Lake Pochard is a unique lakeside leisure complex situated in the centre of the Cotswold Lakes. An established holiday lodge accommodation with planning permission for additional units. The property comprises 15 Scandinavian-style holiday lodges, mature lakes, and café with three bedroom flat above. The site extends to a total of 25.2 acres (10.1 ha).
Location
The property is located in the heart of the Cotswold Lakes (formerly known as Cotswold Water Park), within 1 mile of South Cerney, a delightful Cotswolds village situated 5 miles south of Cirencester, with local amenities including a public house, convenience store and local school. The village also provides water sports, walking, cycling, riding and golf opportunities. Cirencester and Swindon (9 miles) are two large towns within close proximity.
The site benefits from excellent transport connections with the A419 being less than 1 mile distant leading south to the M4 (J.15) and north to the M5 (J. 11a). Direct rail service from Kemble (about four miles) to London Paddington (approx. 80 minutes).
Cotswold Lakes
A stunning wetland landscape in the heart of Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, featuring over 180 lakes spread across 42 square miles. Recognised as a haven for wildlife and designated as a Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), it offers a unique natural setting for a wide range of visitors to enjoy, from nature lovers and birdwatchers to sports enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful retreat. The area benefits from hundreds of thousands of visitors on an annual basis.
Lake Pochard
Originally created from sand and gravel extraction in the 1960s, the current owners have spent over 14 years developing Lake Pochard into an idyllic peaceful leisure retreat centered around two mature lakes. There are a total of 15 Scandinavian style holiday lodges overlooking Pochard Lake. 12 of the existing units are third party owned, held on long leasehold interests subject to ground rents and service charge. The remaining 3 lodges are operated in-house as short term holiday lets.
Waterside Café
Situated at the western end of the site with separate access onto Wickwater Lane, purpose built café building with outside seating area served by a large level car park. The café building comprises an internal area of approximately 120m2 with fully fitted commercial kitchen with ancillary storage and W.C.'s. Open plan seating area for approximately 60 internal covers and 40 external covers.
Situated above the café with a separate external access, a self-contained first floor flat providing the following accommodation; 3 bedrooms, bathroom, living area and kitchen.
The café is currently occupied by a tenant under a 5yr lease expiring in October 2028. The flat is occupied under a separate assured shorthold tenancy.
Lake Pochard Fishery
The specimen lake extends to approximately 11.5 acres with 13 swims and varying depths. The lake contains a stock of specimen carp to over 40lbs and a good stock of fish in the 20lbs-40lbs bracket. The fishing is operated on a booking basis, limited to 8 anglers, with swims situated on a designated bank, away from the holiday lodges.
Walters Lake is a match and pleasure fishery extending to approximately 4.5 acres with an average depth of 6 ft. Comprising 3 lanes with a total of 55 pegs, has been designed in such a way that every peg fishes towards an island and hedge planting has divided the pegs into 2. Well stocked with mixed coarse fish species including carp between 8-14lbs, tench to 7lb+, bream to 8lb+, roach and rudd up to 1.5lbs+ and perch.
Walters Lake is currently let to a local angling club on a 5yr lease expiring in October 2028.
2025 Fishing charges - There is a one off charge of £20 per angler per stay to fish the green lane. The charge for Lake Pochard is £25 per angler per stay.
Income and Expenditure
Lake Pochard Holidays is currently operated with ground rent and services charges received for 12 owner occupied units. The short term holiday letting for 3 cabins generates a significant additional income. There is further rental income from the café, first floor flat and Walters Lake.
A breakdown of the income figures is available on request, profit and loss accounts available to interested parties, after viewing.
Planning & Development
Situated in the south eastern corner of the site, Lake Pochard benefits from planning permission for four 3 bedroom lodges and four shepherds huts:
Planning Application 20/4001/FUL - Use of Land for siting 4 Shepherds Huts, the erection of 4 Single Storey Lodges, a Service Lodge, Access, Parking, Landscape Planting and associated Engineering Works and Infrastructure.
Services
Mains water and electricity. 2 x 2,000 litre gas tanks. Private drainage to Bio-digester system.
Website
lakepochard.co.uk
