Overview
Contemporary, detached three-bed lakeside property, having been well maintained and furnished to a high standard by the current owners.
Features of note include a spacious enclosed ground floor terrace with outdoor furniture, a wood-burning stove to the living area as well as a rear balcony accessed from the living area enjoying views across Howells Mere Lake, and a recently added balcony to the front elevation taking full advantage of the late afternoon and evening sun. Well-equipped kitchen catering for six guests. Located within a 5-minute walk of the Spa facility and on-site restaurant.
Please note:-
This property has been blessed to have been chosen by house martins who tend to return each summer to the outside areas of The Mallows and call it their home.
All bird nests are protected by the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, making it an offence to destroy or take an active bird nest or the eggs inside. It is also illegal to block the birds access to a nest. The House martin is a UK red-listed bird, making it of conservation concern.
During this nesting period our team does our best to keep the external areas clean but please be aware that you will likely see activity from these birds during your stay if staying over the summer months
You might even spot one of the chicks peeking out, waiting for a snack from mum or dad during that period
Learn more about this property in the "Accommodation" section below
Sleeps 6
3 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
WiFi
Tennis Courts
Log fire
Pet friendly
Childrens Playground
High Chair
BBQ
Access to spa and pool
Cot
Shared Outdoor Pool
The kitchen offers an excellent range of cupboards with many built-in appliances including a single oven, gas hob, microwave, washer/dryer, fridge/freezer and dishwasher, and complimentary granite work surfaces. Well equipped for six guests. Nespresso coffee machine.
An amazing vaulted living room with full-height glazed elevations. Guests can enjoy comfortable seating for six and a log burner for those cosy evenings. The dining area caters to six people. There is a 40” television, Blu-ray DVD player, and iPod dock available for guests’ use. Sliding doors to the first-floor balcony. There is also a separate study as well as a second-floor mezzanine area providing a snug area with a door to the en-suite shower room. The owners have recently added a first-floor balcony to the front of the property taking full advantage of the westerly sunshine.
All of the bedrooms are on the ground floor. The first of the bedrooms is a twin room, the second and third bedrooms have access to the outside decking area with double en-suites as well as built-in wardrobes. There is a family bathroom on the ground floor.
The first-floor balcony offers two tables and six dining chairs with BBQ and boats lovely views over the water. The ground floor deck is a spacious enclosed space by the water and offers an array of lounge-style furniture.
Estate Rules
- Quiet hours are observed after 11pm, we aim to maintain a peaceful and respectful environment for all residents and guests.
- Hen and stag parties, including any related activities, are not allowed on the estate premises
- Work related stays for any purpose are not permitted on the estate
House Rules
- All our properties are non-smoking.
- Upon departure, kindly ensure that the premises are left in a clean and orderly manner, with all furniture returned to its original position and rubbish removed. There are bin stores located around the estate.
- A £500 refundable damage deposit is due the week before your arrival. You will be contacted regarding this.
- Please utilise the one parking space provided at the property. Additional parking is available at the main car park if needed. Please do not park in the bays assigned to other properties.
- This property is pet friendly.
What's included
- Bath and hand towels
- Tea towels
- Bed linen
- Bin liners
- Kitchen pack of cloth, sponge, dishwasher tablets and washing-up-liquid
Property is self-catered. The house 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.
Please be aware that there is no waterside access to Swillbrook Lake as this is a nature conservation lake.
If you are looking to book multiple properties with us we have some lovely properties that are close to The Mallows.
The Beeches - Situated just a couple of doors along from The Beeches.| Sleeps up to 8
Reflections - Situated just a four doors along from The Beeches. | Sleeps up to 10
One One Eight - Situated directly opposite the front of The Beeches. | Sleeps up to 12
Please contact a member of our team if you have any questions on booking multiple properties.
The following information will help you to locate The Mallows upon your arrival at Lower Mill Estate.
Village
Your property The Mallows is based in Howell's Mere
Property Number
Howell's Mere 81
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. Keep following the road straight along while keeping an eye on the properties on your left-hand side. Follow the road until you reach The Mallows which will have the number 81 on the outside of the property. Your parking spot in front of the property is also labelled with the number 81.
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 The Mallows on Google maps and what3words.
what3words: https://w3w.co/thundered.fallen.puppy
