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Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank
Holiday home with a sauna, near Thames River
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9139.4 sq m
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Explore the area

- Place, Somerford Lagoon
- Place, Neigh Bridge Country Park
- Place, Cotswold Country Park and Beach
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bedroom #1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom #2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom #3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom #4
1 Double Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom #1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom #2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom #3
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank
Sunnybank is a modern 3 storey lakeside house 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 8 adults & 1 child, is has 1x double ensuite & 2x twin rooms (both can be doubles & 1 has a kids' bed available) downstairs and 1x double ensuite on the second floor. The open plan living area leads to a large covered East facing deck with gas BBQ.
Ground Floor
Bedroom
• 6' Double bed
• Can be configured as 2 x 3' single beds
• Sliding full height glass doors to deck
• Good storage
• En-suite
• Large shower
• WC and basin
Bedroom
• 2 x 3' Single beds
• Can be configured as a 6' double bed
• 2' 6" Kids bed available on request
• Sliding full height glass doors to deck
• Good storage
Lower deck (rear)
• West facing deck, not enclosed
• Spiral staircase to upper deck
Bedroom
• 2 x 3' single beds
• Can be configured as a 6' double bed
• 31” Smart TV with Free view
• Limited storage if configured as a double
Shared bathroom
• Bath with shower over
• WC and basin
• Washing machine
First Floor
Living/dining area
• Double height glass windows
• Lake views
• 1 x 4/5 & 1 x 2/3 seat sofas
• 2 x Arm chairs
• Log burning stove
• 50” Smart TV, with Free view & DVD player
• Dining table with seating for 10
Upper decking (rear)
• Covered West facing deck
• Spiral staircase to lower deck
Kitchen
• Large, modern and well equipped
• 5 ring gas hob
• 2 x Separate ovens with grill
• Dishwasher
• Built in Microwave
• Built in 70/30 fridge/freezer
Upper decking (front)
• Gas BBQ
• Large covered East facing deck
Second Floor
Bedroom
• 5' Double bed
• Ample storage
• En-suite
• Large shower
• WC and 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 8 adults & 1 child, is has 1x double ensuite & 2x twin rooms (both can be doubles & 1 has a kids' bed available) downstairs and 1x double ensuite on the second floor. The open plan living area leads to a large covered East facing deck with gas BBQ.
Ground Floor
Bedroom
• 6' Double bed
• Can be configured as 2 x 3' single beds
• Sliding full height glass doors to deck
• Good storage
• En-suite
• Large shower
• WC and basin
Bedroom
• 2 x 3' Single beds
• Can be configured as a 6' double bed
• 2' 6" Kids bed available on request
• Sliding full height glass doors to deck
• Good storage
Lower deck (rear)
• West facing deck, not enclosed
• Spiral staircase to upper deck
Bedroom
• 2 x 3' single beds
• Can be configured as a 6' double bed
• 31” Smart TV with Free view
• Limited storage if configured as a double
Shared bathroom
• Bath with shower over
• WC and basin
• Washing machine
First Floor
Living/dining area
• Double height glass windows
• Lake views
• 1 x 4/5 & 1 x 2/3 seat sofas
• 2 x Arm chairs
• Log burning stove
• 50” Smart TV, with Free view & DVD player
• Dining table with seating for 10
Upper decking (rear)
• Covered West facing deck
• Spiral staircase to lower deck
Kitchen
• Large, modern and well equipped
• 5 ring gas hob
• 2 x Separate ovens with grill
• Dishwasher
• Built in Microwave
• Built in 70/30 fridge/freezer
Upper decking (front)
• Gas BBQ
• Large covered East facing deck
Second Floor
Bedroom
• 5' Double bed
• Ample storage
• En-suite
• Large shower
• WC and 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)
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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
No 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 holiday home. Bristol Aero Collectlon and Corinium Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cirencester Golf Club and Blunsdon Golf Course. Lakeside Ski & Wake and Combat Splat are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.

Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire
What's nearby
- Somerford Lagoon - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Neigh Bridge Country Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
- Arlington Row - 28 min drive - 28.6 km
- Cheltenham Racecourse - 44 min drive - 47.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- The Lodge At The Lake - 7 min drive
- The Crown - 10 min drive
- The Gateway Centre - 7 min drive
- Cirencester Best Kebab - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
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8 Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent
11 May 2024
Great stay at Howells Mere
10/10 Excellent
Rachael H.
8 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Rachael H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Emma B.
18 Aug 2023
A great stay
Emma B.
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10/10 Excellent
2 June 2025
A great stay!
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10/10 Excellent
12 Sept 2023
Fantastic!!!
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10/10 Excellent
Annabel G.
26 May 2025
Family Vacation
Annabel G.
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10/10 Excellent
19 Oct 2023
A great time was had by all
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8/10 Good
3 Nov 2024
Family holiday
10/10 Excellent
Leila W.
19 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leila W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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