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Howells Mere 47, Robin Lodge

Holiday home with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Thames River

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Nestled in a 550-acre nature reserve, Robin Lodge offers a serene lakeside retreat. With luxury spa access, swimming pools, and watersports at your doorstep, unwind with the soothing sounds of nature or enjoy bike hire and tennis on site. The spacious living area features a log burning stove that opens to an expansive sun deck perfect for al fresco dining.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 81 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
The current price is NZ$2,730
includes taxes & fees
18 Nov - 19 Nov

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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 47, Robin Lodge

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

Sleeping up to 8 in 4 bedrooms & 4 bathrooms. 2x double ensuite (one with private balcony), 1x double or twin ensuite, 1 x twin bedroom. The large open plan living area with log burning stove leads to sun deck area, outside seating & BBQ.

Ground Floor
Living/dining area
• 1 x Large sofa seating 8/9
• Log burning stove
• Sliding glass doors to deck
• 40” TV with built in Free view
• Dining table with seating for 8

Kitchen
• 5 ring gas hob
• Single oven and grill
• Dishwasher
• Built in Microwave
• Built in larder fridge and freezer
• washing machine

Outside
• West facing, lakeside sun deck
• Not enclosed/private
• No separation from adjoining decks
• Table with seating for 6
• Charcoal BBQ

Cloakroom
• WC & Basin
First Floor
Bedroom
• 4' 6" Double bed
• Ample storage
• En-suite
• Shower, WC & Basin
• Balcony
• West facing with lake views

Bedroom
• 6' double bed
• Can be configured as 2 x 3' singles
• Built in wardrobe

Family Bathroom
• Bath with shower over, WC & Basin
Second Floor
Bedroom
• 6' double bed
• Clothes hanging rail
• Chest of drawers
• Single chair
• En- suite
• Bath, WC & Basin

Bedroom
• 6' double bed
• Can be configured as 2 x 3' singles
• Built in wardrobe
• En-suite
• Bath with shower over, WC & 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)

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

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
  • Tennis
  • 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

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

Property is also known as

489271

About the area

Map
Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Somerford Lagoon - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Neigh Bridge Country Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Arlington Row - 22 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 39 min drive - 46.5 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Lodge At The Lake - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Gateway Centre - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cirencester Best Kebab - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Howells Mere 47, Robin Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Howells Mere 47, Robin Lodge?

As of 17 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howells Mere 47, Robin Lodge on 18 Nov 2025 start from NZ$2,729.88, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Howells Mere 47, Robin Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Howells Mere 47, Robin Lodge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Howells Mere 47, Robin Lodge?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howells Mere 47, Robin Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Howells Mere 47, Robin Lodge located?

Situated in Malmesbury, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Somerford Lagoon and Thames River. Thames Path and Neigh Bridge Country Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Reviews

Howells Mere 47, Robin Lodge Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

A lovely weekend

We had a lovely weekend staying in a comfortable, well appointed house. The surrounding lakes and walks were beautiful. The only negative we had was better signage was needed for the properties, ie HOWELLS MERE NOS 1-40 for example. It was a little difficult finding our rental even using the map provided. This DID NOT spoil our holiday though.
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10/10 Excellent

All you want for a relaxing family break

The house was welcoming, comfortable and well stocked. Everyone felt immediately at home and the team at Orion Holidays were on hand to answer any questions. Swimming pool etc was not as much a hassle as I had feared but only hour sessions available per day. Other facilities great like tennis, playground, etc. Loved our stay and would return again gladly. Was just a teeny weeny bit jealous of the houses near us that were actually on a lake but kind of new that going into it.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent short break

Enjoyable stay excellent facilities Would be happy to book again Orion holidays helpful and friendly company to deal with.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely long weekend

We had a really lovely time. The house is comfortable and well equipped. Lower Mill Estate is really beautiful and the pools and facilities were great. It would have been nice for the pizza takeaway to have been open for lunch.
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10/10 Excellent

A great short break

We went with family and shared the house, 4 adults and 4 kids. Accomodation was lovely. The only slight downside was we couldn't really see the lake but still a beautiful place. We played tennis, went swimming, used the astro and had a game of football on the field. We also hired canoes. Unfortunately the restaurant was always fully booked, so we went off site or had a BBQ at the house. Overall a great weekend break
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10/10 Excellent

Kate Arrowsmith

Great week away enjoyed by two seperate families

We stayed at the property last year with another family and we all enjoyed the break so much that we have just visited again! Loved all the facilities on site, including the spa, gym, inside and outside swimming pools and tennis courts. Would definately return.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Just Wonderful

A perfect 3 day break at Howells Mere 47, Robin Lodge. Beautiful house which was fully equipped and very comfortable. Everything was of high quality and ample space for 8 of us. Spa treatment was amazing and we made full use of the pools. Was excellent having free passes! Would definitely recommend and hope to return.
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10/10 Excellent

Enjoyable stay

Great property. Location was great although finding the property was an issue. Would recommend to friends and family
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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic stay with friends

We had a great stay - plenty of space and well equipped, comfortable accomodation in a perfect location. A particular highlight was our inaugural trip on our new kayak - which we easily walked to the nearest lake to launch. We also loved watching the ducks who came right up to our deck.
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10/10 Excellent

A great week in the cotswolds

We had a great week in the Cotswolds. We stayed as two families with young children. Plenty of space in the house for us all. Kitchen was well stocked to allowed us to cook every night. The lower mill estate is a great place to stay. Felt very safe to give the kids some freedom on their bikes. The pools are great, as was the park. Plenty of other things locally to keep us busy.
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6/10 Okay

Robin Lodge

All in fairly reasonable condition apart from the wood surround bed . Kept banging shins as not a lot of room to move around it. Would suggest baths - apart from in the family bathroom - be replaced with walk in showers.
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10/10 Excellent

47 Howell's Mere

Enjoyed an excellent stay. Lodge provided all we needed. Rooms of good size & beds were very comfortable. Plenty of cleaning products available & coffee/tea/ sugar sachets were a pleasing touch. Lakeside location excellent as family members loved paddle boarding from 'our own" deck . Swimming pools were fabulous with excellent facilities. Only disappointment was a lack of shopping choices. Otherwise we had a happy & fabulous time enjoying the celebration of 2 Golden Weddings. Many thanks for the cards & proseccos.

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property for a long weekend

Stayed as two families - 4 adults 3 kids. V clean and well maintained, good facilities and attentive customer service. Only drawback is open decking so others can walk past whilst sitting out but that’s fine for a weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous holiday

Had an amazing time and the property was fully equipped. Great communication and would certainly recommend anc would come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Dominique M.

Excellent stay

Had a fab weekend with friends, well equipped, very spacious, large soft bath towels only issue was just difficult to find in the dark!!
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10/10 Excellent

A great stay

A very well-equipped clean property with high quality appliances other than the fridge/freezer. The bedrooms on the 1st floor are tight, particularly the twin/double. Nice sociable dining/lounge area, unfortunately we could not make use of the outdoor space due to the wet weather, but this again looked a nice area. The swimming pool was overcrowded at times and changing rooms not clean although this was out of control of the property owner.