Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with chairs and a table, overlooking a calm water body and modern houses.
A hotel room with a bed, a view of a body of water, a balcony, and a dresser.
A modern dining area with a long table set for six, surrounded by chairs. There are two windows providing natural light, and the room has a minimalist design with dark cabinetry and a light-colored floor.
A row of modern, multi-story houses with large glass windows, situated by a calm river.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, blue armchair, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near River Thames

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Indoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire
  • Place, Somerford Lagoon
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Neigh Bridge Country Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cotswold Country Park and Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Oxford (OXF)
    ‪78 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom #1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Cirencester

Cirencester is home to this holiday home. Cirencester Golf Club and Wiltshire Golf and Country Club 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. Cirencester Leisure Centre and Cricklade Leisure Centre 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.
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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 - 12 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Arlington Row - 25 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak, South Cerney - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria 720 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Carle's Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪AV8 Bistro & Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge - Luxury Waterside Home, Spa, Hot Tub, Sleeps 9+2 located?

Situated in Cirencester, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Somerford Lagoon and River Thames. Thames Path and Neigh Bridge Country Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay

We stayed here for a birthday celebration, fantastic home and facilities everything we needed. Wonderful spot - excellent service from Orion holidays form booking to check out. Fantastic communication and fantastic time away - we will be back. Thank you
From a partner site

8/10 Good

A stunning, relaxing stay, with beautiful walks and amenities at hand, very enjoyable.

We used the property to catch up with family. Lovely house in a stunning environment, lovely walks and amenities at hand. We really enjoyed our weekend and we were sad it came to an end, we would certainly love to return and Orion were very helpful when we were securing our booking.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend break

Excellent short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Relaxing New Years stay

Stayed with friends over the New Year Excellent accommodation, Highly recommend. Comfortable rooms.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jan, 2023
Thank you for your review. So pleased to hear you had a lovely stay with us and we look forward to welcoming you again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great house for a group of friends in a lovely location

The property was ideally located on the lake in this lovely estate, perfect for a group of friends, but would stay with family too. The house had everything we needed and the hot tub was an added bonus.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house and location

We had a lovely 3 night stay in this home. The beds were very comfortable and sheets were beautifully soft. Plenty of towels in the bathrooms and the kitchen had every utensil you could need. Love the location, have been before and will go again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely sunny stay

We had a wonderful weekend in this lovely property. We enjoyed playing and swimming in the meres and lagoons and the spa pool. We spent lots of time on the veranda and enjoying the BBQ.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great stay

We all thoroughly enjoyed our family get together stay at Crane Lodge. Orion Holidays were extremely efficient and accommodating. Only negative is the lack of proper signage on the complex making it difficult to locate the Lodge.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Easy weekend!

All good - spacious house, everything you need is there, interesting place to explore too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely sunny weekend

We had a great weekend at Howell’s Mere. The location is lovely and the house was perfect for us to enjoy the water and sit on the terrace. We really enjoyed the swimming pool and nature walks, although it was a bit tricky getting around as so many parts of the park are private and it isn’t always clear where you are allowed or not.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A family holiday

We wanted a house that comfortably accommodated all of us and it certainly lived up to expectations. It was cosy and comfortable. It was equipped well with everything we needed for our stay. The position of the house on the lake was perfect for guests who love to fish or boat on the lake. The hot tub was wonderful as well. The swimming pools were clean and well maintained. Having a booking system meant that we were able to get a slot on every day we wanted one. Plus the tennis and multi function courts were a great asset. There was something for everyone
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Annual Family Trip

Having stayed at Howells Mere, Lower Mill Estate last year we decided to return as it is a great place for the whole family. Orion Holidays had Crane Lodge on their list. We decided to book through Orion Holidays and from start to finish the service was excellent. Everything ran very smoothly and Crane Lodge did not disappoint and the facilities were excellent . As we were asked to give feed back we had a few minor suggestions which we fed back. Crane Lodge is beautifully appointed and a lovely home and we would book it again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house for a family weekend

We stayed at this gorgeous house for a family weekend to celebrate my mums 75th birthday. We had family aged from 18 months to 80 and the house was perfect. The owners have such style and everything so well thought through. We all enjoyed the hot tub and eating dinner on the upstairs decking. Beds were lovely and the master bed rooms were gorgeous. Orion holidays were organised and friendly when we called them. We will definitely be back and use them again .
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lovely stay but cleaning was a let down

Spacious and really lovely property that we have stayed at a few times. But the cleaning was really disappointed. We found an old plaster stuck to the sideboard in one of the rooms. Outside on the terrace/balcony had not been cleaned at all! There were cobwebs and bird droppings everywhere it was unusable for us
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2025
Thanks for taking the time to submit a review, however, I was really sad to see the poor review on cleaning. We really try very hard to get things perfect for guests and had you mentioned that you were unhappy with the cleanliness when you arrived, we would have sent a team over immediately to rectify things. With regards to the outside space, whilst we do our utmost to combat the constant invasion of spiders/insects, including treating the outside of the properties, as we are by the water and in a nature reserve, nature does occasionally win the battle, as it did in this case. I can assure you that the outside space would have been cleaned prior to your arrival, but can get bad again very quickly, especially at this time of year. Thanks for your overall good review and hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Even the weather couldn't ruin it!

We managed to pick the 4 rainiest days of the year, but still felt it was a delightful escape. So many things for the kids to do, especially the pool, great walks for the dog, a charming spa for the wife, and welcoming a restaurant to escape the rain and get a great feed. The house was really clean well proportioned, and well furnished with a great feel of light and space looking out over the balconies to the lake below. I cant think of anything that was missing. 100% we will be returning to this!!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ideal location & property for family celebration

Fabulous property. Spotlessly clean. Previous reviews mentioned marks on walls which, there were, but this didn’t detract from our enjoyment. Property isn’t suitable for people with poor mobility due to amount of stairs but fine for others. Lovely fizz and card greeted us on arrival. Orion Holidays, can’t fault their service. The Cotswolds Water Park is a great place. There’s something for everyone
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct, 2022
Thank you so much for your review! So pleased to hear you enjoyed the Cotswold Water Park. We hope to welcome you again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

just what we wanted

Company phoned us the day before arrival to make sure we had what we needed to get into the property and to let us know we could come into the property earlier than the official check in time which was really helpful. On arrival the place was clean and tidy and we had no issues whilst we were there with the property itself The hot tub could have been cleaner, there was a notable amount of hair in it when we arrived which was a shame but it didn't put us off using it. The property and location and service we received mean that we had a fantastic for a weekend away with friends.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great family vacation

The house was amazing and in a great location. The kids enjoyed being on a lake and seeing ducks all day long, as well as canoes and kayaks. Lower Mills Estate is a great place to vacation - very family friendly with lots of activities and sites nearby. Beautiful house and beautiful grounds, very peaceful. Two things to know about the house are that the kitchen and family room are on the third floor, so there are lots of steps to climb, and the steps are pretty steep compared to what we are used to. Second, the house is on a lake and in the countryside and there are no screens on the windows, or sliding doors, so there are lots of bugs. We knew this in advance so it wasn't a problem, but it's something to know, esp in the evenings. But neither issue detracted from a great vacation.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous accommodation.

We stayed at Howells Mere for 3 nights in April to celebrate my dad’s 80th birthday. 10 of us stayed in total ranging from aged 13-80. The setting and accommodation were perfect- I cannot recommend it highly enough. The accommodation was amazing, spotlessly clean, ,beautifully furnished, there were plenty of towels and robes for all of us and the kitchen had everything in you could wish for. We enjoyed big family meals round the dining table. The decked area on the top floor is large and full of comfy furniture with cushions provided and we sat out each evening watching the sun set across the lake. It’s the perfect setting for a family celebration as there’s something for everyone. There are lovely walks from directly outside the property and information on these is provided. If you just want to sit and relax the outlook is amazing. The whole “village” is beautiful and so well maintained, we enjoyed a take away coffee and some pastries from the coffee shop on site. Some of us went swimming at the spa but please be aware that they split the timetable into 90 minute seasons and you have to queue at the start of each session to get a space. It’s well worth a visit though, the main pool is lovely and there’s a big outdoor pool which was a bit chilly but we soon got used to it. The eco pool was freezing but worth a quick dip to re-energise! We also booked the tennis courts- just sign up at the courts and book an hour slot on the paper timetable. The hot tub was beautifully clean and we loved using this and my brother took his paddle board which we just launched off the lower deck into the lake- perfect! The customer service from Orion was truly exceptional, the best I’ve experienced. The online booking was easy, the pre arrival info was so comprehensive, I had a pre arrival phone call to check room configurations etc, another call the day before to say we could check in early and then a member of staff actually arrived at the property on the day we arrived to check all was ok. This is an exceptional property, maintained and managed by an exceptional company and in an exceptional location- get booking !
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