Midweek spa break

A quieter midweek spa break

Quieter pools, lakeside walks and a log fire. Term-time weekdays are the easiest to book and the best value.

The spa, without the crowds

Midweek is when Lower Mill Estate is at its most peaceful. Spa sessions outside Friday to Sunday and high season are walk-in, so you can simply turn up and swim.

Enjoy the quietest, best-value weeks September–March away from school holidays. The heated pools, sauna and steam room run all year.

The log burner lit at Cornerstone Cottage

Midweek in every season

A frosty sunrise over the lake with a rowing boat
The Mill Village water garden in winter
The log burner lit in the cottage
Colder months

Frosty swims, log fires

Swim outdoors in heated water on a frosty morning, walk the quiet lakes, then come home to the wood burner, with logs provided.

Paddleboarding on the lake at sunrise
The sundeck with flowers over the water garden
A swan on the lake at golden sunset
Warmer months

Sunrise swims, long evenings

Early swims, paddleboarding at sunrise and long evenings on the south-facing sundeck, with charcoal provided for the BBQ.

Why it works

Walk-in spa

Outside weekends and high season, no booking is needed for spa sessions.

Best value

Midweek and winter weeks are our lowest-priced dates.

Easier to book

Term-time weekdays usually need just 2 to 3 months’ notice.

Peaceful estate

More than 500 acres of lakes and meadows, with kingfishers, herons and deer.

Three quiet days

Day one

  • Arrive from 4pm
  • Evening swim, then the log fire

Day two

  • Early-morning outdoor swim
  • Walk the lakeside trails
  • Treatment at the spa
  • Supper at the Baker’s Arms

Day three

  • Check out by 10.30am
  • One last swim, steam and sauna, the spa is yours until 12pm
  • Lunch in Cirencester on the way home
“Cornerstone cottage is set in the most amazing surroundings. It’s peaceful and tranquil with some lovely wildlife and birds.”
Joanne, February 2026 · More guest reviews

Find your midweek dates

From £40 per person per night, for a group of 8.
Book direct for our best rate.