Title: Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=121269366&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms ## Photo gallery for Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms ![Exterior - Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121270000/121269400/121269366/w1920h1273x0y0-9e80e59d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121270000/121269400/121269366/659ef287.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121270000/121269400/121269366/w1892h1280x28y0-00adc277.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121270000/121269400/121269366/857a7e34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi - Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121270000/121269400/121269366/w1920h1174x0y106-ea4f0c27.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Thames River, Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms has plenty to offer. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Pool - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## 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 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests 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 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 ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Optional golf privileges - 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) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114410000/114405400/114405367/c2f57643.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beaverbrook | Family Retreat + Spa + Pool Access Somerford Keynes - Kitchen - Washer - Pet friendly - Barbecue grill 9.4 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-07&selected=114405367&PinnedHotelID=114405367&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88170000/88168800/88168787/w1920h1169x0y111-523dff93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Clearwater 67, Ortolan Villa (P) Somerford Keynes - 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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 657979 ## About the neighborhood Cirencester is home to this vacation home. Cirencester Golf Club and Blunsdon Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Thames River and Neigh Bridge Country Park. Lakeside Ski & Wake and Combat Splat are also worth visiting. Water skiing and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby. [Visit our Cirencester travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Cirencester.dx4602) [View more Vacation Homes in Cirencester](https://www.expedia.com/Cirencester-Private-Vacation-Homes.d4602-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.64389%2C-1.96940&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Np3j4ohYcCoau8drHclgYWULHCc=) Somerford Keynes ### What's nearby - ![Cotswold Country Park has its own family beach, 50 miles from the coast, beside South Lake near Cirencester in Gloucestershire.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150822/2948f744-a878-4f54-a6cd-7ff277fa90ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cotswold Country Park and Beach 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles - ![Oxford which includes zoo animals and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6152196/4d6668f9-4c07-45eb-9e77-0a5ef89490d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens 36 min drive \- 30.1 miles - ![Cheltenham Racecourse from Cleeve Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6169978/4ce63776-c6c9-4eca-959f-71151f6a7463.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Cheltenham Racecourse 39 min drive \- 28.9 miles - Somerford Lagoon 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Neigh Bridge Country Park 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Kemble Station 19 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 11 min drive - The Lodge At The Lake 7 min drive - Cirencester Best Kebab 11 min drive - The Crown 10 min drive - Pizzeria 720 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms have a pool? ### Is Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? ### What time is check-out at Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? ### Where is Howells Mere 16, Indian Summer - sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located? ## Have a question? 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