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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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Terrace/patio
Flat-screen TV
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Located near Haynes International Motor Museum, Ellesmere House offers a peaceful retreat with a welcoming lobby fireplace and garden surroundings. Guests enjoy practical amenities like free in-room WiFi, helpful concierge services, and barbecue grills for outdoor cooking.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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Ali's Lovely Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, free WiFi

Ali's Lovely Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exclusive Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View | Bathroom | Deep soaking tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Exclusive Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Jasper's Gorgeous Twin

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Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Gibsy's Double Ensuite

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Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
4 bathrooms
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like cave exploring and rock climbing, or hop on a bike rental 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 - 5.3 miles
  • Royal Bath and West Showground - 10 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Hauser and Wirth Somerset - 10 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Glastonbury Tor - 28 min drive - 17.9 miles
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 34 min drive - 23.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪At the Chapel - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Place - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Castle Inn - ‬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 the lobby.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), free train station pick-up, and concierge services
  • Barbecue grills, a TV in the lobby, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Ellesmere House have comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
Extra amenities include:
  • Deep soaking tubs, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, cribs/infant beds, and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 2 mi
  • 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

  • Crib (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 elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (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 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 at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: 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

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 onsite 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is not required for transportation 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?

Check-out 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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