Grey Heron Lodge on Windrush Lake | Cotswold Lake Lodges

Aerial view of the turret lodges beside Windrush Lake

Windrush LakeFree carp fishing few steps away

Picture your stay

Every window looks at water

You'll spot the distinctive turret before anything else. Inside, three storeys stack up from the water's edge, and each of the three bedrooms keeps its own view over Windrush Lake.

The wrap-around deck is where your stay actually happens: a hot tub to soak up the lake views, dinner on the gas BBQ, and carp rising on the lake a rod's length away — the fishing here is free. Beds can be joined or split to suit your group, and the kayak is ready whenever you are.

3 bedrooms, sleeps 6 · lake views throughout
2 bathrooms + WC
Jacuzzi hot tub
Kayak & free carp fishing
Wrap-around deck & gas BBQ
Fibre Wi-Fi · Nespresso

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Step inside

Take a look around

The master bedroom at Grey Heron Lodge — Bedroom 1 · lake view

Soft morning light through the window in Bedroom 1 at Grey Heron Lodge — Morning light in Bedroom 1

Bedroom two at Grey Heron Lodge — Bedroom 2

A styled reading chair in Bedroom 2 at Grey Heron Lodge — A reading corner

Bedroom three at Grey Heron Lodge — Bedroom 3

A bird motif styling detail in Bedroom 3 at Grey Heron Lodge — A nod to the herons

A duck cushion styling detail in Bedroom 3 at Grey Heron Lodge — A little duck cushion

The en-suite bathroom at Grey Heron Lodge — En-suite

Bathroom amenities styled at Grey Heron Lodge — Little touches in the bathroom

The family bathroom at Grey Heron Lodge — Family bathroom

A decorative ornament at Grey Heron Lodge — A decorative touch

The living room at Grey Heron Lodge — Living room

The kitchen at Grey Heron Lodge — Kitchen

The dining area at Grey Heron Lodge — Dining

A heron-themed touch inside Grey Heron Lodge — A nod to the name

The view across Windrush Lake from Grey Heron Lodge — The view across Windrush Lake

An outdoor dining table set up on the deck at Grey Heron Lodge — Dining out on the deck

The jacuzzi hot tub on the deck at Grey Heron Lodge — The hot tub on the deck

The two-person kayak that comes with every stay at Grey Heron Lodge — Your kayak, ready to go

The gas BBQ on the deck at Grey Heron Lodge — Fire up the BBQ

See the Surroundings

On Windrush Lake

A birds eye view of our water side retreat

A day at Grey Heron Lodge

Life at the water's edge

Bedroom two with twin beds at Grey Heron Lodge

Morning

A view from every room

Throw open the shutters and Windrush Lake is there — still, silver, and yours before anyone else is up.

Afternoon

Cast, paddle, repeat

Carp fishing on your doorstep — or take the kayak out, arrange a paddleboard, and let the afternoon disappear on the water.

Christmas dinner laid out at Grey Heron Lodge

Evening

Cosy nights in

BBQ on the deck in summer, snuggle up in the living room in winter — and soak in the hot tub under the stars in any season at all.

Good to know

The practical bits

Check-in & stays

Check-in from 3pm, check-out 10am. Monday–Friday 4-night stays, Friday arrivals for 2 or 3 nights, or 7 nights arriving Monday or Friday.

Flexible beds

Beds can be joined together or split into twins to suit your group — just add the layout you'd like as an extra when you book.

Dogs welcome

Bring up to 2 well-behaved dogs for a small fee — add them as an extra when you book. Leads on around the site, please.

Hot tub & fishing

The hot tub suits everyone over 12. Carp fishing on Windrush Lake is free — you'll just need a rod licence and the free site permit.

From our guest book

"The photos don't do it justice"

"We had such an enjoyable stay at Grey Heron Lodge — the perfect birthday getaway with my family. The property was spotlessly clean, beautifully presented, and honestly it's even more lovely in person. Janice and Ed were wonderful hosts."

Guest from Ilford · February 2026 · one of 53 five-star reviews

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The hardest part is choosing

Tempted by the sunshine?

Fair warning: our guests agonise over this. Green Woodpecker Lodge is the light-filled family one on Isis Lake, with a sun-soaked living room and the playground close by.

Same hot tub, same kayak, same lakes. Grey Heron is the architectural one with water on three sides; Green Woodpecker is the easy, open family base with the lake-view master. There's no wrong answer — only a different view to wake up to.

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