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10/10 Excellent
Linda M.
7 June 2025
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
- Cotswold Country Park and Beach3 min drive
- Lakeside Ski & Wake9 min drive
- Cirencester Church14 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
Premier Host
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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 horse riding and cycling nearby.
Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire
What's nearby
- Somerford Lagoon - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
- Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Lakeside Ski & Wake - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
- Cirencester Church - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
- Cirencester Park Polo Club - 21 min drive - 15.1 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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8/10 Good
1 Nov 2023
Howells Mere 88 great location
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10/10 Excellent
richard h.
29 Nov 2023
Great location and excellently equipped
richard h.
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
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10/10 Excellent
2 Nov 2022
Lovely apartment
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8/10 Good
Iain M.
3 July 2023
Excellent facilities.
Iain M.
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10/10 Excellent
13 Aug 2023
Beautifully apartment
10/10 Excellent
angi G.
4 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer holiday
angi G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Phil M.
25 Sept 2023
Howells Mere Sept '23
Phil M.
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10/10 Excellent
Russ H.
14 Apr 2024
A lovely stay in a great location
Russ H.
10/10 Excellent
Sabrina S.
11 Apr 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 Nov 2022
Excellent
Anna B.
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