Pet friendly Lakeside Water Park Lodge

* Looking for a break away in the Cotswolds? Look no further! 57 Spring Lake is a beautiful lakeside lodge offering something for everyone....great walking/biking routes, water activities, golf, fishing, exploring picturesque villages or just relax by the lake.* *Try your hand at water skiing/boarding on Spring Lake or just watch! Use your own equipment on the Outdoor Centre's lake opposite for a small fee.* The space A warm, welcoming lodge, 57 Spring Lake has been refurbished in a contemporary style and equipped to a very high standard throughout. It comfortably accommodates 6 adults and a young child in a cot. Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or a break away with family or friends; a peaceful escape or a chance to try out exciting new activities; a relaxing lakeside retreat or a base to explore all that the beautiful Cotswolds has to offer, this is the place to be! Spring Lake is a truly idyllic setting in the heart of the Cotswold Water Park with picturesque villages plus a huge range of local amenities including water sports, fishing, sailing, swimming, cycling, walking, quad-biking, kayaking, tennis and lots more. For golfers there is the 18 hole South Cerney golf course and driving range 5 minutes’ drive away. The Cotswolds and Waterpark offer a very dog friendly environment and we welcome well behaved pets. Please enquire prior to booking if you will be bringing more than one pet. Spring Lake, one of over 150 lakes set in an area of outstanding beauty, is the only one offering waterskiing and wakeboarding and makes a perfect base to explore the many cotswold stone villages. Fishing is also permitted. Walking distance is South Cerney, a traditional Cotswold village with a newsagents, convenience stores, Indian restaurant/ takeaway, fish and chip shop, pubs, hairdressers, pharmacy, post office and a church. A short walk in the other direction is a pub/restaurant, café/bistro and hotel offering spa treatments, gym, pool and sauna. There really is something for everyone here regardless of what the English weather throws at us! Spring Lake's Lakeside Brasserie is a great venue for all the family, providing good informal dining (including excellent breakfasts) and a bar as well as water sports and a lake view gym. During the summer there are often BBQs and live entertainment and throughout the year there is regular coverage of your favourite sports events. 57 Spring Lake: The lodge has a modern kitchen off the lounge/dining area fully fitted with good quality appliances including a dishwasher, double oven, induction hob, microwave, filter coffee machine, fridge and freezer and washing machine. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable self-catering holiday. The large open plan lounge/diner has two sets of double doors leading onto a lovely private deck with steps leading down to the water’s edge. Both inside and outside living areas comfortably accommodate six adults and there is a charcoal BBQ and outdoor furniture for alfresco eating. There is free internet, a flat screen 39" TV with FreeSat and a DVD player plus a selection of books, games and DVDs. A useful downstairs shower room with wc and hand basin compliments a refurbished upstairs bathroom with a shower over the bath. The large master bedroom has a superbly comfortable Hypnos 5' bed and full length windows make the most of the stunning views over Spring Lake. There is a fitted wardrobe, plenty of storage drawers and ample space for a travel cot if needed. The double bedroom, with some views over a sailing lake, has a comfortable 4’6” double bed. There is limited walking space around the bed but plenty of storage drawer space plus a hanging rail. The twin bedroom, also with some views over the sailing lake has a comfortable full size single bed with another 3’ single stored underneath which pulls out to the same height. The room is versatile and can be set up as a large single, twin or double bedroom (walking space is limited when both beds are used). A bedside drawer unit, a unique corner cupboard and hanging rail make good use of the storage space available. Portable cooling fans are provided for each bedroom. Children are warmly welcomed to our lodge with a high chair, spillage mat, travel cot and two stair gates available free of charge. The lake side deck is securely gated and you will find some extra child friendly touches such as children’s cutlery, dishes, cups, books and games. There are plenty of local child friendly activities including secure play areas and bike riding and walks on a very safe dedicated network of paths. In the warmer months there is a life guard patrolled swimming beach nearby. Alternatively the indoor leisure pool at Cotswold Holburne is sometimes available for non-residents a 3 minute drive away and there are indoor and outdoor pools in Cirencester and Cheltenham. The Cotswold Wild Life Park is also a great day out for all the family. Check out the Cotswold Water Park's official website to see what else is on offer for the families in the immediate area. Set in well-tended communal gardens, the lodge has one parking space (unallocated) opposite plus additional parking available on a first come basis. We understand how hard it is to leave those canine friends behind when grabbing short breaks away in the country and so we are pleased to welcome you with your pet. The lodge is perfectly located for dog owners with plenty of pathways and open countryside right on the doorstep. The Cotswolds and Waterpark offer a very dog friendly environment. It is the ideal place for enjoying quality time with all the family without having to leave your pet at home. Please note that the lodge is semi-detached and, therefore, would not be suitable if it is likely that your dog’s barking may disturb the neighbours. Should this become a problem during your stay we do have to reserve the right to ask you to remove your dog for the remainder of your stay. Please also be aware that dogs are strictly not permitted upstairs. If your pet needs to be with you at night I am afraid our lodge will not be suitable for you to book. The lodge provides a secure deck area to keep your pet safe; a stair gate which must be kept closed at all times and an outside tap/hose to clean off after those great walks. Our lodge is furnished to a high standard and our primary aim is to provide good quality, comfortable accommodation for all of our guests. In order to achieve this we ask any guests bringing dogs to use the dog throws provided to protect the furnishings in the lounge area. We also ask that you avoid leaving your dog in the lodge alone unless using a dog cage and you are confident the dog will remain quiet and settled. Guest access We hope you will make full use of the whole property including a wonderful private south facing deck just a few feet from the lakeside where you can relax, fish and watch the waterskiing whilst enjoying a bbq or just chill out and enjoy the wildlife and views. At the Lakeside Brasserie there is a pay as you go gym a few minutes' walk away with great views over the lake as well as the water sport centre, bar and informal indoor and outdoor dining. Other things to note Minimum stay is 2 nights but may be more depending on the time of year. Please check with us before booking if you would like to bring more than one pet. Changeover days are flexible subject to availability. Arrival time is after 4.00pm and departure time by 11.00am (unless agreed in advance with the owner). Upon booking guests agree to a £350 security deposit with each booking. This is only payable after your stay in the unlikely event of damage caused during your stay. Please note there are 4 steps up to the lodge entrance at the front and likewise to the deck at the back plus stairs inside to the first floor. These may present difficulties for guests with limited mobility. The smoke detectors operate on sound only and those guests with serious impairment of hearing may not be able to hear the alarm and could be at risk. Please note the lake’s edge is unfenced and is very close to the lodge. Whilst the deck is secure, young children must be supervised at all times beyond the deck to ensure they remain safe. Please ensure you have adequate travel insurance before booking.