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Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire
  • Somerford Lagoon
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cirencester Church
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Oxford (OXF)
    ‪67 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge

Crane Lodge is a lovely lakeside holiday home with hot tub set in a 550 acre beautiful nature reserve. It has excellent onsite facilities, with luxury spa access, swimming pools, water sports, fishing, bike hire, tennis, restaurant, bar & pizza shack.

Sleeping up to 9(+2) in 4/5 bedrooms & 4x bathrooms. 2x double ensuite, 1x twin, 1x triple (double & single over) & snug with sofa bed & TV leading to decking area, seating, BBQ & hot tub. Open plan living area leads to covered balcony area.

Ground Floor

Outside
• Hot Tub
• West facing sundeck
• Fully enclosed
• Private pontoon
• Direct lake access
• Sun loungers
• Hanging chair

Bedroom
• 5' Double bed
• Door to lakeside sundeck
• Ample storage
• En-suite
• Shower
• WC and basin

Snug/Bedroom (Sofa Bed)
• 4' 6" Sofa Bed
• 31” smart TV
• Door to lakeside sundeck

Bathroom
• Bath
• Shower
• WC and basin

First Floor
Bedroom
• 2 x 2' 6" single beds
• Can be configured as a 5' double
• Adequate storage

Bedroom
• Triple sleeper
• 4' 6" bed with 3' single over
• Adequate storage

Bedroom
• 4' 6" double
• Covered, lakeside deck
• Outdoor seating
• Adequate storage
• En-suite
• Shower
• WC and basin
Bathroom
• Bath
• Shower
• WC and basin

Second Floor

Living/dining area
• Panoramic lake views
• 2 x 2/3 seat sofas and 2 x chairs
• 2 x arm chairs
• Gas fire
• 50” smart TV
• Dining table with seating for 8/9
• Doors to West facing balcony
• Wine Cooler

Kitchen
• Modern and well equipped
• 5 ring electric hob
• Single oven and grill
• Dishwasher
• Built in Microwave
• Built in 70/30 fridge and freezer
• washing machine
• Nespresso Vertuo Coffee Machine


Enclosed Balcony
• Charcoal BBQ
• Rattan style outdoor seating

More Information

Lower Mill Estate - On-site Facilities & Activities:

• 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)
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Thames River. You'll find features such as an indoor pool, a gym and 1 hot tub. The holiday home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The holiday home offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Somerford Lagoon and 7 minutes on foot from Thames River
As a guest of Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge, you'll find an indoor pool, Access to hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

568934

Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend break

Excellent short stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Katy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy weekend!

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

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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