Watermead House

Property class: 4

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Located close to Chard Museum, Watermead House provides a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
The current price is NZ$326
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 Oct

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with blinds, and a painting on the wall.

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

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A hotel room with two beds, wooden headboards, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (or Superior King)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a mounted TV, a painting, a lamp, and a fire action sign.

Classic Single Room, Ensuite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a striped headboard, two bedside lamps, a bedside table with a lamp, a small chair, and a door with a picture frame.

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

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bed with white linens, a wooden headboard, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Studio, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

A neatly made bed with a textured blanket, two bedside lamps, and a wooden headboard.

Superior Studio, Kitchenette, Ground Floor

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Chard, Watermead House is in the city centre. Chard Museum and Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Castlewood Vineyard and Lyme Bay Winery. Barrington Court and Lyme Regis Golf Club are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Chard travel guide
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Map
83 High Street, Chard, England, TA20 1QT

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a coastal area with a rocky cliff, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
    Dorset and East Devon Coast
    42 min drive - 27.1 km
  • 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
  • Lyme Regis Beach
    42 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • A Tasquinha Da Maria
    7 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    6 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    10 min drive
  • The Yarcombe Inn
    8 min drive
  • Greggs
    9 min drive

About this property

Watermead House

  • Upscale bed & breakfast located near Chard Museum with rooms renovated in 2025
  • Watermead House provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Free self-parking
    • An electric car charging station, luggage storage and smoke-free property
    • Bike parking and a nature reserve
  • Room features
  • All rooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and smart speakers.
  • More amenities include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and eco-friendly toiletries
    • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Wardrobes/cupboards and smart speakers

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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

  • Guidebooks
  • 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.
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • 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

Pets not 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
Guests should be aware that a dog resides at this property.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Is Watermead House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Watermead House?

As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watermead House on 7 Oct 2026 start from NZ$326, 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.

How much is parking at Watermead House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Watermead House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Watermead House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watermead House located?

Located in the heart of Chard, this bed & breakfast is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Chard Museum, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Barrington Court and Broadwindsor Craft and Design Centre. Castlewood Vineyard and Lyme Bay Winery are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Watermead House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful period property, all modern conveniences, comfortable beds, luxury bedding, spotlessly clean. Situated just off the high street with secure on site parking, and within walking distance of various eating establishments. Website is easy to use, and informative, covers everything you need to know about the property and local area. Jamie & Gary are fabulous hosts. Highly recommend this establishment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely one Night stay in a compact single room. Had everything i needed. The hosts were amazing, very helpful with checking in a bit earlier and breakfast was gorgeous
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

6/10 Okay

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 review

4/10 Poor

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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