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Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire
  • Somerford Lagoon
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cirencester Church
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gloucester (GLO-Gloucestershire)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge

Crane Lodge is a lovely lakeside holiday home with hot tub set in a 550 acre beautiful nature reserve. It has excellent onsite facilities, with luxury spa access, swimming pools, water sports, fishing, bike hire, tennis, restaurant, bar & pizza shack.


Sleeping up to 9(+2) in 4/5 bedrooms & 4x bathrooms. 2x double ensuite, 1x twin, 1x triple (double & single over) & snug with sofa bed & TV leading to decking area, seating, BBQ & hot tub. Open plan living area leads to covered balcony area.


Ground Floor



Outside


Hot Tub


West facing sundeck


Fully enclosed


Private pontoon


Direct lake access


Sun loungers


Hanging chair



Bedroom


5' Double bed


Door to lakeside sundeck


Ample storage


En-suite


Shower


WC and basin



Snug/Bedroom (Sofa Bed)


4' 6" Sofa Bed


31” smart TV


Door to lakeside sundeck



Bathroom


Bath


Shower


WC and basin




First Floor

Bedroom


2 x 2' 6" single beds


Can be configured as a 5' double


Adequate storage



Bedroom


Triple sleeper


4' 6" bed with 3' single over


Adequate storage



Bedroom


4' 6" double


Covered, lakeside deck


Outdoor seating


Adequate storage


En-suite


Shower


WC and basin

Bathroom


Bath


Shower


WC and basin




Second Floor



Living/dining area


Panoramic lake views


2 x 2/3 seat sofas and 2 x chairs


2 x arm chairs


Gas fire


42” smart TV


Dining table with seating for 8/9


Doors to West facing balcony


Wine Cooler



Kitchen


Modern and well equipped


5 ring electric hob


Single oven and grill


Dishwasher


Built in Microwave


Built in 70/30 fridge and freezer


Washer dryer


Nespresso Vertuo Coffee Machine





Enclosed Balcony


Charcoal BBQ


Rattan style outdoor seating




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
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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

Cirencester

Cirencester is home to this holiday home. 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 horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Somerford Lagoon - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 11 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Cirencester Church - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Cirencester Park Polo Club - 17 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tesco Click+Collect - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Potting Shed Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Gateway Centre - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Best Kebab - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge?

As of 6 May 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge on 7 May 2025 start from AU$2,670.73, excluding 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 Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge located?

Situated in Cirencester, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Somerford Lagoon and Thames River. Thames Path and Neigh Bridge Country Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break

Excellent short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Annual Family Trip

Having stayed at Howells Mere, Lower Mill Estate last year we decided to return as it is a great place for the whole family. Orion Holidays had Crane Lodge on their list. We decided to book through Orion Holidays and from start to finish the service was excellent. Everything ran very smoothly and Crane Lodge did not disappoint and the facilities were excellent . As we were asked to give feed back we had a few minor suggestions which we fed back. Crane Lodge is beautifully appointed and a lovely home and we would book it again.
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10/10 Excellent

just what we wanted

Company phoned us the day before arrival to make sure we had what we needed to get into the property and to let us know we could come into the property earlier than the official check in time which was really helpful. On arrival the place was clean and tidy and we had no issues whilst we were there with the property itself The hot tub could have been cleaner, there was a notable amount of hair in it when we arrived which was a shame but it didn't put us off using it. The property and location and service we received mean that we had a fantastic for a weekend away with friends.

8/10 Good

Katy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy weekend!

All good - spacious house, everything you need is there, interesting place to explore too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Great house and location

We had a lovely 3 night stay in this home. The beds were very comfortable and sheets were beautifully soft. Plenty of towels in the bathrooms and the kitchen had every utensil you could need. Love the location, have been before and will go again!
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10/10 Excellent

Tracey L.

Relaxing New Years stay

Stayed with friends over the New Year Excellent accommodation, Highly recommend. Comfortable rooms.
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8/10 Good

Great house for a group of friends in a lovely location

The property was ideally located on the lake in this lovely estate, perfect for a group of friends, but would stay with family too. The house had everything we needed and the hot tub was an added bonus.
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10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

Great stay

We all thoroughly enjoyed our family get together stay at Crane Lodge. Orion Holidays were extremely efficient and accommodating. Only negative is the lack of proper signage on the complex making it difficult to locate the Lodge.

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely sunny stay

We had a wonderful weekend in this lovely property. We enjoyed playing and swimming in the meres and lagoons and the spa pool. We spent lots of time on the veranda and enjoying the BBQ.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house for a family weekend

We stayed at this gorgeous house for a family weekend to celebrate my mums 75th birthday. We had family aged from 18 months to 80 and the house was perfect. The owners have such style and everything so well thought through. We all enjoyed the hot tub and eating dinner on the upstairs decking. Beds were lovely and the master bed rooms were gorgeous. Orion holidays were organised and friendly when we called them. We will definitely be back and use them again .
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8/10 Good

Clare H.

Lovely sunny weekend

We had a great weekend at Howell’s Mere. The location is lovely and the house was perfect for us to enjoy the water and sit on the terrace. We really enjoyed the swimming pool and nature walks, although it was a bit tricky getting around as so many parts of the park are private and it isn’t always clear where you are allowed or not.
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10/10 Excellent

Even the weather couldn't ruin it!

We managed to pick the 4 rainiest days of the year, but still felt it was a delightful escape. So many things for the kids to do, especially the pool, great walks for the dog, a charming spa for the wife, and welcoming a restaurant to escape the rain and get a great feed. The house was really clean well proportioned, and well furnished with a great feel of light and space looking out over the balconies to the lake below. I cant think of anything that was missing. 100% we will be returning to this!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Ideal location & property for family celebration

Fabulous property. Spotlessly clean. Previous reviews mentioned marks on walls which, there were, but this didn’t detract from our enjoyment. Property isn’t suitable for people with poor mobility due to amount of stairs but fine for others. Lovely fizz and card greeted us on arrival. Orion Holidays, can’t fault their service. The Cotswolds Water Park is a great place. There’s something for everyone
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10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Fabulous accommodation.

We stayed at Howells Mere for 3 nights in April to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday. 10 of us stayed in total ranging from aged 13-80. The setting and accommodation were perfect- I cannot recommend it highly enough. The accommodation was amazing, spotlessly clean, ,beautifully furnished, there were plenty of towels and robes for all of us and the kitchen had everything in you could wish for. We enjoyed big family meals round the dining table. The decked area on the top floor is large and full of comfy furniture with cushions provided and we sat out each evening watching the sun set across the lake. It’s the perfect setting for a family celebration as there’s something for everyone. There are lovely walks from directly outside the property and information on these is provided. If you just want to sit and relax the outlook is amazing. The whole “village” is beautiful and so well maintained, we enjoyed a take away coffee and some pastries from the coffee shop on site. Some of us went swimming at the spa but please be aware that they split the timetable into 90 minute seasons and you have to queue at the start of each session to get a space. It’s well worth a visit though, the main pool is lovely and there’s a big outdoor pool which was a bit chilly but we soon got used to it. The eco pool was freezing but worth a quick dip to re-energise! We also booked the tennis courts- just sign up at the courts and book an hour slot on the paper timetable. The hot tub was beautifully clean and we loved using this and my brother took his paddle board which we just launched off the lower deck into the lake- perfect! The customer service from Orion was truly exceptional, the best I’ve experienced. The online booking was easy, the pre arrival info was so comprehensive, I had a pre arrival phone call to check room configurations etc, another call the day before to say we could check in early and then a member of staff actually arrived at the property on the day we arrived to check all was ok. This is an exceptional property, maintained and managed by an exceptional company and in an exceptional location- get booking !

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