Title: Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) Vacation home with a sauna, 7-minute walk to Thames River ## Photo gallery for Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) ![Terrace/patio - Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87720000/87716000/87715919/4e6a0d60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87720000/87716000/87715919/02f07661.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player - Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87720000/87716000/87715919/bdb05ec8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87720000/87716000/87715919/0fc6f789.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87720000/87716000/87715919/35fdde0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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) - 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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 75088 ## About the area [Visit our Europe travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Europe.dx6022967) [View more Vacation homes in Europe](https://www.expedia.ca/Europe-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6022967-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%7C51.64353%2C-1.96952&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sx5xHQmuTNrqQquqZ2K1Ch5uIOI=) Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire ### What's nearby - Somerford Lagoon \- 1 min walk \- 0.2 km - Neigh Bridge Country Park \- 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Cotswold Country Park and Beach \- 2 min drive \- 2.0 km - Cirencester Church \- 15 min drive \- 17.0 km - Arlington Row \- 22 min drive \- 27.6 km ### Getting around - Kemble Station - 17 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Lodge At The Lake - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cirencester Best Kebab - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Crown - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Gateway Centre - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P)? ### Is Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P)? ### What time is check-out at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P)? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Sep 28, 2025 #### 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 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Louise L. Mar 28, 2025 #### Great holiday home! Great location for a family get together. Facilities for all ages. House was perfect size and very comfortable. ##### Louise L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### rebecca a. Oct 11, 2024 #### Enjoyable stay Great stay. The property was lovely, enough space around the dining table and living space. The hot tub was a great addition. ##### rebecca a. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate B. Nov 7, 2024 #### 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! ##### Kate B. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel F. Apr 15, 2024 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. ##### Rachel F. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Mar 7, 2025 #### 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! This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent May 10, 2025 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Nov 4, 2023 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent May 21, 2024 #### 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. ### 8/10 Good #### Sue D. Feb 19, 2025 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. ##### Sue D. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue L. Oct 25, 2024 #### 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. ##### Sue L. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Jul 30, 2024 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### sally k. Jan 15, 2023 #### 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. ##### sally k. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### sally k. Jan 14, 2023 #### 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. ##### sally k. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tovey C. Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Tovey C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024