Crow's Nest

90 Howell's Mere, Lower Mill Estate, Somerford Keynes, Cirencester, Somerford Keynes, GL7 6FZ, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>28</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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Crow's Nest

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Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
28 reviews
  • Entire apartment
  • 904 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Swimming pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wifi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

1.8 miles from Cotswold Water Park in Somerford Keynes, Crow's Nest features accommodations with access to spa facilities, beauty services, and steam room. A sauna and a bicycle rental service are available for guests. There's a picnic area and guests have access to free Wifi, free private parking, and an electric vehicle charging station. Offering direct access to a patio with garden views, the spacious apartment consists of 2 bedrooms. Featuring a balcony with lake views, this apartment also includes a flat-screen TV, a well-equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven, and a microwave, as well as 2 bathrooms with a bath and a hair dryer. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and brunch. The apartment also offers an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness center for guests to relax in. You can play table tennis and tennis at Crow's Nest, and the area is popular for fishing and hiking. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool at the accommodation. Lydiard Park is 13 miles from Crow's Nest, while Lacock Abbey is 24 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 47 miles from the apartment.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Reliable Info
Guests say the description and photos for this property are very accurate.

Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
7.5
High score for Somerford Keynes
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stokes
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A perfect apartment in a perfect location with wonderful walks from the door.Just our sort of relaxing holiday.”
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful location and outdoor balcony overlooking the lake. Fully equipped with everything you would need”
  • S
    Sundeep
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The log fire Watching the sunrise from the balcony was just beautiful House was Very clean”

Hosted by Annabel and Stephen Thomas

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Annabel and Stephen Thomas
Crow's Nest is a Penthouse Apartment in the Lower Mill Estate of the Cotswolds Water Park. It is on the 2nd floor with wifi, views from the large balcony over Howell's Mere Lake and has a super king size en suite bedroom (can be a twin) and a king size en suite bedroom. Included in the rental is free access to the estate spa, indoor & outdoor swimming pools, gym, tennis courts, etc. Spa treatments, canoe and bike hire can also be booked. The balcony has a bbq, seating and lakeside views. Great wildlife walks from the door.The apartment has a large living area with fully-equipped kitchen, dining table that seats 4, 2 comfortable sofas, flat screen TV and DVD player, wood burning stove, Bose stereo system and access on to spacious balcony. This has seating for 4, a barbecue and fabulous views over the lake. There is wifi available throughout the apartment. One bedroom has a super king size bed which can be spilt (on request) to make two 3 foot single beds. There is an en suite bathroom that has a bath with shower over. The other bedroom has a king size bed and en suite bathroom with shower. There is also a separate cloakroom with loo.
I shall be in touch with you about a week before your arrival to give you directions to the apartment and access details. Entrance to the apartment is by key - you will be supplied with the code of the key storage before your arrival. I will be in touch with you on the first morning of your stay to check that everything is ok for you but you can call or email me at anytime of your stay with questions. The apartment is a half hour drive from junctions 15 and 17 of the M4. There is an allocated parking space for guests just outside the apartment block. The nearest town is Cirencester which is 5 miles away and is a great place for some retail therapy with a unique mix of independently owned shops along with national chains. Cirencester Park forms part of the Bathurst Estate and has been in the Bathurst Family for over 300 years. On the edge of the town, this historic parkland offers a unique landscape, with woodland walks and far reaching views.
The apartment overlooks Howell's Mere lake on the Lower Mill Estate. The estate has a restaurant which is 5 minutes walk from the apartment and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is a also a small shop selling essentials. The spa is also 5 minutes from the apartment - this has indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a gym, tennis courts, muga court. Spa treatments can also be booked. There is an activity centre on the estate where you can hire bicycles and canoes. There are many great pubs in the area and plenty within walking/cycling distance. The Lower Mill Estate is a lakeside nature reserve comprising of eight lakes, two rivers and miles of walking trails. Its woodlands and hedgerows are home to a diverse range of native wildlife. Over 25 species of waterbirds can be seen on the lakes over Winter. Spring brings a huge range of breeding birds including Nightingale, Cuckoo and Cetti’s Warbler. House Martins arrive in April and can be seen nesting on the houses. Walk through wildflower meadows in Summer and marvel at the diversity of brightly coloured damselflies and dragonflies around the lakes. Water voles can be seen on the rivers and otters use the lakes and rivers
Language spoken: English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Balihoo
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegan

Amenities of Crow's Nest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Carpeted
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Pool 3 – outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Makeup services
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Activities
  • Tennis equipment
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Ping-pong
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building Characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transportation
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Shops
  • Convenience store on site
Miscellaneous
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Crow's Nest of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Crow's Nest

  • Crow's Nest has 1 restaurant:

    • Balihoo

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Crow's Nest on this page.

  • Crow's Nest is 0.8 miles from the center of Somerford Keynes. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Crow's Nest can accommodate this group size:

    • 4 guests

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Crow's Nest has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 2 bedrooms

    For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at Crow's Nest is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Crow's Nest offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Ping-pong
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Swimming pool
    • Locker rooms
    • Bicycle rental
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Tennis equipment
    • Open-air bath
    • Beauty services
    • Facial treatments
    • Waxing services
    • Makeup services
    • Manicure
    • Pedicure
    • Body treatments
    • Body scrub
    • Body wrap
    • Spa facilities
    • Steam room
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Back massage
    • Neck massage
    • Foot massage
    • Head massage
    • Hand massage
    • Full-body massage

  • The prices at Crow's Nest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.