Keely's Guidebook
On-site activities
All within a short walk from the lodge, literally a few doors along! All at an additional cost to your stay, pre booking is essential to avoid disappointment.
Lakeside dinning, within walking distance from to the lodge, just a short stroll! Set overlooking Spring Lake itself this cute restaurant offers lovely food, with water sports entertainment to watch! Request an outdoor seat to really enjoy the view and atmosphere, if you have your furry friend with you outside is dog friendly. Again pre booking is a must, please check out their website.
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The Lakeside Brasserie
Station RoadLakeside dinning, within walking distance from to the lodge, just a short stroll! Set overlooking Spring Lake itself this cute restaurant offers lovely food, with water sports entertainment to watch! Request an outdoor seat to really enjoy the view and atmosphere, if you have your furry friend with you outside is dog friendly. Again pre booking is a must, please check out their website.
On Spring lake itself, within walking distance from the lodge great opportunity to watch or try water sports. Our family more of a water ski family, but theres wake boarding, wake surf, ringos something for everyone!
The instructors are fab to - must book & pre pay to avoid disappoinment.
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Lakeside Ski & Wake
Station RoadOn Spring lake itself, within walking distance from the lodge great opportunity to watch or try water sports. Our family more of a water ski family, but theres wake boarding, wake surf, ringos something for everyone!
The instructors are fab to - must book & pre pay to avoid disappoinment.
Want to work out whist on holiday, the Lakeside gym is located a few doors along from the lodge, above the Lakeside Brassiere - work out overlooking the lake, visit their website for their holiday membership fees / to book.
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The Lakeside Brasserie
Station RoadWant to work out whist on holiday, the Lakeside gym is located a few doors along from the lodge, above the Lakeside Brassiere - work out overlooking the lake, visit their website for their holiday membership fees / to book.
Sightseeing / outdoor activities
A secret spot, a short drive away from the lodge and my husbands favourite place to water ski! With beautiful vast lakes you can try your hand at water sports, or if you fancy something more subdued have ago at paddle boarding run by the loveliest family & they offer wetsuits too for a warmer experience!
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4 Lakes Waterski School
A secret spot, a short drive away from the lodge and my husbands favourite place to water ski! With beautiful vast lakes you can try your hand at water sports, or if you fancy something more subdued have ago at paddle boarding run by the loveliest family & they offer wetsuits too for a warmer experience!
Within walking distance from the lodge, on the lake just behind ours is South Cerney Outdoor - the perfect place to paddle board / canoe a truly beautiful lake.
Or watch your family or friends work up an appetite and enjoy a coffee and cake at their cute cafe the perfect spot.
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South Cerney Outdoor
12 Spine Rd EWithin walking distance from the lodge, on the lake just behind ours is South Cerney Outdoor - the perfect place to paddle board / canoe a truly beautiful lake.
Or watch your family or friends work up an appetite and enjoy a coffee and cake at their cute cafe the perfect spot.
After a walk, or a paddle board the perfect place for tea and cake! Or even a spot of lunch, with the most beautiful setting and a very short walk from our lodge a must visit.
The Lodge at Lake 12
12 Spine Rd EAfter a walk, or a paddle board the perfect place for tea and cake! Or even a spot of lunch, with the most beautiful setting and a very short walk from our lodge a must visit.
A secret cafe AV8 where you can park a plane outside! A cute little cafe where you can visit the plane graveyard, a popular visit with children and definitely something different and fun!
To say AV8 cafe is off the beaten track is an understatement, you have to drive through a working airfield to get there. But first, head out of Cirencester towards Tetbury and follow the signs.
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Cotswold Airport
A secret cafe AV8 where you can park a plane outside! A cute little cafe where you can visit the plane graveyard, a popular visit with children and definitely something different and fun!
To say AV8 cafe is off the beaten track is an understatement, you have to drive through a working airfield to get there. But first, head out of Cirencester towards Tetbury and follow the signs.
Whether relaxing with friends and family on a sandy beach beside a beautiful swimming lagoon, or enjoying activities from water sports to mini golf within beautiful parkland, the Cotswold Country Park and Beach offers the perfect day out, time after time - make sure you pre book to avoid disappointment.
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Cotswold Country Park & Beach
Spratsgate LaneWhether relaxing with friends and family on a sandy beach beside a beautiful swimming lagoon, or enjoying activities from water sports to mini golf within beautiful parkland, the Cotswold Country Park and Beach offers the perfect day out, time after time - make sure you pre book to avoid disappointment.
Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the most beautiful plant collections in the world. With 15,000 specimens, and 2,500 species of tree from all over the world, the arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation, as well as being a stunningly beautiful place to visit and explore rare, interesting and beautiful plants from the furthest corners of the globe. This beautiful back drop offers tasty food experiences to enjoy after your walk, and seasonal activities, entry by ticket only, a picturesque place to visit come rain or shine!
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Westonbirt, Þjóðartrégarðurinn
Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the most beautiful plant collections in the world. With 15,000 specimens, and 2,500 species of tree from all over the world, the arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation, as well as being a stunningly beautiful place to visit and explore rare, interesting and beautiful plants from the furthest corners of the globe. This beautiful back drop offers tasty food experiences to enjoy after your walk, and seasonal activities, entry by ticket only, a picturesque place to visit come rain or shine!
Food scene
Offering the most welcoming and yet cosiest family friendly setting, this cafe / restaurant offers the tastiest home grown menu ever! & yes we failed to resist the cake 🍰 🧁 s as we were leaving! This place is a MUST visit for those with young children - offering something for everyone, and the perfect place to relax, and dine whilst watching your lil ones play around you with both indoor and outdoor play areas. Booking is essential to avoid disappointment, cafe/restaurant is a short drive from the lodge but well worth a visit! Come rain or shine!
Roots+ Seeds Kitchen Garden
Offering the most welcoming and yet cosiest family friendly setting, this cafe / restaurant offers the tastiest home grown menu ever! & yes we failed to resist the cake 🍰 🧁 s as we were leaving! This place is a MUST visit for those with young children - offering something for everyone, and the perfect place to relax, and dine whilst watching your lil ones play around you with both indoor and outdoor play areas. Booking is essential to avoid disappointment, cafe/restaurant is a short drive from the lodge but well worth a visit! Come rain or shine!
A truly beautiful spot, whether your wanting to enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner a visit is a must and so is pre booking! We always enjoy dining in the covered outdoor seating area (has heaters!) but if a pod or wood cabin is for you give it a try. Serving the most amazing sushi or tapas a really lovely dining spot and experience to enjoy with friends or family’s.
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Waterside Cafe
Wickwater LaneA truly beautiful spot, whether your wanting to enjoy brunch, lunch or dinner a visit is a must and so is pre booking! We always enjoy dining in the covered outdoor seating area (has heaters!) but if a pod or wood cabin is for you give it a try. Serving the most amazing sushi or tapas a really lovely dining spot and experience to enjoy with friends or family’s.
A short walk from the lodge - 15-20 minutes, tasty food whilst overlooking a beautiful lake, pre book and ask for a table by the windows to enjoy the beautiful view.
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The Old Boathouse
A short walk from the lodge - 15-20 minutes, tasty food whilst overlooking a beautiful lake, pre book and ask for a table by the windows to enjoy the beautiful view.
Amazing Spanish wine & tapas bar, in a cute setting, if the weathers nice try and sit outside booking is a must as is very popular. Then always nice to have a walk around Cirencester after as is very pretty.
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La Bobina - Spanish Tapas & Wine Bar
14 Black Jack StreetAmazing Spanish wine & tapas bar, in a cute setting, if the weathers nice try and sit outside booking is a must as is very popular. Then always nice to have a walk around Cirencester after as is very pretty.
With a beautiful courtyard, and cosy interior this gastro pub certainly has the tastiest food to match the beautiful setting what ever the weather! Great food, perfect for lunch or dinner and only a short drive down the road from our lodge.
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The Bakers Arms
With a beautiful courtyard, and cosy interior this gastro pub certainly has the tastiest food to match the beautiful setting what ever the weather! Great food, perfect for lunch or dinner and only a short drive down the road from our lodge.
One of our favourite winter time gastro pubs to visit. With a comforting cosy setting, with tasty gastro food its one not to miss specially on a cold winters day!
A short drive from the lodge - car or pre arrange taxi essential, dogs welcome.
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The Bell at Sapperton
One of our favourite winter time gastro pubs to visit. With a comforting cosy setting, with tasty gastro food its one not to miss specially on a cold winters day!
A short drive from the lodge - car or pre arrange taxi essential, dogs welcome.
Great food, in a beautiful setting the perfect pairing! If your visiting in the sunshine, a riverside table is a must & we are yet to decide on our favourite cocktail as their all so good! Equally if your visiting in the winter time an inside table, is both cosy and ambient this place is a must visit! A true favourite of ours with everything it has to offer, and for extra special occasions you could always book an our door private pod.
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The Crown Of Crucis
Great food, in a beautiful setting the perfect pairing! If your visiting in the sunshine, a riverside table is a must & we are yet to decide on our favourite cocktail as their all so good! Equally if your visiting in the winter time an inside table, is both cosy and ambient this place is a must visit! A true favourite of ours with everything it has to offer, and for extra special occasions you could always book an our door private pod.
Made by Bob is set in the heart of Cirencester, a pretty Brassier serving super tasty food - a favourite lunch spot of ours! Always love to visit after a scenic walk (& some shopping, specially on market day!) around the picturesque sites of the centre of the town.
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MADE BY BOB
Made by Bob is set in the heart of Cirencester, a pretty Brassier serving super tasty food - a favourite lunch spot of ours! Always love to visit after a scenic walk (& some shopping, specially on market day!) around the picturesque sites of the centre of the town.
If you're planning to head out for drinks with friends then why not enjoy a cocktail or two in Teatro's heated courtyard!
Also enjoy an alfresco dining experience like no other with food served outdoors from the Firepit and the Josper (charcoal oven). Recommend booking as limited tables website is on Google teatro-ciren
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Teatro Bar and Restaurant
5 Beeches RoadIf you're planning to head out for drinks with friends then why not enjoy a cocktail or two in Teatro's heated courtyard!
Also enjoy an alfresco dining experience like no other with food served outdoors from the Firepit and the Josper (charcoal oven). Recommend booking as limited tables website is on Google teatro-ciren
Spa day / afternoon tea
A favourite of mine, great for celebrations and pampering. Offering a truly special afternoon tea, and the most relaxing beautiful spa would highly recommend a visit!
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Whatley Manor Hotel and Spa
A favourite of mine, great for celebrations and pampering. Offering a truly special afternoon tea, and the most relaxing beautiful spa would highly recommend a visit!
My husbands favourite butcher
My husbands favourite place to get our meat from, whether it be for our Sunday lunch or to go on the BBQ. He's happy choosing his meat, and I love dawdling my way around the cute lil shop, great farm shop! Has a cute little cafe also.
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Jesse Smith Farm Shop & Café
19 Love LnMy husbands favourite place to get our meat from, whether it be for our Sunday lunch or to go on the BBQ. He's happy choosing his meat, and I love dawdling my way around the cute lil shop, great farm shop! Has a cute little cafe also.
Family activities
Fun for all, from feeding and observing the beautiful animals, to climbing / swinging accross one of the many play areas, or enjoying the tasty food there’s something for everyone a fantastic day out! Booking advised during peak season specific celebrations - Christmas lights are amazing there!
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Cotswold Farm Park
Fun for all, from feeding and observing the beautiful animals, to climbing / swinging accross one of the many play areas, or enjoying the tasty food there’s something for everyone a fantastic day out! Booking advised during peak season specific celebrations - Christmas lights are amazing there!
A lovely brunch / lunch spot and plenty for children to see do & play! A truely lovely trip out well worth a visit booking is essential!
Roots+ Seeds Kitchen Garden
A lovely brunch / lunch spot and plenty for children to see do & play! A truely lovely trip out well worth a visit booking is essential!
A great family day out with a choice of outdoor and indoor activities for children with fantastic seasonal activities like: - Christmas time the most beautiful decorative scenes and experiences, halloween pumpkin picking is the most fun!
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Millets Farm Centre
Kingston RoadA great family day out with a choice of outdoor and indoor activities for children with fantastic seasonal activities like: - Christmas time the most beautiful decorative scenes and experiences, halloween pumpkin picking is the most fun!
Lotmead Farm
Stratton RoadStrawberry picking and playtime - a great day out, will need a car to drive to.
A must visit a Christmas with your family, from a visit with Santa to ice skating a truly special experience.
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Whitehall Garden Centre
Corsham RoadA must visit a Christmas with your family, from a visit with Santa to ice skating a truly special experience.
A great day out with little ones, lots of animals to see mixed with play areas. Don’t let them catch the penguins! Dog friendly also.
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Cotswold Villtafuglaparkur og garðar
A great day out with little ones, lots of animals to see mixed with play areas. Don’t let them catch the penguins! Dog friendly also.
Our favourite soft play, located just inside Cirencester caters for all ages from young babies to toddlers plenty of fun activities to be had and very close to the lodge!
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Rugrats and Half Pints Cirencester
Unit A Meadow RdOur favourite soft play, located just inside Cirencester caters for all ages from young babies to toddlers plenty of fun activities to be had and very close to the lodge!
Great experience for babies and toddlers, cute sensory soft play with lovely cafe for snacks and lunch a good indoor activity for when it’s raining. Booking is a must, morning or afternoon sessions available, parents don’t forget your socks!
Hocus Pocus Play
Whelford RoadGreat experience for babies and toddlers, cute sensory soft play with lovely cafe for snacks and lunch a good indoor activity for when it’s raining. Booking is a must, morning or afternoon sessions available, parents don’t forget your socks!
Family friendly farm with animal petting and activities such as soft play, tractor rides always a great day out (recommend pre booking)
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Roves bóndabær
Family friendly farm with animal petting and activities such as soft play, tractor rides always a great day out (recommend pre booking)
On a sunny day a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, well worth a visit.
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Cirencester Open Air Swimming Pool
On a sunny day a beautiful outdoor swimming pool, well worth a visit.
Beautiful farm shop to visit with family or friends, offering a lovely place to wander around, buy local produce to enjoy to cook at home, or enjoy a tasty coffee & cake or even even lunch at their cafe! Always beautifully decorated depending on the time of year, and offering seasonal experiences for all and only a short drive from the lodge. Well worth a visit!
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Jolly Nice
Beautiful farm shop to visit with family or friends, offering a lovely place to wander around, buy local produce to enjoy to cook at home, or enjoy a tasty coffee & cake or even even lunch at their cafe! Always beautifully decorated depending on the time of year, and offering seasonal experiences for all and only a short drive from the lodge. Well worth a visit!
Brunch spots
Gateway cafe & information centre - is a great brunch spot, and has all local walks and info on hand also so is a bonus!
We often take a lovely morning walk and finish off here, always lucky enough to get a seat outside for brunch overlooking the lake! Great setting as lots going on around it, outdoors stalls / pizzeria etc dog friendly for outdoor seats. Also pizzeria 720 does great take away pizza!
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Relish at The Gateway Cafe
17 Spine Rd EGateway cafe & information centre - is a great brunch spot, and has all local walks and info on hand also so is a bonus!
We often take a lovely morning walk and finish off here, always lucky enough to get a seat outside for brunch overlooking the lake! Great setting as lots going on around it, outdoors stalls / pizzeria etc dog friendly for outdoor seats. Also pizzeria 720 does great take away pizza!