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Cotswold Waters. A collection of sustainable, bespoke lakeside homes set in a private 110-acre estate.
Cotswold Waters. Solarium 3 & 4 type 4 bedrooms, 2,745sq.ft. 255m2 A collection of sustainable, bespoke homes set within their own private nature reserve at Cotswolds Waters. Each home looks onto stunning lake views.
Cotswold Waters. Lighthouse type 4 bedrooms, 2,907sq.ft. 270m2 All rooms have access to balconies that overlook the lake.
Cotswold Waters. Barn House type 5 bedrooms, 2,422sq.ft. 226m2 Built on three storeys, with a fabulous master bedroom on the top floor with stunning elevated views across the lake and to the wider Cotswold landscape
Cotswold Waters. Skygarden type 5 bedrooms, 2,745sq.ft. 255m2 All rooms have access to balconies that overlook the lake.

Cotswolds Waters

The Lakes

A collection of sustainable, bespoke homes set within their own private nature reserve at Cotswolds Waters. Each home looks onto the stunning lakes with views set in a 110-acre estate.

Cotswolds Waters

A series of bespoke sustainable holiday homes oriented to maximise solar orientation potential

The idyllic family homes are set in over 110 acres with four pristine freshwater lakes, woodlands and meadows. the lakes at Cotswolds Waters is a secure estate in the heart of the Cotswolds.

The location of the individual house types on the plots have been informed by the sun, views and site massing. Each house has been designed specifically for a certain solar orientation type, so each building will always make the most of their respective positioning from the sun.


The Vision

The positioning of each house on its plot has been carefully informed by the sun’s path, views, and site massing. By understanding summer and winter sun angles, we optimise passive solar gains and ensure every building makes the most of its specific orientation.


Designs incorporate higher levels of insulation to retain heat, and materials are chosen for their low embodied energy and, wherever possible, sourced locally to reduce transportation impact. The result is architecture that responds to its environment, maximises efficiency, and enhances the comfort of those who live within it.

Cotswold Waters. Skygarden type 5 bedrooms, 2,745sq.ft. 255m2 All rooms have access to balconies that overlook the lake.
Cotswold Waters. A collection of sustainable, bespoke homes set within their own private nature reserve at Cotswolds Waters. Each home looks onto the outstanding natural beauty of wild, plush greenery, watercourses and stunning lake views set in a 110-acre estate.
Cotswold Waters. Lighthouse type 4 bedrooms, 2,907sq.ft. 270m2 All rooms have access to balconies that overlook the lake.
Cotswold Waters. Barn House type 5 bedrooms, 2,422sq.ft. 226m2 Built on three storeys, with a fabulous master bedroom on the top floor with stunning elevated views across the lake and to the wider Cotswold landscape
Cotswold Waters. Solarium 3 & 4 type 4 bedrooms, 2,745sq.ft. 255m2 A collection of sustainable, bespoke homes set within their own private nature reserve at Cotswolds Waters. Each home looks onto stunning lake views.

The positioning of each house on its plot has been carefully informed by the sun’s path, views, and site massing. By understanding summer and winter sun angles, we optimise passive solar gains and ensure every building makes the most of its specific orientation.


Designs incorporate higher levels of insulation to retain heat, and materials are chosen for their low embodied energy and, wherever possible, sourced locally to reduce transportation impact. The result is architecture that responds to its environment, maximises efficiency, and enhances the comfort of those who live within it.

Sun path

Solar orientation

The location of the individual house types on the plots have been informed by the sun, views and site massing.