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Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank

Holiday home with a sauna, near Thames River

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Smart TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
Exterior
Terrace/patio
A playground, laundry facilities and a sauna are just a few of the amenities provided at Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
The current price is NZ$3,456
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec

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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 70, Sunnybank

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)

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
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • 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

  • 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: 1,500 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

575655

About the area

Map
Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Somerford Lagoon - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Neigh Bridge Country Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Arlington Row - 28 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Cheltenham Racecourse - 44 min drive - 47.5 km

Getting around

  • Kemble Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank 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 70, Sunnybank?

As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank on 3 Dec 2025 start from NZ$3,455.63, 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 70, Sunnybank pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank located?

Situated in Malmesbury, this holiday home is within a 15-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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Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Lovely family holiday

Great location and the house was clean and well equipped. Parking was a bit busy but we always managed to find a space.
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10/10 Excellent

Great stay at Howells Mere

The house was well presented and comfortable. The unimpeded view over the lake, complete with resident heron and other wildlife added to the charm of the location.

10/10 Excellent

Rachael H.

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

Lovely stay

Lovely stay and beautiful location. Great size house and all amenities included. Only slight issue was the facilities in terms of availability to use the pool. Thank you for a lovely weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

A great stay

House and location are perfect for a family get together. Beautifully furnished and well equipped. The on-site pool and spa facilities are top notch. The Balihoo restaurant is fabulous. The lake activities were great fun. All highly recommended
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10/10 Excellent

A great stay!

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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10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!!!

We have been to the Lower mill estate before and have absolutely loved it every time. This property is a great size, great finish comfortable beds and the area where it’s located has absolutely brilliant facilities m, it is well worth having a property in Lower Mill.
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10/10 Excellent

Annabel G.

Family Vacation

Well where can I begin, this place is amazing. Everything you need is there. Property was so clean when we arrived. Lovely de king area to sunbathe on and you dont loose the sun until about 7.30 pm. Such a lovely decorated property. Excellent location, views and Spa. Pools and spa was so clean including the outdoor pool, which is right by the Tennis Courts and the area where you can hire equipment. This pool you don't have to pre-book. Loads of activities too keep you busy. Also you can drive out to other places, Lakes & Restaurants and its only about 10 minutes drive to the Beach Country Park, which is worth a visit, lots to do. All the staff on site were amazing and extremely helpful, nothing was too much trouble. If you have a Canoe or Kayak definitely worth taking so much opportunity. We will definitely return all the family enjoyed the week.
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10/10 Excellent

A great time was had by all

The house was exactly like the photos, very clean and very spacious. Everything you could possible want was provided and the area the house is in was very quiet. We had the use of the Spa which was great and we were very lucky to find the two pools were empty most of the time. If you want any treatments at the Spa it’s best to book before you go as they are very busy. We had a meal at the Ballyhoo Restaurant and it was lovely and reasonably priced again it’s best to book before you go. This house is perfect for families or large groups and we enjoyed our time there so much we will be returning next year.
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8/10 Good

Family holiday

We had a wonderful time at the house which was very spacious with a very well equipped kitchen. Little disappointed about the small amount of wood for the fire. We had problems finding the house, the directions were not clear and we had to go through a gate which needed a code. My son travelled later and could not see any signs to the house. The arrow said Orchid??? The dishwasher didn't wash well until we cleaned the filter. I feel that should be checked by the cleaners. If those issues could be addressed it would be an excellent place to stay and we are definitely hoping to return soon

10/10 Excellent

Leila W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024