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Watermead House

4.0 star property
4-star Victorian B&B near Chard Museum

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Double Ensuite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated
Property entrance
Lounge
Lobby
Garden

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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83 High Street, Chard, England, TA20 1QT
  • Chard Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Snowdon Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Blackdown Hills
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Double Ensuite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Double Ensuite)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite (or Superior King) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite (or Superior King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Double Ensuite)

Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, individually decorated

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Double Ensuite)

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Single Room, Ensuite | Bathroom | Shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Classic Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chard

City center retreat .At this Chard B&B, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Chard Museum and 12 miles (20 km) of Barrington Court. Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre and Castlewood Vineyard are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chard Museum - 2 min walk
  • Snowdon Park - 4 min walk
  • Blackdown Hills - 3 min drive
  • Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 20 min drive
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 12 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cerdic (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tytherleigh Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Poppe Inn - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Watermead House

4-star Victorian B&B near Chard Museum
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Chard bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1870
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Watermead House offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and smart speakers.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. This Chard bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Smart speaker
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, cash, and mobile payments. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

Guests should be aware that a dog resides at this property.

We should mention

  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Watermead Guest House B&B Chard
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Watermead House to the airport?

Watermead House is 26.2 mi (32-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Watermead House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Watermead House.

How close is Watermead House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 13 mi (31-min drive) from Lyme Regis Beach and 12.5 mi (32-min drive) from Monmouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Watermead House offer free breakfast?

Watermead House offers free full breakfast on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 9 AM and weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Watermead House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Watermead House?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Watermead House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Watermead House have a pool?

Watermead House does not have a pool.

Does Watermead House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Watermead House to downtown Chard?

Watermead House is 0.6 mi away from Chard.

Watermead House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent find.
We had a warm welcome at Watermead House. Having booked very late, our room was on the top floor. It was extremely comfortable with tea/coffee making facilities, a large screen television and a spacious shower. We found it lovely and quiet. We appreciated the advice on local restaurants which were a short walk away. Breakfast was exceptional, ordered the evening before from a wide selection so no delay and very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcoming hosts. Really comfortable bed. Lots of attention to detail and can see they are continuing to invest in the property in the interest of providing a great experience for its guests. Parking is a huge plus as difficult to park in Chard and you can walk right onto the highstreet to pubs and restaurants. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Amazing stay, hosts lovely, friendly and helpful - nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was very very good Would def stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Traveled with group
Put me in one of the attic rooms. 2 flights of stairs and one was step and narrow. Room had shed ceiling about 3 feet from floor, head burns repeatedly , also very warm room temp. Full breakfast average
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly hotel, convenient location. Will definitely be booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carine

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely friendly stay
Amazing room with a lovely view. Very comfortable, modern and clean. Lovely, friendly hosts.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gary and Jamie are extremely helpful and friendly. Lovely breakfast. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay if working near by.
I was there for an overnight stay as I worked locally. Great little place, clean and friendly. Fantastic English breakfast which you can book the night before with a QR code. No complaints and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice!
Trudy and David made me feel very welcome; my room was upgraded at no extra cost and i had my suitcase carried up to my room. Every was in the room that I needed! The breakfast was also very nice- all local produce used. I shall certainly stay at Watermead again if i am in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Both Trudy & Dave were lovely Room looked over the lovely garden, it was spacious with shower gel, hair wash & hand soap all provided, breakfast was amazing if you wanted a full english, all cooked to order, breakfast room spotless plus a lovely lounge to, peaceful B&B with lovely hosts as well
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dorset Holiday
Watermead guest house is a very welcoming place. Trudy and David are the perfect hosts. A lovely cooked breakfast every day, room very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Woke up to the dawn chorus, which was great
Trudy and David were excellent hosts and could not fault the service. I will certainly return when down near Chard in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Stay
Great service and a pleasant welcome from the owner upon arrival. Comfy relaxed feeling about the place. Great breakfast. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewis, Truro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

ZAHID

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Despite booking and paying in advance, the owner was not expecting us. At 8.30pm after a long day this is the last thing anyone wants to hear. The owner then proceeded to blame Expedia and others for the mistake - the owner told us that they had no rooms left but wasn’t apologetic and then offered an alternative room in an annexe they normally use for Airbnb. At least we had a place to stay! We left early in the morning and didn’t stay for breakfast as we were disappointed with the whole experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Gosport

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. Very friendly and helpful. Breakfast as always is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Worksop

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B and great hosts, very welcoming and upgraded my room to ensuite. Nice full breakfast cooked perfect. Good location situated off the main road in a quiet cul-de-sac.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great find.
Great find at the last minute. Lovely room and comfortable bed. Lovely toiletries in the bathroom! Owners Trudy and David were very welcoming and friendly and a great source of local information. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful stay
Very welcoming efficient host, lovely well presented room, good full English breakfast, delightful stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Well done Watermead
Very nice and professional hosts. I would recommend this excellent guest house.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very good and the property was very clean. We stayed in room 5 and there is quite a narrow steep staircase that has a tight turn in it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019