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Swans Down offers a stylish lakeside retreat, perfect for relaxation and adventure. Enjoy luxury spa access, swimming pools, watersports, bike hire and tennis facilities on site. Relax in the hot tub or BBQ on the outside decking area with seating.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

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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 26, Swans Down (P)

Swans Down is a stunning & stylish glass fronted lakeside house with hot tub 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 to 8(+2) in 5x bedrooms & 4x bathrooms. 3x double ensuite, 2x twins (1x can be a double) & outside decking area, seating BBQ & hot tub. High ceiling, open plan living area leads to covered balcony area. Pets welcome.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • 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)

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
Onsite 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

About the neighborhood

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Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire

What's nearby

  • Cotswold Country Park has its own family beach, 50 miles from the coast, beside South Lake near Cirencester in Gloucestershire.
    Cotswold Country Park and Beach
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
    Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens
    36 min drive - 30.1 miles
  • Cheltenham Racecourse from Cleeve Hill
    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
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Lodge At The Lake
    7 min drive
  • McDonald's
    12 min drive
  • The Royal Oak, South Cerney
    8 min drive
  • Cirencester Best Kebab
    11 min drive
  • The Crown
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) 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 26, Swans Down (P)?

As of Apr 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) on Apr 15, 2026 start from $1,947, 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 26, Swans Down (P) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P)?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

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Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

a great place

A lovely house in lovely location we will be going back This is an ideal house and location for celebrating our sons birthday with his family and our daughter family lots to do and good food in the restaurant
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

Great holiday home!

Great location for a family get together. Facilities for all ages. House was perfect size and very comfortable.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

rebecca a.

Enjoyable stay

Great stay. The property was lovely, enough space around the dining table and living space. The hot tub was a great addition.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Husband’s 50th birthday celebration

Really lovely accommodation in perfect setting. Great for a family break, lots to do for kids and adults. We’ll definitely be returning again one day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

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

Great property and location

Myself, children and friends had a wonderful stay at number 26. The lake house was lovely and a great location. We would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

We had the most amazing weekend celebrating a special birthday. The accommodation was spotless and has everything you could possible need for your stay, and the beds were so comfortable, waking up to the views of the lakes was spectacular. The Hot Tub was an added luxury but so worth it! I would definitely recommend for large family gatherings like ours as everyone had their own space and bathroom, and then we could all gather in the main rooms very comfortably. There is also so much to do on site for all ages. Wouldn't hesitate to book again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Special family weekend

We had a delightful weekend. Everything was great. Only things that would have improved it was spa was fully booked so we used the swimming pool by the activity centre. Also would be great if they put a canoe launch of the deck. These are relatively minor and overall a great time was had by everyone.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great family house

Great house for family gathering. Ideal layout with living space on middle floor. Lake- front patio with lovely large hot tub. Well supplied with crockery, pans etc.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sue D.

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

Lovely family holiday

We very much enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house with such a stunning view. It was listed as 8 adult and 2 children but I would say it only slept 9 comfortably. Two beds were crammed into a tiny room which wasn’t ideal. Otherwise it was warm, and very well equipped.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

An awesome weekend

Fantastic accommodation, great surroundings, ideal location for exploring the cotswolds & doing water sports on the surrounding lakes. We really enjoyed the outdoor pool & tennis courts. The staff were really helpful every step of the way leading up to & during our stay. They even let us check in 3hrs early. I would definitely recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sue L.

A lovely location

The property was ideal for our family celebration. The hot tub was a great hit with everyone especially at night. It was well equipped with plenty of space. I found the bed hard and one of the shower heads was broken which I was surprised hasn’t been picked up when the property was cleaned. I reported it straight away and customer services were grateful to know. Parking was a bit of an issue as we were a party of 10 including 3 children and a baby so car sharing wasn’t an option. We enjoyed our stay, in particular the location, our hot tub, the pool and tennis.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beautiful location, stunning scenery.

The area of the Cotswolds is idyllic. The Lodge itself was spacious but was looking a bit tired. A refresh is needed, mainly on the external areas. The Lodge is overlooking a lake but has no access for paddle-boarding etc. The lodge sleeps 10 people but there is only room for one car and the visitors bays are quickly taken up. The wine cooler had not been cleaned but customer services dealt with the issue promptly. Overall we had a great weekend and all ten of us enjoyed the stay.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Keith H.

A very enjoyable short stay

This is the fourth time we have stayed at Lower Mill Estate, albeit with a gap of several years since we were last there. It was our first stay in this property. We could see that there has been considerable further development of the estate since our last visit. That said, the character of the estate has been maintained and the hub facilities (including swimming and spa) were still very good. It was quiet and felt very safe, and a great place to take our dog. Swans Down is one of the earlier built properties and was comfortable for a short stay. We loved spending time in the open plan living room on the first floor with great subset views across the lake. The sofas and beanbag chairs are very comfortable for example. We also really enjoyed the wood burning stove. The hot tub was really good. That said, the house is starting to show its age a little. We found the beds to be less comfortable (too soft) but that may just be our preference. The wear and tear of paintwork, for example in bathrooms, is of course to be expected. Some of the smaller kitchen gadgets need to be tested and where not working (eg Nespresso milk frother), replaced. Cutlery and crockery is all a little mismatched. All of this is probably reflected in the price compared to newer or recently refurbished properties.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sally k.

Family New Year

New year 2023 excellent location for family to meet. Spacious and light property, with ensuite facilities per room . The only thing I can say which caused some hilarity at times -we had great difficulty opening the dishwasher! Door firmly stuck when closed, and lack of handles prevents getting a good grip. However, a minor problem overall. Great to have use of pool and Spa. Advise calling ahead in busy times.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sally k.

Family New Year

New year 2023 excellent location for family to meet. Spacious and light property, with ensuite facilities per room . The only thing I can say which caused some hilarity at times -we had great difficulty opening the dishwasher! Door firmly stuck when closed, and lack of handles prevents getting a good grip. However, a minor problem overall. Great to have use of pool and Spa. Advise calling ahead in busy times.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tovey C.

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