The Lakes by Yoo

Kingfisher lodge was amazing- so comfortable and everything if not more than we expected. So much to do we sadly didn't have time to do it all. From the hot tub, the cinema room, walks, swimming, yoga, zip lines - and just chilling on the balcony watching the sunset. Our hosts were amazing can't wait to book another stay soon. Thank you so much.

I knew I was going to be in the area on Thursday 3rd October 2024, & I had a whole day to spare, so being true to myself, I was on the hunt for a spa day and wanted to get something booked. I spent a couple of days looking on Google, reading reviews, referring to social media, and I can without a doubt say, I am so pleased that I chose The Lakes By Yoo. Wow! From the moment I arrived, the Bar & Kitchen dining area had a lovely, cozy, warm atmosphere, overlooking the stunning lakes, with happy, friendly, helpful and polite staff. The decor itself was rustic, yet very modern and contemporary. My breakfast was a really nice start to the spa experience. The Spa itself was amazing, I had the most relaxing, comfortable and hydrating Facial, then got to enjoy the spa facilities, which I was lucky enough to have all to myself. The spa definitely has a very private, exclusive feel to it, where every last detail has been carefully thought about. Parking was really easy too. I left feeling so happy and I have already told my friends, colleagues & family! Thank you.

We had a long weekend in the hotel. Overall we had a nice enough stay but we were a bit perplexed by the place generally. It was like it was trying to be a posh centre parcs but missing crucial elements! The interiors were nicely done and the restaurant was pretty with a nice view of the lake. Breakfast was delicious and we had lovely massages. However the following points meant we felt it wasn't worth anywhere near what we paid: 1. Hotel room was not cleaned in the day. No big deal but would have been nice to have more water, clean cups etc and freshly made bed. For the price paid for the room we were very surprised this was not done. 2. No where to get snacks / light lunch. The only place to get food was the very expensive restaurant and that didn't have sandwiches/ cake etc. And not even biscuits in the room! 3. Dinner at the restaurant was not great for the price. Pardon peppers were so undercooked they were crunchy and veg in Thai curry was also not cooked and chicken chewy. 4. Breakfast was supposed to be included but this was apparently limited to £20 so we got a surprise bill at the end as some drinks had pushed us over 5. The jacuzzi was really cold. We really enjoyed our massages and the pool was lovely. We were lucky that all the children left the pool as we arrived. We asked for robes when we arrived and were told we had to get them after our massages. Very odd! So we had to get the ladies doing the massages to get them for us. 6. We rented bikes and enjoyed a little ride. Shame it was not possible to rent for a short time so had to pay for full day rental. We left the site through a gate but it was very unclear from the available maps where we could get back in! All the other gates we tried were for people only and no bikes could get through. A much clearer map is needed making it clear what is in the site boundary and how to get in and out!

My favourite place to visit in the Cotswolds. The food is exceptional, and the staff are so attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is perfect. Not to mention the exceptional setting, with the view from the restaurant over the beautiful lake. Definitely worth a visit!

Wow. If I could add more stars, I most definitely would ! I’ve never been anywhere so relaxing with such gorgeous views and lovely food. We stayed in the cosy room, which was right next to the spa, and only a couple of minutes walk to the bar & kitchen. The room was small, and very cosy ! It had a lovely balcony (not overlooking the lakes, but this wasn’t an issue as we spent most of our time walking or out eating) and the whole room looked like it had been decorated very recently, not a paintwork scratch in sight ! The room got quite warm, but luckily the new Samsung heater/air-con system was brilliant. The only thing I’d change about it, is a more powerful shower, but heyho, it did the job ! The spa was lovely, clean and quiet, and the full body massage was one of the best I’ve had. Our masseuse explained what she’d do, told us the products she’d be using, and asked if there were any specific areas she should focus on or avoid, which I thought was a nice touch. One of the chaps on reception showed us round and showed us where the gym, sauna, steam room etc were, and also provided us with complimentary robes and flip flops for the day All the staff we came across were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the other guests were too The pictures don’t do the place justice at all. It’s a lot bigger and more picturesque than you could possibly capture on pictures and videos ! We loved walking round the lakes and admiring the other lodges I’d come back here in a heartbeat

The cabins are good, nicely decorated and quality furnished. However the bar and restaurant are extremely poor. The bar has very little to offer and missing some basic essentials while the food offering is very strange, breakfast is a choice of baps which was okay However we wanted dinner and were told the only option was pizza which was disappointing