Ellesmere House

Ellesmere House South Street, Castle Cary, BA7 7EX, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.5/10! <small>(score from <b>170</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
170 reviews

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.

Matilda United Kingdom
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Ellesmere House

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Ellesmere House enjoys a location in Castle Cary, 24 miles from Longleat Safari Park and 24 miles from Longleat House. Housed in a building dating back to 19th century, this homestay is 26 miles from Bath Spa Train Station and 26 miles from Bath Abbey. There's free private parking, and the property features a paid airport shuttle service. Every room is fitted with a kettle, a private bathroom, and free Wifi, while certain rooms have a patio and some have garden views. At the homestay, every unit is fitted with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries, and fruit are available each morning at the homestay. Guests can also relax in the garden or on the sun terrace. The Roman Baths is 26 miles from Ellesmere House, while The Circus Bath is 27 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 28 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Castle Cary
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See what guests loved the most:

  • 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.”
  • Johanna
    United States of America United States of America
    “Jasper was a delight! Melanie and martin helpful. unique and beautiful setting. dogs and garden an added bonus.”

Managed by Martin and Melanie

Company review score: 9.9Based on 170 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

Amenities of Ellesmere House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Ellesmere House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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.

FAQs about Ellesmere House

  • Yes, Ellesmere House is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Ellesmere House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Ellesmere House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • Ellesmere House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • The prices at Ellesmere House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Ellesmere House is 2,450 feet from the center of Castle Cary. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.