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Family Activity Holidays in the Cotswolds
Enjoy a short activity weekend or longer family holiday in the stunning Cotswold Water Park
The 42 square miles of stunning natural landscape and 180 freshwater lakes make the Cotswold Water Park the ideal destination for a fun filled family activity holiday.
Whether for a short weekend break, family celebration weekend or a longer family holiday, our self-catering holiday homes are perfect for families. You will find plenty of space for all with their open plan living areas and flexible sleeping accommodation over 3, 4 or 5 bedrooms. Several of the lake locations can also offer adjacent properties for larger family groups.
You will find an extensive range of family friendly activities right on your doorstep in the Cotswold Water Park to keep everyone happy. Whether enjoying fun filled days on the water, exploring the endless trails and countryside on foot or by bike, or simply spending some quality time together on your own private sun deck, you can be assured of a break full of laughter and memories. Use our guides and holiday itineraries to help you plan the perfect break away.

Benefits of a Family Activity Holiday in the Cotswold Water Park with Orion Holidays
- Weekend breaks or family holidays
- Flexible accommodation sleeping 2 - 10
- Pet friendly properties
- Wide range of activities to suit everyone
- Orion team on site to help
- Great location for the whole family
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Looking for a different kind of holiday this year? Our online brochure is full of information about what the Cotswold Water Park has to offer!
Orion's Featured Properties
This incredibly versatile and stunning landscape is the perfect destination for family holidays. Activities galore on your doorstep as well as the wider Cotswolds to explore. Our properties offer a wide range of choice to suit all families.
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We had the most wonderful time
5*
The house was great and really adaptable for our family. There was just everything we needed. There are so many activities in the area. Cycling, canoeing, swimming in the three pools, wildlife.
We will be back soon!
Google Review – December 2024
Beautiful Accommodation
5*
Perfect to switch off, stunning grounds, beautiful accommodation in a peaceful setting within a stones throw of great family activities, restaurants and tons of space for exploring by bike or walking with our dog.
Google Review – September 2024
Lovely short stay
4.8*
Lovely stay at puffin lodge. It’s on a lake you can stand up paddle on which is great. You can’t do that on all lakes (eg Spring lake) so worth checking.
The home was very comfortable and clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Hot tub was a real treat and our teenage daughter loved that day and night!
Guest at Windrush 82 – October 2024
Great location, lovely house
4.8*
Excellent place to spend a weekend with family. Close proximity to pubs and the village of South Cerney – lots of safe trails for running/ walking/ cycling. The downstairs bedroom made life easy for one of our group who has significant mobility difficulties. Thanks for a great stay.
Guest at Waters Edge 04 – October 2024
Really great house for a family holiday
5*
We were very happy here for our weekend with lots for people to do. The spa was great, lovely pool even though it was a bit busy. Lovely dog walks from the door and the hot tub was very popular with us.
Google Review – November 2024
Memorable anniversary stay
4.8*
We stayed at the landings with our family including new baby granddaughter to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. We had the best time. T
We used the lakeside brasserie for food and drinks cocktails are particularly nice there. My husband and son in law gave the water skiing a go which they enjoyed.
The landings is perfectly situated to walk to the activity lake and also south Cerney but you do t have to move when you have such a stunning view of the lake and lovely accommodation. Will definitely be returning an absolutely fabulous few days away.
Guest at The Landings – September 2024
Perfect for exploring the Cotswolds
5*
6 adults of varying ages and 3 children, aged 6, 9 and 10 all had a fabulous holiday. The accommodation far better than average including nice little touches like spa robes. It was spacious, clean, modern and well designed. All enjoyed the paddle boarding and some of the party went wakeboarding, as well as the Aquaventure and sculpture park, which was excellent and very close. Some of us did bike rides and beautiful walks all within easy access. The youngest child loved the indoor and outdoor pool. Perfect situation for exploring the western Cotswolds. Hope to return
Google Review – October 2024
Perfect family get together
5*
We booked the property for a 3 night family get together and it proved to be the perfect choice. We were 7 adults and 2 children and the property provided everything we needed in spacious surroundings with a great outlook over the lake. We would definitely return to this property.
Google Review – September 2024
Perfect to switch off
5*
Stunning grounds, beautiful accommodation in a peaceful setting within a stones throw of great family activities, restaurants and tons of space for exploring by bike or walking with our dog.
There is a small paddling beach on site and a doggy swim area. Absolutely the best way to spend quality time with loved ones. At home luxury available, including private chef and spa treatments.
The booking team are super helpful and there is a site app to help you make the best of your time.
Will definitely be back
Google review – September 2024
A Beautiful house in an amazing setting
5*
The house is equip with all the facilities you will need for you and your family to have a perfect stay. The bedrooms are gorgeous and the beds are super comfortable so you are guaranteed a good nights sleep. The back garden has a hot tub and plenty of seating for at least 8.
The site itself has a spa with 3 pools including an inside and outside pool. Tennis courts, playground, restaurant and a bar. This place really has it all.
The local supermarkets (Tesco and Aldi) are also only 12 minutes away so if you do want to do your own catering then this is easy to do.
Guest at Clearwater 67 – September 2024
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Looking for a lakeside holiday to get the family together? Use our availability search to check all the options that fit your dates.
Benefits for your family at Cotswold Lakes
The 42 square miles that make up the Cotswold Water Park encompass over 180 freshwater lakes and 14 Cotswold villages, providing a wide range of leisure activities, nature & wildlife plus the odd quaint country pub! There really is something for everyone in this stunning part of the Cotswolds!
The wide choice of self-catering holiday accommodation located on many of the lakes provides the perfect base from which to take advantage of all that there is on offer as well as explore the wider Cotswolds.
- Watersports
- Water skiing & Wakeboarding
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Walking & hiking
- Wildlife & Nature
- Bird watching
- Food and Drink
- Swimming
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