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Written 16 November 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Theresa E.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
pictures made property look like a higher standard...
pictures made property look like a higher standard than it was. very tired things not repaired ie parasol, wobbly dining chairs, no toilet brush etc
Charles was great to communicate with very helpful. i would use him again but just not in that property
Written 7 September 2023. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Everything seemed busy, but beautiful place to stay
I stayed here with hubby, my mum and 5YO and 8YO daughter... it was just the right size for us. There was one master bed, with large hanging space and small chest of draws, one small double room with a tiny airing cupboard turned storage / hanging space and a twin room that just fit two single beds and a bedside table .. but no room for clothes and you can only just open the door.... again worked fine for my family as I organised kids clothes in master bedroom.
The living area downstairs is airy and the view from both master bedroom and living area is beautiful view over the lake, where you can often watch people water skiing or swans / ducks swimming around.
The Lakeside Restaurant / bar was only 10meters away, but we barely heard them, that was also where you could hire a speedboat to pull inflatables or ski around the lake, but when I asked the restaurant was fully booked for evening meals all week and boat was fully booked for the next week and a half!
Actually a lot of the local amenities had been fully booked since before we arrived, I'm not sure if that is a pandemic thing or something that happens every summer, but if you are going I would advise booking activities early!... Not a fault of this property.
When we arrived, the keybox was a little stiff and someone came over to help (didn't catch his name), he also promised to send recommendations about local places to eat... but that didn't happen.
The front door was a little stiff and the TV is just that 'a TV'... ie although there was an aerial connected, we couldn't get a picture. There was an HDMI cable, so if you bring a laptop with HDMI out you can watch that way. There is also a DVD and CD player (but no CD/DVD's). I did write to owner and ask about this, but got no response.
Kitchen was fine and nice that they left some bread, butter, milk, coffee.
Would have been nice to see a little 'Welcome' book with local recommendations and instructions for TV.
Visited August 2021
Written 29 August 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Great location
We enjoyed our stay but the lodge does need some TLC and a good clean. Door handles half hanging off in the bathroom and dusty windowsills and bedside tables. It would also benefit from a welcome booklet with information about the local area and instructions for the washing machine/dishwasher etc.
Fabulous location-we loved South Cerney but we would not stay at Shelduck Lodge again unfortunately.
Visited August 2021
Written 13 August 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
50th Birthday Weekend
Stayed at the Shelduck Lodge for my birthday weekend, We had a fab time and would go again.
The booking process was very simple. The lodge itself was easy to find in a superb location on the complex. Next door but one to a very good restaurant.
There was a welcome hamper on arrival and the place was very clean in fact it was perfect. The only thing that took a while to sort was the wifi. The code is on a plastic key in the router!
To be very critical for the money we paid the property needs a bit of investment. If you look long and hard at the property there are quite a few things that either need maintenance, repair or replacement.
Visited June 2021
Written 24 June 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Wonderful stay at the waterpark
We spent a week at Shelduck Lodge in June and had a really wonderful stay. Throughout the booking process we had great communication with Charles at Staycation, who responded quickly and helpfully to queries. Upon arrival at the property we were met by Kevin, who was very friendly and helpful. He provided us with restaurant recommendations (one of which turned out to be our favourite place to eat on the whole trip), and was available by phone for further queries.
The property itself was a lot more spacious than we had anticipated, with a large dining table inside, plenty of storage in the bedrooms and a huge master bedroom. The terrace, which was our main draw on booking this particular property was great, directly on the water with fab views. Sitting out there in the evening was one of the main highlights of the trip. It is worth noting that during the day there is constant noise from the speedboats from the watersports company. This didn't bother us and our 2 year old loved watching the boats, but we weren't really aware of this when booking and it meant you weren't allowed to swim in the lake while the boats were in operation (8 am - 8pm I think). We did have a paddle however at the side of the property which was refreshing!
The property was presented very nicely, clean and tidy, and the welcome pack of essentials in the kitchen was a really nice touch. The decor felt homely rather than luxury, but with two small children this was fine. We requested a cot, highchair and stairgate and these were all installed on our arrival. The kitchen was really well stocked with crockery and glasses and it had all the equipment you would need for a holiday stay. We did have a slight issue with the fridge not feeling very cold. There were also a lot of bugs that enjoyed coming into the property from the lake, spiders, dragonflies etc, fun for the kids but maybe not for everyone!
The location was great as a base for exploring the area and we had some wonderful trips to different parts of the Cotswolds.
We would definitely come back, perhaps when the kids are old enough to take part in some of the great watersports on offer.
Visited May 2021
Written 15 June 2021. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
Written 7 November 2020. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
by a verified reviewer on Vrbo.com
Wonderful location, well equipped and welcoming
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and appreciated the welcome pack on arrival. Very clean and although we had a problem with no hot water the response was good. It was so hot we didn't mind a cold shower or two! Would definitely book again!
Visited July 2018
Written 13 July 2018. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveller and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor does not check Vrbo reviews.
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What this rental offers
Things to do
Fishing spots available
Bathroom and laundry
Dryer
Washer
Location info
Kid friendly
Indoor amenities
Internet access
Living spaces
Highchair
Entertainment
DVD player
Television
Outdoor amenities
Patio
Kitchen and dining
Grill
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cooker
Nearby
Countryside area
Location features
Waterfront location
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Getting there
Heathrow Airport
103.1 km
Bristol Airport
63.8 km
Restaurants
Lakeside Restaurant
1 min
Pizzeria 720
11 min
Waterside Kitchen & Bar
12 min
The Old Boathouse
13 min
Attractions
Cherry Lakes
8 min • Bodies of Water
Activities nearby
Fishing spots available
Things to know
Check in / out timings
Check in after 4 pm • Check out by 10 am
Cancellation policy
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