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The Lakes by YOO is a private estate of second family homes and rental residences in the heart of the Cotswolds. With 850 acres of lakes, meadows and ancient woodland, it’s as serene as it is secure.
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Kids Club
The estate is the perfect playground for our Kids Club. With acres of woodland, lakes and hedgerows to explore, it means time never drags for our younger visitors.
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Food & drink
Dining at the Lakes is all about you. Whatever the occasion, you’ll be able to choose the option that suits you and your family. Maybe English classic dishes at our relaxed tipi restaurant Elsa’s, or a gastronomic delight of Modern European cuisine cooked by one of our chef’s in your home?
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The Orchard Spa
Designed by award-winning architects, the Orchard Spa has a glorious 17-metre heated pool with panoramic views of Clear Water Lake. There’s all you need to relax and recharge, including a sauna, steam room and gym with Matrix equipment and kinesis wall.
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Whether you like your breaks full of activity or long for relaxing, our Concierge team will help you make the most of your time at The Lakes.
Life at the Lakes
Life here moves at your own pace. There’s a never-ending flow of activities and events to experience. Plus plenty of places and opportunities to watch the world go by or simply be.
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Kids activities
In a tiny, hidden corner of The Lakes by Yoo lies a place where you might hear the distant sounds of children collectively laughing, shooting DIY rockets or the drum beats of our School of Rock.
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Elsa’s Tipi Restaurant
Nothing brings loved ones together quite like sharing a meal. Especially at Elsa’s, our relaxed dining venue. The food here is simple, but full of flavour. And the setting is unbettered: Under canvas in our beautiful tipi or the Cotswold countryside in the open air.
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Be active
Our beautiful countryside offers the perfect peaceful surroundings to relax and unwind. However, what if you are full of energy ready to start the weekend with a workout?
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Further Reading
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Parties at the Lakes
Staying at the Lakes and want to arrange something special for your young people? We offer a lovely menu of unaccompanied activities that your children will no-doubt love. If you want something special for a celebration then you
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Be active
Our beautiful countryside offers the perfect peaceful surroundings to relax and unwind.
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Why we love Christmas at the Lakes
Jingle Bells jingle bells, jingle all the way….the festive season has started!
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Interview John Hitchcox, co-founder of the Lakes by yoo
What was the idea behind the Lakes by yoo?
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