The apartment accommodates up to six guests and is within a five-minute walk of the on-site Spa & Restaurant.
Goldeneye has an open-plan lounge/diner and kitchen, which is well-equipped to accommodate six guests. The accommodation is bright and airy and benefits from bi-fold doors onto a private deck. There are three bedrooms, of which the master double includes an en-suite shower room. There is also a double bedroom, bunk room, and family bathroom.
A spacious west-facing deck completes this property and offers the chance for al fresco dining and outside seating for six.
Please note this property is dog friendly.
Learn more about this property in the "Accommodation" section below
Whats included
Property is self-catered. The apartment is fully equipped with cutlery and crockery
Spa use included but subject to availability (contact Spa directly for opening times). Pool towels can be rented from the Spa, please contact the Spa directly to arrange this. (01285 862640)
On-site restaurant and small market shop with seasonal opening hours. Availability can book up in peak weeks so contact Ballihoo prior to arrival to not miss out. (01285 840181)
Bike and watercraft hire are available at the Activity Hub as well as lessons. Please follow the link for more information: https://lowermillestate.com/activities/
Not all properties have direct lake access even though they are listed as lakeside. If you are unsure whether this property has lake access please check with our team.
Please be aware that the vegetation surrounding the property is subject to change according to the time of year. This may mean that the views represented in the photos above may vary depending on the season in which you stay with us.
Normal check-in is from 4 pm. Out of peak season, early check-in of 2 pm may be available (at an additional fee). Please contact our office team to enquire.
Check out during off-peak dates is by 10 am on the day of departure. During peak dates (school holidays) check out is at 9 am.
Travel cot and highchair are available for £10, subject to availability. Please advise at the time of booking. Guests to provide their own linen and mattress for the travel cot.
There are 3 electric vehicle charging points on the estate that operate on a first come first use basis.
Seasonal Closures
Somerford Lagoon Lake is closed from October – March due to nesting birds. The nearest canoe launch point is located near Mill Village as marked on the Estate Map.
The Somerford Nines (Clearwater 1-9). The private outdoor pool closes after the October half term and does not re-open until Easter.
The Miss Mouse Trail, run by the activity hub closes for the winter months. This is from 1st November to the Easter holidays.
Estate Rules
House Rules
If you are looking to book multiple properties with us we have some lovely properties that are close to Goldeneye.
Dragonfly - Located on the ground floor in the same building as Goldeneye. | Sleeps up to 4
Damselfly - Located on the ground floor in the same building as Goldeneye. | Sleeps up to 6
Swans Rest - Located next door but one to the apartment building that houses Goldeneye. | Sleeps up to 8
Please contact a member of our team if you have any questions on booking multiple properties.
The following information will help you to locate Goldeneye upon your arrival at Lower Mill Estate.
Village
Your property Goldeneye is based in Howell's Mere
Property Number
Howell's Mere 107
Finding your Property
From the Main Entrance where the security hut is positioned, drive through the gate and bear left, drive through the car park ahead and exit right when you get to a four-way crossroads for Clearwater and Howell's Mere properties.
Continue forward over the bridge taking the immediate right towards Howells Mere and Clearwater properties. Continue along this road and you will get to a point where the road splits off either left or right. Bear left and continue along the road passing the Spa and Tennis courts on your right and houses on your left. At the end of this road, you will see a bridge in front of you. Cross over this bridge into Howell's Mere and turn right through a couple of wooden gates. Follow the road on until you reach the Leda apartment block on your right-hand side. Your parking spot is right in front of the apartments numbered 107. Your apartment is on the ground floor of the Leda apartment block.
To assist you during darker evenings, you would be advised to bring a torch with you as there is no street lighting permitted on the Estate other than low-level lighting.
Co-ordinates
Please use the below links to see the exact position of Goldeneye on Google maps and what3words.
what3words: https://w3w.co/tape.spectacle.undulation