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48Howells Mere 3 Storey/4 Bedroom /4 Bathroom/mid terrace/spa/pools/restaurant

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Exterior
Pool
Pool
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire
  • Somerford Lagoon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Cirencester Church
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Family Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

48Howells Mere 3 Storey/4 Bedroom /4 Bathroom/mid terrace/spa/pools/restaurant

48 Howell’s Mere is set in the heart of a nature reserve overlooking a small freshwater lake, 3 storey, 4 bedroom/4 bathroom, +WC, mid terrace, sleeps 8 plus a child sleeping on a z-bed or an infant sleeping in a travel cot. Ideal for romantic getaways, family holidays.

A z bed is available for 1 child at a supplement of £25.00, this is charged for separately by us after your booking is confirmed. Please advise if the z bed is required?
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A travel cot (Size L41 x W29 x H30") is available at a supplement of £10.00, this is charged for separately by us after your booking is confirmed. (A flat bottom sheet is provided, however, a quilt and pillow are NOT provided due to health & safety). A high chair is available free of charge. Please advise if the travel cot and high chair are required?

Complimentary access to the on-site ArtSpa, a luxury spa with slate lined 20 metre indoor and outdoor heated pools (shut in winter), outdoor plunge eco pool, steam room, sauna and treatment rooms for a range of massages and spa beauty sessions (bookable at an additional cost).
Living area

The covered porch opens into the entrance hall which has oak flooring and a downstairs WC, access to the living area and kitchen.
The open plan living area has full height / full-width glazed windows with views over the lake. Sliding doors open with access to the south-west facing deck. The living area provides ample space for family life, entertaining, dining and catching the evening sun. A contemporary "Scandi" style wood burning stove (logs not included) provides the focal point of the sitting area which has a 6 seat corner sofa with chaise longue and additional footstool.

Blu-ray/DVD player provided with a selection of family movies, guidebooks and board games. A Samsung 43 inch TV with Ultra HD content, Smart Channels including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ and Apple TV (subscriptions required) with Bose SoundBar, Smart channels. Free high speed fibre broadband wi-fi provided throughout.

Outside deck area to rear of property with 8 seat rattan cube set. Includes table, 4 armchairs and 4 stools which can be used as footstools or as additional seats, one of which opens up as an ice bucket to store cold drinks. Deck area which is shared with neighbouring properties is partitioned with trellis to allow privacy overlooking the shared lawn area and the lake.

Well-equipped kitchen with fridge and a freezer. Granite work surfaces. The kitchen is also complete with dishwasher as well as a washing machine with dryer. Neff gas hob with an electric oven and a microwave oven.

Toilet on the ground floor

Stairs to first floor

Oak floor to 1st floor bedrooms and carpets on 2nd floor.

Family bathroom. Bath with shower, shower screen and heated towel rail.

First floor:

Bedroom 1 – Two single beds with fitted oak wardrobes, bedside table and lamp. Main internet modem.

Bedroom 2 – Double bed with ensuite shower, large bedside tables with lamps. Balcony with uninterrupted lake view, two Kettler lounge wing-back chairs, two footstools and a side table.

Second floor:

Large landing with sky-light window.

Bedroom 3 Double bed with ensuite bath with shower, shower screen and heated towel rail. Bedside tables with lamps and fitted oak wardrobes.

Bedroom 4 – Lake view, king size bed with ensuite bath with shower, shower screen and heated towel rail. Two large chest of drawers, bedside tables with lamps and desk/ dressing table and chair.

Dogs are not allowed at this property.

A guaranteed late pm check out is available on Sunday at no extra cost, as late pm as you wish.

Please note that from 1st October to 31st March access to the lakes is suspended in order to protect the over-wintering bird population. This restriction applies to kayaking, boating, fishing and swimming.

Bookings are accepted as follows:
7 nights from Monday to Monday or Friday to Friday
4 nights midweek minimum from Monday to Friday
3 nights weekend from Friday to Monday
2 nights weekend minimum from Friday to Sunday or Saturday to Monday
During peak holiday times a minimum of 3 nights from Friday to Monday applies
We may be able to be flexible on the above during low season, please ask when sending in your enquiry.

There is 1 allocated parking space per property with additional parking available in the overflow carpark within just a short walking distance.

NO HENS OR STAGS.
DISCREET GATHERINGS ONLY.

A guaranteed later check out of up to 4pm is available on Sunday at no extra cost.



Property manager

Kasha Grimes

Languages

English, Polish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We DO NOT accept hen/stag parties. Lower Mill Estate is family orientated, however, discreet adult gathering are welcome.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cirencester

Located in Cirencester, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre and Swindon and Cricklade Railway are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Orbital Shopping Park and Abbey Meads Village Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Lakeside Ski & Wake, or check out an event or a game at Cirencester Park Polo Club. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
Map
Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Somerford Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lakeside Ski & Wake - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Cirencester Church - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Cirencester Park Polo Club - 15 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 10 min drive

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

Frequently asked questions

Does 48Howells Mere 3 Storey/4 Bedroom /4 Bathroom/mid terrace/spa/pools/restaurant have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 48Howells Mere 3 Storey/4 Bedroom /4 Bathroom/mid terrace/spa/pools/restaurant pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 48Howells Mere 3 Storey/4 Bedroom /4 Bathroom/mid terrace/spa/pools/restaurant?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 48Howells Mere 3 Storey/4 Bedroom /4 Bathroom/mid terrace/spa/pools/restaurant?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 48Howells Mere 3 Storey/4 Bedroom /4 Bathroom/mid terrace/spa/pools/restaurant located?

This family-friendly Cirencester holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Somerford Lagoon and Thames River. Cotswold Country Park and Beach and Thames Path are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get together
Lovely property, well equipped. plenty of space
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
We had an amazing few days. The property was fantastic and communications with the owner were excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philippa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family orientated
Spacious clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Absolutely lovely place to stay, so pleasant and peaceful, but lots of watersports and swimming for the kids so they were tired out and happy and the adults got peace and were happy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M., Solihull

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visited with friends
We had a lovely weekend with friends . The house was fully equipped - beds comfy and plenty of room to accommodate us all easily. We used the swimming pool indoor and outdoor and hired paddle boards. Perfect weekend break with all the amenities you need on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
Lovely accommodation. Really enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
70th birthday celebration
Very clean. All facilities in house were good. Comfortable furnishings.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable and quiet
Property was as advertised and in a lovely setting. The only problem we found was actually finding the property as the signage was small and the directions/map not very helpful. Nevertheless we enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to relax and enjoy time with family
We had a great stay, thank you. Lovely house in beautiful surroundings and lots to see and do onsite and nearby. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good four night stay
The house was well equipped and well appointed. More than adequate for our stay. Bedrooms lovely sizes with comfy beds and lovely white linen. Downstairs was a little tight. Roomy sitting and dining area but could have done with boot/shoe space and somewhere to hang winter coats downstairs….…we used downstairs toilet as a storage space for shoes etc. Very well equipped kitchen with plenty of crockery, glasses and cutlery but no space for food storage. Overall, none of the shortfalls detracted from a great few days and yes we would visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb house for a group
We stayed for 3 nights over new year and had a fantastic time. We were 2 families of 4 and the room layout worked perfectly. Beautiful views over the lake and the use of the pool was a great addition to the stay. Would highly recommend. Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing spa with friends
Lovely chilled time at lower mill
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant weekend break
The house was lovely, clean and comfortable. Great communication from the property manager- the location is beautiful and facilities were just what we were looking for, including the on site spa and restaurant. Great walks from the house and we found a lovely local pub within walking distance. We'd love to come back
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and lovely house
The house is just how it is described, Very clean and tidy and would recommend for a great week away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Lindsay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Interesting location
Property was really clean. It rained the whole time so we spent a lot of time indoors and the sofas could do with being better and more comfy but the beds were great and I imagine on a sunny weekend it’s a really lovely spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sunna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and cosy
Very nice and cosy, thank you

8/10 Good

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well appointed
The twin room was too small for twin beds
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leo P.

Wow! Little piece of heaven. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
We highly recommend this company and property. From the initial enquiry to the follow up after our visit, communication was spot on. They answered all our questions promptly. Upon arrival we were amazed by the entire lower mill estate. So clean and tidy. Then we got to 48 Howells mere and all I can say is WOW! The house is amazing. Spotlessly clean and comfy and all our needs were met and more. Room for all and never felt squished in. We had a visit from a rep from the holiday company who was polite and informative. Beautiful views with a lovely terrace to enjoy a cup of coffee on in the morning. It is so peaceful. The play area was enjoyed by our younger members of the party and we was able to enjoy a nice drink from the balihoo. The inclusive use of indoor and outdoor spa went down a treat for all of us. Will definitely be back!! Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Superb Holiday Cottage
Our experience was faultless from booking to departure. This is an excellent property, equipped with everything you need and is set in a beautiful, tranquil location. We visited with family, friends and the dog, everyone loved the place with our friends booking to return twice later this year with their family !! We have also subsequently rebooked, the place is that good. I would honestly 100% recommend this holiday home to everyone. Your relaxation will start the minute you walk through the door.

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

Beautiful pet friendly accommodation
We have stayed at the Lower Mill Estate many times since it first opened, having tried the majority of the different properties we have stayed the last few times at 48 Howells Mere. This property is extremely well maintained and is equipped with everything that you need. We have stayed there with family and friends, each occasion has been excellent. It is positioned in the quieter side of the LM Estate making your stay totally relaxing. I would 100% recommend this property to everyone.

6/10 Okay

Laura B.

Weekend Break
The property it’s self was nice, whoever; we had ants on the side this was resolved when we spoke to maintenance and only other thing for us is the amount of bugs flying around.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

liz m.

Wonderful stay in a beautiful location
We had a fabulous stay at Howells Mere, everything was seamless from beginning to end. Communication with the property owner was excellent, prompt and comprehensive information was provided which made our stay easy. The house is well equipped and was clean. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Kasha Grimes

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Kasha Grimes, Managing Director of Cotswolds Spa Holidays, has worked on Cotswold Water Park since 2011. Kasha has a close relationship with numerous lodge owners. This relationship is vital to the business as it ensures that she retains a family-like, yet professional, manner right to the core of the business and deeply cares for the value our product.

All the properties are third party owned second homes, namely, that they are owned by private individuals generally for the benefit of their immediate family but are also let out through us to defray the costs of running & maintaining the properties and therefore are often furnished in an individual & personal way with no two properties fitted out the same. Guests return year on year & can enjoy a different experience each time & select a property that best fits the requirements of the guests they plan to bring along, old or young. Due to the eclectic mix of owners each property has its own lively charm and feels like an actual home, rather than a prescribed holiday environment put together by a corporate design team. We aim to offer stunning holiday homes to add to any occasion.

After leaving recruitment, Kasha began her own agency business in 2011 setting up Cotswolds Spa Holidays with a portfolio of just 3 rental properties offering a boutique high end service for discerning guests.

Surrounded by picturesque Cotswold villages, historic market towns and an area of lakes larger than the Norfolk Broads, the stunning, natural landscape is tough competition for our fabulous lakeside holiday homes & a catchment of some 20 million potential guests within 2 hours by car. The area is renowned for its wildlife and the range of activities available.

Why they chose this property

A great budget option for families. Best suited to families with kids rather then adult only parties.

2 minutes walk from the spa with heated indoor and outdoor pool (outdoor pool open in mid and high season) Safe, gated community with on site restaurant, play area, tennis, boat/bike rental right outside the estate, walks and more. Village pub 10 minutes walk, water park with man made beach only 5 minutes walk and the nearest town of Cirencester only 10 minutes drive.

What makes this property unique

 Meet and greet service and 24 hour emergency contact
 4 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms/5WC of which 1 family bathroom and 3 ensuites
 Sleeps maximum of 8 plus 1 child in cot or z-bed
 Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Kingsize Bed (1) Cots (1), Z-bed available on request (subject to availability)
 Dining seating for 8
 Lounge seating for 6 - 8
 Duvets with linen and towels
 Real wood-burning log fire (logs not provided)
 Central heating
 A Samsung 43 inch TV
 Blu-ray/DVD player with selection of movies
 Board games and local guide books
 Wi-fi available – free high speed fibre broadband throughout the property
 Chef on request
 On site shop (open at weekends and children’s holidays)
 Fully-equipped kitchen
 Basic supplies
 Kettle, Toaster, Iron & Hair dryers
 Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer & Washing machine/dryer
 High-chair available
 Decking furniture
 Shared lawn area
 Complimentary use of the Art Spa at Lower Mill Estate, includes heated indoor & outdoor pools, gym, sauna & steam rooms (Extra for bookable treatments)
 On-site restaurant
 Climbing frame
 Trampoline
 Tennis courts
 Children’s soft play area
 Bicycle, kayak and canoe hire [charges apply]
 Please note that from October to March access to the lake is suspended in order to protect the over-wintering bird population. This restriction applies to kayaking, boating, fishing and swimming.
 Secure parking
 One allocated parking space with further parking available in the visitors bay and overflow car park (free of charge and close to the house)
 Non-smoking
 Friday to Friday / Friday to Monday / Monday to Friday / Monday to Monday
 Arrival after 4pm may unless agreed otherwise
 Departure before 10am unless agreed otherwise
 Sunday late checkouts guaranteed
 Min 2-night break

Languages:

English, Polish