Swillbrook Sundowner in South Cerney, Gloucestershire

Swillbrook Sundowner Self-Catering

Set overlooking one of nine lakes, with two rivers and miles of walking trails crisscrossing hundreds of acres of Cotswold countryside, this lovely first-floor apartment offers you a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

Not only is there an award-winning spa on-site, but there's also a fantastic restaurant and clubhouse, plus a wide array of activities on offer. So get your morning laps in at the pool, windsurf out on the water, perfect your serve on the tennis court or book yourself in for a hard-earned spa treatment while you let the kids let off some steam in the playground – the park offers a relaxing getaway for the whole family.

Inside, the apartment offers a flexible sleeping arrangement with one double room, one bunk with a full-size double bed on the bottom, and a third bedroom with a standard single bunk bed. The main bedroom has its own en-suite shower room, while the other two share a full bathroom.

The open lounge and living space is the epicentre of the property and has been thoughtfully designed with your needs in mind. A large corner sofa, beanbag stools, and a couple of armchairs provide enough seating for the whole party to gather around in the evening. A well-equipped kitchen also shares the space and works well to whip up some grub for the entire group to enjoy around the dining table or out on the terrace, with a view over the lake.

Home truths:
*We'd recommend a car to explore the area – there's an allocated parking space, plus secure overflow parking, free of charge
*Complimentary access to the on-site spa facility
*Child-friendly amenities such as a cot and highchair are available on request – you'll need to provide your own bedding
*The apartment doesn't come with a barbecue, though you're welcome to bring your own
*As an area of Special Scientific Interest, the water reed height will vary depending on the season and the cycle of the cutback – this may affect your view of the lake
*Due to bunk bed configuration, the apartment is only suitable for a maximum of five adults and three children
*You're welcome to bring one dog along with you
*Host meet-and-greet on arrival