Cotswolds Somerford Keynes
Cosy Cotswold Lodge, Somerford Keynes
Independent pet-friendly review by Four Legged Guests · updated October 2026 · paw rating built from 6 verified guest reviews mentioning pets
Bring your dog if
- You want a whole-property rental - no shared lobbies or corridors to navigate with your dog
- You're basing yourself in Somerford Keynes / the Cotswolds and want a pet-friendly anchor for day trips
- The wider guest experience is strong - guests rate this 9.5/10 overall on booking platforms
Worth knowing
- Pet fee and any size restrictions aren't published - confirm directly with the property before booking
How this review was built Evidence, sources, refresh cadence
- Evidence: 6 pet-mention guest reviews sourced from major booking platforms - guests who explicitly mentioned travelling with a dog. Each review is screened for pet-relevance, then judged for sentiment to compute the paw rating.
- Not a personal visit. We don't stay at every hotel we cover - we summarise patterns from real guest reviews, paraphrased and never quoted verbatim. Full standard on our editorial policy page.
- Wider context: The property has 38 guest reviews overall across booking platforms, averaging 9.5/10 - the paw rating reflects only the pet-mentioning subset.
- Last refreshed: October 2026. Policies and pricing drift; we re-check on a rolling basis. Confirm specifics with the property at the moment you book.
- How the paw rating works: Full detail on the methodology page, including the three verification gates and known limitations.
Pet-friendly summary
This lodge on a lakeside holiday estate at Somerford Keynes, in the Cotswold Water Park, is a comfortable, well-equipped base for a family break with a dog. It has an enclosed garden, a log burner and access to the estate's pools, sauna and activities, and families who brought dogs give it a 4.5/5 paw rating.
No pet terms are published on the property's booking listing, and that matters here more than usual. Guests have reported being asked to pay an extra charge for their dogs partway through the stay, and others felt restricted with their dog because of possible cleaning fees and a security deposit they had not expected. The property also uses CCTV, which some guests found intrusive. Ask the hosts for the pet charge, cleaning terms and deposit in writing before you book.
Once those are clear, the stay itself is well liked. Guests describe a welcome gift for the dog of treats, a ball and a toy, something cold in the fridge for the humans, and hosts who reply quickly and suggest places to go. The lodge is cosy and roomy enough for a larger group, and the enclosed garden makes letting a dog out easy.
The Water Park's lakes and trails give plenty of options for walks, and Cirencester and Cricklade are a short drive away. Book estate activities ahead, as they fill up.
A few housekeeping complaints come up too, including cobwebs on the outdoor furniture and an oven that would not work for one group. Overall it suits families and groups who want a well-stocked lodge with a secure garden for the dog, provided the pet costs are agreed in advance.
Highlights from pet-mentioning reviews
What reviewers travelling with dogs consistently noted about staying here.
- Enclosed garden for the dog
- Welcome treats and toy for dogs
- Agree pet charges before booking
- Lakes and trails on the doorstep
- Roomy lodge for families and groups
About this hotel
Cosy Cotswold Lodge is a self-catering holiday home on a lakeside estate at Somerford Keynes, in the Cotswold Water Park near Cirencester. Guests can use the estate's pools, sauna and activities, and the lodge has a log burner, private parking and an enclosed garden. Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am.
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gl76fr, Somerford Keynes, GL7 6FR