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Ellesmere House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, in the vicinity of Haynes International Motor Museum

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Near Haynes International Motor Museum, Ellesmere House is a haven with warm touches like a fireplace in the lobby and lush surroundings on the garden. With free in-room WiFi, concierge services, and barbecue grills at your fingertips.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included

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Heating
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Separate bedroom
Deep-soaking bath
Hairdryer
Detached private bathroom
4 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
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4 bathrooms
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Castle Cary, Ellesmere House is in a rural area. Haynes International Motor Museum and Hauser and Wirth Somerset are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Stourhead and Glastonbury Tor. Royal Bath and West Showground and Longleat Safari and Adventure Park are not to be missed. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like rock climbing and cave exploring, or hop on a bike for hire nearby and take a self-guided tour around Castle Cary.
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Map
South Street, Castle Cary, England, BA7 7EX

What's nearby

  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Royal Bath and West Showground - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Hauser and Wirth Somerset - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Glastonbury Tor - 28 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 34 min drive - 37.7 km

Getting around

  • Castle Cary Station - 3 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Old Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪At the Chapel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Honey - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Ellesmere House

Bed & breakfast near Haynes International Motor Museum
Located close to Hauser and Wirth Somerset and Royal Bath and West Showground, Ellesmere House provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a fireplace in reception.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up and concierge services
  • A TV in reception, barbecues and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Ellesmere House boast comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Deep-soaking baths, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, cots/infant beds and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 2 miles
  • Free 24-hour train station pick-up and drop-off shuttle
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per stay.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 30.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 10.00 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: GBP 70.00 per room (one-way)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 30.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ellesmere House B&B Castle Cary
Ellesmere House B&B
Ellesmere House Castle Cary
Ellesmere House Castle Cary
Ellesmere House Bed & breakfast
Ellesmere House Bed & breakfast Castle Cary

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellesmere House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Ellesmere House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ellesmere House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Ellesmere House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Ellesmere House provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of GBP 70.00 per room applies.

Where is Ellesmere House located?

Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is within 6 mi (10 km) of Haynes International Motor Museum, Hauser and Wirth Somerset and Royal Bath and West Showground. Fleet Air Arm Museum and Stourhead are also within 16 mi (25 km). Castle Cary Station is 29 minutes by foot.

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Ellesmere House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fantastic and super friendly place to stay!!!! Melanie and Martin are charming and helpful hosts. If I could, I would give them 10 stars. Excellent breakfast, great atmosphere, very clean and inviting B&B. Place to come back to time and time again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super place all round

Wonderful hosts, beautiful house and best-ever breakfast. Thank you Melanie and Martin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and very friendly B&B

Very friendly B&B in the more traditional sense of staying in a welcoming home. Great breakfast in the family kitchen warmed by the Aga. And I wholly recommend the eggs, especially scrambled on sourdough. Delightful and would happily stay again - and especially to pet Willow the dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful B B run by great owners, who serve up a the best scrambled eggs I've ever had. Local pubs are amazing selling great food also! All the shops you will need and a beautiful 10 minute walk up a hill behind the B B to take in the view of the surrounding area. Perfect Stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay with Martin and Mel. The room was comfortable and clean with a lovely view of the countryside. The breakfasts were lovely with the added conversations at the kitchen table! The location was fab for exploring Somerset.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay

The purpose of my stay in Castle Cary was to go visit the Newt in Somerset.I was warmly greeted and thanks to Martin’s lifts to and from the Newt made it so easy.the house is amazing.the garden backs unto fields.It is idyllic. I recommend this B&B to anyone who loves a beautiful setting
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great communication

Great customer service and communication from the owners of the property. Beautiful room!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb

A little gem! Superb service , great hosts . Above and beyond is the phrase
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful B&B with a lovely homely feeling

We thoroughly enjoyed our 6 nights stay at Ellesmere House. Martin and Melanie were wonderful hosts who couldn't do enough for us. A lovely room overlooking the beautiful garden, spotlessly clean and a comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast with plenty of choices to start the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful stay. The place is beautiful, impeccably clean, the breakfast delicious and the best hosts - guardian angels -Melanie & Martin. Thank you for everything. Can’t wait to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hosts and place!

Utterly gorgeous BnB with hosts that could not have been more helpful! We loved our stay here - really comfy rooms and beyond-delicious breakfast, but what really made it special was Melanie & Martin - such great hospitality! We're already looking at our diaries to book again...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

ALAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Lovely place to stay - a home from home. Martin was a great host. Great breakfast choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First class B&B

Thanks to the hosts for being so friendly and considerate during my stay, which was most enjoyable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly host and comfortable accommodation. The continental breakfast is excellent with home made cereals and lots of fruit. Parking is on the street but plenty of space during our visit. The bathroom was not en suite but was across a corridor from the bedroom, it was for our exclusive use (not shared). Located near a nice pub that does good pub-style food and easy walk to village centre. Overall a great base to explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021