Watermead House

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

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Lobby
Lounge
Superior Studio, Kitchenette, Ground Floor
Exterior
Garden

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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83 High Street, Chard, England, TA20 1QT
  • Place, Chard Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Snowdon Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite (or Superior King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Classic Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Studio, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

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).

What's nearby

  • Chard Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Snowdon Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Barrington Court - 21 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 23 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 23 min drive - 21.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cerdic (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chard’s Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Watermead House

4-star Victorian B&B near Chard Museum
Watermead House offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Victorian Chard bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1870
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Watermead House offers 12 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and smart speakers.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. This Chard bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in January 2025.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

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

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Smart speaker

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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

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