Website: https://www.orionholidays.com/
Absolutely spot on all round. A lovely house in an ideal and peaceful spot on Isis lake. It’s clean, airy and has a lovely terrace to sit on overlooking the lake. A short walk to the playground, tennis courts and short cut to South Cerney. We stayed initially as 2 adults and a 2 year old which was very spacious and then 4 adults and a 2 year year old which was a little cosier but absolutely fine. It has all the amenities you need plus fast wifi. TV is a little basic so would recommend taking a firestick to access Netflix/Amazon etc if you need that - but otherwise a really great stay. ...more
The accommodation was in an excellent location overlooking the lake with lovely tranquil early morning vistas. The only slight drawback was the seasonal midges around the cottages. The cottage itself was well furnished and very comfortable with an excellent kitchen, which could have done with a little more food storage, if staying longer than a few days. All in all, I will certainly re-book this cottage and I found Orion very efficient and communicative by email.
Fantastic stay, incredible service that went above and beyond. We had the most wonderful time with our friends. So much around to do and lots of pretty places to see. The guide you are provided about the area is amazing, it gives you everything to ensure your stay is the best. Highly recommend and we will be back.
A group of 7 friends spent 2 nights at Windrush Lakes and we weren't disappointed. The accommodation was outstanding! Everything from the furniture to the outside seating areas, and the added bonus was the Hot Tub. The kitchen was fully fitted with everything you could possibly need. The bedrooms were all very comfy, the showers were powerful and hot, and the living/dinning area was very spacious and comfortable. The outside decking area was large with comfortable seating areas and a great view of the lake. There was a large Webber BBQ at the property but we didn't use it. The Hot Tub w...more
Our villa was immaculate, spacious and comfortable. Everything we needed for a fun family weekend away. The villa is peaceful and quiet - the hot tub is a lovely treat too. There are great places to visit just a short drive away. We had a great time - thank you.
We booked this accommodation for my husband's 50th family birthday. Communication about the booking was very good and consistent and the staff I spoke to were very helpful. The accommodation itself was lovely and very comfortable. The location was amazing, right on the side of a large lake. The accommodation was very well equipped. The inside was immaculately clean. The only thing I would comment negatively on was the cleanliness of the outside area overlooking the lake. There was a note in the welcome folder saying that cobwebs were inevitable due to the location next to the lake but t...more
We had an important birthday and rented 3 houses on Clearwater. Ours was the favourite. So comfortable and perfect for entertaining. We might be back!EV
Excellent facilities on site and as we stayed during school term time everything was really quiet. On site restaurant has quite limited menu but the food was extremely good. Spa was excellent and our treatments, whilst expensive, were wonderful. The accommodation was also excellent. It was handy for everything, had an outstanding view and was really well stocked. We visited local towns and villages - particularly loved Cirencester for its independent shops. A great break all round!
We stayed at the property August 2024, and generally had a nice week overall. The property itself is very high spec, and we made the most of everything it had to offer. It was also very clean on arrival and provided all the comforts it advertised. It felt very much like a new build still. The location was great overlooking the lake, and the roof was perfect given there wasn't enough space on the ground floor for decking like the other lake houses. This was also great during the nights as it was elevated away from the lake life. The activities available were also perfect and we used the jetty t...more
We had an amazing week at Spring Lake, the house has everything you could possibly need , There are lovely restaurants in walking distance and of course you can enjoy any water sport that you prefer. We will definitely be back .
A recent stay here was amazing! Although the weather played a crucial point. Orion holidays was very easy to book with and great communication. The accommodation met with all our needs which was for four couples and each had on suit facilities which were a must. The house had everything we required, lovely views all round and added benefit of jacuzzi. We will be coming back and happy to book through Orion again. Thank you
We had an excellent stay at Lower Mill Estate. Everything went smoothly from booking through arrival to swimming and kayaking. The views on Howell’s Mere were tranquil and inspiring, lovely trees and so many birds. The whole estate is beautifully kept and amazingly quiet for a half term holiday! We were also very lucky with the weather. We will certainly return.
This was a multigenerational family get together to celebrate a big birthday. We were aged from 10 weeks to 77 years old! We all enjoyed this most comfortable house, which was probably the best equipped I have ever stayed in. Comfort and cleanliness were exceptional and the contact before and after from Orion was superb. We were familiar with the location but again enjoyed walks, swimming and cycling. Views of the lake from the house were great and we enjoyed our resident cuckoo and muntjac deer. A relaxing 5 nights and generally good weather added to our enjoyment . I would be more than hap...more
We had a great family weekend away. The lodge was clean, well designed and had everything we needed. The view out to the lake was lovely. There was loads to do in the local area so would love to come again.
Wow, what an amazing house. The location, the view from the decking and the overall style of the house. Everything was perfect. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils- just missing egg cups! The bathrooms were all clean and tidy. But to end on a positive, the kids loved the lake and the shared pontoon was perfect for paddle boarding off and fishing.
Would certainly use Orion again. Web site easy to use. Staff friendly & efficient. Lodge beautiful & comfortable. We had a great time thanks
My wife and I took our adult daughter away for a relxing holiday and we weren't dissapointed. The house was delightful, bright and airy and very comfortable in every respect. The house was very well equiped, plenty of storage and comfortable beds and the outside deck beside the lake was a real bonus. We enjoyed watching the water skiers and wild life and the facilities around the other lakes were very good too. We particularily enjoyed a very good Sunday Lunch at the De Vere Boathouse Restaurant and the Waterside Cafe was a great coffee stop, excellent cinnamon buns ! The local area provided ...more
Our second holiday in Windrush 62. Absolutely spotless. A very comfortable home and we are sure we'll be back again.
We spent 3 nights in the lovely and peaceful location. Patio was a good size and we used both the BBQ and hot tub which were good. There are well maintained grounds and well planted gardens surrounding the properties. Great activities on site: tennis, table tennis, pool and plenty of room to walk, play football and watch the wildlife. It was super to just walk down and paddle board on the lake immediately in front of the house. The next lake along (walking distance) is bigger with lots of other water sports facilities, all bookable. About 10 minutes drive away is an aqua park with crazy golf...more
This was a family gathering of eight for a special birthday. The location was perfect on a beautiful lake with plenty of wildlife to enjoy and a cuckoo calling in the background. The accommodation worked perfectly and had everything we needed for our stay including games, boules and tennis racquets. There were plenty of local activities and a good choice of places to eat and a large Tesco was only a short drive away. We are already planning our next visit.
We have returned to this lodge a few times now and it never disappoints . Great location on the lake which is not overlooked by other properties. The lodge is spacious and comfortable- all bedrooms can be twin which is good for a group of friends like us. Having three bath/ shower rooms and an extra toilet is very helpful. The lodge is well equipped with towels, dressing gowns, plentiful kitchen utensils, outdoor furniture on the deck and a great hot tub. Friendly staff at Orion made any communication easy- particularly good that they informed us of an early check in.
Stayed 3 nights in August, property is fab. Very well appointed, everything you might need for self catering stay. Hot tub added bonus. Lots of room on decking area & plenty of seating. Highly recommend & intend to return.
A fabulous secure location with wonderful properties. Holidaying here caters for all from total chill out to hectic activity all wrapped up in nature.
Our 2nd stay at this very comfortable lodge There were a couple of maintenance issues to which Orion responded very quickly.wirh temporary fixes.
We had a lovely stay in Windrush 87, the property was very clean, very well equipped and had lovely Lake views. We will definitely be back!
Relaxing break which was needed by all. Great location and the property had everything we needed. :)
We had a great family stay for a long weekend, with 3 families spread across 2 properties. The setting is fantastic, with lovely grounds to walk around, pretty lakes and the ability to kayak/paddleboard in one lake. The kids had a brilliant time and spent hours in the play area, which was less than 100m from the house. Would definitely stay again
A lovely lake stay in the heart of the cotswolds water park. The house was very spacious even for a family of 8, we didn't feel on top of each other. The hot tub on the deck was a great feature. A discount card for local businesses and restaurants was provided but note that it isn't accepted on Saturdays ( as we found out). Would recommend staying here and we would be returning in the future
Lovely little place, we used for 2 week stay for work that was near by. Got all amenities and cleaner came in once a week to change bedding and give a clean etc. Loved staying here and would stay again.
The house has a spacious lounge, small dining room and kitchen on the ground floor. Of the four bedrooms, one double room is quite spacious and has en-suite facilities. The other three rooms are small, one a small room with a double bed and two small twin rooms with little or no storage space. The lodge provides a homely atmosphere.
Great location, lovely cottage with a great outlook onto a lake. Would come back again. Very impressed with the Cotswold water park area
We booked for ourselves and our family. They were kind enough to open up the extra fourth bedroom to accommodate us . We thought the layout was great! There are so many activities and we will be back.
This was our 5th visit to the Cotswold Lakes and our fourth to Windrush/Isis. We love fronting on to Windrush where we can keep an eye on our 12 year old grandsons while they paddle away on their paddle boards. No 65 has a very suny aspect and catches the sun until the evening, which is great for lounging about on the patio overlooking the lake. We all love the hot tub as well. There is also lots to do locally. We always go to the beach one day. The boys go waterskiing and we enjoy the Cotswold sculpture park and all the lovely restaurants.
Lots of cobwebs inside under worktop. Had an issue with WIFI my husband lost half a days work. Also hot tub had dirt in it. Reported this on the Sunday, no one came until the Wednesday so couldn’t use it. He added more chemicals which burnt our eyes and irritated of skin.
We really enjoyed our stay, everything was hassle free from booking to checking in etc. The property and site were wonderful and all our needs were catered for. We will definitely be returning.
The lodge was fabulous and the location superb. I came for a quiet break with a friend and we explored some of the local walks. Sitting watching the various birdlife on the lake was so peaceful.
Apartment was lovely, but felt it was a bit tired. Doors to decking from the bedroom were swollen at the bottom which made them difficult to shut. Drain smell in the shower. Info description stated there was a club house. Pub and restaurant, did not realise it was Ballyhoo all in one.
We had a lovely break in Casa Angela and have no complaints. We were there to relax and enjoy each other’s company which we did.
Enjoyable stay excellent facilities Would be happy to book again Orion holidays helpful and friendly company to deal with.
Loved are family stay at this property. Very close to all activities. The twin back bedroom could probably do with a an upgrade, maybe new beds & some drawers, but not a dealbreaker.
We had a delightful weekend. Everything was great. Only things that would have improved it was spa was fully booked so we used the swimming pool by the activity centre. Also would be great if they put a canoe launch of the deck. These are relatively minor and overall a great time was had by everyone.
I’ve just returned from another delightful break at Mill Village with my big kids and grandchildren. We drive from Brighton every year!) Damsel Cottage has everything we need regardless of age. I never tire of the beautiful lakeside views and walks, whilst the youngsters love the heated swimming pool, cycling and taking the kayaks out. It’s completely safe for them both cycling around the estate and there are lots of pretty Cotswolds towns and other venues to visit nearby. We also very much appreciated the large new walk-in shower. My happy place….and so many great memories.
We stayed at the landings with our family including new baby granddaughter to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We had the best time. The accommodation was lovely the paint is a little bit tired and scruffy in places but it didn’t detract from the spacious comfortable house. Bedrooms were lovely my only niggle is the mattresses weren’t comfy they were a bit lumpy but the bedding etc was very nice. We used the lakeside brasserie for food and drinks cocktails are particularly nice there. My husband and son in law gave the water skiing a go which they enjoyed. We visited diddly squat farm...more
Overall, we had a lovely Easter Break. The lake view was very relaxing and location was good as we drove to visit Cotswolds villages. There are plenty of parking within the area so would recommend to big family/group. The property is well maintained and staffs are very accommodating and tennis court are extra bonus. However, we were not able to book for kayaks and fishing so will definitely do it in advance in our next stay.
Our stay at Mill Village 75 was nothing short of perfect. Nestled on the largest lake within the Lower Mill Estate, this charming cottage offered the ideal setting for a relaxing holiday. The location couldn't have been better—our teenagers had a fantastic time with easy access to the lake for water sports, which kept them entertained throughout our stay. The cottage itself was impressively well-equipped, stocked with everything we could possibly need. It was also immaculately clean and ready ahead of schedule, which was a nice bonus. The space was just right for our family of four, offerin...more
The pre holiday service from Orion was really good plenty of information and a notification that our lodge was ready before the scheduled arrival time. The lodge was what we wanted, plenty of space, nice seating and good lighting for reading. There was just about everything we wanted in the lodge for our short break. The water skiing displays were a bonus.
We stayed for 2 nights. Had a very relaxing weekend. It rained on and off but didn’t impact us too much. House had everything we needed. Village is beautiful. Cafe was handy.
We have stayed there before, so we knew what to expect. We were happy with the standard of the accomodation and we will be returning in 2025
This is our fourth time visiting Spring Lake and it did not disappoint. Accommodation was perfect, outdoor seating was really comfy and bifold doors meant even when the weather wasn't the best we could still watch the Lake activities. The Lakeside Brasserie did the best Sunday roast platter. Great time had by the whole family from age 25 to 90 !
The accommodation is well located, right next to the lake. It has all of the mod cons, two fridge, dishwasher and a washing machine. The interior is a little tired and could do with some updating and if there are more than six people, it is a bit of a squeeze trying to fit on the two sofa in the lounge.
Lovely break, property was good with enough to please two young children. We had a great time but I do feel it was expensive for just a two night stay outside of school holidays. It suited us because of proximity to our home and the outdoor pool but I think it was expensive for just two nights
The property was in need of some TLC. There were no curtains in the main living area, which made it very difficult when it was sunny, there was no way to keep the room cool and you could not watch TV. The flooring by the folding doors is lifting, which could cause an issue soon. The bed in the main bedroom was not very comfortable, the mattress sunk below the edge of the bed when you sat on it. There was no first aid box, as described in the book in the accommodation. There appeared to be a lack of instruction manuals, so it was difficult to use the equipment, it was all a bit of guess work...more