Title: Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=88639240&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank Vacation home with a sauna, near Thames River ## Photo gallery for Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank ![Smart TV, DVD player - Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88640000/88639300/88639240/e549b0a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88640000/88639300/88639240/cce4af96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88640000/88639300/88639240/31b1d5ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88640000/88639300/88639240/af0d83e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88640000/88639300/88639240/6ecb4c18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 91500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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 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 transportation - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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) - 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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 575655 ## About the area Malmesbury is home to this vacation home. Bristol Aero Collectlon and Corinium Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cirencester Golf Club and Blunsdon Golf Course. Lakeside Ski & Wake and Combat Splat are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with water skiing and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding. [Visit our Malmesbury travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Malmesbury.dx4391) [View more Vacation homes in Malmesbury](https://www.expedia.ca/Malmesbury-Private-Vacation-Homes.d4391-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%7C51.64165%2C-1.97208&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=n90A7XhwwP9X7aA-j14ropMapNM=) 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 \- 3 min drive \- 2.4 km - Cirencester Church \- 16 min drive \- 17.4 km - Arlington Row \- 23 min drive \- 27.9 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 - ‪Gateway Cafe - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank? ### Is Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank? ### What time is check-out at Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank? ### Where is Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Howells Mere 70, Sunnybank 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 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie M. Apr 8, 2024 #### 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. ##### Debbie M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent May 11, 2024 #### 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. May 8, 2023 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. ##### Rachael H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma B. Aug 18, 2023 #### 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 ##### Emma B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Sep 12, 2023 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jun 2, 2025 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Oct 19, 2023 #### 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. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annabel G. May 26, 2025 #### 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. ##### Annabel G. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good Nov 3, 2024 #### 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. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Leila W. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024