De Vere Cotswold Water Park

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De Vere
8.2 (7445 reviews)
Lake, 6, 17 Spine Rd E , Cirencester , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Cleanliness
Amenities
Service
Cons:
Food quality
Value for money
Customer service issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
Most reviews indicate a clean environment, but specific mentions suggest areas for improvement.
Service
8.5
Various positive mentions of staff kindness; however, some reviews criticized communication.
Location
8.74
Commonly praised for its beautiful setting and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
7.99
Rooms are comfortable, but some guests experienced issues with amenities like TV remotes.
Amenities
8.52
Multiple facilities mentioned positively, though the pool has caveats.
Value for Money
7.78
Some guests found pricing steep for the quality of some food offerings and services.
Food and Beverage
7.53
Mixed reviews on food quality, with some meals described as disappointing.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall positive sentiment, with some detracting factors noted but a good value stay overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 17:08

Property Description

Luxurious Lakeside Retreat
The 4-star De Vere Cotswold Water Park offers a serene lakeside setting amidst picturesque countryside, featuring a luxury spa and elegantly styled rooms.

Dining with a View
Indulge in locally sourced delicacies at the Brasserie while overlooking the tranquil lake, or enjoy a British menu at the Old Boathouse pub by the water's edge.

Tranquil Spa Experience
Unwind at Spa 6, offering a range of rejuvenating treatments and granting access to the pool, sauna, and steam room.

Experience the beauty of the Cotswolds with water sports on the lakes and wildlife spotting at the nature reserve. Book now for a relaxing getaway at De Vere Cotswold Water Park.

Important information:

Please note that children under the age of 2 are not allowed to use the hotel pool.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 7445 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 7.99
Amenities: 8.52
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 7.53
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Steve • couple • gb
10
Great location , very picturesque
Pros:

Location, style of the rooms.
We had a lake facing room with a balcony which was lovely to sit out on.
We ate at the Boathouse, which was lovely

Cons:

The only thing I would fault about our stay was the price of the wine.
£18 for a 250ml glass of Malbec is quite frankly obscene. I really don’t know how anyone can justify that price.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
Fantastic staff, fantastic location, and brilliant food.
Pros:

Attended an evening function - the food was superb! The room was well laid out and the staff were amazing.

Cons:

The beer prices are a little steep and they don’t serve draughty Guinness!

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Lottie • extended_group • gb
8
Lovely little stay
Pros:

Well presented, big room. Good facilities. Breakfast was lovely, great selection and all very fresh!

Cons:

Bathroom smelt damp

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Charlotte • solo_traveller • gb
10
Excellent from start to finish
Pros:

Fresh, modern and clean

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Yousef • solo_traveller • gb
3
N/a
Pros:

Only location

Cons:

No single bottle of water at the room no improper sounds at the premises banging next room doors noises in next room even my children rooms was the same
Rooms should be sound proof

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location for a corporate dinner or party.
Pros:

Great location and friendly staff

Cons:

Breakfast a little expensive at £19 as the quality wasn’t the best.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Marco • family_with_children • gb
8
Quite good but maintenance could be improved
Pros:

The staff are very friendly & helpful. Very dog friendly

Cons:

The facilities could do with more work. The spa needs more maintenance; ice machine not working, tropical shower not working, other things not available, towels piling up in the changing rooms. Have been to other places with better maintained facilites.

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Paula • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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Mohsen • couple • gb
8
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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copter kev • family_with_children • gb
2
Cons:

View was of a pond not a lake and of all other rooms felt miss sold.
Early closing restraunt and facilities even though it was a fully booked weekend.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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SONER • family_with_children • tr
10
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Tegen • family_with_children • gb
7
Excellent staff but variable rooms and not quite the quiet, luxury countryside getaway promised
Pros:

Staff were very approachable, professional and addressed our concerns and resolved our initial issues with the room.
They moved us to a room with waterfront views as we had booked which was much less tired, had the views promised and working lights/facilities. The views here were nice. It was good to have some later evening food options open to us as we arrived in the evening after work. The breakfast was excellent. The bar staff were friendly and helpful throughout the evening.

Cons:

We paid a little extra for a room with a waterfront view for the weekend. The room we were initially allocated was in a dark corner of the first floor - so while there were doors to the decking it faced directly onto a concrete wall in a canal-style inlet of rooms. It wasnt really what we expected from the photographs and descriptions. Moreover the bedside light did not work and there were no general overhead room lights in the main bedroom so it was very dark. The hotel felt busy and the decor was much more tired compared to other de vere sites we had stayed at.
It was also very disappointing to learn they charge a significant amount extra to use the pool and leisure facilities - for a hotel weekend away this is usually a given and forms part of our selection process for a winter weekend getaway.
Because of these reasons we probably wouldnt stay here again, there are other de vere sites that have a lot more magic for better value.

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Nicole • couple • gb
8
2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
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Rob Bellis • couple • ie
10
Great location - check in not so good
Pros:

Good overall

Cons:

When checking in we asked the man checking us in if we could book the boat house for 4 people , he said it was fully booked all evening , I asked to try again and again but he said absolutely no chance.
Our daughter then booked a local pub a few miles away , however I thought I would check online , immediately I was able to book a table at 20:30 at the boathouse . We arrived there were a number of empty tables , we have a lovely evening the staff at the boathouse were spot on ……. I do not understand why the check in man told us it was full .

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
9
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Kayleigh • couple • gb
9
Fab little night away
Pros:

Huge hotel! Beautiful surroundings. Spa was super clean and comfortable. Warm pool which has buttons on the side to press to make sections of it more like a jacuzzi! Steam and sauna really big and clean! We visited on a Tuesday so the hotel/spa was not busy at all. At best there were 5 people in the spa! Really lovely spacious room with a great balcony and all day sunshine.
Food at the boathouse was really tasty. Great experience!

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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H. • couple • gb
8
A nice break
Pros:

Nice surroundings, good for walking. Very comfy bed, spacious rooms, excellent breakfast, nice bar and good restaurant. Free parking and dog friendly 🐕
Pool and Spa facilities nice and not too busy

Cons:

The dog in room 116 barked for a long early every morning waking us up.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Jankowska • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

The reception area and pub/restaurant next to.

Cons:

Something was missing in the rooms for this to be exceptional. And the noise from the other rooms.

2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The entrance landscaping needs some work

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee
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Janice • couple • gb
8
Lovely place to stay, very comfy, very dog friendly and lots of facilities.
Pros:

Spacious room, super dog friendly, quiet. Loved the views into the water.

Cons:

Nothing didn’t like.

2026-03-17 • via Nuitee