No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Late deal: 18 Dec 2009 to 6 Jan 2010. £1300 per week. Late deal: 6 Feb 2010 to 6 Mar 2010. £665 per week.
Home description
OUTDOOR POOL OPEN AND HEATED 19DEC-3JAN - LOWER MILL ESTATE NEW YEAR"S EVE FESTIVAL - BIBURY BOXING DAY DUCK RACE Mere Hide (sleeps 4+2) , 17 Howells Mere, is a luxury lakeside bolthole within Lower Mill Estate, a 450-acre nature reserve set in beautiful Cotswold countryside; at the heart of the Cotswold Water Park. This is one of the few smaller houses on the Estate, perfect for a smaller group.The beautiful and tranquil setting provides a luxurious backdrop for the myriad of leisure activities available, both active and passive, a perfect hideaway from the stresses of life. Enjoy UNLIMITED ACCESS to the pools, gym and treatments(extra) at the £6mil Artspa.
Mere Hide evokes memories of boat houses, dreamy lakeside homes and hides nestled in nature reserves.
The luxurious furnishings and modern comforts are complemented by textures of old: stone building, comfortable arm chair, glazed tiles, timber panelling, log fire stove, hunting trophies and vintage blankets. Its west facing decked terraces extend from the living space and two of the three bedrooms above, they hover tantalisingly over the lake; the shimmering sunset enveloping the view and the mysterious mists announcing dawn .The third room can be transformed into a bedroom for two young guests by unfolding bunkbeds or it can be used as a study or play area.
Central to the estate facilities sits the Artspa, designed to pamper your desires and remove all traces of stress. Swim in one of two heated 20m pools or reinvigorate yourself with a dip in the naturally filtered outdoor eco-pool. Relax in the steam room and sauna and revitalize yourself in the technogym. Luxuriate in the restful treatment rooms and choose from over sixty carefully selected relaxing therapies. (Outdoor pool will be heated from 27March-7Sept and 18Dec-5Jan)
At Mere Hide you are a stone's throw away from the serene unspoilt landscape of the estate, teeming with thriving wildlife; from migrating sand martins to encountering wild orchids, from spotting beavers to discovering owlets. Walk through the woodland and meadows, observe from the carefully located hides and re-engage with a simpler way of life.
Howells Mere is Phase III within Lower MIll Estate. This phase is still in the process of completion.
www.wildinthecotswolds.co.uk - for local news, arts, food and drink, events and activites.
Unlimited access to Artspa (eco, indoor, outdoor pool, gym, treatments), 3 mins' walk away
Mere Hide overlooking Howells Mere
Relax on private lakeside decking
Living room and contemporary kitchen with lake views
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/60331
The Central England / Cotswolds / Cheltenham / Gloucester region
Lower Mill Estate is in the Cotswold Water Park at the Southern edge of the Cotswolds, easily accessible by road it offers a great base for exploring all the Cotswolds towns as well as Bath, Oxford and Cirencester, all within a 40 mile radius.
The source of the Thames is 4 miles away in Kemble. The Thames Path has many lovely walks along its 180 mile journey to the sea.
The Cotswolds are steeped in history from the Roman times and there are some beautiful historic houses and estates to explore: such as Chedworth Roman Villa, Dyrham Park, Sudeley Castle.
Cirencester / Lower Mill area
For further information on the Cotswolds Water Park area please visit www.waterpark.org.
There are over 100 lakes in the area, some are kept as nature reserves but many are used for fishing, kayaking, sailing, waterskiing and windsurfing. Golf, bicycle hire and horse-riding are also just a few minutes drive from the house.
The Bakers Arms pub is within walking distance and there are a number of other good pubs in the area that are all child-friendly.
The Bell at Sapperton - www.foodatthebell.co.uk - Reviewed by The Observer in late June 2006 as one of the Best 10 Pubs in the UK for our Garden and Al Fresco Dining in their Mediterranean Courtyard . Potting Shed Pub in Malmesbury and restaurant at The Rectory in Crudwell are worth a visit.
If the weather is poor there is a large indoor play centre at Magicland in Cirencester and Swindon has bowling and a multi screen cinema as well as a large shopping centre. MacArthur Glen Outlets can also be found near junction 16 of the M4.
For animal lovers there is Butts Farm and the Cotswold Wildlife Park. The Swan, great pub is 7 mins away. Crudwell Riding School - The Stables, Rommel Lane , Off Tetbury Lane, Crudwell, Wiltshire, SN16 9HB - 01666 575024.
www.lowermillestate.com (Estate website) www.foodatthebell.co.uk - lovely pub 20 mins drive away - The Bell at Sapperton - Reviewed by The Observer in late June 2006 as one of the Best 10 Pubs in the UK for our Garden and Al Fresco Dining in their Mediterranean Courtyard - definitely worth a visit. www.thepottingshedpub.com - outstanding pub, great food, 20 mins drive away www.therectoryhotel.com - great restaurant www.wildinthecotswolds.co.uk www.thecotswoldgateway.co.uk www.waterpark.org (local activity) www.go-by-cycle.co.uk (local cycle and boat hire, 24 hr notice required for delivery) www.adventure-zone.co.uk (outdoor activities during holidays: sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, power boating, adventure days. Forest Skill programme, linked wiith Marlborough College Summer School) www.head4heights.net (aerial adventure centre) www.wmski.com (wakeboarding and waterskiing with fully qualified British Waterski Federation coaches) www.theswanatsouthrop.co.uk (good gastropub, only 7 mins away from Cotswold Wildlife Pk) www.thecompletechef.co.uk/html/bakers_arms.html (local pub) www.chestertonfarm.co.uk- high quality butchers shop selling quality meats from local producers. Chesterton Farm, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 6JP - 01285 642160 www.thebuttsfarmshop.com (local butchers and farm open to public) www.troublehouse.co.uk (Tetbury - deli/ bistro/ cookery school_. www.highgroveshop.com (Retail therapy at HRH's shop) www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt (National Arbortum in Tetbury) Dining Room at Whatley Manor (Sunday Jazz lunch, winter ice skating, open-air opera) Restaurant at Swan Hotel, Bibury (Boxing Day Bibury Duck Race)
How to get there
Mere Hide is 20 minutes from M4 junction 15, less than 1 1/2 hour drive from Central London. The nearest British Rail station is at Kemble 3 miles away. Kemble is on the main Paddington to Cheltenham Spa route, Paddington - Kemble takes 65min. Local taxis available: Tel -
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Heathrow: 100 km
Railway:
Kemble: 5 km
Activities near Cirencester
Sports: Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Gym, Sauna, Log fire, Shared indoor Pool, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Tennis court on site, Shared garden, BBQ, Bicycles available, Private fishing lake / river, Shared outdoor pool (heated), Climbing frame, Swing set, Trampoline
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The living room extends out onto a terrace which overlooks Howells Mere, perfect for sunsets snuggled in Woodgate sofa (Isle of Bute wool)). The room is graced by comfortable Designers Guild linen armchair, sheepskin cushions, hunting trophies, log fire and warm blankets.
Other facilities: wifi, 28" TV, ipod dock, DVD player and Sky TV with a selection of films, books and board games (chess, back gammon, happy families, scrabble).
The open plan kitchen also overlooks the lake; it is very well equipped with carefully sourced items: vintage silver cutlery, Davda Brickett plates/bowls, Keith Brymer mugs and Circulon pans, Normann mixing bowl/servers, hand blown glass tumbers and some choice recipe books.
The worktop extends into a cosy dining space for six and perfect breakfast, lunch, tea or a game of scrabble. Other facilities: freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, hand blender/mixer, muffin/loaf tins.
There are ample coathooks in the hall, cupboard and WC.
Two of the three bedrooms upstairs share a large terrace which overlooks the lake...wake up to the sounds of coots. The main bedroom has kingsize bed and wardrobe. There is a hairdryer. The second bedroom has a double bed. The third bedroom is fitted with folding bunkbeds and if a third bedroom is not required, a wall can unfold to create an open space, perfect for a play/study; also fitted with TV/DVD.
Enjoy the luxurious 400-count Egyptian cotton, beautiful throws/cushions on comfortable latex mattresses.
The family bathroom and WC have generously sized towel radiator, perfect for drying towels after a visit to the Artspa.
Further details outdoors: The lower terrace is lakeside, perfect for dining al fresco. The upper balcony extends over two bedrooms overlooking Howells Mere. There is a secure bike rack outside that will take 4 bikes (bicycles can be rented locally from April). On the Estate there is a children's playground, trampoline, football pitch and lakes for boating and fishing.
The Residents' Spa, Artspa, is stunning and has an indoor pool open all year and an outdoor heated pool open seasonally (and at Christmas and New Year). There is a gym, sauna, steam room and treatment rooms offering a range of Pevonia Botanica treatments. Pilates instruction is available by prior arrangement.
Surrounded by eight lakes, perfect for fishing enthusiasts (trout, perch, pike, carp). If you need advise on fishing, Steve Rowley, the estate fisheries manager, can be contacted on 07590 282 440. Steve can also offer tuition, please call him to discuss.
Estate housekeeping service is also available at a chargeable rate.
Other facilities: Artspa, nature trails, nature hides, tennis courts, playgrounds, trampoline, farm shop, treehouse Further afield: riding stables, Westonbirt Arboretum, Cotswold Wildlife Park, gastropubs, Cirencester, source of River Thames in Kemble.
Further details
400-count Egyptian cotton bedlinen and white fluffy towels are provided for 6 people (extra linen is available at extra charge). Cot linen is also available at extra charge. You will need to bring your own swimming pool towels or hire them from the Spa at £1 each. Hairdryer and iron available.
Rental includes all utilities and use of the Spa and all leisure facilities (treatments are extra). Artspa pass to be collected at Artspa reception, credit cards details required, pass must be returned, £25 will be charged if they need to be replaced.
A welcome pack is included (tea, coffee, sugar, tea towels, washing up liquid and washing up sponge, bin liners, dishwasher tablets, toilet rolls and hand soap).
The housekeeping staff will expect to find the house generally as you find it at arrival: with rubbish/food removed, fridge emptied, dishes cleaned and put away. They will do a general clean and replace bedlinen and towels. Any extra cleaning costs incurred due to guests' negligence will be charged to guests.
Rubbish disposal - black Boathouse opposite house no.13, Howells Mere.
Conditions
Mere Hide is a no smoking property. Sorry we do not accept pets Sorry we do not accept Hen or Stag parties. 30% deposit required, balance due 6 weeks before arrival.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Christmas/ New Year
22 Dec 08
4 Jan 09
1350£1,350
225225
225225
4 Nights
4 Feb 09
13 Feb 09
650£650
122122
162162
3 Nights
Half Term
13 Feb 09
24 Feb 09
900£900
0-
0-
3 Nights
24 Feb 09
27 Mar 09
650£650
122122
162162
3 Nights
27 Mar 09
10 Apr 09
850£850
160160
212212
3 Nights
Easter Week
10 Apr 09
17 Apr 09
1100£1,100
0-
0-
1 Week
17 Apr 09
1 May 09
750£750
141141
188188
3 Nights
May Bank Holiday
1 May 09
6 May 09
950£950
0-
237237
3 Nights
6 May 09
22 May 09
800£800
150150
200200
3 Nights
Half Term
22 May 09
1 Jun 09
1000£1,000
188188
250250
3 Nights
1 Jun 09
10 Jul 09
900£900
170170
225225
3 Nights
Summer
10 Jul 09
10 Sep 09
1200£1,200
0-
0-
1 Week
21 Sep 09
23 Oct 09
800£800
150150
200200
3 Nights
Half Term
23 Oct 09
1 Nov 09
1000£1,000
0-
0-
3 Nights
5 Nov 09
12 Dec 09
695£695
131131
174174
3 Nights
12 Dec 09
18 Dec 09
850£850
160160
213213
3 Nights
Christmas & New Year
18 Dec 09
5 Jan 10
1395£1,395
0-
0-
4 Nights
5 Feb 10
12 Feb 10
695£695
131131
174174
3 Nights
Half Term
12 Feb 10
21 Feb 10
995£995
187187
249249
3 Nights
21 Feb 10
26 Mar 10
695£695
131131
174174
3 Nights
26 Mar 10
2 Apr 10
895£895
168168
224224
3 Nights
Easter Week
2 Apr 10
9 Apr 10
1100£1,100
0-
0-
1 Week
9 Apr 10
19 Apr 10
895£895
168168
224224
3 Nights
19 Apr 10
30 Apr 10
795£795
0-
0-
3 Nights
May Bank Holiday
30 Apr 10
5 May 10
995£995
0-
249249
3 Nights
5 May 10
28 May 10
895£895
168168
224224
3 Nights
Half Term
28 May 10
7 Jun 10
1100£1,100
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0-
1 Week
7 Jun 10
9 Jul 10
950£950
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0-
3 Nights
Summer
9 Jul 10
3 Sep 10
1250£1,250
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0-
1 Week
3 Sep 10
10 Sep 10
1050£1,050
0-
0-
1 Week
10 Sep 10
1 Oct 10
900£900
0-
0-
3 Nights
1 Oct 10
22 Oct 10
800£800
0-
0-
3 Nights
Half Term
22 Oct 10
1 Nov 10
1100£1,100
0-
0-
1 Week
1 Nov 10
20 Dec 10
695£695
131131
174174
3 Nights
20 Dec 10
5 Jan 11
1395£1,395
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Weekday: Mon-Thu Weekend: Fri-Mon. (there may be some flexibility)
Minimum stay: 3 night weekend/ 4 night weekday rate - 75%
4 night weekend rate is 85% of weekly rate
2 night stay - only at owner's discretion/ weekend rate would be 50%/ plus extra £75
cleaning charge
Arrival time is after 3.00pm.Departure time is 10.00am on the final day of the holiday.
Price include: Bedlinen, towels, heating, final clean, unlimited access to Artspa (pass will be issued on arrival at Artspa reception, credit card details required as missing spa pass replaceable at £25).
Deposit: 30% required to confirm booking.
Balance: Due 6 weeks prior to arrival, otherwise payment in full required if booking made within 6 weeks.
Cancellation: Should be made in writing, valid from day of receipt of notice.Deposits are not refundable. If cancelled less than 6 weeks before start of holiday then the full cost of the holiday is retained.
Damage Deposit: Refundable £250 security deposit required with final balance payment (usually returned within a week after departure).
Other Terms:
_The rental property, including all furniture is to be treated with care and the Tenant is held responsible for the actions of any guests or visitors in the house.
_The no of people using the accommodation is restricted to the number on the booking confirmation. Should the number of guests exceed the number agreed on the booking confirmation, the Owner or Agent may revoke the booking at their own discretion and the booking will be considered cancelled by the Tenant.
_The Owner may refuse to hand over the property if they believe than any member of the party will damage the property. If damage is caused during the holiday, the Owner reserves the right to repossess the property and the holiday will be considered cancelled by the Tenant. Monies will not be refunded unless the Owner's decision is proved to be unreasonable.
_The Owner or Agent is allowed access to the accommodation at any reasonable time during the holiday.
_Please bring your own swimming towels. Alternatively, these can be hired at the ArtSpa at £1 each.
_The housekeeping staff will expect to find the house generally as you find it at arrival: with rubbish/food removed, fridge emptied, dishes cleaned and put away. They will do a general clean and replace bedlinen and towels. Any extra cleaning costs incurred due to guests' negligence will be charged to guests.
_Rubbish disposal - black Boathouse opposite house no.13, Howells Mere.
Availability
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Arrival/Departure dates
Late deal: 18 Dec 2009 to 6 Jan 2010. £1300 per week. Late deal: 6 Feb 2010 to 6 Mar 2010. £665 per week.
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