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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, Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪39 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
  • Barrington Court - 21 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre - 23 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 23 min drive - 21.1 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
  • ‪Chard’s Fish & Chips - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪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 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 4 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Watermead House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Reviews

Watermead House Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Struann

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellyanne

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Travelled with group
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

Darrell

Travelled with partner
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

Carine

Business traveller
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

Travelled with partner
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

Ian

Business traveller
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

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Travelled with partner
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

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

JAMES

Business traveller
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

Anthony

Travelled with family
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

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

Travelled with partner
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