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Enjoy looking through our photos and videos and be inspired for your Cotswold Family Holiday on the Lower Mill Estate.

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Holidays at Daisy Chain give you time to enjoy sim

Holidays at Daisy Chain give you time to enjoy simple pleasures. A meadow of buttercups. Wonderful.
Head over to the link in our bio to book your holiday and take time to slow down.
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Wow! What beautiful sunny weather for a Bank Holid

Wow! What beautiful sunny weather for a Bank Holiday weekend. Such a lot of gorgeous lakeside and riverside flowers to enjoy.
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Bank Holiday Monday (29th May) sees the much antic

Bank Holiday Monday (29th May) sees the much anticipated annual South Cerney Street Fair. The Duck Race is the highlight of the Street Fair and draws crowds to the river bank to see the fleet of ducks battle their way down the river to cross the finish line.
There will be over 100 stalls at the street fair with everything ranging from Morris Dancers to a Dog Show. Plenty for everyone to enjoy.
For more information head to https://southcerneystreetfair.org.uk/
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The blossom this year seems extra beautiful....may

The blossom this year seems extra beautiful....maybe because winter seemed so long and we now have blue skies - the perfect partner to blossom.
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After much searching for the perfect chairs, we ha

After much searching for the perfect chairs, we have just added these gorgeous chairs to the upstairs ensuite bedroom at Daisy Chain. This bedroom is often used by Grandparents - it is the only room on the second floor and away from some of the hustle and bustle of family life. We're sure that they will be well used. Swipe to see the rest of the room.
Who will you bring to Daisy Chain with you?
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The blossom is looking spectacular at the moment..

The blossom is looking spectacular at the moment...and even better from the sky! Swipe to see the full panorama. This shows a corner of Somerford Lagoon where the young River Thames passes through the Lower Mill Estate. The final image shows the bird hide overlooking the lagoon.
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How many birds can you hear in 10 minutes? We used

How many birds can you hear in 10 minutes? We used the brilliant Merlin app to identify the birds for us. Standing on the balcony at Daisy Chain, we identified 23 birds in 10 minutes. Not bad! The next challenge is to then be able to spot where they all are!
The Merlin Bird ID app is amazing. You simply open the app, select Sound ID, click on the microphone and the app does the rest. As it hears birds, they appear on the screen, with the bird that is singing at any one time being highlighted. It's magic!
The Merlin app is free to download and you'll also need to download a bird pack. We downloaded Europe: Britain and Ireland.
Download the app and see how many birds you can identify. Let us know how you get on!
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An aerial panorama showing parts of the Lower Mill

An aerial panorama showing parts of the Lower Mill Estate (swipe to see all photos). It's lovely to watch the view gradually greening up as the weeks go by.
Daisy Chain is located on the largest lake on the Lower Mill Estate, Somerford Lagoon. The lake makes a wonderful backdrop to your holiday - from sitting on the balcony enjoying a lay breakfast, to jumping into the Canadian canoe or onto a SUP, life is just better at the lake. In the foreground is Millstone Park with its tennis courts and Muga court. On the left is Ballihoo Restaurant and accompanying Pizza Shack and one of the playgrounds. Daisy Chain is visible on the far lake shore on the edge of Somerford Lagoon.
Visit our bio to go to our website to book your holiday at Daisy Chain and explore this wonderful location.
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Cotswold Family Holidays are all about making memo

Cotswold Family Holidays are all about making memories together with family and friends. There is so much for everyone to enjoy from swimming to tennis, exploring the nature reserve to relaxing at the spa.
Are you ready to relax, unwind and enjoy a Cotswold Family Holiday? Follow the link in our bio to head to our website and let's fix a date.
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Cotswold Water Park covers an area of 42 square mi

Cotswold Water Park covers an area of 42 square miles and is made up of 180 lakes providing a wonderful playground for a huge range of activities, both water and land based. This film gives a little insight into the extent of the lakes and focuses on the Lower Mill Estate.
The Lower Mill Estate is a wonderful base for making the most of Cotswold Water Park. A holiday here really does offer something for everyone. To find out more and book your stay visit the link in our bio.
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Orchids and Snakes Head Fritillaries are just some

Orchids and Snakes Head Fritillaries are just some of the wonderful wild flowers that can be seen now at Clattinger Farm, a wonderful meadow just the other side of the Lower Mill Estate in Cotswold Water Park. The meadows here are considered to be the finest remaining example of enclosed lowland grassland in the UK, and Clattinger Farm is of international importance for its hay meadow wild flowers.
Think carpet of bluebells....but made of orchids instead. It's a fabulous place and such a treat to have it so close.
It is well worth a visit if you are staying in Cotswold Water Park.
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The simple beauty of bluebells. Spectacular. This

The simple beauty of bluebells. Spectacular.
This is your warning that if you haven't seen them yet this season you need to be quick before they go over.
N.B. No bluebells were harmed in filming this reel. The drone perfectly captured their majesty without us treading on a single leaf.
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The comment that is made most frequently when gues

The comment that is made most frequently when guests write a review about their stay at Daisy Chain is that the house is extremely well equipped.
Not all holiday home owners regularly stay at their properties. We love staying at Daisy Chain...and therefore know exactly what is needed for a relaxing holiday with children. Here are just a few of the things that we include to make your holiday with young ones that much easier:
- children’s books and toys....lots of them (most toys and baby equipment are hidden away in a cupboard so they are not in your way if not needed)
- baby monitor
- booster seats
- additional black out blinds
- stair gates and high chairs
- a well equipped kitchen - with enough pots and pans for cooking Christmas Dinner as well as children's crockery and cutlery
- birthday banners and bunting for you to use
- a Canadian Canoe....and of course buoyancy aids. We even provide little round cushions so that little ones can sit on the base of the canoe and feel even safer.
Have we missed anything off the list.? What is the one thing that you think should be included but you never find in a holiday home?
Comment below and we'll let you know if we have one!
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Hooray! Bluebell season has arrived. There is some

Hooray! Bluebell season has arrived. There is something so peaceful about walking through bluebell woods in spring. The light filtered through branches, the delicate scent of the bluebells and the wonderful carpet of flowers.
From Batsford Arboretum to Painswick Rococo Gardens there are plenty of places to visit bluebell woods in the Cotswolds. Perhaps one of the closest to the Lower Mill Estate is Siccaridge Wood, near Sapperton. A wonderful sight awaits in the Beech wood.
Where is your favourite place to see bluebells?
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The church of St John the Baptist, which dominates

The church of St John the Baptist, which dominates the Market Place in the centre of Cirencester, dates from the 12th Century. It is built of the distinctive honey coloured Cotswold stone. It is a wonderful building to explore, and on a few dates during the summer the tower is open to climb. The view from the top is worth the climb!
In this photo you can see Cirencester Park rising behind it. The park is a lovely place to walk and is open for visitors between 8am and 5pm.
Have you visited any Cotswolds towns and villages?
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A beautiful sunrise from a few days ago. It won't

A beautiful sunrise from a few days ago. It won't be long before the silhouetted trees are once again clothed in green.
What is your favourite time of day? Watching the sun rise is a wonderful way to start the day.... especially if you can watch whilst still lying in bed!
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Time to plan your next holiday. There are so many

Time to plan your next holiday. There are so many activities for everyone to enjoy when staying at Daisy Chain on the Lower Mill Estate.
From canoeing to paddle boarding, swimming to tennis, visiting the gym to birdwatching we think we've got everyone covered.
Check your diary and let's fix a date. We've released our 2024 dates today so there's no better time to book. Visit the 🔗 in our bio.
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Guests staying at Daisy Chain have use of this Can

Guests staying at Daisy Chain have use of this Canadian canoe for exploring the lakes. It's such a wonderfully peaceful way of travelling over the water. Who would you like to Canoe here with?
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Cirencester, known as the capital of the Cotswolds

Cirencester, known as the capital of the Cotswolds, is a wonderful historic town to explore. This aerial photo is taken from the entrance of Cirencester Park, looking down Cecily Hill towards the imposing church of St. John the Baptist which stands in the centre of the town.
Have you ever visited Cirencester? Daisy Chain makes a perfect location for exploring the Cotswolds.
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The water level is really high on Somerford Lagoon

The water level is really high on Somerford Lagoon at the moment due to all the rain in March. The lake has expanded it's margins...past the usual reed edge between Flagham Fen and the lagoon. It makes for fun exploring.
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