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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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Balcony
  • Massages in spa

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 £30.00, this is charged for separately by us after your booking is confirmed. Please advise if the z bed is required?
OR
A travel cot (Size L41 x W29 x H30") 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?

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.

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About the area

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What's nearby

  • Neigh Bridge Country Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Somerford Lagoon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 45 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 51 min drive - 50.7 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak, South Cerney - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cirencester Best Kebab - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge At The Lake - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬9 min drive

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

rachel m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay, thanks jai!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunna A.

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

Nice and cosy

Very nice and cosy, thank you
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

john m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Shame there is no intern contact pr tlf especially for booking as there is no network conection for phones. We tried to book the spa/pool on various occasions and finally managed to get in the day before our departure. Car park spaces were to small my son' hire car was dented by the white car from the flat next door, but they refused all claims. Location was fine as im from Gloucester originally. The local inhabitants were till times a pain for as soon as they heard ppl on the terrace, they thought there was a chance of food. Otherwise good accommodation and equipment .
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
Hi John, Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed the accommodation and the estate, it truly is a special place, and we’re glad it left a positive impression on you. That said, a couple of points in your feedback were a little unclear, so I just wanted to offer a few clarifications in case it’s helpful for you or future guests. Regarding your mention of reception, I believe you may have been referring to mobile phone signal. The property is fully equipped with Wi-Fi, which guests find reliable. However, as the estate is a protected nature reserve, mobile signal can sometimes be weaker in certain areas of the house, this is unfortunately out of our control due to the natural setting. You also mentioned difficulty accessing the spa daily. As part of your stay was during a midweek, non-peak period, there was no need to book. It’s only at the weekends that you have to do that. We include details in our pre-arrival information explaining that the spa is just a three-minute stroll from the house and that bookings are only required during peak times, such weekends and school holidays. We’re sorry if this information was missed. As for the wildlife, the estate is under a preservation order due to its rich natural environment, which is one of its main attractions. Ducks, swans, and other birds are part of daily life here, and while feeding them is prohibited for their safety, they are free to move around the lakes and occasionally approach the deck. We hope you can appreciate that we aim to live in harmony with nature on the estate, which is part of its unique charm. Once again, we’re delighted you enjoyed the accommodation and surrounding area, and we would love to welcome you back in the future.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
so glad you liked teh house and it was nice and clean for you. I am a little suprised about your comment with regards to twin room as we did expain the limitations of the property and sadly some bedrooms are larger then others, I agree it is a smaller bedroom as shown in pictures. We can of course offer larger detchted properties in the future.
Verified

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Hi Laura so glad you liked the house. Its good to hear that you were happy with our response to the ants issue. /ad you know the house is on nature reserve and by a lake so sadly there will be some bugs at certain times of year but to our knowledge no pesky moskitos. Hope to be of service to you again.
Verified

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
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