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Watermead House

4.0 star property

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Superior Studio, Kitchenette, Ground Floor
Interior
Restaurant
Lounge
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$338
includes taxes & fees
22 July - 23 July

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 Leisure Centre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite (or Superior King)

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite (or Superior King)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Single Room, Ensuite | Bathroom

Classic Single Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Studio, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

Superior Studio, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Leisure Centre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Barrington Court - 26 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 41 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cotley Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barleymows - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Campagna - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A Tasquinha Da Maria - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Watermead House

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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Built in 1870
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Renovated guestrooms - January 2025
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture
  • Waste recycling policy

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: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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
Guests planning to arrive outside normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Private entrance, smart lock

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
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. 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Watermead House?

As of 21 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watermead House on 22 Jul 2026 start from NZ$338, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Watermead House?

The closest beach to Watermead House is Lyme Regis Beach (16.9 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 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Watermead House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Watermead House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel, very clean, good room facilities, excellent breakfast and very nice welcoming and friendly people. Will definitely stay again when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellyanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel is absolutely beautiful the owners are so friendly and welcoming the place is ever so clean the breakfast choices are amazing and the food is delicious will be going back there again soon the rooms are beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is such a lovely hotel. Really welcoming staff, comfortable, quiet room and close to shops and eating places in Chard. The breakfast was so good, cooked to order, really can't fault anything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

A very nice place to stay

Excellent stay in a comfortable room with many useful facilities such as tea and coffee, including a nespresso machine, an Echo Dot, a good shower and a comfortable bed. Gary and Jamie were very welcoming and helpful with suggestions on where to visit and where to eat. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrell

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

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carine

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

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

Great little hotel with charm and helpful owners

Excellent stay. Really friendly and helpful owners. Breakfast was great (poached eggs the best I've ever had). Really helpful with ideas of where to visit, what to see and where to eat. Couple of great recommendations for food. Location is right in the heart of this small town and with pubs and restaurants within a short stroll. Electric charging onsite is a bonus!! Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Beverly

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

ZAHID

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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