Howells Mere & clearwater
Large contemporary, luxury holiday homes - perfect for extended family or group holidays
Howells Mere and Clearwater are two stunning freshwater lakes, located within the 550 acre, luxury second home development at The Lower Mill Estate. Settled within the Cotswold Water Park, the lakes boast a spectacular collection of contemporary, lakeside houses with exclusive access to the award winning ArtSpa, making them a superb option for Cotswold spa breaks, a perfect retreat for families, couples or friends – this idyllic location has something for everyone.
Key Features of Howells Mere & Clearwater Holidays
- Contemporary, luxury holiday homes
- Exclusive access to award winning ArtSpa
- Sleeping between 7 and 10 people
- Family friendly
- Dogs allowed in some properties
- Excellent for group holiday bookings
- Located in the Cotswold Water Park
- Next to the village of Somerford Keynes
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What to Expect On Howells Mere & Clearwater
Holiday Accommodation
Howells Mere and Clearwater 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.
Onsite facilities
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. As a result you might be lucky enough to encounter much of the local wildlife from your balcony, by the lake or walking the many estate trails.
The infant Thames runs through the edge of the estate where you can pick up the Thames Footpath. Located within the village part of the estate, there is an outdoor swimming pool, a café (open in main season), a shop selling locally sourced, organic goods and produce, and a children’s play area.
Spa Access
Included within your stay in one of the holiday homes on Clearwater or Howells Mere is access to the onsite, award winning ArtSpa 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 Local Area
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 nearby, 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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Our Howells Mere & Clearwater Holiday Properties
Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P)
Sleeps 8 Adults & 2 Children
• Spa membership included
• Gym, indoor & outdoor pools
• Hot Tub
• Superfast fibre broadband
• 5 x bedrooms, 4 x bathrooms
• 3 x doubles, 1 x 3' twin, 1 x 2' 6" twin rooms
• Charcoal BBQ
• Pets welcome (charges apply)
• Linen, towels and utilities included
• £300 refundable security deposit required
Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge
Sleeps 8 Adults & 1 Child
• Spa membership included
• Gym, indoor & outdoor pools
• Hot Tub
• Superfast fibre broadband
• 4 x bedrooms, 4 x bathrooms
• 2 x doubles, 1 x triple and 1 x 2' 6" twin rooms
• The 2' 6" twin can be configured as a 5' double
• Direct Lake access from the deck
• Charcoal BBQ
• Sorry, no pets allowed
• Sorry, no smoking indoors
• Linen, towels and utilities included
• £300 refundable security deposit required
Howells Mere 47, Robin Lodge
Sleeps 8
• Spa membership included
• Gym, indoor & outdoor pools
• 4 x bedrooms & 4 x bathrooms
• 4 x doubles
• 2 x doubles can be configured as 2 x 3' singles
• Broadband included
• Charcoal BBQ
• Sorry, no pets allowed
• No smoking indoors
• Linen, towels and utilities included
• £300 refundable security deposit is required
Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank
Sleeps 8 adults & 1 child
• Spa membership included
• Gym, indoor & outdoor pools
• Superfast fibre broadband
• 4 x bedrooms, 3 x bathrooms
• 3 x 6' Doubles & 1 x 5' double
• The 3 x 6' doubles can be configured as 3' twins
• Gas BBQ
• Sorry, no pets allowed
• Sorry, no smoking indoors
• Linen, towels and utilities included
• Refundable security deposit required
Howells Mere 88, Tranquility
Sleeps 6
• Spa membership included
• Gym, indoor & outdoor pools
• 1st Floor Apartment
• 3 x Bedrooms & 2 x bathrooms
• 2 x Doubles & 1 x bunk bed
• Superfast fibre broadband
• Gas BBQ
• Sorry, no pets allowed
• No smoking indoors
• Linen, towels and utilities included
• Refundable security deposit required
Howells Mere 90, Crows Nest
Sleeps 4
• Spa membership included
• Gym, indoor & outdoor pools
• Penthouse 2nd floor Apartment
• 2 x Bedrooms & 2 x bathrooms
• 2 x Double beds
• 1 x double can be configured as 2 x 3' singles
• Broadband
• Sorry, no pets allowed
• No smoking indoors
• Linen, towels and utilities included
• £300 refundable security deposit is required
Howells Mere 97, Cygnet Lodge
Sleeps 10
• Spa membership included
• Gym, indoor & outdoor pools
• Dual aspect doors allowing ventilation
• Broadband included
• 5 x bedrooms, 3 x bathrooms
• 3 x doubles, 2 x 3' twins
• Charcoal BBQ
• Sorry, no pets allowed
• Sorry, no smoking indoors
• Linen, towels and utilities included
• Refundable security deposit required
Clearwater 28, Wild Briar (P)
Sleeps 6
• Spa membership included
• Gym, indoor & outdoor pools
• Contemporary glass fronted lake side home
• 4 x bedrooms, 2 x bathroom
• 2 x doubles and 2 x singles
• Pets welcome (charges apply)
• Broadband included
• Charcoal BBQ
• Sorry, no smoking indoors
• Linen, towels and utilities included
• £300 refundable security deposit required
Clearwater 31, The Lakehouse
Sleeps up to 8
• Spa membership included
• Gym, indoor & outdoor pools
• Contemporary glass fronted lake side home
• 3/4 x bedrooms and 3 x bathrooms
• 2 x doubles, 2 x singles and a sofa bed
• Gas BBQ
• Air-conditioning in the twin and top floor bedrooms
• Sorry, no pets allowed
• Superfast fibre broadband
• Sorry, no smoking indoors
• Linen, towels and utilities included
• Refundable security deposit required
Clearwater 67, Ortolan Villa (P)
Sleeps up to 8
• Spa membership included
• Gym, indoor & outdoor pools
• Sunken Hot Tub
• Super fast fibre broadband
• 4 x Bedrooms & 3 x bathrooms
• 3 x Double Beds & 1 x twin
• 1 x Twin can be configured as 6' double
• Charcoal BBQ
• Pets welcome (charges apply)
• Sorry, no smoking indoors
• Linen, towels and utilities included
• Refundable security deposit required
Clearwater 74, Goldcrest (P)
Sleeps 8
• Spa membership included
• Gym, indoor & outdoor pools
• Hot tub with lake views
• Contemporary glass fronted lake side home
• 4 x Bedrooms and 3 bathrooms
• 3 x Doubles (1 can be configured as 3' twins)
• 1 x 3' twin (can be configured as a 6' double)
• Pets accepted – subject to prior agreement
• Superfast fibre broadband
• Charcoal BBQ
• Sorry, no smoking indoors
• Linen, towels and utilities included?
• Refundable security deposit required
Clearwater 86, Clouds Keep (P)
Sleeps 6 + 1
• Spa membership included
• Gym, indoor & outdoor pools
• Hot Tub
• South facing
• 3 x bedrooms & 2 x bathrooms
• 2 x doubles & 1 x twin (with extra pull out bed)
• Pets allowed (Charges apply)
• Superfast fibre broadband
• Charcoal BBQ
• No smoking indoors
• Linen, towels and utilities included
• Refundable security deposit is required