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✓Contemporary 5-bedroom house located within a gated and managed 450-acre nature reserve development in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, UK
✓Gas central heating throughout the property
✓Woodburner in the open plan living area with initial logs provided
✓Open plan ground floor living space including living area with 55" Smart TV, DVD player, and soundbar
✓Dining area integrated into the open plan ground floor
✓Fully equipped kitchen with electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher, and washing machine
✓Utility room on ground floor with tumble dryer and separate toilet
✓First floor includes three double bedrooms (each with 4ft 6in beds), two of which have doors leading to balconies
✓First floor ensuite bathroom to Bedroom 1 with bath and shower over, heated towel rail, and toilet
✓First floor shower room with cubicle shower, heated towel rail, and toilet
✓Fourth bedroom on first floor with 3ft bunk beds
✓Second floor kingsize bedroom (5ft bed) with ensuite wet room featuring shower, heated towel rail, and toilet
✓Two balconies accessible from first floor bedrooms
✓Gas central heating system
✓Electricity and Wi-Fi included in rental
✓Bed linen and towels provided and included in rental
✓Baby equipment provided including travel cot and highchair
✓Designated parking for 1 car on-site with additional visitor parking available
✓Lawned garden with decking, garden furniture, and BBQ facilities
✓Open waterway at the bottom of the garden with direct access to river (warning implied)
✓Pets allowed free of charge, maximum 2 pets permitted
✓Booking restricted to couples and family bookings only
✓No smoking permitted anywhere on the property
✓Spa passes provided free for estate spa located opposite the house; special treatments available by arrangement
✓Estate facilities include indoor heated 20m pool, outdoor heated 20m pool (one outdoor pool closed for renovation until June 2026), eco-pool, sauna, steam room, gym, hard tennis courts, multi-activity court, nature trails, cycle tracks, lakes for paddle boarding and sailing, shop, and pub/restaurant (Ballihoo)
✓Nearby attractions include Cotswolds Water Park with water sports and fishing, and cities Bath, Oxford, Cirencester, and Cheltenham within easy reach
✓Kemble railway station 10 minutes by car/taxi with direct train to London Paddington in 1 hour 10 minutes
✓All new white goods, dishwasher, mattresses, pillows, bed linens, and towels purchased in 2025
✓Check-in after 16:00 and check-out before 10:00
✓Security deposit and booking details not specified
✓Property awarded Customers' Choice in 2021, 2024, and 2026 with an overall rating of 4.8 and EPC rating C

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Local Insights: Lower Mill Estate

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Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Weather & Local Conditions

10°C

Overcast

Updated: 11 Oct 2026, 3:17am

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9.70°C

Temperature

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9 km/h

Wind Speed

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83%

Humidity

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Packing Tip: UK weather can turn quickly, so pack layers whatever the forecast. A waterproof and sturdy shoes mean the whole group can head out whatever October throws at you.

What to Expect Through the Year

✓ May - September: Warmest, longest days - ideal for big group days out, gardens and BBQs
✓ October - November: Crisp autumn colour, cosy evenings by the fire, quieter attractions
✓ December - February: Perfect for a snug winter escape - great for Christmas and New Year gatherings
✓ March - April: Spring blooms, longer evenings returning, wildlife becoming active

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Rainy Day Tip: A large cottage comes into its own on wet days - board games, a long lunch and a film with the whole group beat a cramped hotel any day. Check the tabs here for nearby pubs and attractions with indoor options.

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Lower Mill Estate sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.

Bortle Scale Rating

The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):

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Class 4 - Rural/suburban transition

This location's dark sky rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.

The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.

Best Stargazing Conditions

✓ New Moon periods: Darkest skies, best Milky Way visibility
✓ Winter months: Earlier darkness, crisper skies, Orion constellation prominent
✓ After 11pm: Neighbouring lights typically switched off
✓ Allow 20 minutes: Let your eyes adjust to darkness before looking up

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Pro Tip: Download a stargazing app like "Sky Map" or "Star Walk" before arrival. Mobile signal can be limited, and these apps work offline - a fun activity to share with the whole group.

Location & Elevation

90m

(295 feet above sea level)

Lower Mill Estate sits in a peaceful Gloucestershire setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.

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90m

Elevation

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Cirencester

Nearest Village

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Rural

Setting

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

✓ Fresher air: Expect it a touch cooler than coastal areas - bracing walks and restful sleep
✓ Clearer air: Less pollution and haze, better views and stargazing
✓ Morning mists: Valley fog sometimes forms below, creating magical sunrise views
✓ Walking access: Higher starting point means shorter climbs to hilltops and summits

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Driving Note: The roads to Cirencester are typical Gloucestershire lanes - narrow in places with passing spots. If the group is arriving in several cars, share the postcode and a meeting point in advance.

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.6475260° N | Longitude: 1.970449° W

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Today's sun times for Cirencester (Sunday, 11 October 2026):

6:23am

Sunrise

4:25pm

Golden Hour

5:25pm

Sunset

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6:23am

Sunrise

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5:25pm

Sunset

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4:25pm

Golden Hour

Planning Your Days by Season

✓ Summer (Jun-Aug): Sunset around 9:30-10pm - long days for group walks, days out and late alfresco dinners
✓ Autumn (Sep-Nov): Sunset 5-7pm - perfect timing for an after-dinner drink as the stars come out
✓ Winter (Dec-Feb): Sunset around 4pm - cosy early evenings by the fire, ideal for stargazing
✓ Spring (Mar-May): Sunset 6-9pm - watch the evenings grow longer each day

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Golden Hour: For the best light, plan your group photo or evening walk around golden hour (4:25pm). The warm colours make for lovely holiday photos before you head back in for dinner.

October Daylight

This month in Cirencester, you have approximately 11.03 hours of daylight. The shortening days create the perfect excuse for earlier, cosier evenings in.

Practical Essentials

Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Lower Mill Estate.

Mobile Phone Signal

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Signal Strength

Good

Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.

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Signal Tip: All major networks should work well here.

Nearest Essentials

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Arrival Tip: Fill up with fuel before you arrive - petrol stations can be sparse in rural Gloucestershire. With a larger group it's worth doing one big supermarket shop on the way, especially if arriving late.

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About Lower Mill Estate

Need To Know

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Weather & Local Conditions

What to Expect Through the Year

Dark Skies & Stargazing

Bortle Scale Rating

What You Can See From the Cottage

Best Stargazing Conditions

Location & Elevation

What the Elevation Means for Your Stay

Coordinates

Sunrise & Sunset Times

Planning Your Days by Season

October Daylight

Practical Essentials

Mobile Phone Signal

Nearest Essentials

Family & Fun

What Guests Love

Getting To Lower Mill Estate

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For Families

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