Description
Resting in a privileged setting on the edge of the peaceful Howells Mere Lake, guests will wake up to the sounds of birds as the sun rises at Poppy House. With a westerly spot, you will quickly be heading out to one of the decked terraces to enjoy the splendid views and incredible sunsets. Poppy House is an very spacious, contemporary home offering quirky upside down, contemporary living. This wonderful, architect designed holiday home has its luxury bedrooms on the lower floors and living spaces on the second floor making the most of its glorious setting. Each floor benefits from a decked terrace where you can enjoy a morning cup of coffee watching the sun rise or a late night drink watching the stars and listening to the soothing sounds of nature at its best. Poppy House sleeps ten guests in five exceptional bedrooms. The house is located within an exclusive, gated development in the the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, the development offers a fantastic blend of relaxing and adventurous activities for the whole family amongst stunning landscapes, nine lakes, two rivers, lakeside trails and hundreds of acres of lush green space. If the on-site entertainment does not make you want to stay still for your week, the glorious delights of the Cotswolds are on your doorstep. You can enjoy idyllic villages, historic towns, a rich heritage of country houses, stunning gardens, wildlife parks, arboretums and enchanting nature reserves. What a week you will have!
Poppy House is finished to the very highest of standards with a good eye for colour schemes and finishes. Exquisite soft furnishings adorn the contemporary high class furniture and vivid modern art decorates the walls.
The ground and first floors are home to three king bedrooms, one delightful twin and one bunk room, all immaculate and offering calm and beautiful colour schemes. Two of the king bedrooms boast immaculate en-suite bathrooms plus there are two other family shower rooms. Four of the bedrooms offer floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors opening onto the decked terraces and offering wonderful lake views. What a wonderful way to wake up! You can just draw the curtains and enjoy nature at its best.
The second floor living space is warm and inviting with a modern wood burning stove, perfect for cooler evenings, and gorgeous furniture. A television with Freeview, a DVD player and Wii are provided for your entertainment. The stone coloured contemporary kitchen is excellent and very attractive. The chef in your holiday group will be very happy. If you don’t want to cook, you can visit the on-site restaurant or take pizza back to Poppy House. There is a barbecue on the decked balcony as well as a bistro table where you can enjoy pre-dinner drinks.
The on-site activities include canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, fishing, tennis, fitness in the Technogym and swimming in one of the three spa pools. The luxury spa is award-winning and also features a sauna and steam room. There is also a library, a ‘restful reading’ lounge and a fantastic children’s playpark. During peak holiday seasons, children can attend children’s clubs with a huge range of fun activities including crafts, games, competitions and sports. Bikes and watercraft are available for hire. /n Security deposit /n £500 charged to client’s credit card by the owner before/upon arrival and refunded two weeks after departure, subject to full inspection. /n Arrival time /n 4 pm /n Departure time /n 10 am /n End of stay cleaning included? /n Yes. However, guests are required to leave the accommodation clean, tidy and in the same condition as on their arrival. Any extra cleaning, laundry, maintenance and/or rubbish disposal required will be charged against the security deposit. /n Linen & towels included? /n Bed linen, bath and pool towels are included in the rental price. /n Energy costs included? /n Yes, included in the rental price. /n Heating costs included? /n Yes, included in the rental price. /n Internet access? /n Wi-Fi internet access included in rental price. /n Minimum stay /n 2 nights /n Changeover day /n Flexible. /n Pets welcome? /n Not allowed. /n Smoking Allowed? /n Not permitted. /n Tax /n Tourist Tax included in the rental price. /n Insurance /n Guests are required to be in possession of a valid insurance policy, which covers them for cancellations, personal belongings, public liability and any accidental damage caused during their stay. /n Other Ts and Cs /n Travel cot and high chair available for £10, subject to availability. Please advise at time of booking.
