Cotswold Lodges at the Waterpark

Before you arrive

Book your stay online

Useful Information

Contact details:

Email:  info@mimsandco.co.uk

Phone Numbers:       

  • Mims – 07534-455926      
  • Jo – 07943-203326     
  • Rachael – 07766-758404

Our office hours are 8am – 7pm.

In an out of hours emergency one of us will always try to answer the phone, but do text if you can’t get through on the phone.

In an absolute emergency and you can’t get hold of us the on site security staff are really helpful and canusually help with any maintenance or security issues you have.  Their number is: 07923 000680.

When you arrive at your accommodation, please ensure you check out the information booklet.  In there will be fire safety info and lots of useful information regarding local facilities and how to use heating etc.

Have a great stay and remember we’re always around if you need anything at all.

Arrival, Departure and Housekeeping

HOUSEKEEPING

The caravan has been cleaned before your arrival. In the unlikely event that you are unhappy with the standard of any cleaning when you arrive please let us know immediately so that we can put it right.  We are very approachable, so please don’t hesitate if your at all unhappy.

ARRIVAL

Your check in time will be 3pm.  We do occasionally need more time to get your accommodation ready.  If this is the case we will let you know as soon as we do.

If you get to the holiday park before 3pm please give us a call.  I can give you your passes and you can go and use the café, pools etc and we will let you know when the accommodation is ready.  Please don’t check in until 3pm, even if it looks clean and tidy.  We often come back in after a clean to sanitise and make sure nothing hasn’t been forgotten.

I’m really sorry but we have had to remove things that we would usually have available to our guests  ie:board games, playing cards, books and DVD’s, as keeping these sanitized through COVID 19 would have  been an absolute nightmare.

DEPARTURE

We would ask that you depart at 10am unless we’ve arranged a late check out as the property will need to be thoroughly aired before our cleaning team enter the property. Please can you place the key back in thekey safe.

On departure please can you ensure any washing up is done, all rubbish is removed, strip your beds and place all dirty linen in the shower.

Other information

BBQ’S 

There is a charcoal BBQ for your use. It will be at the back of the caravan. Please leave it as you found it.  Sadly we have had to introduce some rules regarding BBQ’s as we’ve had some damage to deckings and even work tops due to BBQing. 

  • BBQ’s are only to be used on the green area beside the decking – not on the decking itself.
  • Please do not use disposable BBQ’s.
  • Please do not use any BBQ coals inside the caravan.  
  • We will be fining guests if the decking is damaged in any way on check out.

DOGS 

If your bringing your dog with you, please note that dogs must be kept on a lead at all times around the park. I’m sure I don’t need to ask but please pick up after your dog, there are lots of small children around! If your dog is likely to be up on the furniture (my dogs does, the minute my backs turned), please can you use the throws to cover it as best you can. There are usually a couple of throws around. If not please give me a call and I can drop you one in. 

There are lots of lovely dog walks around the caravan. There is a lovely walk around Whitefriars Lake. From the clubhouse take the little cut through to the right of the shop, follow the road round for a couple of minutes you will see a bridge on the right hand side, go over the bridge and your there. 

On site facilities

Please be aware that many of the facilities may need to be booked beforehand.  Currently we have no booking system in place for the pools but there is for the Pedalos, some of the activities ie wizard school, wet and wild and the Dino Carts.

FACILITIES 

  • Entertainment complex and amusement arcade 
  • Sammy & Tommy Children’s activities
  • Indoor soft play area
  • Outdoor adventure playground 
  • Sky & BT Sports TV in complex
  • Gym – forms to be filled in before use, available from reception.
  • Indoor leisure pool, Heated outdoor pool (April to mid September) and flume
  • Sauna, steam room and fitness suite
  • Basketball and mini football field
  • Tennis court and crazy golf (Extra fee)
  • Nature trail
  • Fishing
  • Dino Carts
  • Wet and Wild
  • Orbs
  • Nerf Court
  • Pedalos (Extra fee)
  • Fitness trail
  • Café
  • Brasserie
  • Shop 
  • Launderette (Extra Fee)

FISHING 

There are 4 fishing lakes welcoming fishermen and women, with a valid angling license. The rules are available on our website. You can fish on any of the lakes on the Hoburne park. These operate on a first come first served basis, but please be aware there are a lot of owners who fish everyday and will get a bit stroppy if you nick their spot! (According to my brother this is a very competitive sport 😊😊) I’m sure I don’t need to say but please ensure you take any rubbish, line and hooks home with you. We don’t want our wildlife suffering. You can fish from 8am – 10pm daily. No night fishing I’m afraid. There are some big fish in there so please ensure any children are well supervised as they could be pulled in. We have a local tackle shop that can help with any questions or kit needed. www.tackleden.co.uk

SOUTH CERNEY

You are approximately 1 mile away from the village of South Cerney. (Out of the park and turn left) The village has the following amenities: 

  • Co-Op open from 7am – 8pm daily, 
  • Premier open from 7am-8pm daily 
  • Fish and Chip Shop (This is superb!) 
  • Pharmacy 
  • Sandwich Shop 
  • The George Pub 
  • The Elliot Pub 
  • South Cerney Tandoori 
  • The Braai House Deli

Nearest Petrol Station:

Nearest petrol station can be found approx. 4 miles away at Tescos, Kings Meadow, Cirencester. GL7 1NP. Open 24 hours. 

Nearest Garden Centre:

Garden centre, shopping mall, café, foodhall and butchers. Dobbies, Siddington, Cirencester. GL7 6EU 

Nearest Farm Shop:

Award winning farm shop selling locally sourced meat, poultry, fruit, veg and other produce. The Butts Farm Shop, South Cerney, Cirencester. GL7 5QE 

Nearest Cafe:

Lovely little café set in beautiful gardens. Go and give the Alpacas a stroke! JK’s Bistro, Fridays Ham Ln, Ashton Keynes. SN6 6QP 

Nearest Takeaway: In Cirencester we have a McDonalds, KFC and Dominos. Locally we have a Tandoori Restaurant that delivers to the door. There is a great fish and chip shop in South Cerney.

On the waterpark

If you are planning on visiting it may be an idea to visit the website/facebook pages as many of these attractions will be open on a book only basis. 

The Gateway Cafe and Information Centre 

The Gateway Centre, Spine Road, Cirencester. GL7 5TL 

A great place to start your holiday. Good food overlooking the lake with lots of information available regarding what’s going on on the water park. Details of walks, activities and much much more.  There is also an outdoor pizzeria, donuts stalls and lots of other things.  Its worth going up to have a look. 

Cotswold Country Park and Beach  (Make sure you book in advance)

www.cotswoldcountryparkandbeach.com

One of the largest inland beaches in the UK. Activities include swimming, zorbing, lakeside walks, adventure playground, café, pedalos, crazy golf, row boat and kayak hire. 

Elemental Sculpture Park 

elementalsculpturepark.com/

The Paddock, Somerford Keynes, Cirencester. GL7 6FE 

Experience contemporary and abstract sculpture set in woodland. Tea room and parking on site. 

Lake 86 (Make sure you book in advance)

www.cotswoldwaterparkhire.com

Lake 86 hire Rowing Boats, Stand Up Paddle boards, Kayaks and Canoes. 

Bainton Bike Hire

www.baintonbikes.com/bike-hire/cotswold-water-park/

Cycle hire is available at the Cotswold Water Park, self-service 24 hours a day 7 days a week from a number of hubs in this location. By simply using an App and Bluetooth on your phone you can unlock and lock our bikes at your leisure. 

Nearest Town

Cirencester – Cirencester is approximately 4 miles away and is a very pretty Cotswold market town with a full range of shops and services, including some lovely independently-owned shops, coffee shops and restaurants. 

Car Parking in Cirencester: 

  • The Waterloo Car Park: GL7 2PY 
  • Brewery Car Park: GL7 1HN 
  • Forum Car Park: GL7 1LJ 
  • Supermarkets in Cirencester: 
  • Waitrose Sheep Street, Cirencester GL7 1SZ 
  • Tesco Kings Meadow, Cirencester GL7 1NP 
  • Aldi Kings Meadow, Cirencester GL7 1NP 

Hospitals

Cirencester Minor Injuries Unit (Open from 8am – 11pm daily) 

Tel:  0300 421 6200

Address: Tetbury Road, Cirencester GL7 1UY

Cheltenham General Hospital (Open 24 hours daily) 

Tel: 03004 222 222 

Address: Sandford Road, Cheltenham GL53 7AN 

Alternatively, you should dial 999 in the case of a medical emergency requiring immediately assistance or 111 for the NHS non-emergency services. 

Good local pubs serving good food

The Waterside Kitchen & Bar    Worth a visit – Asian/small plates/Pod Dining on the lake 

Tel: 01285-860412

Website:  www.watersidecotswolds.co.uk

Address:  Wickwater Lane, Cirencester GL7 5RL

The Old George, South Cerney (Around a 20 minute walk) 

Tel: 01285 869989 

Website: oldgeorgeinn.co.uk 

Address: Clarks Hay, South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5UA 

Lakeside Brasserie      Worth a visit – OK food on the waterskiing  lake- fab location!

Tel: 01285 860606

Website: www.lakeside-bar.co.uk

Address: The Watermark, Spring Lake, South Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 5TH

The Greyhound Inn, Siddington Tel:01285 653573

Website: www.thegreyhound-inn.co.uk

Address: Ashton Road, Siddington, Cirencester. GL7 6HD

The Old Boathouse, Cotswold Water Park Tel: 01285 864111

Website: phcompany.com/de-vere/cotswold-water-park-hotel/dining/old-boathouse/

Address: Lake 6, Spine Road, South Cerney, Cirencester GL7 5FP

The Inn at Fossebridge, Fossebridge Tel: 01285 720721

Website: www.cotswolds-country-pub-hotel.co.uk

Address: Fosse Way, Fossebridge GL54 3JS

Local Takeaways

  • Fish and Chip Shop – South Cerney. Call and collect from the hatch. Opening times may vary socheck before you go – Tel: 01285-861007
  • South Cerney Tandoori – Indian takeaway that delivers to site.www.southcerneytandoori.com/menu
  • Ciren Eats – Selection of takeaways. www.cireneats.com
  • Pizzeria 720 – www.pizzeria720.com
  • Feed Me Cotswolds – Afternoon tea delivery and private catering delivered to your door.www.feedmecotswolds.co.uk

Things to do

Cirencester Park

Website: www.cirencesterpark.co.uk

Address: Tetbury Road, Cirencester GL7 1UR.

Corinium Museum

Website: www.coriniummuseum.org

Address: Corinium Museum, Park Street, Cirencester GL7 2BX

Cotswolds Farm Park

Website: www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk

Address: Cotswold Farm Park, Bemborough Farm, Kineton, Cheltenham GL54 5UG

Cotswold Wildlife Park

Website: www.cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk

Address: Cotswold Wildlife Park, Burford, Oxon. OX18 4JP

Highgrove House

Website: www.highgrovegardens.com

Address: Highgrove House, Doughton, Tetbury GL8 8TN

National Arboretum at Westonbirt Website:www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt Address:Westonbirt, Tetbury GL8 8QS

Roman Villa Chedworth

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chedworth-roman-villa#OverviewAddress: Chedworth, Cheltenham GL54 3LJ

Sudeley Castle

Website: www.sudeleycastle.co.uk

Address: Sudeley Castle & Gardens, Winchcombe GL54 5JD

The Stones at Avebury

Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/aveburyAddress: Avebury, Marlborough, Wilts. SN8 1RD

Pittville Park and Pump Room

Website: www.cheltenham.gov.uk/info/33/parks_and_open_spaces/350/pittville_parkAddress: Pittville Park, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL51 9JZ

Cotswold Gin Distillery Tour

Website: www.cotswoldsdistillery.com

Address: Phillip’s Field, Whichford Road, Stourton, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5HG

Cotswold Village Drive

A really good drive to see some of our beautiful Cotswold Villages is the route below, starting from the water park, drive to Bibury, onto Bourton-on-the-Water, through Upper Slaughter to Stow-on-the-Wold, backdown to Burford, stopping at Lechlade on Thames, then back to the water park. Its around a 2 hour drive, but a whole day out with stops on the way.

Oxford, Bath, Bristol and Stratford-Upon-Avon are also within easy reach and offer a great day out, sampling the varied architecture and cultural experiences. 

Other Pretty Villages/Towns to visit: 

  • Castle Coombe 
  • Moreton-In-Marsh 
  • Winchcombe 
  • Tetbury 
  • Broadway 
  • Chipping Campden