Boasting a garden and views of quiet street, Ellesmere House is a homestay set in a historic building in Castle Cary, 38 km from Longleat Safari Park. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. There is free private parking and the property features paid airport shuttle service. All units at the homestay are fitted with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Every unit 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, the units come with bed linen and towels. Buffet and continental breakfast options with local specialities, fresh pastries and fruits are available each morning at the homestay. The homestay has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Longleat House is 39 km from Ellesmere House, while Bath Spa Train Station is 42 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

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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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  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent accommodation, lovely staff and grounds. The owners took care of us with lovely hot breakfasts! Would stay again.
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our hosts were very friendly and welcoming. The continental breakfast was wonderful. Homemade muesli & granola were delicious and there was a splendid array of poached fruit have with it.
  • Laura
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful home, wonderfully decorated. The bed was huge and very comfortable. The bathroom was just across the hall and exclusively for my use - including the lovely freestanding bath. Wonderful view of the rolling hills if you have a room at the...

Managed by Martin and Melanie

Company review score: 9.9Based on 174 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ellesmere House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • 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 be applicable.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and 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
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • 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 16:00 to 00:00

Check-out

From 07:00 to 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots 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 on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help 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 Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Ellesmere House

  • Ellesmere House is 800 yards from the centre of Castle Cary. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Guests staying at Ellesmere House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

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

  • The prices at Ellesmere House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Check-in at Ellesmere House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.