Title: Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=87715919&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) Holiday home with a sauna, 7-minute walk to Thames River ## Photo gallery for Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) ![Outdoor dining - Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87720000/87716000/87715919/a160420e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player - Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87720000/87716000/87715919/6fa4d869_edited_6bdf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player - Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87720000/87716000/87715919/bdb05ec8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87720000/87716000/87715919/1ad10f8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) (Somerford Keynes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87720000/87716000/87715919/c784041a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Swans Down offers a stylish lakeside retreat, perfect for relaxation and adventure. Enjoy luxury spa access, swimming pools, watersports, bike hire and tennis facilities on site. Relax in the hot tub or BBQ on the outside decking area with seating. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pool - Dryer - Washer - Pet-friendly £1,453 includes taxes & fees 16 Dec - 17 Dec ## 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 26, Swans Down (P) Swans Down is a stunning & stylish glass fronted lakeside house with hot tub set in a 550 acre beautiful nature reserve. It has excellent onsite facilities & activities, with luxury spa access, swimming pools, watersports, bike hire, tennis, restaurant, bar & pizza shack. Sleeping up to 8(+2) in 5x bedrooms & 4x bathrooms. 3x double ensuite, 2x twins (1x can be a double) & outside decking area, seating BBQ & hot tub. High ceiling, open plan living area leads to covered balcony area. Pets welcome. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub - Indoor pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - 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) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88250000/88242900/88242847/51f55c8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Howells Mere 27, Crane Lodge Somerford Keynes - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 17 reviews £1,447 includes taxes & fees 16 Dec - 17 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=88242847&PinnedHotelID=88242847&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 75088 ## 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%7C51.64353%2C-1.96952&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=sx5xHQmuTNrqQquqZ2K1Ch5uIOI=) Somerford Keynes, Gloucestershire #### What's nearby - Somerford Lagoon \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Neigh Bridge Country Park \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Cotswold Country Park and Beach \- 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Arlington Row \- 22 min drive \- 17.2 miles - Cheltenham Racecourse \- 39 min drive \- 28.9 miles #### Getting around - Kemble Station - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪The Lodge At The Lake - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Crown - ‬10 min drive - ‪Cirencester Best Kebab - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Gateway Centre - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P)? ### Is Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P) pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P)? ### What time is check-in at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P)? ### What time is check-out at Howells Mere 26, Swans Down (P)? ## Have a question? 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