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Ellesmere House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, in the vicinity of Haynes International Motor Museum

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Flat-screen TV
Garden
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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South Street, Castle Cary, England, BA7 7EX
  • Place, Haynes International Motor Museum
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Royal Bath and West Showground
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hauser and Wirth Somerset
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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Heating
Flat-screen TV
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Castle Cary

At Ellesmere House, you'll be 5.9 km (3.7 mi) from Haynes International Motor Museum and 8.8 km (5.5 mi) from Hauser and Wirth Somerset. Highlights at this B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a terrace. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of free train pick-up service. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Castle Cary B&B include Royal Bath and West Showground and Fleet Air Arm Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Royal Bath and West Showground - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Cadbury Castle - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Hauser and Wirth Somerset - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Mill on the Brue - 10 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Castle Cary Station - 3 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burnt Honey - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bay Tree - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪At the Chapel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Briar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪SunM - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ellesmere House

Bed & breakfast with free parking, in the vicinity of Haynes International Motor Museum
Ellesmere House offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. A train station pick-up shuttle and A train station drop-off shuttle are free. The business-friendly Ellesmere House also features a picnic area, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Castle Cary bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Ellesmere House offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and complimentary toiletries. This Castle Cary bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 2 miles
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per stay.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 30.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 70.00 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Ellesmere House B&B Castle Cary
Ellesmere House B&B
Ellesmere House Castle Cary
Ellesmere House Castle Cary
Ellesmere House Bed & breakfast
Ellesmere House Bed & breakfast Castle Cary

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Ellesmere House?

Ellesmere House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Ellesmere House?

Yep, Ellesmere House has a free self car park.

Is Ellesmere House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a BBQ, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Ellesmere House is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Ellesmere House?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Ellesmere House serve breakfast?

Sure does, English brekkie is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Ellesmere House?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Ellesmere House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Ellesmere House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous guesthouse and hosts

Fabulous guesthouse. Hosts Martin and Melanie are so friendly and helpful. We had a lovely top floor room overlooking the beautiful back garden and fields.beyond. seperate big bathroom across the corridor for our own personal use with a lovely roll-top bath in the middle. The bedroom and bathroom were spotless. It was extremely hot when we were there but Melanie kindly provided a fan for our second night. Our hosts also provided an amazing continental breakfast with homemade preserves, granola, figs from the garden, croissants and other standard items. Conveniently located for a walk to town (10 mins) and a pub with good traditional food (1 min) and beautiful country walks on your doorstep - our dog loved it too. Would definitely recommwnd to others
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic and super friendly place to stay!!!! Melanie and Martin are charming and helpful hosts. If I could, I would give them 10 stars. Excellent breakfast, great atmosphere, very clean and inviting B&B. Place to come back to time and time again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely welcome abd genuine hospitality, excellent breakfast and
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

The purpose of my stay in Castle Cary was to go visit the Newt in Somerset.I was warmly greeted and thanks to Martin’s lifts to and from the Newt made it so easy.the house is amazing.the garden backs unto fields.It is idyllic. I recommend this B&B to anyone who loves a beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great communication

Great customer service and communication from the owners of the property. Beautiful room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and very friendly B&B

Very friendly B&B in the more traditional sense of staying in a welcoming home. Great breakfast in the family kitchen warmed by the Aga. And I wholly recommend the eggs, especially scrambled on sourdough. Delightful and would happily stay again - and especially to pet Willow the dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Ronan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay with Martin and Mel. The room was comfortable and clean with a lovely view of the countryside. The breakfasts were lovely with the added conversations at the kitchen table! The location was fab for exploring Somerset.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

A little gem! Superb service , great hosts . Above and beyond is the phrase
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful B&B with a lovely homely feeling

We thoroughly enjoyed our 6 nights stay at Ellesmere House. Martin and Melanie were wonderful hosts who couldn't do enough for us. A lovely room overlooking the beautiful garden, spotlessly clean and a comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choices to start the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super place all round

Wonderful hosts, beautiful house and best-ever breakfast. Thank you Melanie and Martin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful B B run by great owners, who serve up a the best scrambled eggs I've ever had. Local pubs are amazing selling great food also! All the shops you will need and a beautiful 10 minute walk up a hill behind the B B to take in the view of the surrounding area. Perfect Stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay. The place is beautiful, impeccably clean, the breakfast delicious and the best hosts - guardian angels -Melanie & Martin. Thank you for everything. Can’t wait to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hosts and place!

Utterly gorgeous BnB with hosts that could not have been more helpful! We loved our stay here - really comfy rooms and beyond-delicious breakfast, but what really made it special was Melanie & Martin - such great hospitality! We're already looking at our diaries to book again...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Lovely place to stay - a home from home. Martin was a great host. Great breakfast choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021