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Howells Mere 26, Swans Down - Lakeside House, Hot Tub, Spa Access, Sleep 8-10

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9.6Outstanding
(17 Ratings)
"A lovely house in lovely location we will be going back This is an ideal house and location for celebrating our sons birthday with his family and our daughter family lots to do and good food in t..."
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9.6 / 10
Outstanding(17 Ratings)

House in Cotswold District

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths

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Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area

About this house rental

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

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)

Amenities at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down - Lakeside House, Hot Tub, Spa Access, Sleep 8-10

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Cotswold District

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Nearby attractions

Oxford University Museum of Natural History
31.6 mi
Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens
16.3 mi
WWT Slimbridge
19.8 mi
Stratford Butterfly Farm
39.4 mi

Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10
Outstanding(17 Ratings)
8 / 10Excellent·Oct 2025
This is the fourth time we have stayed at Lower Mill Estate, albeit with a gap of several years since we were last there. It was our first stay in this property. We could see that there has been considerable further development of the estate since our last visit. That said, the character of the estate has been maintained and the hub facilities (including swimming and spa) were still very good. It was quiet and felt very safe, and a great place to take our dog. Swans Down is one of the earlier built properties and was comfortable for a short stay. We loved spending time in the open plan living room on the first floor with great subset views across the lake. The sofas and beanbag chairs are very comfortable for example. We also really enjoyed the wood burning stove. The hot tub was really good. That said, the house is starting to show its age a little. We found the beds to be less comfortable (too soft) but that may just be our preference. The wear and tear of paintwork, for example in bathrooms, is of course to be expected. Some of the smaller kitchen gadgets need to be tested and where not working (eg Nespresso milk frother), replaced. Cutlery and crockery is all a little mismatched. All of this is probably reflected in the price compared to newer or recently refurbished properties.
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
A lovely house in lovely location we will be going back This is an ideal house and location for celebrating our sons birthday with his family and our daughter family lots to do and good food in the restaurant
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
We had a delightful weekend. Everything was great. Only things that would have improved it was spa was fully booked so we used the swimming pool by the activity centre. Also would be great if they put a canoe launch of the deck. These are relatively minor and overall a great time was had by everyone.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2025
Great location for a family get together. Facilities for all ages. House was perfect size and very comfortable.
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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down - Lakeside House, Hot Tub, Spa Access, Sleep 8-10. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Howells Mere 26, Swans Down - Lakeside House, Hot Tub, Spa Access, Sleep 8-10 pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down - Lakeside House, Hot Tub, Spa Access, Sleep 8-10?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.