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The Lodge at Lake 12 sits right on the water at Cerney Wick within the Cotswold Water Park, offering a relaxed spot to pause and recharge.
You can settle in with a coffee, light lunch, or snack while looking out across one of the park's many lakes. The appeal lies in straightforward food combined with the activity unfolding around you—on any given day you'll spot paddleboarders, sailors, or open water swimmers making use of the lake, which brings a real sense of energy to your visit.
If you're walking or cycling through the Water Park's extensive network of paths, this is a natural place to stop. It's also simply somewhere peaceful to sit if you want a break from the everyday. The Water Park itself has an interesting history, having developed from old gravel extraction sites over the decades. It's now a landscape of lakes and wetlands that supports both serious recreation and important wildlife habitat.
Location-wise, you're only a short drive from Cirencester, a substantial market town with plenty worth exploring, and the cafe is easily reached from nearby villages like Fairford. It's a convenient stopping point if you're making your way around the southern Cotswolds.
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