Howells Mere 26, Swans Down - Lakeside House, Hot Tub, Spa Access, Sleep 8-10
Swans Down is a stunning & stylish glass fronted lakeside house with hot tub set in a 550 acre beautiful nature reserve. It has excellent onsite facilities & activities, with luxury spa access, swimming pools, watersports, bike hire, tennis, restaurant, bar & pizza shack.
Sleeping up to 8(+2) in 5x bedrooms & 4x bathrooms. 3x double ensuite, 2x twins (1x can be a double) & outside decking area, seating BBQ & hot tub. High ceiling, open plan living area leads to covered balcony area. Pets welcome.
Ground Floor
Bedroom 1 • 5' Double bed • Sliding glass doors to lakeside sundeck • 24" Smart TV • Ample storage • En-suite • Bath with shower over • WC and basin
Bedroom 2 • 5' Double bed • Sliding glass doors to lakeside sundeck • 24" Smart TV • Ample storage • En-suite • Bath with shower over • WC and basin
Bedroom 3 • 2 x 3' single beds • Can be configured as a 6' double • Limited storage
Outside • Hot Tub • South west facing sundeck, fully enclosed • Rattan deck furniture • Table with seating for 6 and 2 extra chairs • Charcoal BBQ
Bathroom • Bath with shower over • WC and basin
First Floor
Living/dining area • Spectacular lake views • 1 x 3/4 seat and 1 x 2/3 seat sofas • 2 x large bean bags • Log burning stove • 50” smart TV, with DVD player • Dining table with seating for 8 • Breakfast bar with seating for 4 • Sliding doors to enclosed balcony
Kitchen • Large, modern and well equipped • 5 ring gas hob • Single oven and grill • Dishwasher • Built in Microwave • 70/30 Fridge Freezer • Free standing separate Fridge • Washing machine • Nespresso Coffee Machine
Bedroom 4 • 2 x single 2' 6" futon beds • Suitable for children • Limited storage
Second Floor
Bedroom 5 • 6' double bed • Open double wardrobe • Bedside cabinets En-suite • Bath with shower over • WC and basin
• 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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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire
What's nearby
Somerford Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Neigh Bridge Country Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Cirencester Church - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
Arlington Row - 26 min drive - 27.3 km
Getting around
Kemble Station - 17 min drive
Restaurants
The Royal Oak, South Cerney - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Costa Coffee - 13 min drive
Cirencester Best Kebab - 11 min drive
The Cricklade Club - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Howells Mere 26, Swans Down - Lakeside House, Hot Tub, Spa Access, Sleep 8-10 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 26, Swans Down - Lakeside House, Hot Tub, Spa Access, Sleep 8-10?
As of 21 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down - Lakeside House, Hot Tub, Spa Access, Sleep 8-10 on 14 Sept, 2026 start from S$2,674, including 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 26, Swans Down - Lakeside House, Hot Tub, Spa Access, Sleep 8-10 pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down - Lakeside House, Hot Tub, Spa Access, Sleep 8-10?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down - Lakeside House, Hot Tub, Spa Access, Sleep 8-10?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down - Lakeside House, Hot Tub, Spa Access, Sleep 8-10?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
About the host
Hosted by Orion Holidays
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