Howells Mere
Spacious, contemporary holiday homes at Howells Mere are perfect for large families or group getaways in the heart of the Cotswolds. Howells Mere is a beautiful freshwater lake set within the 550-acre Lower Mill Estate, a luxury private development surrounded by nature and wildlife.
Positioned within the Cotswold Lakes, the area features a collection of architect-designed, eco-friendly lakeside houses with private access to the award-winning Lower Mill Spa. Guests staying at Howells Mere can enjoy a wide variety of activities including watersports, fishing, tennis, cycling, and more, making it a superb choice for families, couples and friends looking for a relaxing or active lakeside escape. On-site you’ll also find a restaurant, Pizza Shack, takeaway café and a small shop stocked with everyday essentials
This peaceful and scenic location offers the perfect blend of comfort, luxury and the great outdoors.
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What to Expect at Howells Mere
Howells Mere offer an outstanding collection of modern architecture and are designed to maximise the use of natural light and allow you to enjoy stunning views over the mirror like surface of the lakes. There is a range of different accommodation and property sizes start from 4 bedrooms making them perfect for extended family or larger groups looking to holiday together.
With these luxury holiday homes having spacious open plan, kitchen, living and dining areas they provide a family friendly entertaining and living space that enjoy stunning views of the lakes. With many of the properties allowing pets the entire family can join in the fun. Outdoor space is abundant with ground floor and first floor balconies whether you are looking for alfresco dining or relaxing in your own private hot tub.
The Lower Mill Estate is a peaceful, nature lover’s paradise within the Cotswold Water Park. The estate’s eco team work hard throughout the year to maintain the estate, encourage wildlife habitats, and educate its residents so you might be lucky enough to encounter much of the local wildlife during your stay.
There are a wide range of onsite facilities and activities available to guests staying at Howells Mere including:
– Balihoo Restaurant & Market
– Watersports including katakanu, Canoes, paddleboarding, family paddleboards and rowing boats
– Free Tennis Courts
– Childrens play areas, volley ball & 3G artificial multi use games area
– Fishing on 8 different lakes
– Bike hire with guided routes and rides available
– Nature walks, sunset safaris and nature crafts for children
Included within your stay in one of the holiday homes on Howells Mere is access to the onsite, award winning Lower Mill Spa making them the perfect location for a luxury Cotswold Spa Break.
Boasting a heated 20 metre indoor and outdoor eco-pool, a gym, sauna, steam room and offering a wide range of bookable treatments a few minutes walk from your holiday home you can relax and indulge your mind and body.
Alternatively, you can book a luxury Spa treatment within the privacy of your holiday home through the Glo-Pamper service. Check out our Activities Page or give our team a call on 01285 861839 to find out more.
The Lower Mill Estate borders the Cotswold village of Somerford Keynes and is surrounded by an abundance of Cotswold towns and villages boasting a great choice of traditional, country pubs, eateries and attractions. With an abundance of cycle trails, and local bicycle hire onsite, should you need it, you can easily get right into the heart of the Cotswold countryside direct from your door.
Howells Mere and Clearwater are also very close to the Cotswold Country Park and Beach, which offers a range of water sports, climbing and adventure activities. There is also crazy golf, BBQ hire, play areas and an inland beach.
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