House in Cotswold District
11 guests · 4 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this house rental
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)
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)
Amenities at Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Cotswold District
Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
We wanted a house that comfortably accommodated all of us and it certainly lived up to expectations. It was cosy and comfortable. It was equipped well with everything we needed for our stay. The position of the house on the lake was perfect for guests who love to fish or boat on the lake. The hot tub was wonderful as well. The swimming pools were clean and well maintained. Having a booking system meant that we were able to get a slot on every day we wanted one. Plus the tennis and multi function courts were a great asset. There was something for everyone
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
The house was amazing and in a great location. The kids enjoyed being on a lake and seeing ducks all day long, as well as canoes and kayaks. Lower Mills Estate is a great place to vacation - very family friendly with lots of activities and sites nearby. Beautiful house and beautiful grounds, very peaceful. Two things to know about the house are that the kitchen and family room are on the third floor, so there are lots of steps to climb, and the steps are pretty steep compared to what we are used to. Second, the house is on a lake and in the countryside and there are no screens on the windows, or sliding doors, so there are lots of bugs. We knew this in advance so it wasn't a problem, but it's something to know, esp in the evenings. But neither issue detracted from a great vacation.
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jul 2025
Spacious and really lovely property that we have stayed at a few times. But the cleaning was really disappointed. We found an old plaster stuck to the sideboard in one of the rooms. Outside on the terrace/balcony had not been cleaned at all! There were cobwebs and bird droppings everywhere it was unusable for us
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jan 2025
We really enjoyed our stay, everything was hassle free from booking to checking in etc. The property and site were wonderful and all our needs were catered for. We will definitely be returning.
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9.5Outstanding
(17 Ratings)
"We wanted a house that comfortably accommodated all of us and it certainly lived up to expectations. It was cosy and comfortable. It was equipped well with everything we needed for our stay. The po..."
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