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48Howells Mere 3 Storey/4 Bedroom /4 Bathroom/mid terrace/spa/pools/restaurant
Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre
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9.2 out of 10
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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 9110 sq m
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Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire
- Place, Cotswold Country Park and Beach1 min drive
- Place, Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre11 min drive
- Place, Cirencester Church12 min drive
- Airport, Oxford (OXF)66 min drive
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.
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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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supplements
Z bed £30 or Travel cot £15
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Cirencester
Located in Cirencester, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Cirencester Golf Club and Blunsdon Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Orbital Shopping Park and Abbey Meads Village Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Lakeside Ski & Wake, or check out an event or a game at Cirencester Park Polo Club. Jet skiing and kayaking 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
- Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
- Lakeside Ski & Wake - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
- Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
- Cirencester Church - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
- Cirencester Park Polo Club - 19 min drive - 14.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- The Lodge At The Lake - 7 min drive
- The Crown - 9 min drive
- The Gateway Centre - 7 min drive
- Cirencester Best Kebab - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Kasha Grimes
Kasha Grimes, Managing Director of Cotswolds Spa Holidays, has worked on Cotswold Water Park since 2011. Kasha has a close relationship with numerous lodge owners. This relationship is vital to the business as it ensures that she retains a family-like, yet professional, manner right to the core of the business and deeply cares for the value our product.
All the properties are third party owned second homes, namely, that they are owned by private individuals generally for the benefit of their immediate family but are also let out through us to defray the costs of running & maintaining the properties and therefore are often furnished in an individual & personal way with no two properties fitted out the same. Guests return year on year & can enjoy a different experience each time & select a property that best fits the requirements of the guests they plan to bring along, old or young. Due to the eclectic mix of owners each property has its own lively charm and feels like an actual home, rather than a prescribed holiday environment put together by a corporate design team. We aim to offer stunning holiday homes to add to any occasion.
After leaving recruitment, Kasha began her own agency business in 2011 setting up Cotswolds Spa Holidays with a portfolio of just 3 rental properties offering a boutique high end service for discerning guests.
Surrounded by picturesque Cotswold villages, historic market towns and an area of lakes larger than the Norfolk Broads, the stunning, natural landscape is tough competition for our fabulous lakeside holiday homes & a catchment of some 20 million potential guests within 2 hours by car. The area is renowned for its wildlife and the range of activities available.
All the properties are third party owned second homes, namely, that they are owned by private individuals generally for the benefit of their immediate family but are also let out through us to defray the costs of running & maintaining the properties and therefore are often furnished in an individual & personal way with no two properties fitted out the same. Guests return year on year & can enjoy a different experience each time & select a property that best fits the requirements of the guests they plan to bring along, old or young. Due to the eclectic mix of owners each property has its own lively charm and feels like an actual home, rather than a prescribed holiday environment put together by a corporate design team. We aim to offer stunning holiday homes to add to any occasion.
After leaving recruitment, Kasha began her own agency business in 2011 setting up Cotswolds Spa Holidays with a portfolio of just 3 rental properties offering a boutique high end service for discerning guests.
Surrounded by picturesque Cotswold villages, historic market towns and an area of lakes larger than the Norfolk Broads, the stunning, natural landscape is tough competition for our fabulous lakeside holiday homes & a catchment of some 20 million potential guests within 2 hours by car. The area is renowned for its wildlife and the range of activities available.
Why they chose this property
A great budget option for families. Best suited to families with kids rather then adult only parties.
2 minutes walk from the spa with heated indoor and outdoor pool (outdoor pool open in mid and high season) Safe, gated community with on site restaurant, play area, tennis, boat/bike rental right outside the estate, walks and more. Village pub 10 minutes walk, water park with man made beach only 5 minutes walk and the nearest town of Cirencester only 10 minutes drive.
2 minutes walk from the spa with heated indoor and outdoor pool (outdoor pool open in mid and high season) Safe, gated community with on site restaurant, play area, tennis, boat/bike rental right outside the estate, walks and more. Village pub 10 minutes walk, water park with man made beach only 5 minutes walk and the nearest town of Cirencester only 10 minutes drive.
What makes this property unique
Meet and greet service and 24 hour emergency contact
4 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms/5WC of which 1 family bathroom and 3 ensuites
Sleeps maximum of 8 plus 1 child in cot or z-bed
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Kingsize Bed (1) Cots (1), Z-bed available on request (subject to availability)
Dining seating for 8
Lounge seating for 6 - 8
Duvets with linen and towels
Real wood-burning log fire (logs not provided)
Central heating
A Samsung 43 inch TV
Blu-ray/DVD player with selection of movies
Board games and local guide books
Wi-fi available – free high speed fibre broadband throughout the property
Chef on request
On site shop (open at weekends and children’s holidays)
Fully-equipped kitchen
Basic supplies
Kettle, Toaster, Iron & Hair dryers
Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer & Washing machine/dryer
High-chair available
Decking furniture
Shared lawn area
Complimentary use of the Art Spa at Lower Mill Estate, includes heated indoor & outdoor pools, gym, sauna & steam rooms (Extra for bookable treatments)
On-site restaurant
Climbing frame
Trampoline
Tennis courts
Children’s soft play area
Bicycle, kayak and canoe hire [charges apply]
Please note that from October to March access to the lake is suspended in order to protect the over-wintering bird population. This restriction applies to kayaking, boating, fishing and swimming.
Secure parking
One allocated parking space with further parking available in the visitors bay and overflow car park (free of charge and close to the house)
Non-smoking
Friday to Friday / Friday to Monday / Monday to Friday / Monday to Monday
Arrival after 4pm may unless agreed otherwise
Departure before 10am unless agreed otherwise
Sunday late checkouts guaranteed
Min 2-night break
4 Bedrooms, 4 bathrooms/5WC of which 1 family bathroom and 3 ensuites
Sleeps maximum of 8 plus 1 child in cot or z-bed
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Kingsize Bed (1) Cots (1), Z-bed available on request (subject to availability)
Dining seating for 8
Lounge seating for 6 - 8
Duvets with linen and towels
Real wood-burning log fire (logs not provided)
Central heating
A Samsung 43 inch TV
Blu-ray/DVD player with selection of movies
Board games and local guide books
Wi-fi available – free high speed fibre broadband throughout the property
Chef on request
On site shop (open at weekends and children’s holidays)
Fully-equipped kitchen
Basic supplies
Kettle, Toaster, Iron & Hair dryers
Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer & Washing machine/dryer
High-chair available
Decking furniture
Shared lawn area
Complimentary use of the Art Spa at Lower Mill Estate, includes heated indoor & outdoor pools, gym, sauna & steam rooms (Extra for bookable treatments)
On-site restaurant
Climbing frame
Trampoline
Tennis courts
Children’s soft play area
Bicycle, kayak and canoe hire [charges apply]
Please note that from October to March access to the lake is suspended in order to protect the over-wintering bird population. This restriction applies to kayaking, boating, fishing and swimming.
Secure parking
One allocated parking space with further parking available in the visitors bay and overflow car park (free of charge and close to the house)
Non-smoking
Friday to Friday / Friday to Monday / Monday to Friday / Monday to Monday
Arrival after 4pm may unless agreed otherwise
Departure before 10am unless agreed otherwise
Sunday late checkouts guaranteed
Min 2-night break
Languages:
English, Polish
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