[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 27, Crane Lodge Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Thames River ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88242900/88242847/51f55c8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88242900/88242847/f98ae420.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88242900/88242847/c91803ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88242900/88242847/w1121h760x0y0-dbd6251e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88242900/88242847/2a32b1a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Crane Lodge, a serene lakeside haven with hot tub and access to luxury spa facilities. Unwind by the swimming pools or try your hand at water sports and fishing on the lake. Bike hire is available for exploring, while tennis courts offer an opportunity for some friendly competition. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 1111 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Gym - Parking available - Dryer - Pool - Washer ## 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 27, Crane Lodge Crane Lodge is a lovely lakeside holiday home with hot tub 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 up to 9(+2) in 4/5 bedrooms & 4x bathrooms. 2x double ensuite, 1x twin, 1x triple (double & single over) & snug with sofa bed & TV leading to decking area, seating, BBQ & hot tub. Open plan living area leads to covered balcony area. Ground Floor Outside • Hot Tub • West facing sundeck • Fully enclosed • Private pontoon • Direct lake access • Sun loungers • Hanging chair Bedroom • 5' Double bed • Door to lakeside sundeck • Ample storage • En-suite • Shower • WC and basin Snug/Bedroom (Sofa Bed) • 4' 6" Sofa Bed • 31” smart TV • Door to lakeside sundeck Bathroom • Bath • Shower • WC and basin First Floor Bedroom • 2 x 2' 6" single beds • Can be configured as a 5' double • Adequate storage Bedroom • Triple sleeper • 4' 6" bed with 3' single over • Adequate storage Bedroom • 4' 6" double • Covered, lakeside deck • Outdoor seating • Adequate storage • En-suite • Shower • WC and basin Bathroom • Bath • Shower • WC and basin Second Floor Living/dining area • Panoramic lake views • 2 x 2/3 seat sofas and 2 x chairs • 2 x arm chairs • Gas fire • 50” smart TV • Dining table with seating for 8/9 • Doors to West facing balcony • Wine Cooler Kitchen • Modern and well equipped • 5 ring electric hob • Single oven and grill • Dishwasher • Built in Microwave • Built in 70/30 fridge and freezer • washing machine • Nespresso Vertuo Coffee Machine Enclosed Balcony • Charcoal BBQ • Rattan style outdoor seating 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 - 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 ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - 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 - Gym - 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 568934 ## About the area ![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%7C51.64358%2C-1.96926&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ueiO9pHaEmbKM7MF9e3mLVKU-HU=) Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire #### What's nearby - Somerford Lagoon - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Cotswold Country Park and Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km - Lakeside Ski & Wake - 9 min drive - 7.7 km - Cirencester Roman Amphitheatre - 13 min drive - 10.4 km - Cirencester Church - 14 min drive - 11.1 km #### Getting around - Kemble Station - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Potting Shed Pub - ‬11 min drive - ‪White Hart Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Old Boathouse - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Wheatsheaf Inn Pub - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge 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 27, Crane Lodge? > As of Oct 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge on Oct 9, 2025 start from CA $2,715.9, excluding 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Cirencester-Hotels-Howells-Mere-27.h88242847.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Is Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge located? > Situated in Cirencester, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Somerford Lagoon and Thames River. Thames Path and Neigh Bridge Country Park are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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