Ideal For Families, Couples & Activity Lovers

Nyhavn and Norhavn Cottages sit within the secure, gated Isis & Windrush Lakes development in the Cotswold Water Park – a peaceful, lakeside community that feels wonderfully tucked away, yet has everything you need for an easy, activity-filled break.

A Relaxed, Safe Setting for Families

From the moment you drive through the gates, there’s an immediate sense of calm. The development is exclusively for guests and owners, which brings a reassuring feeling of safety, especially if you’re travelling with children. Paths wind between the lakes, lawns and play areas, and days naturally fall into a gentle rhythm of wandering, playing and simply watching the water.

Many guests tell us they love being able to let children enjoy a bit more freedom than they might at home, while still feeling in control. You’re not on a busy holiday park with through-traffic; instead, you’re in a peaceful, well-kept community designed around lakeside living and time together.

Park the Car and Slow Down

This is very much the kind of place where you can arrive, park the car, and forget about it for a while. With so much on the doorstep, there’s no pressure to plan big days out or clock up miles in the car. Mornings might start with coffee on the decking while watching the ducks on Isis Lake, followed by a wander to the tennis courts or playground. Afternoons can be spent fishing, pottering around the grounds, or heading to nearby lakes for non-motorised watersports.

If you do fancy a change of scenery, The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant and the Gateway Centre & Café are just over the road, so you can eat out without having to drive. But equally, there’s more than enough on-site to keep everyone content for days at a time.

Facilities to Keep Everyone Happy

Isis & Windrush Lakes is designed for easy, low-key fun. Guests at Nyhavn and Norhavn have access to a wide range of facilities included in the stay, so you can dip in and out of activities as the mood takes you.

For sporty types, there are three tennis courts (one floodlit for evening games), a croquet lawn, boules area, football goals, and cricket and golf nets. Children are well catered for with an adventure playground featuring climbing frames and a soft play area for little ones, plus an indoor games room with table tennis, pool, table football and video games for rainy days or relaxed evenings.

Water is at the heart of this holiday setting. Isis Lake is a carp fishing lake, and there is also coarse fishing available, making it a lovely spot for anglers or those who simply enjoy quiet time by the water. Nearby lakes offer non-motorised watersports such as canoeing, kayaking and paddle boarding, so you can be as active or as laid-back as you like.

A Lakeside Base You’ll Want to Return To

Whether you’re planning a family holiday, a break with friends, or a peaceful escape with your dog, the Cotswold Lakes setting around Nyhavn and Norhavn makes everything feel easy. Safe, gated surroundings, plenty to do within strolling distance, and tranquil lake views to come back to at the end of the day – it’s a place that invites you to slow down, stay put and really make the most of your time away.