The Barn at Amberwell

Amberwell Alhampton, Ditcheat, BA4 6PY, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>31</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
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The Barn at Amberwell

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9.9
Scored 9.9
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
31 reviews

Offering a garden and quiet street view, The Barn at Amberwell is situated in Ditcheat, 35 km from Longleat Safari Park and 36 km from Longleat House. Guests can benefit from a patio and a picnic area. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. This bed and breakfast with garden views has carpeted floor, 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and bathrobes. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. The bed and breakfast offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. A selection of options including fresh pastries, fruits and cheese is available for breakfast, and breakfast in the room is also available. Bath Spa Train Station is 39 km from the bed and breakfast, while Bath Abbey is 39 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 42 km from The Barn at Amberwell.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Ditcheat
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It was really clean and comfortable and the hosts John and Jeffy are so welcoming”
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Even better than the pictures, breakfast was exceptional.”
  • Daniel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very well stocked and well organised. If you need something, you'll probably find it. 5 star hotels could learn a lot from this place.”
Quality rating
This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by John and Jeffy Clarke

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John and Jeffy Clarke
Stunning, fully furnished, renovated 200 year old grade 2 listed barn situated in the village of Alhampton, Castle Cary, Somerset, 1 mile from Castle Cary station and 2 miles from the centre of Castle Cary. Also the Barn is 4 miles from Bruton, and 12 miles from Wells and Sherborne. It provides very private, spacious and comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation. The interior has original (uneven) flagstone and cobbled floor, limed walls and original roof beams. King sized bed, cotton bed linen, private entrance and door to garden seating and access to the gardens. Large woodburner, off road parking (with open garage if wanted), free wifi and TV/DVD player with DVD library. En suite shower room, walk in shower with Bramley toiletries (made in Mells, Somerset). Full continental style breakfast is delivered on a tray to the Barn at the time of your choosing and includes locally sourced Barbers cheddar cheese, homemade bread,freshly baked croissants and fresh fruit.
The Barn is situated on our property close by the main house. We believe in making our guests very welcome in person and leaving them alone to enjoy the complete privacy provided by the Barn; nevertheless, we are on hand to help in any was we can. Guests have direct, private access to a large garden and seating area from which to enjoy breakfast in the morning sunshine. We are a very short walking distance from the local pub, the Alhampton Inn, and surrounded by a multitude of walks across open countryside. In the winter you are able to enjoy the wood burner, which provides a cosy environment with DVD and TV in the room. John and Jeffy have lived in Somerset for many years and at Amberwell for five years during which time they have restored their cottage and the barn. John is retired after many years in the Royal Navy and Jeffy is a long established commercial artist who has a working studio in the main house.
In rural surroundings we are close to Paul Nichols Racing, the world renowned Barbers Cheddar Cheese and Charles Dowding's the well known author and agricologist . Evidence of this is all around with exercising race horses and herds of cattle in well managed farm land. We are also within easy reach of Castle Cary Railway Station (1 mile away), and only 45 minutes from Bristol Airport. During your stay, subject to availability, we can arrange visits to meet local craftspeople to see how they work; a flute maker, a leatherworker, bookbinder and embroidered textile artist. We are within easy reach of Bruton at 4 miles with the Hauser Wirth Gallery, The Newt in Somerset at Castle Cary, Stourhead Estate, Longleat, Sherborne and Wells. Not to mention a plethora of walking trails both directly from the Barn or a short driving distance away. In addition to Stourhead House there are a number of National Trust properties in the area such as Lytes Cary and Montacute House.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Barn at Amberwell
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Garden view
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Fireplace
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Video
  • DVD player
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Adult only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

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

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 06:00 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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Mastercard Visa Cash The Barn at Amberwell accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

Please inform The Barn at Amberwell 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 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

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.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

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.

Legal information

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

FAQs about The Barn at Amberwell

  • Check-in at The Barn at Amberwell is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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

  • The Barn at Amberwell is 650 yards from the centre of Ditcheat. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Barn at Amberwell offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at The Barn at Amberwell can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free

    • Room options at The Barn at Amberwell include:

      • Suite