The Summer Lake Retreat Cotswold Water, Cirencester

This four-bedroom lake house sits at the water's edge in the Cotswold Water Park near South Cerney. The property sleeps eight guests across four king-size bedrooms. The top-floor four-poster bedroom opens onto a private balcony with lake views. Groups get two allocated parking spaces and shared access to tennis courts and kayaks.

The Cotswold Water Park covers 40 square miles of Gloucestershire countryside. Over 150 lakes dot the landscape. South Cerney village sits a short walk away. Cirencester is nearby.

The ground floor features an open-plan lounge and kitchen with granite worktops and a breakfast bar. A square dining table seats eight. The first floor holds three bedrooms: one king-size with en-suite shower room, one double and one king-size. The second-floor four-poster suite includes a free-standing bath and separate shower. A main bathroom and utility room complete the layout.

Cirencester offers shops and restaurants (4 miles, 10 minutes). Cotswold Wildlife Park houses over 260 species (15 miles, 25 minutes). Westonbirt Arboretum displays 15,000 trees (12 miles, 20 minutes). Keynes Country Park provides watersports and walking trails (2 miles, 5 minutes).

The Summer Lake Retreat Cotswold Water Park works brilliantly for active groups wanting watersports and countryside exploration. The waterside terrace and four-poster suite make this property stand out.