"""Howells Mere fills the view from this reverse-level lodge, which stands on a private lakeside estate with a nature reserve just beyond the door. The living space sits upstairs under a high vaulted ceiling, where a wall of glass looks straight out over the water and a wood burner takes the chill off cooler evenings. Two double bedrooms below make it a comfortable base for a couple or a family of four, with a leisure club, a spa and a restaurant a short walk away on the estate. The wider setting is the Cotswolds, with the countryside of Wiltshire and Gloucestershire to explore.
**Surrounding area**
- The Cotswold Sculpture Park is just over 1 mile away, in the village of Somerford Keynes.
- Cotswold Country Park and Beach is 1 mile from the lodge.
**Living space**
- The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner takes up the whole of the first floor.
- There is ample seating in the lounge, along with a TV, a DVD player and a DAB radio.
- A dining table sits at the centre of the room, seating everyone together for an evening meal.
- The fully equipped kitchen has granite worktops and generous storage.
- Appliances include a Neff dishwasher, a fridge/freezer, a gas hob with a double oven, and a microwave.
- A washer/dryer is also provided.
**Bedrooms and bathrooms**
- Both bedrooms are on the ground floor and have double beds.
- Each bedroom has a built-in double wardrobe.
- The first bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC.
- The second bedroom sits beside the shower room, which has a shower and a WC.
**Outdoor space and on-site facilities**
- Sliding glass doors from both bedrooms open onto an enclosed decked terrace at lake level.
- The terrace has plenty of outdoor furniture and a BBQ.
- A balcony off the first-floor living space has room for eating outside, and the two bedrooms share access to the decking.
- The layout is reverse-level, with stairs from the entrance up to the living space.
- One parking space is allocated to the property, and additional parking is available at the estate's main car park.
- A shop and a pub are on site.
- Water sports and fishing on the lakes are included, as are the tennis courts, MUGA multi-games pitches, table tennis and boules.
- Children's play areas are available on the estate.
- Soft play is available for an additional charge.
- The Activity Hub runs kayaking and paddleboarding, and hires out mountain bikes, scooters and katakanus.
- An outdoor pool and sauna are open to guests at Mill Village.
- Guided walks, yoga, cocktail making, laser clay shooting and archery at the neighbouring site can be booked for an extra charge.
**Notable features and highlights**
- The wood burner makes the lounge an easy place to settle after a day out on the lakes.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors frame the water under the vaulted ceiling.
- The Leisure and Wellness Club has an indoor pool, a gym, a sauna and a steam room, with treatments bookable on site.
- Waterside and woodland trails start from the estate itself.
Best suited to visitors looking for a quiet few days by the water, with enough space for a family with a couple of children. Guests who enjoy the estate's varied activities or quieter time watching the mere will find plenty of choice here. "