De Vere Cotswold Water Park
COTSWOLDS, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND
🏕️ Outdoorsy 🌿 Nature-focused 👶 Great with toddlers 🧒 Great for older kids 🏊 Great pool 💦 Great for water activities 🍝 Great food 🥾 Great for walking 🚲 Great for cycling ✨ A bit special
A stylish lakeside hotel surrounded by Cotswold countryside, with water sports, wildlife, a swimming pool and plenty of space for families to get outdoors.
Try water sports on the surrounding lakes
At a Glance
Accommodation: Bright, spacious family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities, WiFi and some with balconies or beautiful lake views.
Location: Set beside the lakes of the Cotswold Water Park, surrounded by open countryside and close to Cirencester.
What to do: Try water sports on the surrounding lakes, spot wildlife at the nature reserve, explore the Cotswolds, visit local farms or simply enjoy the lake views and hotel facilities.
Best for families: Families wanting a comfortable hotel base with plenty of outdoor activities nearby, particularly those with older children who will enjoy water sports, cycling and exploring the lakes.
Accommodation Types
Family rooms from around £182 per night
Best for families: Up to 4 guests | Family rooms | Private bathroom | Connecting rooms available | Cots available | Extra beds available | Lake views available
The hotel's Family Rooms are around 32m² and offer a double bed with either a single bed or two single beds, making them a practical option for families. Standard rooms are also available, with connecting rooms offering another option for families who need more space.
Family-friendly features: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots are available free of charge, while extra beds for children cost £10 per night, subject to availability. Connecting rooms are also available, which can be useful for families with older children.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome in selected pet-friendly rooms for an additional charge of around £30 per stay. It's worth requesting a pet-friendly room when booking.
Practical: Free parking is available on site, along with free WiFi and bicycle hire. The hotel has a gym, indoor swimming pool and several dining options.
Breakfast: Breakfast is available but isn't always included in the room rate. Current pricing is around £19.95 per adult, with children's breakfast available at a reduced rate.
Good to know: Spa 6 is primarily an adult-focused facility, with under-18s unable to use the spa. The swimming pool is available separately, with a reduced £10 per person one-hour access slot subject to availability and pre-booking. Children under two cannot use the pool or health club facilities.
Getting there
Nearest Airport(s)
Bristol Airport – around 1 hour by car
Birmingham Airport – around 1 hour 15 minutes by car
Nearest Train Station
Kemble Station – around 12 minutes by car
Nearest Town / City
Cirencester – around 10 minutes by car
Swindon – around 25 minutes by car
Cheltenham – around 40 minutes by car
The hotel is in a rural lakeside setting, so a car is recommended for getting around and exploring the Cotswolds. Kemble Station is the closest mainline station, around 6 miles away.
Good to Know
A car is recommended: The hotel is surrounded by countryside and lakes, with most family attractions, shops and restaurants requiring a drive. There is free parking on site.
Make the most of the lakes: The Cotswold Water Park is brilliant for outdoor adventures, with watersports, cycling, walking and wildlife spotting all nearby.
The pool costs extra: Pool access isn't automatically included with your stay. A one-hour session is available for £10 per person, subject to availability and pre-booking.
Breakfast is extra: Breakfast isn't necessarily included in the room rate, so check the rate you're booking. Current pricing is around £19.95 per adult, with a reduced children's rate.
Best for older children: The combination of watersports, cycling, wildlife and outdoor adventures makes this particularly appealing for families with school-age children, while the hotel itself gives parents a chance to enjoy some downtime too.
“We love De Vere Cotswold Water Park for its brilliant lakeside setting, giving families a comfortable hotel base with the Cotswolds countryside and plenty of outdoor adventures right on the doorstep. It’s a great option when you want a little bit of everything, from watersports and wildlife to good food, a pool and a relaxing lakeside setting.”
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