3 Howells Mere, Lower Mill /2 bed/2bath/ 4 +1 child on z bed + infant spa/pools
3 Howells Mere is a 2 storey / 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom lakeside house which sleeps 4 adults, 1 child on a z bed and 1 infant in a travel cot in parent's bedroom. The property is sited on a beautiful freshwater lake on a luxury second home development, Lower Mill Estate, in a 450 acre nature reserve with 7 lakes.
A dog is allowed at this property at a supplement of £30.00, this is charged for separately by us after your booking has been confirmed. Please advise if you will be bringing a dog with you. If so please advise the size, breed and age of your dog.
A z bed is available for 1 child at a supplement of £30.00, this is charged for separately by us after your booking is confirmed. Please advise if the z bed is required?
A travel cot (size W63 x L95 x H50cm) is available at a supplement of £15.00, 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?
On site restaurant, shop, (open at weekends and school holidays only) boat and bike hire, tennis courts, nature walks, chief for hire, tennis, football pitch.
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).
3 Howells Mere combines the tranquillity of the beautiful Cotswold countryside with the very best of contemporary design. Offering full width, full height, floor to ceiling panoramic glazing with amazing views. The property is located within a few minutes' drive of many traditional Cotswold villages with a good range of shops, restaurants and other facilities. Layout Ground Floor Master Bedroom Beautifully presented double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, incorporating bath with shower screen, heated towel rail, under floor heating & shaving plug creates a romantic feel with colourful bed accessories, projecting a sophisticated look. Double wardrobe, bedside table, TV, desk and direct access to a deck with solid glass balustrade (safe for children) where you can enjoy the uninterrupted views of the lake. Second Bedroom Double bedroom with double wardrobe (z bed in wardrobe), bedside tables and direct access to a deck with solid glass balustrade (safe for children) where you can enjoy the uninterrupted views of the lake. Family Bathroom Well-appointed family bathroom with corner shower unit, heated towel rail & shaving plug. First Floor Kitchen Fully equipped kitchen with clean, sleek lines and all mod cons including, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, double oven, fridge, Hob kettle (not electric), Coffee machine (coffee beans not supplied) & Breville hot water machine. The neutral finish of the kitchen cabinetry maintains the feeling of space throughout. Lounge / Dining Area The living room interior’s clean lines, designer furnishings and bight tones blend seamlessly with the outside, brought together through full-length glass patio doors, which is flooded with natural light. The round table seats 4 with far reaching uninterrupted lake views, and a separate occasional square table for 2. Seating arranged on a large bright corner sofa and foot stool, zones the living area and creates a cosy place to relax in front of the log burner (logs not supplied), perfect for sitting around with friends and family. Piled high with cushions in soft textures for maximum comfort with a large LCD TV and DBD Radio in the lounge. Living area “spilling” out onto a large balcony with a hanging chair and the opportunity for alfresco dining for 4 over the serene lake. WiFi available throughout the property.
A guaranteed later check out of up to 4pm is available on Sunday at no extra cost.
Hen and stag parties are not permitted.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
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We DO NOT accept hen/stag parties.
Lower Mill Estate is family orientated, however, discreet adult gathering are welcome.
Important information
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Frequently asked questions
Does 3 Howells Mere, Lower Mill /2 bed/2bath/ 4 +1 child on z bed + infant spa/pools have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at 3 Howells Mere, Lower Mill /2 bed/2bath/ 4 +1 child on z bed + infant spa/pools?
As of 7 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3 Howells Mere, Lower Mill /2 bed/2bath/ 4 +1 child on z bed + infant spa/pools on 1 June 2026 start from AU$415, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is 3 Howells Mere, Lower Mill /2 bed/2bath/ 4 +1 child on z bed + infant spa/pools pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at 3 Howells Mere, Lower Mill /2 bed/2bath/ 4 +1 child on z bed + infant spa/pools?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 3 Howells Mere, Lower Mill /2 bed/2bath/ 4 +1 child on z bed + infant spa/pools?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 3 Howells Mere, Lower Mill /2 bed/2bath/ 4 +1 child on z bed + infant spa/pools?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 3 Howells Mere, Lower Mill /2 bed/2bath/ 4 +1 child on z bed + infant spa/pools located?
Situated in Cirencester, this holiday home is steps away from Thames Path and Thames River. Neigh Bridge Country Park and Somerford Lagoon are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wow! This place is stunning, the view out across the lake from the huge glass fronted living area was amazing, so lovely to watch the ducks with a cuppa in the mornings.
Check in was very easy, Jai was great at helping me with any queries. The spa is also a lovely bonus and I treated myself to a treatment whilst there.
Would highly recommend x
Lovely place, needs a bit of a touch up looks a bit worn
Tony
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Sophie J.
4 Oct 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Local weekend break
This is the second time we have stayed at lower mill. (We are all local living within 30 mins from the lakes) unfortunately, this time round it was a different experience. The exterior of the property was unkept (very over grown and untidy.) The properly wasn’t too clean, stains on the bedsheets, crumbs on floor and the downstairs smelt of drainage (coming from the en-suite)
It’s a shame as the property size etc was good. The staff at lower mill were also quite rude (in spa) and it was so packed with family’s and kids that we weren’t able to comfortably use the facilities.
Sophie J.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2024
Thank you very much for your review and we're disappointed that your experience didn't match to others you had.
The upkeep of the trees and exterior areas comes under the management of the estate, and we have now reported it, and it has been addressed.
I understand that you identified some cleanliness issues and if only we were advised we would have addressed it straight away.
Please don't think I'm making excuses, but we were up against it as the guest that departed left the property in a terrible state. Hopefully, you can see from other five-star reviews is that cleanliness has never been an issue. We have of course addressed this with the cleaner and her work is now being checked.
We have investigated the drainage smell, and nothing has been found so we concluded that hopefully it was one off caused by the extreme rain that we had.
Again, I'm sorry to hear that the spa was very busy, We have passed on your comments to them as we do not control this facility, and we were told that due to poor weather they experienced a rush of visitors.
We do hope that you will visit again.
The property was so comfortable and light. It had everything we needed for our stay.
We never tired of just sitting and looking at the beautiful view over the Mere.
The facilities at Lower Mill Estate are first rate.
Having quite a busy lifestyle we were looking for somewhere where we could completely switch off and relax and this property didn't disappoint!
From the moment we booked the property Stephanie made sure we had everything we needed and made sure our arrival was a smooth process. On arrival we found a beautiful property, immaculately tidy and with incredible views from the huge windows at the front. If you are looking for a place where you can live the outdoors lifestyle then this is the place. With amazing balconies on both floors you really feel like you are part of the landscape.
As for the Lower Mill Resort, it has everything we needed - Amazing gym, swimming pool, spa, restaurant and incredible walks straight from the door. On the rare occasion we did venture outdoors we visited both Cheltenham and Cirencester, which while both different had lots of intesrest.
I can highly recommend this property!
Really nice views, very quiet and peaceful, good family areas to use for football, tennis, swimming and non-motorised watersports. Can feel a bit enclosed but would encourage others to explore pubs and villages nearby for a real taste of Cotswolds and not just the private community of the estate.
We are f young family of 4, 2 boys aged 12 and 8, and a small dog. Boys shared the double bed and we were provided with a pop up Z Bed to avoid any arguments! House was excellent, clean, tidy with all mod-cons and more. Lettings agent very flexible, and very friendly, accommodated everything we asked for. Highly recommend to others
Just spent a lovely week at 3 Howells Mere, we were very impressed with the property, it was very clean and well furnished, nice and modern. Kitchen has everything you need, very well equiped. The balcony had fabulous views over the lake, lovely for eating out there or chilling with a glass of wine. The site is perfect loads of
of good walks and the pools and play areas kept our granddaughter busy all week she never got bored. We will certainly return
Pauline R.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
dana eisner
8 May 2019
Lovely break at Lower Mills Estate
Bike riding, swimming, walking - a wonderful weekend full of outdoor activities that were literally on the doorstep of this really lovely property.
The property itself is very comfortable and well appointed. The lounge room facing the lake has a sensational view and enjoys sunshine most of the day. We all enjoyed reading our books whilst soaking up the sun on both balconies. The beds were particularly comfortable in both rooms and the bathrooms had good fluffy towels. We would definetely come back.