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Ellesmere House

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Castle Cary B&B

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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South Street, Castle Cary, England, BA7 7EX
  • Place, Haynes International Motor Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Hauser and Wirth Somerset
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Cadbury Castle
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Castle Cary

In Castle Cary .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this B&B, you'll find Haynes International Motor Museum and Hauser and Wirth Somerset. Royal Bath and West Showground is within 6 miles (10 km) and Fleet Air Arm Museum is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
  • Hauser and Wirth Somerset - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Mill on the Brue - 11 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Cadbury Castle - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Royal Bath and West Showground - 15 min drive - 6.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Briar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Manor House Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Station Café at The Creamery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hauser & Wirth Somerset - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burnt Honey - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Ellesmere House

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Castle Cary B&B
Ellesmere House offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces. A train station pick-up service and a train station drop-off service are free. The business-friendly Ellesmere House also features a picnic area, concierge services, and a fireplace in the lobby. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Castle Cary bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Ellesmere House offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. This Castle Cary bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and refrigerators can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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

How close is Ellesmere House to the airport?

Ellesmere House is 29 mi (58-min drive) away from the Bristol International Airport (BRS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ellesmere House?

As of Jun 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ellesmere House on Jun 23, 2026 start from $155, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Ellesmere House have an airport shuttle?

Ellesmere House offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of GBP 70.00 per room, one-way.

Does Ellesmere House offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Ellesmere House, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 10.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Ellesmere House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast.

What time is check-in at Ellesmere House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Ellesmere House?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does Ellesmere House have a pool?

Ellesmere House does not have a pool.

Does Ellesmere House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is Ellesmere House to downtown Castle Cary?

Ellesmere House is 0.5 mi away from Castle Cary.

Ellesmere House Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

NG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent hotel superb hosts, kind, thougtful and an amazing breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely welcome abd genuine hospitality, excellent breakfast and
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Martin and Melanie are lovely hosts. B&B is a short walks from local pubs. The sunday lunch in the George was excellent. Breakfast around the kitchen table with the other guests was a real treat. As was the various fruits from their garden. Easy travel to numerous places including Stourhead and the Fleet Air Arm Museum. Great hosts highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Fabulous guesthouse and hosts

Fabulous guesthouse. Hosts Martin and Melanie are so friendly and helpful. We had a lovely top floor room overlooking the beautiful back garden and fields.beyond. seperate big bathroom across the corridor for our own personal use with a lovely roll-top bath in the middle. The bedroom and bathroom were spotless. It was extremely hot when we were there but Melanie kindly provided a fan for our second night. Our hosts also provided an amazing continental breakfast with homemade preserves, granola, figs from the garden, croissants and other standard items. Conveniently located for a walk to town (10 mins) and a pub with good traditional food (1 min) and beautiful country walks on your doorstep - our dog loved it too. Would definitely recommwnd to others
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

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

Lovely place

After some confusion over the check in time, this was a lovely stay and we would return for a longer stay! Highlight was the wonderful garden with a path up a hill, and the hospitality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A home from home.

A lovely B&B. The service provided before & during our stay was excellent. The accommodation was comfortable & stylish, the included breakfast was delicious & of a high quality. I would recommend this B&B
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

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

The Perfect Hosts

Our stay started with a warm welcome and help with luggage to the top floor. We were a wedding group and had the whole floor to ourselves which was perfect. We were provided with nice comfortable themed rooms and excellent bathroom facilities. Breakfast was relaxed with plenty of choice and home made produce. Best of all, as others have said, Martin and Melanie are the perfect hosts providing excellent local advice, good food and conversation and Martin's second to none taxi service. All in all, we had a wonderful stay and Martin's taxi service took much of the stress out of meeting our various commitments. I cannot recommend this accommodation too highly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Marvelous page to stay

A great place to stay in Castle Cary. The room had everything I needed, breakfast was great, and I really appreciated the pick up from the station and lift to the office on the next day. Hosts are super friendly, dogs are great, no complaints. Very high on my list for my next trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was absolutely lovely and so accommodating to our late arrival! The breakfast was incredible and had such a homely vibe. Also they were so lovely with the dog! Will definitely be coming back and soon!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Georg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very gentle host!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a wedding at North Cadbury Court. Martin and Melanie were great hosts, full of useful tips for whatever we needed in the local area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019