Be prepared to be totally blown away by the sensational Bowmoor Edge by Birch Stays. Tucked away on the serene Bowmoor Lake, amidst 850 acres of breath-taking Cotswolds woodland on the esteemed Lakes by Yoo private estate, this magnificent residence offers accommodation for 15 (10 adults + 5 children) guests in absolute splendour across 6 stunning bedrooms. Bowmoor Lakes The Lakes at Yoo offers an incredible list of entertainment. Although the dreamy Cotswolds villages are nearby, you may not even want to leave the estate. The Orchard Spa offers a wellness escape like no other. With a holistic approach to wellbeing, the estate’s panoramic views provide the inspiration for relaxation, healing and recuperation. The spa boasts a 17-metre pool, a brilliantly equipped gym, treatment rooms, a sauna and steam room. The spa is open for guests who want to indulge in luxury, bespoke facials and massages, reflexology and body treatments, beauty, waxing and tailored therapies. To enjoy the wildlife and unique Cotswold reed beds up close, guests can use the provided paddle boards and kayaks to take to the lakes. The lakes are teeming with trout, pike, perch, bream and roach. At the fishing hut, you can hire tackle, rods and other equipment or arrange lessons for fly, lure and pole fishing. There are other amazing outdoor activities including bike hire, horse riding, dune buggies, paint balling, climbing, shooting, trapeze and ziplining. Should you be interested, the team can also arrange workshops including woodworking, arts and crafts, raft building and even cocktail classes. Perhaps something to consider if you are celebrating a special occasion! During the school holidays, there is a little lake’s explorers children’s club for children aged four and over. It gets booked quickly though! Resort Features • On-site spa facilities including indoor heated pool, techno gym, bookable spa treatments, yoga studio and ice baths • Tennis courts, picnic areas, man-made beach, play area, basketball court, tree house, football pitch, kids mini farm and cricket & golf nets • Children’s play area • Kids club and school holiday adventure camps • Tree top adventures and Zip Wire • Bike Hire • Bird hide – that includes binoculars, educational books as well as a burning fire and comfy sofas • Onsite restaurant and bar • Seasonal supper clubs • Arts and crafts clubs • Swim in the freshwater lake • River and lakeside walks • Tree houses and dens • Nature trails and walks • Fishing hut – arrange lessons or hire tackle, rods and equipment • Catch the “big one” whilst fly fishing on the banks • Strictly no stag or hen parties The Cotswolds The Cotswolds boasts numerous picturesque English villages and towns, offering exquisite dining options, artisanal markets, and a plethora of activities. Nearby, you can explore Bourton-on-the-Water, Burford, Bibury, and the Slaughters. Within this extraordinary region, you will encounter charming thatched cottages, abundant honey-coloured Cotswold stone, rolling fields adorned with sheep, and charming narrow lanes bordered by dry stone walls. Bourton-on-the-Water, like most of the Cotswolds, lies in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is the Venice of the Cotswolds with beautiful bridges crossing the River Windrush. Gorgeous cosy cafes line the pretty streets together with houses made with enchanting honey coloured Cotswold stone. Stow-on-the-Wold is a delightful market town, the highest of the Cotswold towns exposed on the eight hundred feet high Stow Hill at the crossroads with the Roman Fosse Way. The town boasts a fascinating history. At the height of the Cotswold wool industry, it held annual fairs where as many as twenty thousand sheep were sold at one time. The Market Square is incredibly attractive with its ancient cross, town stocks and an elegant array of Cotswold town houses and shops. You will find many fine antique shops, art galleries, gift, and craft shops.