House in Cotswold District
9 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this house rental
Sunnybank is a modern 3 storey lakeside house 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 8 adults & 1 child, is has 1x double ensuite & 2x twin rooms (both can be doubles & 1 has a kids' bed available) downstairs and 1x double ensuite on the second floor. The open plan living area leads to a large covered East facing deck with gas BBQ.
Ground Floor
Bedroom
• 6' Double bed
• Can be configured as 2 x 3' single beds
• Sliding full height glass doors to deck
• Good storage
• En-suite
• Large shower
• WC and basin
Bedroom
• 2 x 3' Single beds
• Can be configured as a 6' double bed
• 2' 6" Kids bed available on request
• Sliding full height glass doors to deck
• Good storage
Lower deck (rear)
• West facing deck, not enclosed
• Spiral staircase to upper deck
Bedroom
• 2 x 3' single beds
• Can be configured as a 6' double bed
• 31” Smart TV with Free view
• Limited storage if configured as a double
Shared bathroom
• Bath with shower over
• WC and basin
• Washing machine
First Floor
Living/dining area
• Double height glass windows
• Lake views
• 1 x 4/5 & 1 x 2/3 seat sofas
• 2 x Arm chairs
• Log burning stove
• 50” Smart TV, with Free view & DVD player
• Dining table with seating for 10
Upper decking (rear)
• Covered West facing deck
• Spiral staircase to lower deck
Kitchen
• Large, modern and well equipped
• 5 ring gas hob
• 2 x Separate ovens with grill
• Dishwasher
• Built in Microwave
• Built in 70/30 fridge/freezer
Upper decking (front)
• Gas BBQ
• Large covered East facing deck
Second Floor
Bedroom
• 5' Double bed
• Ample storage
• En-suite
• Large shower
• 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)
Sleeping 8 adults & 1 child, is has 1x double ensuite & 2x twin rooms (both can be doubles & 1 has a kids' bed available) downstairs and 1x double ensuite on the second floor. The open plan living area leads to a large covered East facing deck with gas BBQ.
Ground Floor
Bedroom
• 6' Double bed
• Can be configured as 2 x 3' single beds
• Sliding full height glass doors to deck
• Good storage
• En-suite
• Large shower
• WC and basin
Bedroom
• 2 x 3' Single beds
• Can be configured as a 6' double bed
• 2' 6" Kids bed available on request
• Sliding full height glass doors to deck
• Good storage
Lower deck (rear)
• West facing deck, not enclosed
• Spiral staircase to upper deck
Bedroom
• 2 x 3' single beds
• Can be configured as a 6' double bed
• 31” Smart TV with Free view
• Limited storage if configured as a double
Shared bathroom
• Bath with shower over
• WC and basin
• Washing machine
First Floor
Living/dining area
• Double height glass windows
• Lake views
• 1 x 4/5 & 1 x 2/3 seat sofas
• 2 x Arm chairs
• Log burning stove
• 50” Smart TV, with Free view & DVD player
• Dining table with seating for 10
Upper decking (rear)
• Covered West facing deck
• Spiral staircase to lower deck
Kitchen
• Large, modern and well equipped
• 5 ring gas hob
• 2 x Separate ovens with grill
• Dishwasher
• Built in Microwave
• Built in 70/30 fridge/freezer
Upper decking (front)
• Gas BBQ
• Large covered East facing deck
Second Floor
Bedroom
• 5' Double bed
• Ample storage
• En-suite
• Large shower
• 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 70, Sunnybank - Lakeside Holiday Cottage, Spa Access, Sleeps 9
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Cotswold District
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
We stayed at Howells Mere for a birthday weekend with friends. We couldn't have asked for a better weekend, the weather, the property and the company were all fantastic. The house was lovely and spacious, well equipped and had fantastic views over the lake to watch the sunset. Orion holidays were fantastic throughout the entire process.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Great house, great views, great time! What else can you ask for.
Beds where comfy and loads of space.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
We had an amazing few days for our Christmas celebrations. The house had everything we needed and more. The beds are super comfortable & there were plenty of seats for everyone. The layout and situation of the house is so wonderful & peaceful. The bbq was a great addition for our cooked breakfasts. It was idyllic. We would love to go back.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2025
This was a multigenerational family get together to celebrate a big birthday. We were aged from 10 weeks to 77 years old! We all enjoyed this most comfortable house, which was probably the best equipped I have ever stayed in. Comfort and cleanliness were exceptional and the contact before and after from Orion was superb. We were familiar with the location but again enjoyed walks, swimming and cycling. Views of the lake from the house were great and we enjoyed our resident cuckoo and muntjac deer. A relaxing 5 nights and generally good weather added to our enjoyment . I would be more than happy to visit this property again.
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9.8Outstanding
(16 Ratings)
"We stayed at Howells Mere for a birthday weekend with friends. We couldn't have asked for a better weekend, the weather, the property and the company were all fantastic. The house was lovely and spa..."
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