Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - Lakeside Cottage | Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms
Indian Summer is a stunning glass fronted lakeside house 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 4 with 2x bedrooms & 2x bathrooms it has 1x double ensuite, 1x twin. Outside decking area with seating and Jetty for direct lake access. Open plan living area leading to a upper balcony with charcoal BBQ . Sorry, no pets allowed.
Ground Floor
Bedroom * 5' Double bed * Doors leading to west facing deck * En-suite * Bath with shower over * WC & Basin
Bedroom * 2 x 3' Single beds * Doors leading to west facing deck
Family Bathroom * Shower * WC & Basin
Outside - Lower Deck * West facing fully enclosed sun deck * Direct lake access via jetty * Outdoor seating * Steps leading to upper balcony
First Floor
Living/dining area * L Shape 4/5 seat sofa * Log burning stove * Sliding glass doors to balcony * 32" smart TV & separate DVD player * Dining table with seating for 6
Kitchen * 5 ring gas hob * Double oven & grill * Dishwasher * Built in Microwave * Built in fridge/freezer (60/40) * Nespresso Magimix Coffee Machine * Washing Machine
Outside - Balcony * West facing sun deck * Steps leading to lower deck * Outdoor seating & table * Charcoal BBQ
Second Floor
Snug/Games Attic Room * 32" games TV * Wii console & selection of games * Low level seating/futon Bathroom * Shower, WC & Basin
* 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)
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Cirencester
Cirencester is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at River Thames and Cotswold Country Park and Beach. Lakeside Ski & Wake and Combat Splat are also worth visiting. Waterskiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens - 47 min drive - 46.8 km
Cheltenham Racecourse - 52 min drive - 51.4 km
Getting around
Kemble Station - 19 min drive
Restaurants
The Royal Oak, South Cerney - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Cirencester Best Kebab - 11 min drive
The Lodge At The Lake - 7 min drive
The Crown - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - Lakeside Cottage | Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - Lakeside Cottage | Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms?
As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - Lakeside Cottage | Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms on 31 August 2026 start from NZ$676, including 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 16, Indian Summer - Lakeside Cottage | Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - Lakeside Cottage | Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - Lakeside Cottage | Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - Lakeside Cottage | Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - Lakeside Cottage | Sleeps 4 in 2 bedrooms located?
Situated in Cirencester, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Somerford Lagoon and River Thames. Thames Path and Neigh Bridge Country Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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We had a lovely 5 day break at this fabulous property overlooking Howells mere lake. The property was high end and very comfortable throughout. The kitchen was well stocked to meet all our needs. We enjoyed it that much that we booked to return in September. Highly recommended.
John H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Walden E.
14 April 2026
An ideal place to stay
This was our second stay on the Lower Mill site. It still proves to be a lovely location.
Indian Summer exceeded our expectations. Although the photos suggest it has been "squeezed in" between other properties, there is no sense of this once inside. It is spacious, with lovely views. I suspect that in summer , it will be lovely to sit outside.
The property provided an ideal base for a week's worth of walks in the Cotswolds.
And it was (almost) a pleasure to run along the Thames each morning for my 5K run.
Highly recommended.
Walden E.
About the host
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