Ellesmere House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

About this property

Historic Charm: Ellesmere House in Castle Cary is housed in a historic building, offering a unique setting with garden views. The property features a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, providing a relaxing environment for all guests. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a private check-in and check-out service, and a paid airport shuttle. The homestay includes a lounge, concierge service, and a shared kitchen, ensuring comfort and convenience. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms are equipped with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a work desk, microwave, and kitchenware, catering to all guest needs. Local Attractions: Located 26 mi from Bath Spa Train Station and The Roman Baths, Ellesmere House is also close to Longleat Safari Park (20 mi) and Longleat House (24 mi). Bristol Airport is 2.5 mi away, providing easy access to the region.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Kcollins
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We felt welcome from the moment we entered to the minute we left. Thank you, Melanie & Martin.”
  • Susan
    United States United States
    “Melanie and Martin were wonderful hosts with stories galore and incredible knowledge of history from the surrounding area. Ellesemere House is a Victorian masterpiece adorned with antiques and a lovingly cared for garden. The breakfast table had...”
  • Gus
    United States United States
    “Beautiful Victorian architecture, very well kept and beautiful backyard with lots of roses and flowers and majestic trees ❤️”
  • Nicolas
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The room was cosy and nicely decorated with a lot of lovely little touches (water in the room in glass jar, tea/coffee/chocolate etc.). The view on the back garden(s) and the countryside was great and Martin and Melanie are wonderful hosts. The...”
  • Robin
    United States United States
    “We were welcomed by the most amazing couple, who made our stay especially enjoyable. They even picked us up late at night to take us back to their place. The breakfasts were delicious with very fresh products. I highly recommend their B&B and...”
  • Donald
    United States United States
    “Our hosts, Martin and Melanie were incredibly helpful and kind. The place is centrally located. It is spotless but very cozy. Excellent breakfast also”
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Ellesmere House was very comfortable with friendly, knowledgeable hosts Martin and Melanie. Breakfast was lovely with homemade jams and granola. Dining at the large breakfast table was like being part of a family rather than paying guest. There...”
  • Christopher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly hosts, very helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was very good with lots of fruit and really good scrambled eggs. Our room was comfortable, a huge bed, kettle for tea/ coffee, hair dryer, TV. We parked on the road outside, no parking...”
  • Matilda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Dog-friendly! The hosts, Melanie and Martin were like weekend parents, very caring and helpful but left you to your own devices. Free parking and taxi service from Martin.”
  • Antonino
    South Africa South Africa
    “The hosts Martin and Melanie were superb. The breakfast was out of this world and they went out of there way to show us around.”

Managed by Martin and Melanie

Company review score: 9.9Based on 188 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Martin for many years ran a family business designing and creating follies, pots and urns for gardens some of which are featured in Ellesmere's garden. He exhibited at Chelsea Flower Shower for 25 years and also at Hampton Court and other garden shows. Many garden centres around the UK feature and sell his work. Today he spends more time being a perfect host to guests at Ellesmere with making coffee in the morning a particular speciality. Having been born and brought up in Somerset, there is little he doesn't know about the area and is particularly knowledgeable about restaurants, pubs and places to visit. Melanie is a journalist by training and now spends most of her time running Ellesmere. Like Martin, she is a passionate foodie. They both celebrate everything local, are married and have three children between them plus one grandchild with another on the way in Spring 2020.

Property info

Featured in Country Life magazine, The Daily Telegraph, and on Talk Talk radio, Ellesmere is a home from home. It's an elegant Victorian three-floored, warm and friendly, family house in the historic town of Castle Cary Somerset with large open rooms and high ceilings. The house backs on to a pretty garden that leads through to farmland which is an excellent walking area. The house is by the Macmillan Way which was founded by a resident of Cary. Location wise, it is near a mainline railway station and good arterial road routes. We offer fantastic breakfasts in the house's kitchen. Food is all sourced locally. We make our own granola and muesli, as well as jams and compotes. We do suppers on request. All the rooms are stylishly decorated with a mixture of pieces collected or inherited by Martin and Melanie, each individually named after their children. Every rooms has a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, USB ports and more.

Neighborhood info

Castle Cary is a fascinating town that is not far from Glastonbury and located in gorgeous Somerset countryside. It is has a train station which goes through to London Paddington and is about 45 minutes away from Bristol Airport. The shops are thriving and there are several major beauty spots and attractions nearby. The world renowned Hauser & Wirth gallery in Bruton is 10 minutes away and The Newt with its spectacular gardens is a mile away. There are several wonderful places to eat and drink at nearby from the local pub over the road to those further afield and some excellent restaurants. The World Heritage Site of Bath is within an hour away by car or train. The stunning Natioinal Trust property, Sthourhead, is a 15 minute journey to get to.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per stay
Crib upon request
£30 per stay
2 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per stay

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Ellesmere House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.