Tulip House

About this property

Enjoying vaulted ceilings to the stunning living space, a fully glazed rear elevation, a lakeside deck for alfresco dining, three delightful bedrooms with a waterside deck accessed from two of them and south facing, stunning views over the tranquil Howells Mere Lake, Tulip House is a great choice of holiday accommodation. It offers superbly comfortable, contemporary accommodation for six guests.

The three stylish bedrooms are located on the ground floor. The beautiful master bedroom enjoys a neutral, calming colour palette, an en-suite shower room, access to the waterside deck and comfortable zip and link beds that can be set up as singles if required. The other double bedroom features a double bed, access to the deck and stunning lake views. How wonderful to be able to open the curtains and watch the sun rise over the lake! The final bedroom is a bunk room, ideal for children. The family bathroom is finished to a very high standard.

Upstairs you will find the open plan, glass-fronted living area. It is absolutely stunning with glass right up to the high vaulted ceiling. This elevated position makes the most of its stunning location with panoramic views out to the lake and other lakeside properties. It is a fantastic space to enjoy time as a family. The kitchen is very well equipped including a Nespresso Vertuo Plus machine for that perfect early morning cup of coffee. The cabinetry and granite worksurfaces are very smart. A gorgeous, sumptuous corner sofa takes pride of place to enjoy both the views and the delightful wood burning stove. You can dine with a view inside or out on the decked terrace where there is a barbecue at your disposal. The Bose sound system is a delight so that you can sit on the deck, listen to your favourite sounds and watch the sun go down.

Tulip House enjoys a privileged lakeside position on a first-class development, just south of Cirencester. Guests enjoy the perfect balance of blissful relaxation and exciting adventure. There is a vast range of activities to enjoy including hiking, cycling, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, luxury spa treatments, swimming, visits to the Technogym, tennis and reading in the ‘restful reading’ lounge. Children adore the fabulous children’s playpark. If you do not want to cook, there is an on-site restaurant with its own pizza oven, perfect for takeaways. The luxury spa offers gorgeous indulgent treatments, a steam room, sauna and three wonderful swimming pools, one of which is a bracing eco-pool naturally filtered by water lilies. During peak holiday seasons, children can attend children’s clubs with a huge range of fun and creative activities. Within hundreds of acres of lush green space, visitors can explore nine beautiful lakes, two rivers, beautiful picnic spots and miles of lakeside and river trails. The Cotswolds offers enchanting villages and towns, historic houses and stunning gardens. The list of excursions is endless and you will be lucky to fit everything you want to see and do in one week! Why not book two?

Tulip House enjoys a stunning lakeside position within a gated resort in the heart of the Cotswolds. Just south of Cirencester, guests enjoy many entertainment options within the development as well as being located on the doorstep of fabulous Cotswolds attractions. The Cotswolds boasts idyllic villages, historic towns, a rich heritage of country houses, stunning gardens, wildlife parks, arboretums and enchanting nature reserves. Popular visits are to Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, Tetbury, Cirencester, Malmesbury and Lacock as well as the regency pleasures of Cheltenham and the Georgian glories of Bath which are less than twenty miles away.

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 800 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 20000 sheep were sold at one time. The Market Square is very 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.

Tetbury is another historic wool town. It is an architectural gem with many of the wool merchant’s houses remaining the same as they were in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Parish Church of St Mary’s has one of the tallest and most elegant spires in the UK. Tetbury is popular for its independent shops including antique shops, vintage and interior shops, exclusive boutiques and the Highgrove shop. Tetbury holds many regular events including the May Day Wacky Races, the Spring Bank Holiday Woolsack Races when contestants carry 65lb woolsacks up and down the 1 in 4 hill, the August Summer Show, the September Food and Drink Festival, the October Tetbury Music Festival and the Christmas Lights Switch-on.

Close by, visitors can enjoy the stunning botanical experience of the National Arboretum at Westonbirt, the glorious Elizabethan Chavenage House used for many famous films and TV series, the beautiful Arts and Crafts Manor at Rodmarton, the 13th century Lacock Abbey and HRH Prince of Wales’ stunning garden at Highgrove. Local equestrian events such as the Badminton Horse Trials, Gatcombe Festival of British Eventing and Beaufort Polo are all popular.

Accommodation

The House
Tulip House is a charming three bedroom detached house facing south on Howells Mere lake. The property benefits from a first floor open-plan living area with spectacular views over the water, ground and first floor decks and two bathrooms.
Ground Floor
- Master bedroom with double bed, access onto the ground floor deck and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with two single beds and access onto the ground floor deck
- Bedroom with bunk beds
- Family bathroom
First Floor
- Glass-fronted living room with comfortable sofa seating around a wood burning stove, with a TV, DVD player and Bose sound system, and access to a balcony
- Open plan dining area for 6 people, views over the water and access to the balcony
- Well equipped kitchen with double electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, washer/dryer and integrated fridge/freezer
Exterior Grounds
- Ample decking area
- Outdoor dining
- Garden furniture
- Barbecue
- Parking space (1 car)
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi connection
- Central heating
- Spa access
- Tennis court access
- Shared pool access
- Cot and high chair (upon request, extra price, see T&Cs)