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Watermead House

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

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Exterior
Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Double Ensuite) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding
Interior
Electric kettle

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Double Ensuite) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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Superior Twin Room, Ensuite (or Superior King) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Superior Twin Room, Ensuite (or Superior King)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Superior Studio, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Double Ensuite) | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Mobility Accessible, Kitchenette | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding

Superior Studio, 1 Double Bed, Mobility Accessible, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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Classic Single Room, Ensuite | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer

Classic Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2025
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Egyptian cotton linens
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
83 High Street, Chard, England, TA20 1QT

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 Cerdic (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tytherleigh Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde Poppe Inn - ‬4 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 like:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, luggage storage, and a nature reserve
  • Bicycle parking and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding and smart speakers, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, eco-friendly toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets and smart speakers

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 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

  • No elevator

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 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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 Watermead House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Watermead House?

Check-out 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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Watermead House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewis, Truro

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Simon, Gosport

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

10/10 Excellent

Rob, Worksop

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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

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

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

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