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Beautiful puffy clouds chasing across Somerford La

Beautiful puffy clouds chasing across Somerford Lagoon and the wonderful warmth of Spring sunshine. It's really interesting to see how the light changes on the trees on the horizon.
The balcony at Daisy Chain is such a tranquil place to sit and just be.
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Hello Spring sunshine! It's so lovely to being to

Hello Spring sunshine!
It's so lovely to being to feel the warmth of the sun after the snow of last week!
This is Spinney Lake which you pass on the way in to the Lower Mill Estate - you can just see the road at the bottom right hand corner. It's a great lake for canoeing on....and watching heron's standing fishing or flying lazily across the water.
We have availability at Daisy Chain this weekend - follow the link in our bio to book.
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Gliding gracefully into the weekend. The 180 lak

Gliding gracefully into the weekend.
The 180 lakes over 42 square miles which make up Cotswold Water Park must be home to hundreds of swans. We think Somerford Lagoon, which Daisy Chain looks out over, is a pretty special lake. As well as being home to swans, swallows skim over it's surface, starlings dance in their magnificent murmurations, kingfishers flash past, cormorants stand drying their wings and herons hunt in the shallows.
When are you coming to watch? Head over to the link in our bio - you could be here this month.
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It was sunrises like this that made us first fall

It was sunrises like this that made us first fall in love with Daisy Chain. It's just wonderful to lie in bed and enjoy this view.
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Celebrate Mother's Day in style at Daisy Chain!

Celebrate Mother's Day in style at Daisy Chain!
Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and treat your mum to a relaxing break on the Lower Mill Estate. With breath taking views, wonderful accommodation and plenty of activities for the whole family, there's no better way to show your love and appreciation for the special lady in your life.
Book now at www.cotswoldfamilyholidays.com (link in bio) and give your mum the Mother's Day gift she deserves! 💐
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The secret to keeping your wood burning stove glas

The secret to keeping your wood burning stove glass clean is to heat it up quickly. The best way to achieve this is by laying a top burn down fire - sometimes called an upside down fire. The largest logs are laid on the base of the stove, and kindling stacked like jenga blocks on top. Because the fire is started in the smallest fuel near the flue, hardly any smoke is produced. The flue warms up quickly and this helps to produce a good draft up the chimney and your wood burns without smoke. Since we started using this method to light fires we haven’t needed to clean the stove glass. Brilliant.
Guests at Daisy Chain love sitting around the log burner in the evening playing games and enjoying their favourite drink.
Save this post to remind you how to lay your fire.
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Childhood is a state of mind which ends when a pud

Childhood is a state of mind which ends when a puddle is viewed as an obstacle instead of an opportunity.
Guests staying at Daisy Chain have plenty of opportunities to return to their childhood….one of the things we suggest packing is wellies.
When did you last jump in a puddle?
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A timelapse of the startrails photo that I posted

A timelapse of the startrails photo that I posted a few days ago....again produced by the magic of a mobile phone. Somerford Lagoon on the Lower Mill Estate provides fabulous big skies for star gazing.
Are you ready to come and enjoy these big skies? Visit the link in our bio for more information.
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Take time to sit and watch the clouds go by. There

Take time to sit and watch the clouds go by. There is always something to watch from the balcony at Daisy Chain.
You could be here enjoying this view next week. Contact us for details.
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What are you doing next week? We have availabilit

What are you doing next week?
We have availability beginning on Monday 20th February.
Sleeping up to 9 in 5 bedrooms, our very family friendly lakeside holiday home makes a fantastic location for a relaxing, fun filled family half term.
Follow the link in our bio for more information.
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Looking to capture the night sky like never before

Looking to capture the night sky like never before? The big skies over Somerford Lagoon on the Lower Mill Estate are perfect for a bit of star watching. Taking photos of star trails used to involve taking a long time setting up a camera and working out long exposure modes before layering the photos together. Mobile phones now do all the leg work for us.
This image was taken by popping my mobile phone into a tripod, attaching it to the balcony railing and selecting star trail mode. An hour and a half later this image was produced. Magic.
When are you going to come an enjoy the big skies over Somerford Lagoon? Visit the link in our bio to find out more about booking your holiday at Daisy Chain.
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An aerial panorama of Clearwater Lake on the Lower

An aerial panorama of Clearwater Lake on the Lower Mill Estate (swipe to see both photos). 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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At Daisy Chain we’ve created a space where you c

At Daisy Chain we’ve created a space where you can just be. Switch off from the clamour of everyday life and reconnect with loved ones. This living room allows you do just that with your whole holiday framed by the view.
Visit the link in our bio to book your stay.
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We love our new seating at Daisy Chain. Perfect fo

We love our new seating at Daisy Chain. Perfect for catching up with friends and family and easily rotated to make the most of the fantastic lake views.
Where will you sit?
We've got availability from 20th February. Follow the link in our bio to find out more.
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Are you wondering how to keep the children occupie

Are you wondering how to keep the children occupied at half term? We've put together a collection of our top 10 family friendly days out from the Lower Mill Estate. From wildlife parks to classic cars, museums to adventurous activities there really is something for everyone whatever the weather. The only question is, where will you go first?
Visit our website for more information https://cotswoldfamilyholidays.com/top-10-things-to-do-from-lower-mill-estate-at-half-term/
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Relax. We've thought of everything so that you don

Relax. We've thought of everything so that you don't have to. This dining table is the focal point for family meals and celebrations at Daisy Chain. The really well equipped kitchen means that you will have everything you need whether you are cooking up a quick family meal, or being cooked for by a private chef.
Who will you share a meal with?
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This lovely oak dining table hosts many family mea

This lovely oak dining table hosts many family meals and celebrations at Daisy Chain while guests are relaxing on their holidays. It’s just had a little spa treatment of its own. A rejuvenating sand down and re-oil has left it in tip top condition and ready to greet guests once again.
Who's ready to gather around and enjoy a delicious meal at the refreshed table?
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Snowdrops are looking fabulous at the moment and w

Snowdrops are looking fabulous at the moment and with the gorgeous winter sun we are having they really bring the hope of Spring with them.
The Cotswolds has to be one of the best places to see snowdrops in the country. Painswick Rococo Garden has over 5 million snowdrops (yes....you read that right...5 million!) and Colesbourne Park boasts over 300 different cultivars. That really is taking being spoilt for choice to a whole new level!
To read our pick of the best four places to see snowdrops in the Cotswolds head over to https://cotswoldfamilyholidays.com/snowdrops-in-the-cotswolds/
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Apricity: the warmth of the sun during winter. A p

Apricity: the warmth of the sun during winter. A perfect noun to describe the warmth of the sun on these snowdrops.
Have you seen snowdrops yet this year?
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Even on a grey day the sky is beautiful. Layers of

Even on a grey day the sky is beautiful. Layers of clouds racing across Somerford Lagoon, the lake that Daisy Chain looks out on.
I thought of your beautiful skies today @byrebeccamorris and your ever changing canvas.
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