Escape to the tranquil Serpentine in Hyde Park, surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque walking paths. This charming inland lake boasts a consistently good water quality rating, as tested by the Environment Agency. During the summer months, the water temperature typically ranges from 18-22°C, perfect for a refreshing dip.
Hand-picked holiday cottages & coastal retreats near The Serpentine - Hyde Park (City of Westminster) & surrounds
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From £385
Tucked away down a single track road and on the grounds of the owners’ property, Hope Cottage is set in the heart of the West Sussex countryside. This stylish bolthole is the pe...
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From £456
Escape to Inkpen Cottage, a beautifully restored Grade II listed retreat set amongst the rolling countryside of East Sussex. Perfect for two, this charming hideaway combines his...
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From £542
A contemporary, open-plan studio property with bi-fold doors opening on to a secluded garden, paved terrace and hot tub. Situated in a quaint village at the foot of the South Do...
Rural Retreats
From £840
Set amongst the olive trees in a secluded, quiet and peaceful location, Olive Tree House is a unique, oak clad, romantic bolt hole boasting stunning rural views. The village of ...
Rural Retreats
From £1,004
This beautiful country cottage situated in a secluded and peaceful setting boasts stunning rural views. The village of Ripe can be reached on foot, while historic Lewes and the ...
Rural Retreats
From £601
A beautiful detached oast house with two bedrooms and two bathrooms situated within easy reach of local amenities in a very quiet yet accessible location close to Bewl Water and...
Rural Retreats
From £687
Cherrystone Barn is a bespoke oak framed barn, beautifully refurbished in a contemporary style while retaining many of its original features, and providing a state of the art bo...
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From £466
This fine terraced cottage lies in the picturesque village of Amberley, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful villages in England. Situated at the foot of the South Downs...
Sediment type has not yet been recorded for this site. Underfoot conditions and bank composition may vary.
Water quality is clean and fully compliant with safety directives. It regularly meets bacterial limits under standard environmental conditions.
This bathing water is generally resilient and has a low risk of quality degradation after heavy summer storm events.
Tested weekly by the Environment Agency England for bacteria levels (E. coli & Intestinal Enterococci) between May and September.
Monitored as an inland lake bathing water. Inland lakes and reservoirs have low water circulation compared to tidal waters, meaning bacterial levels can persist longer after rainfall.
Thames Water Utilities Limited is the regional utility responsible for waste water treatment, sewage infrastructure, and storm overflow management in this catchment area.
Officially designated as a protected bathing water site in 1998. This designation mandates regular public health monitoring.
Governed under local district sanitation and environmental safety regulations in the City of Westminster area.
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