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 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>29</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.3
Scored 9.3
Superb
Rated superb
29 reviews

The log fire Watching the sunrise from the balcony was just beautiful House was Very clean

Sundeep United Kingdom
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Crow's Nest

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  • Entire apartment
  • 904 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Lake view
  • Swimming Pool
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking

Boasting accommodation with a heated pool, garden view and a patio, Crow's Nest is situated in Somerford Keynes. The apartment features a spa experience, with its fitness centre, public bath and indoor pool. There is a picnic area and guests can make use of free WiFi, free private parking and an electric vehicle charging station. The spacious apartment features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with lake views. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The accommodation is non-smoking. At the apartment, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in British cuisine. You can play tennis at Crow's Nest. If you would like to discover the area, fishing and hiking are possible in the surroundings and the accommodation can arrange a bicycle rental service. Cotswold Water Park is 2.9 km from Crow's Nest, while Lydiard Park is 21 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 75 km from the apartment.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

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Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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
9.7
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.5
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  • S
    Sundeep
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The log fire Watching the sunrise from the balcony was just beautiful House was Very clean”
  • Dorenda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location was excellent for the spa and the restaurant both of which were within easy walking distance . The park itself was convenient for visiting pretty Cotswold villages and Cirencester . The surroundings were quiet and the views across...”
  • Sally
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Stunning views, wonderfully peaceful and well-equipped. Nice 5km run and enjoyed Balihoo as well as cooking for ourselves.”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Annabel and Stephen Thomas

9.8
9.8
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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

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of Crow's Nest
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Free parking
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible 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
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating 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
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Pool 3 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
Wellness
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
Outdoor & View
  • Garden view
  • Lake view
  • View
Building characteristics
  • Private apartment in building
Transport
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Shops
  • Minimarket on site
Miscellaneous
  • Adult only
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 08:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to apartment type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 3 years are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

No cots or extra beds are available.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 3 and older are allowed)

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Crow's Nest

  • Check-in at Crow's Nest is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Crow's Nest is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

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

  • 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 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Fishing
    • Tennis court
    • Canoeing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Head massage
    • Open-air bath
    • Neck massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Full body massage
    • Public Bath
    • Foot massage
    • Back massage
    • Hand massage
    • Bicycle rental

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

    • 2 bedrooms

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

  • The prices at Crow's Nest may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Crow's Nest has 1 restaurant:

    • Balihoo

  • Crow's Nest can accommodate the following group size:

    • 4 guests

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