Cornerstone Cottage - 4 Bedroom (Sleeps 8) Cottage in Somerford Keynes
Cornerstone, Idyllic Cotswold Cottage with all of the facilities of Lower Mill Estate - Onsite Spa, Hundreds of acres of Nature Reserve, 400MB/s Wifi & Private Chef
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Manager: Tim & Vanessa Norman
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Overview
Description
Welcome to our cottage on the exclusive Lower Mill Estate nature reserve. Find out more here and at our website, where you can also check availability and book.PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE OR CONTACT US FOR CORRECT PRICES - PRICES SHOWN HERE ARE INDICATIVE ONLY. WE DO PRICE MATCH WITH OTHER SIMILAR PROPERTIES
Cornerstone Cottage was built for us in 2003 after we fell in love with Lower Mill Estate, it is a very special place.
The best way to explore a stay at Cornerstone Cottage is to visit cornerstonecottage.co.uk, with videos, 3D tour and more.
It may be that the price at cornerstonecottage.co.uk is different than here - we will always honour the lower of the two prices.
Private chef available. Log burner, air con, spa bath, fabulous sundeck. Village pub a short walk away. Onsite activities, inc SUP, kayak, cycling, tennis, Pilates, yoga & bike trail!
Included award-winning spa only for those staying at Lower MIll Estate, and only a short walk away
- Indoor heated pool (29C)
- Outdoor heated pool (29C)
- Eco reed-filtered pool (unheated)
, Gym, sauna & steam room.
- Fabulous treatments with natural products available to book
Please do contact us with any questions.
THE SETTING
The approach to Cornerstone Cottage, with views of the lakes and water gardens, sets the scene for an active, relaxing holiday surrounded by nature. The cottage is at the end of a stone pathway, in a quiet and secluded location away from the Estate’s internal roads, yet within a few minutes’ walk of the Activity Hub and Pilates centre, the lakes, nature trails and the LME Spa.
THE COTTAGE
The perfect venue for all sorts of holidays and short breaks.
SUNDECK
A large secluded & enclosed sundeck which is a real sun trap with dining and relaxing areas and a covered verandah area. A Weber charcoal BBQ is available for your use.
The sundeck directly overlooks mature willow & silver birch trees and the lilies of the beautiful Mill Village Water Garden.
Inside the cottage there is an open plan living/dining area, cosy yet contemporary with wood burner, and French windows giving onto the decking area.
Upstairs are four bedrooms, all of which have high ceilings.
- Two master rooms each with en-suite bathroom & balcony. One of the ensuite bathrooms features a corner spa bath.
In both rooms, beds can be 1 x 6ft super-kingsize or 2 x 3ft single beds.
Mattresses are hotel specification deep mattresses, and we have Out of Eden luxury hotel linen.
- The two other bedrooms have bunkbeds, suitable for adults as well.
- These bedrooms share the family bathroom with large 'walk-in' shower.
GUEST WELCOME & PROVISIONS
- As a welcome to our guests, we are starting to feature a celebration of British produce and drink with a focus on Cotswold producers.
- We also provide kitchen starter consumables: including teabags, instant coffee, hot chocolate fresh organic milk, salt, pepper, olive oil & Nespresso pods.(Please note we do not re-stock these items for you when/if you run out during your stay and there is an onsite store or a local shop near by, their details are in our welcome information).
- Cleaning starter pack: dishwasher tablets, scourer, cloth, washing up liquid, bin bags, kitchen paper, baking foil, cling film & tea towels.
- Complimentary toiletries: hand soap, toilet paper, shampoo, shower gel, conditioner
- Luxury bed linens and towels are provided for 8 people. You may want to bring your own pool/beach towels and linen for the travel cot if you require it.
- In colder months, starter logs & logs are provided for the log burner (should they be needed, additional logs can be purchased nearby).
- In warmer months, a starter BBQ charcoal pack is provided for the the BBQ (should it be needed, additional charcoal and lighters can be purchased nearby).
BABIES & INFANTS
- Travel cot & highchair available.
- You are welcome to bring an additional travel cot should there be another baby in your group.
AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING
Air conditioning is available in the whole house, the same energy-efficient heat pump system provides room heating in winter. The cottage also benefits from substantial upgrades to the original insulation specification.
TECHNOLOGY
- Our guests benefit from ultrafast internet WiFi connection (Gigaclear nominal average speed 300Mb/sec download & upload) – ideal for streaming video.
- The house is equipped with a smart TV, DVD player and a CD sound system.
LOWER MILL ESTATE'S EXTENSIVE FACILITIES
Explore Lower Mill Estate, the Cotswolds and discover a stay at Cornerstone Cottage at lakesidespaholiday.com
The Spa is a short walk away.
Award-winning, it is a delight to the senses.
Exclusive to guests at some of the houses on Lower Mill Estate, it is included in your holiday.
Facilities include an indoor and an outdoor heated pool, sauna, steam room and gym.
A wide range of treatments with natural products is available at an additional cost.
Other onsite facilities include 3 tennis courts, a multi-sports pitch, table tennis, bike trail, treehouse, climbing wall and playgrounds as well as an additional outside pool open all year heated to 30˚C and a sauna.
The onsite Activity Hub arranges yoga, water sports and other courses, as well as the hire of bikes, canoes, SUPs (stand-up paddle board) and other watercraft.
PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE
Lower Mill Estate is a private nature reserve with hundreds of acres of lakes, fields and forests and miles of walking/cycle paths including the Thames Path which runs near to our cottage.
For young children this comes alive with The Miss Mouse children’s nature trail and treasure hunt which begins near to the house. Children’s nature activities are also available during the school holidays.
There is also fishing and there are picnic spots around the estate, and you can get up close to birds and animals, including, in a number of wildlife-watching hides.
Lower Mill Estate is significant for nature conservation, and Flagham Fen is the lake where the LME beavers live. As seen in many newspaper articles and TV feature, LME was the first place in the UK wherebeavers were reintroduced a few years ago. As they breed, beavers from LME are being introduced in other parts of the country where they place an incredible part in conservation and flood prevention.
PRIVATE CHEF & DINING OPTIONS
Dining options abound for our guests.
You may like to try our very popular private chef dining service with restaurant-quality food cooked for you by a chef right at the cottage – and with no need to think about washing up or the drive home afterwards.
A chef-to-you chef will come and cook for you, catering for a wide range of prices from £24.95 per person for a 2 course Italian meal to £119.95 for the stunning 11 course tasting menu. This has been recommended by many of our guests, including one who is herself a chef.
In addition, there is a wide range of restaurant options from fine dining to takeaway delivery. The onsite Ballihoo Restaurant and Clubhouse is a short walk away catering for drinks, meals, take away and general supplies. Our local pub The Baker’s Arms is a fifteen-minute walk.
CIRENCESTER & THE COTSWOLDS
Nearby is Cirencester, often called the ‘Capital of the Cotswolds’. There is much to explore in the Cotswolds and in the surrounding area and we would be pleased to help you discover the Cotswolds and the surrounding area – history, shopping, craft, food and more.
ANY QUESTIONS?
To help us help you have the stay you are looking for, please do contact us with any questions.
Guest access
You will have private access to the whole cottage during your stay.
Car parking is a short walk from the cottage - this adds to the tranquillity of the cottage.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
Our guests receive detailed information about Lower Mill Estate, the area, activities and more
'HOME AWAY FROM HOME'
Many of our guests return again and again, saying
Cornerstone Cottage is their 'home away from home'
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x Super King Bed
Bedroom 1 Ensuite with Rain Shower and Balcony giving onto Water Garden. Either 1x6ft superking or 2x3ft single beds.
Bedroom 2
1 x Super King Bed
Bedroom 2 Ensuite with Corner Spa Bat and Balcony. Either 1x6ft superking or 2x3ft single beds.
Bedroom 3
1 x Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3 with access to Family Bathroom.
Bedroom 4
1 x Bunk Bed
Bedroom 4 with access to Family Bathroom.
178 Reviews
Amazing accommodation + highly recommend walking to The Bakers Arms
By Nathan on 19-Jul-2026Amazing accommodation - had everything you need, lots of parking and lovely surrounding area with lots of sports activities. Would highly recommend walking 20 mins to The Bakers Arms for a meal too. Tim & Vanessa were also really great - very responsive and gave lots of helpful information. Would definitely stay again!
Absolute dream location and so much to do onsite. Will be back there soon!
By Anna on 17-Jul-2026Fantastic stay! Absolute dream location and so much to do onsite. Will be back there soon!
The place was lovely & the location was amazing!
By Jack on 12-Jul-2026Tim & Vanessa were extremely helpful & communicative - the place was lovely & the location was amazing! Would definitely recommend
Perfect place to escape the heat - Having air conditioning was so nice!
By Meghan on 26-Jun-2026Perfect place to escape the heat during the recent heat wave! Having air conditioning was so nice! The amenities included with the house (pools, spa, lake activities) are also great! Tim and Vanessa were extremely accommodating and made me feel right at home. They also had a really nice welcome gift too! Would definitely book with them again!
Fantastic cottage, exactly as described. The estate is beautiful & peaceful.
By Carl on 08-Jul-2026Fantastic cottage, exactly as described. Tim and Vanessa were very helpful with a range of info before check in and always very responsive. The estate is beautiful and peaceful and we would definitely recommend
Entire stay very comfortable and a great experience
By Akhil on 20-Jun-2026Amazing location, easy check-in and very clear instructions and communication. Tim & Vanessa really make the entire stay very comfortable and a great experience - we were a group of 7 with 2 kids and everyone had a fantastic time. Highly recommended