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Watermead House

4.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Chard with free parking

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Lobby
Exterior
Lounge
Superior Studio, Kitchenette, Ground Floor
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, Chard Community Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Twin Room, Ensuite (or Superior King)

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite (or Superior King)

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite (or Superior King)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Classic Single Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Classic Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Superior Studio, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Superior Studio, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Chard

Watermead House puts you in the centre of Chard, 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Chard Museum and 17 km (10.5 mi) from Barrington Court. Highlights at this Victorian B&B include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 4-property class Chard B&B include Lyme Regis Golf Club and Castlewood Vineyard.
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What's nearby

  • Chard Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Snowdon Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Chard Community Hospital - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 26 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Cheddar Gorge - 61 min drive - 76.2 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
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Flinthock Inn - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Watermead House

Victorian bed & breakfast in Chard with free parking
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 bottles of water and a hairdryer. 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 a shower with a rainfall showerhead, 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 transport

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

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1870
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2025
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

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

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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
On-site 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. On-site 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 all accommodation.

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
Watermead Guest House B&B
Watermead Guest House Chard
Watermead House Chard
Watermead Guest House
Watermead House Bed & breakfast
Watermead House Bed & breakfast Chard

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Watermead House?

Yep, Watermead House has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Watermead House?

The closest beach to Watermead House is Charmouth Beach (16.1 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Watermead House?

No, Watermead House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

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

Are pets allowed at Watermead House?

No, pets are not allowed.