10/10 Excellent
angi G.
4 August 2024
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angi G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Apartment
Howells Mere 88, Tranquillity (P)
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire
- Somerford Lagoon6 min walk
- Cotswold Country Park and Beach3 min drive
- Cirencester Church13 min drive
- Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)42 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom #1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom #2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom #3
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom #1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom #2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Howells Mere 88, Tranquillity (P)
Tranquility is a stunning 1st floor lakeside apartment set in a 550 acre beautiful nature reserve. It has excellent onsite facilities & activities, with luxury spa access, swimming pools, water sports, bike hire, fishing, restaurant, bar & pizza shack.
Sleeping up to 6 in 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. 1x master 5' double ensuite, 1x 5' double, 1x bunkbed room, family bathroom. Open plan living area with 50” smart TV, FreeView & DVD with bifold doors to covered & furnished balcony area. Pets welcome.
Outside
East facing covered deck
Lake views
Fully enclosed
Seating for six
Living/dining area
1 x Corner 4/5 seat sofa
2 x Chairs
1 x bean bag
Bi Fold doors to deck
50” smart TV with free view
DVD player
Dining table with seating for 6
Kitchen
4 ring gas hob
Single oven and grill
Dishwasher
Microwave
Built in fridge and freezer (70/30)
Hallway
Shared storage/hanging space
Washing machine
Bedroom
5' Double bed
Ample storage
En-suite
Bath with shower over
WC & Basin
Bedroom
5' Double bed
Ample storage
Bedroom
3' Bunk beds
Limited storage
Family Bathroom
Bath with shower over
WC & Basin
More Information
Lower Mill Estate - On-site Facilities & Activities:
550 acres of private Nature Reserve, including seven Lakes & three Rivers
Excellent Water Sports - Paddle boarding, kayak, canoe & rowing boats
Somerford Lagoon can only be used for non-powered water sports between the 1st of April and the 30th of September
In order to minimise disturbance to overwintering wildfowl, the footpaths to the Southern and Eastern edge of Somerford Lagoon are not accessible from the 1st of October to the 31st of March
Spinney Lake is available for non-powered water sports all year.
Bike Hire & Trails
Excellent & varied Fishing
Tennis Courts & 3G artificial turf multi-use games area
Activity Hub - Bookable activities
Ballihoo Restaurant & Clubhouse Bar
Pizza Shack & Takeaway
Children's play area
Soft play - charges apply
No large single sex parties are permitted on site
Lower Mill Estate Spa
Free use of the world-class Spa, treatments extra
Indoor & outdoor heated pools
Outdoor eco-pool allows you to swim amongst reeds and lilies
Extensive selection of natural, holistic & nurturing GAIA spa treatments
State of the art, fully equipped Technogym
Beautifully landscaped gardens
Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult
Local Area
Local & walkable village pub, lakeside Restaurants & Cafe's nearby
Wide choice of local Water Sports, activities & attractions nearby
Close to Cirencester and convenient for exploring the Cotswolds
Good transport links (approx. 1.5 hours from West London)
Sleeping up to 6 in 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms. 1x master 5' double ensuite, 1x 5' double, 1x bunkbed room, family bathroom. Open plan living area with 50” smart TV, FreeView & DVD with bifold doors to covered & furnished balcony area. Pets welcome.
Outside
East facing covered deck
Lake views
Fully enclosed
Seating for six
Living/dining area
1 x Corner 4/5 seat sofa
2 x Chairs
1 x bean bag
Bi Fold doors to deck
50” smart TV with free view
DVD player
Dining table with seating for 6
Kitchen
4 ring gas hob
Single oven and grill
Dishwasher
Microwave
Built in fridge and freezer (70/30)
Hallway
Shared storage/hanging space
Washing machine
Bedroom
5' Double bed
Ample storage
En-suite
Bath with shower over
WC & Basin
Bedroom
5' Double bed
Ample storage
Bedroom
3' Bunk beds
Limited storage
Family Bathroom
Bath with shower over
WC & Basin
More Information
Lower Mill Estate - On-site Facilities & Activities:
550 acres of private Nature Reserve, including seven Lakes & three Rivers
Excellent Water Sports - Paddle boarding, kayak, canoe & rowing boats
Somerford Lagoon can only be used for non-powered water sports between the 1st of April and the 30th of September
In order to minimise disturbance to overwintering wildfowl, the footpaths to the Southern and Eastern edge of Somerford Lagoon are not accessible from the 1st of October to the 31st of March
Spinney Lake is available for non-powered water sports all year.
Bike Hire & Trails
Excellent & varied Fishing
Tennis Courts & 3G artificial turf multi-use games area
Activity Hub - Bookable activities
Ballihoo Restaurant & Clubhouse Bar
Pizza Shack & Takeaway
Children's play area
Soft play - charges apply
No large single sex parties are permitted on site
Lower Mill Estate Spa
Free use of the world-class Spa, treatments extra
Indoor & outdoor heated pools
Outdoor eco-pool allows you to swim amongst reeds and lilies
Extensive selection of natural, holistic & nurturing GAIA spa treatments
State of the art, fully equipped Technogym
Beautifully landscaped gardens
Children are welcome if accompanied by an adult
Local Area
Local & walkable village pub, lakeside Restaurants & Cafe's nearby
Wide choice of local Water Sports, activities & attractions nearby
Close to Cirencester and convenient for exploring the Cotswolds
Good transport links (approx. 1.5 hours from West London)
Property manager
Orion Holidays
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Malmesbury
Malmesbury is home to this apartment. Cirencester Golf Club and Blunsdon Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lakeside Ski & Wake and Combat Splat. Swindon and Cricklade Railway and Cerney House Gardens are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire
What's nearby
- Somerford Lagoon - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Lakeside Ski & Wake - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
- Cirencester Church - 13 min drive - 10.2 km
- Cirencester Park Polo Club - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tesco Click+Collect - 12 min drive
- The Potting Shed Pub - 10 min drive
- The Gateway Centre - 7 min drive
- Best Kebab - 11 min drive
- The White Hart Inn - 5 min drive
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10/10 Excellent
Russ H.
14 April 2024
A lovely stay in a great location
Russ H.
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10/10 Excellent
richard h.
29 November 2023
Great location and excellently equipped
richard h.
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8/10 Good
1 November 2023
Howells Mere 88 great location
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10/10 Excellent
Phil M.
25 September 2023
Howells Mere Sept '23
Phil M.
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10/10 Excellent
13 August 2023
Beautifully apartment
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8/10 Good
Iain M.
3 July 2023
Excellent facilities.
Iain M.
10/10 Excellent
Gemma C.
2 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Gemma C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina S.
11 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place and beautiful setting
Sabrina S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Anna B.
6 November 2022
Excellent
Anna B.
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10/10 Excellent
2 November 2022
Lovely apartment
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