the busiest times of the year, the estate being a nature reserve — can get quite full. Parking facilities are spread throughout the estate, and while it sometimes requires a short walk, to our best knowledge, guests have always been able to find a space, similar to what you might experience at a place like Center Parcs. We’re also extremely disappointed that you weren’t able to secure a booking at the Spa. We completely understand how important that was to your stay. The Spa team is currently in the process of implementing a new online booking system, and although it is temporarily affecting availability and access, we’re assured it will be live and significantly more efficient any day now. As independent owners on the estate, we unfortunately don’t have direct control over the Spa facilities, but we’ve already passed your feedback along to the Spa management team. They’re very grateful for your input and confident these improvements will make a big difference for future guests. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience , we truly value it and hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family get-together

Excellent 5 bedroom lodge with large lounge/dining/kitchen on first floor and outside decking areas on two levels. West facing at rear and overlooking a lake in the centre of the site with Indoor/Outdoor pool, Spa and Cafe/Restaurant all nearby. Good pubs within 10 mile radius and good shops in Cirencester about a 15 minute drive away. Lodge is beginning to show some wear and tear with bedding and furnishings etc.. and it was difficult to keep bedrooms warm enough (November).
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
hi thank you for your review and so glad you had a good time. We are planning to do some work in January during the shutdown period. Bedrooms being on ground floor are not as warm as the living dining on 1st floor or top bedrooms we agree with heat rising and front door being opened it is a little more difficult to keep the temperature as high as upstairs. we glad you enjoyed yourselves and hope to be of service to you again
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