The Lodge At Lake 12 in Cotswold

We had the best roast dinner here last weekend! We were impressed with the portion sizes particularly, it was spot on. The meat was well cooked and I loved the touch with serving the veggies and Yorkshire puds on the side, the gravy boat was a proper size and not thimble-sized serving! There was no child menu as such but they offered to make the lunch menu portions smaller, plus there was a separate lunch with lite bites and smaller meals for my daughter to choose from which worked well. The restaurant is perfectly situated lakeside, you get such a great view. Really great customer service and a good price too. We will definitely be back. Thanks so much!

I've been here three times within two months. The location is lovely, however the service really needs looking at and is unfortunately putting me off returning. Every time I've been I've had to chase my food, it's never arrived in under 40 mins and it's only ever one dish. First time I came, great, I had bubble and squeak, it came out (after asking if it would be much longer, and the chef saying it'll be next out.. I feel it maybe hadn't been done at all until I said) on a plate, proper cutlery etc. Was delicious and chef was friendly. Second time, I came back specifically for the bubble and squeak again. This time it was missing so many ingredients, tasted far blander and was served as a much smaller portion in a takeaway box with wooden cutlery, yet I paid the same price. Third time I came with my daughter and got a an margareta pizza to share. 45 mins passed and tables that ordered after me had got theirs. I heard the woman who ordered before me chasing hers up too. I went to the till, she asked for my order number and it wasn't even on the system and said to go and speak to the chef. I went to the chef, he asked what I ordered and there it was, sat on the side going cold. No offer of a free drink or anything of the sort for the wait, issues etc. The location is lovely, but I've unfortunately been put off of eating here now. I think I'll stick to a cold drink if I visit again.

Fantastic spot - great views. Lovely staff and good selection of food drinks and cakes.

We visited our in laws for the Easter weekend and decided to go for a walk by the beautiful lakes, whilst there we grabbed a hot drink and a treat for our son who has severe allergies to dairy, egg and peanut. We asked about the allergens in the cakes and the chef Scott who was the manager on that day was called from the back kitchen to advise on which cake would be suitable…we were reassured repeatedly that the chocolate cornflakes were in fact vegan as they were made with dark chocolate as were the little eggs on top so we bought one. I tried one of the ‘vegan’ chocolate eggs as I was pleasantly surprised these were vegan and quickly realised that they tasted very similar to milk chocolate ones, at this point my son has started to eat the conflate cake. I spoke to Scott and asked him to recheck the packaging, reluctantly he did and realised they did actually contain milk and blamed the supplier for sending the wrong ones with a half hearted apology. I appreciate that mistakes can happen but not once did he ask if my son was ok. Understandably upset I left to return to my son and family. I asked one of the girls serving for his name as I wasn’t satisfied with the outcome and shortly after Scott came charging out of the restaurant towards our table trying to defend himself by again blaming the supplier and denying knowledge that my son had allergies, his demeanour was very defensive and attitude aggressive making quite a scene. At this point we decided to leave as it now felt extremely uncomfortable. In times where there is so much information surrounding allergies and the severity of them, the ignorance was quite shocking.

Lovely location had coffee and ice-cream

Tried here for breakfast when staying for the weekend nearby. Eggs Benedict and a Breakfast Burrito with 2x coffees. Very friendly staff, great food and coffee. Plenty of free parking and great views across the lake. Would definitely return if in the area again.

Really lovely coffee,but very expensive.

Coffee and cake stop. Beautiful outlook by the lake and activity centre. Free parking. Smooth service and great variety of cakes. Love it thank you.

Stunning Lake and the Lodge restaurant serves good food. The coffee is also great! The staff were friendly and efficient.

We had such a lovely Mothers’ Day lunch at the Lodge - after a brilliant paddle board session. We chose the venue because it was convenient - but from the moment we walked through the door we were made to feel so welcome, the food was excellent and the service spot on. It was great that we could choose from the usual menu (breakfasts, burgers or other delicious snacks) or the Sunday lunch menu. We’d come back just for the food, whether we’d enjoyed water sports beforehand - such a great find, we’ll be back!

Regular visitors to The Lodge and the lounge and booked last minute for a Sunday Lunch on Mother’s Day, thank you to the lovely chef who kindly accommodate our late booking. We were greeted, as always, by the friendly waiting staff who took a drinks order whilst our table was being cleaned ready for us. The roast beef dinner was superb, love the fact the veggies are served separately so we can help ourselves. We regularly visit The Lodge, beautiful views whatever the weather, amazing food and the best coffee around. See you next weekend!!

Nice enough staff, frappe was just milk and ice- no real flavour, no cream etc. Pistachio pastry was tasteless... Quite pricey.

Just had fantastic Lebanese mezze at RoxBox. Tom is a great chef and went out of his way to make us feel welcome. The hummus was so good, we'll definitely be back for more. Highly recommended.

Great food and atmosphere with unbelievable views of the lake. Staff are all really friendly.

Recently enjoyed a phenomenal Sunday lunch at ROX (The Lodge at Lake 12) with my boys, and I can’t recommend it enough! Everything was perfect. The roast potatoes were crispy, and the beef was both plentiful and cooked to perfection. The desserts—especially the tiramisu and apple turnover were off the charts. The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, and the lake view added a picturesque backdrop. If you’re looking for a dining experience where every detail matters and the atmosphere feels as warm as the service, get amongst it. But BOOK AHEAD. About three couples came in looking for tables and will have to come back another day because there was no room at the inn!

Really lovely and amazing staff

Lovely little cafe in a beautiful location on the waters edge.

Beautiful views across the lake. Very friendly staff and drinks were nice and reasonably priced. Is a great place to stop on a walk and grab a coffee and soak up the mid afternoon sun.

Please don't accept the use of A.I. By google to summarise opinions from customers. We should all prefer to hear from humans. Your customers have high opinions and stand on their own merits. You don’t have to accept the insidious use of A.I.

Beautiful little cafe on the water edge of a lovely lake. I stayed at the hotel just 5 mins walk away and came here for a coffee and a little bite 2 times during my stay. Service was great with one of the young servers even recommending me a blonde to try when I couldn't decide. The first day I sat where inside. It was cosy and warm. On my second visit I enjoyed my coffee on the balcony overlooking the lake.

All great reall they just forgot about our order so we had to wait a lil while! Still happy and enjoyed the food

Quality breakfasts and service overlooking a beautiful lake.

We had a delicious vegan breakfast here for an incredibly reasonable price. The breakfast included seitan, mushrooms, beans, tomatoes, hash browns, toast and sausages, all of which tasted fantastic. The portion was very generous and kept us going until dinner time! We also enjoyed an oat milk coffee and hot chocolate. The staff were really welcoming and friendly. Our table overlooked the lake, and we loved the festive vibe!

The sausage roll was out Of this world, the flavors were outstanding I can’t describe it enough. Go try these! To DIE for!

Had a bit of breakfast, very pleasant.

Cute little cafe right on the lake. Indoor and outdoor seating. We came for a hot drink and cake and it was all very nice, no complaints. Will definitely be back as such a lovely area to chillout and get some fresh air.

Nice and relaxed setting if you time it right, sampled the most amazing creation of Banoffee Splat, absolutely delicious and great coffee too. Added bonus that it is dog friendly.

The view sells this place. The cakes are scrummy but pricey.

Best roast ever because it was beautifully cooked with lots of vegetables and a jug of gravy. The staff were very attentive and we are definitely going back! Make sure you book for roast.

Best roast dinner as cooked beautifully with plenty of veg and your own jug of gravy. Staff are really attentive! Excellent roast so you'll need to book.

Terrible service... Awful food. Cold ... Who butters toast ? Forgot drinks. 7 of us and will probably not rush back. It was just miserable

I love this cafe, it’s a lil bit pricy but what isn’t these days and you kinda pay for the location too but don’t get me wrong coffee and cakes were decent too and the staff are super-lovely, many thanks.

Love this place and we spend a lot of time here whenever we’re visiting the park. Great coffee and Bakewell splats are incredible!

We only popped in for coffee but it was great and the view was fantastic

My first visit earlier today and I have to say just how welcoming the staff were and how lovely it was to sit lakeside watching the sailing enthusiasts glide across the water. Coffee and toasted sandwiches with the kitchen crew going beyond the documented menu to accommodate my food intolerances. I look forward to visiting again. 💚

Great little spot for a coffee. My partner, dog and I stopped here at the start of a walk around the water park. Lovely coffee and people (and our puppy was spoilt to a puppuccino)! Definitely a recommend

Heaven on earth pretty much. And now they're doing Pizza Tom! 🔥

Lovely spot for a bite to eat or a beer on a nice day. Great views over the lake watching the sailing!

A very nice cafe right on the edge of the lake. Food and drinks at a reasonable price. Just a good spot to sit and while away the time.

Lovely cosy interior and a great deck. Excellent cakes, but the way coffee is slow to come to the collection counter rather spoils the moment and thrills of arriving. Numbered Tables and a delivery service with a smile would be far better for customers and justify the prices

Nice little cafe with local beers. Friendly staff. Overlooking the activity lake.

Well what a shambles…don’t really know where to start to be honest Dropped in for some lunch at The Lodge after a recommendation..well what a bad idea. Ordered our food and drinks totally £37.60 4 lots of Toasties and coffees Well after being served and told should be ready in about 8 minutes. Waiting patiently for over 40 mins with drinks finished it soon became obvious that our order had been forgotten or given to someone else as there seemed to be no sort of system in place so my wife and daughter asked had we become forgotten only to be shouted rudely from the back of the kitchen we had only been waiting 8 mins.. Then when we explained we hadn’t the guy on the till realised and did apologise he was pleasant enough to be fair. But by this time we were then told they had ran out of toasties @1330 So we then ask for a refund along with several other customers who had the same experience that day.. Well That seemed so difficult to process for the manager we left in hope rather than certain this had been done correctly. Returned 3 days later as still no refund Then again on the Friday before we left Still no refund so after leaving our details as returning home that day we where told they would sort it.. Had a partial refund of £11 on the evening of our return which seemed odd We Emailed them but no response. 3 phone calls in total,finally we got a response and a call back and promised a full refund of £37.60 would be credited back for the inconvenience 2 weeks on there was still no more joy. Phoned again spoke to Michelle once more who I imagine is One of the Managers. To be told refund had gone back onto my credit card on Aug 16th.. Guess what …I don’t own a credit card ..so my refund of £37.60 was obviously sent to someone else ! Honestly what a total shambles So she took our details once more and assured us it would be done correctly, And now today another £13 refunded, not the full refund we were promised, Yes that covers the toasties eventually but what a terrible experience in all. Great location Appalling experience Will not be returning!

Well what a shambles…don’t really know where to start to be honest Dropped in for some lunch at The Lodge after a recommendation..well what a bad idea. Ordered our food and drinks totally £37.60 4 lots of Toasties and coffees Well after being served and told should be ready in about 8 minutes. Waiting patiently for over 40 mins with drinks finished it soon became obvious that our order had been forgotten or given to someone else as there seemed to be no sort of system in place so my wife and daughter asked had we become forgotten only to be shouted rudely from the back of the kitchen we had only been waiting 8 mins.. Then when we explained we hadn’t the guy on the till realised and did apologise he was pleasant enough to be fair. But by this time we were then told they had ran out of toasties @1330 So we then ask for a refund along with several other customers who had the same experience that day.. Well That seemed so difficult to process for the manager we left in hope rather than certain this had been done correctly. Returned 3 days later as still no refund Then again on the Friday before we left Still no refund so after leaving our details as returning home that day we where told they would sort it.. Had a partial refund of £11 on the evening of our return which seemed odd Emailed them but no response. 3 phone calls in total,then promised a full refund of £37.60 would be credited back 2 weeks on there was still no more joy. Phoned again spoke to Michelle who I imagine is The Manager To be told refund had gone back onto my credit card on Aug 16th.. Guess what …I don’t own a credit card ..so my refund of £37.60 was obviously sent to someone else ! Honestly what a total shambles So she took our details once more And now today another £13 refunded, not the full refund we were promised, Yes that covers the toasties eventually but what a terrible experience in all. Great location Appalling experience Will not be returning!

One of my favourite places for coffee/drinks to chill out for an hour. The food is good and the chicken burgers at Rox box delicious.

Fantastic steak sandwich - Argentinian week!

Nice place, small selection of lunch items but what we had was excellent quality and a decent portion. The cakes looked amazing. The atmosphere was a bit flat but maybe it was because it wasn't that busy.

Lovely stop off on our way to the Cotswolds for an overnight stay. Not only dog friendly but vegan friendly too with plenty to offer

Good coffee and ice cream. Pizza for lunch 😁 good section

Excellent service, polite, efficient, friendly. I had poached eggs on whole meal bread, wife had scrambled. Our black lab loved the tit bits. The young lad that served did a great job. You have great team there, long may it continue.

Dog friendly, great selection of drinks and snacks (including catering for dietary requirements). Brilliant to sit out and enjoy the views with a coffee. Lots of parking (free and on site).

This is one of my favourite places; it’s such a beautiful setting. The staff are always friendly and there’s always delicious cakes etc on offer and the coffee is good. On this occasion we had cappuccinos and sausage rolls which were delicious. Free parking available.

Great coffee and cake, or lunch in a beautiful spot. Don't tell anyone!!

Fantastic cafe,lovely to sit and watch the water sports.

Lovely stop for Coffee by the lake Lovely helpful staff

I had the New York deli sandwich which was 1st class. Latte was also good, followed by a piece of flapjack. People saying £3.80 is extortionate for a Brownie, firstly that's the going price in cake shops, and that's for takeaway. Very enjoyable experience and I'll be back again for sure.

Firstly, I want to say, we come here a lot and it’s usually fab! The actual Lodge that serves coffee cakes etc - cannot fault them - ever. But the new Rox Box is a different experience altogether! We went up to order and was greeted with a very tired grumpy man who took our order and mumbled very quietly a thanks, no smile at all. We had to ask for a ticket to be called when our food was ready. When we got our food (ordered a margerita pizza OG and a small burger and big burger can’t remember the names) the buns were like chewy ciabatta buns - not the kind of buns you would have for a burger at all. And the small burger was the driest thing ever. They couldn’t even handle a second bite so took it back. The man that served us earlier called the chef, Paul, out who basically argued with my husband over the buns. He went back to the kitchen and sent a young boy back with some brioche buns to have instead. He stood there and got the buns out and realised they were frozen, husband asked for the chef and a refund, chef very begrudgingly took him over to the lodge for a refund. We also saw that the pizza bases are also frozen. Very disappointed, considering over the road you can get a freshly made pizza that tastes amazing and is cheaper! Will not be eating here again.

Lovely place to sit and have a drink and sandwich or cake. Dog friendly with 3hr free parking. Lots of activities and walks.

Nice Burger :) smoking permitted only ouside the premises. But very nice place :)

Love the Bakewell Splat, great coffee and view

Came here today Sunday 12th May around 10:35. The food and service was nice however, the chefs attitude was the worst I've ever experienced. He has no customer service skills, really obnoxious and has disgusting attitude. All I asked is how long would my eggs royale be as I'd have been waiting for 25 minutes which led me to having a terrible experience speaking with the chef himself. Hopefully someone can teach the chef how to speak to people.

Absolutely fantastic place with beautiful scenery good food friendly staff and a great atmosphere

We sat outside in the new covered area to dodge the rain showers.

Cannot fault this place. Had the New York Deli Sub and it was delicious! Beef was cooked perfectly, it just fell apart. I asked the chef how long they cook it for to make it so nice, and he said 48 hours!!! Also had a Vanilla Latte which was lovely. Finished off with a Bakewell Splat...amazing. The outlook from the deck across the lake is definitely worth the trip. Will be back again in no time.

Cannot fault this place. Had the New York Deli Sub and it was delicious! Beef was cooked perfectly, it just fell apart. I asked the chef how long they cook it for to make it so nice, and he said 48 hours!!! Also had a Vanilla Latte which was lovely. Finished off with a Bakewell Splat...amazing. The outlook from the deck across the lake is definitely worth the trip. Will be back again in no time. (Wouldn't let me attach photos)

Thoroughly enjoyed the food here, lovely views across the lake, friendly staff and prices reasonable

Nice, but cold and windy when we visited

This is our second time for the roast dinner. What could be more satisfying than sitting near the water front at lake 12 . people watching having fun with our extended family, booked our two family's in to have a roast dinners with a beer or two .which was beautifully cooked by Paul the head chef , having time to relax and unwind with the family watching people sailing and kayaking there is something for all the family to do at the lake 12 . Thank you for making it a special moment to all the staff in the cafe side and restaurant. Will definitely be returning again.

We booked a table of 8 on Easter Sunday at The Bistro restaurant behind the Lodge at Lake 12. The service was excellent and the Sunday Roast which I believe was cooked by Paul the head chef and his assistant Sam was exceptional! MThey have a great menu choice, which is very reasonably priced. We were all served generous serving of vegetables and Yorkshire puddings followed by an array of delicious desserts. The setting by the Lake is wonderful with ample parking and a great place for dog walkers. What we haven’t experienced but made our enquiries from a very pleasant lady, is the sailing, kayaking, rope climbing and archery, which I believe is all available for hire with very experienced staff on hand to teach you. After having a stroll along the lake we returned to The Lodge and was served fabulous coffee, which finished off what was truly a brilliant day with our family and extended family. Look forward to returning when we visit the area again. For those unsure where to eat, drink or visit in the area then please visit Lake 12, an absolute gem!!

Appalling visit second time round. Cured beef ? More like artery fat. Inedible fatty boiled meat, chewy. The chef unconvincingly offered a free coffee, if I felt that cut up about it. Strange how last weeks order was so different to what we were served today. What a waste of hard earnt cash. And here I am, always cooking at home. I thought sunday was my treat, our first visit was good. Dogs jumping up to the counter, really hygienic. No control from the owners. Snooty customers not thanking people for holding doors. Walkers dusting masses of mud on the floorboards for other people's shoes to pick up. You then find them washing their shoes in the lake before they get in the car. How considerate for the beautiful venue. Honestly, sorry for the rant but the chefs indifference drove me to this review. For the record, I didn't take your free offer. No comparison.

Lovely place to relax with a cup of tea and a cake. Wonderful views over the water.

5 stars for the taste of Korean food. Excellent place for lunch, but it is expensive.

Great place to watch the world go by with a cuppa and a cake

Rude staff, overpriced and a beaker of coffee which wax 4/5 th froth , I literally was digging in froth with a spoon to find the coffee drink which was only a few centimetres in the bottom of a tall paper cup. Really bad when looking forward to a drink! When I mentioned it to the staff I had a very rude response. I won’t be re visiting although on a find day it would be a great place to go.

We cycled to this cafe, a friend saw it and so we went and tried it.

Had a lovely coffee and cake after a long walk. Lovely lake views .

A little gem in beautiful surroundings.

Friendly staff, great location, good street food, coffee, and cakes

Lovely little place, great for dogs too...

Nice location by the boating/ water-skiing centre. Bit wild weather in January but should be nice to sit out on the terrace in summer

Superb breakfast. We sat in the bistro (in the main building) with our dog - we hadn’t realised it was dog friendly in there so that was a lovely surprise. Also, we noticed another family, including a wheelchair user (there’s a ramp and level access, which is great). Full English breakfast was excellent, as were the eggs royale. Coffee great too. All felt very clean and served in good time - all cooked from fresh. Prices not too bad for the area. All in all an excellent visit and will definitely visit again.

What a hidden gem and a new must visit. Such a relaxing breakfast even when the weather isn’t playing ball.

Until I win the Lottery, a hot chocolate with Baileys & cream whilst looking out over the lake at The Lodge will keep me going nicely. I would like to thank all involved in this.

Popped in for a warming coffee and to admire the view.

Tasty food but limited menu and pretty pricey. Lovely views of the lake.

Lovely fresh cooked street food. Good value

I love this chilled spot. Only had coffee on this visit

Wow. What a tasting menu!!! Lots of oohhing and aahing...lots of exciting dishes, super tasty and presented beautifully. Amazing setting, enjoying a glass of fizzy as the sun set in the background. This was a real treat. Delicious food, fantastic company on our table. I was a little nervous about having a place at the table instead of 'a table' but didn't need to be. A wonderful evening with great company and lots of fun. I plan to book a seat 'at the table' soon...ps it's definitely worth having the wine flight as the various wines were delicious.

Visited with my Brother today. awesome service and food top quality and an amazing setting. Great experience thank you.

What’s not to like ? Great food, yummy cakes, proper coffee, smiley staff and a fabulous location . Plus all reasonably priced certainly no more expensive than other coffee shops in the area (the café on the next lake is totally overpriced and has grumpy staff!) what is wrong with people? Complaining about the use of disposable cups (look at the location) or how busy The Lodge is. It’s busy because it good! If you love a good cafe come here, if you want it quiet and to choose your own cup , stay home 🤷🏻‍♀️😊

Breaks my heart to give this place a poor review, since the location, styling, menu is all great. The food was great too. But WHY on earth are you using so much non recyclable junk to serve it in? Shame on you, I don't know how you can sleep at night creating all that waste that will end up floating in the sea. I never order coffee unless I know it is served in proper crockery cups that are going to washed up and obviously re-used, and I was very relieved to see you had proper cups on the counter. But was then astounded when I was told by your staff that they couldn't use these because it was a "quite a busy time" i.e. they couldn't be bothered to wash them up. Eventually after pleading with them, they reluctantly agreed to use them. But then the food packaging was FAR, FAR worse. Your website has a load of tosh saying that you care about the environment, but yet our table was piled high at the end with non-recyclable junk. Why on earth do you feel the need to put plastic lids on everything??? And don't fall for the rubbish about it being "compostable" - I've tried this at home, and I can tell you these products are scamming us and even after 5 years there is no evidence of them being compostable. Do the right thing please, use proper cutlery, crockery and wash it up. Then you will have an absolute treasure of a cafe that will be worthy of 5 stars.

Great setting overlooking the lake. Staff friendly and helpful. We had toasties that were fairly basic and some cakes. Some of the outside seats were a little weathered.

Have visited several times for coffee and cake which has always been pretty good. However visited recently and tried the street food. It was very disappointing. Had the korean chicken burger which looked nice but the chicken breast was full of cartilage and had a crunch. Left most of it. Also tried the beef noodles. Perfectly edible but not tasty, more of a watery broth with mushrooms and the odd bit of beef. Good to see them offering a bigger menu and diversifying but won't be going back for food. Stick to what you know, good coffee.

Very disappointed with visit. Was really looking forward to the fish goujons, but needed some seasoning. Asked for salt in cafe and was told had to go to kitchen counter if I wanted salt, was given salt on a serviette from kitchen and told they do have in cafe. Coffee cups have become very small. Best thing about visit was stunning view of the lake and fabulous ciabatta roll.

We stopped at this lovely cafe on one of our walks in the cotswolds . It runs along side the water park where you can hire boats, canoes etc.. it was very busy on our visit. They cake and tea were lovely but extremely over priced and card only payment which isn't convenient to everyone. We couldn't sit anywhere either as to many people and wasps around bins, maybe they can look at where they leave there bins around the place?...

Lovely setting, friendly staff and great atmosphere

Super place and very dog friendly 🐶🐶

Wonderful place with lot of car parking and water sports and restaurant facing lake . Ideal place for group activities family and to go with group of friends

Incredible find near the Cotswold Water Park. Great espresso coffees, delicious baked treats. Tried the pork buns - utterly delicious 🤤

Great coffee here and lovely lakeside walk

After moving to Cirencester, I drove past the sign advertising coffee a number of time before I finally went in, but I’m so glad I did. I’ve now been a regular customer for about 18 months and try and go at least once a week. Always such a warm welcome for both myself and my dog. And it’s one of her favourite places too. A good range of drinks, good cakes and the Paninis I had to have always been excellent. And add to that I find the place, beautifully tranquil, specially when sitting outside overlooking the lake. And it’s my escape to place on high days, and holidays when I want to stay out of all the frenziedness