 | Chetcombe House Warminster Chetcombe House, Chetcombe Road, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6AZ "Chetcombe House is an elegant country house set in an acre of lovely gardens, just a few minutes from the centre of Mere. It is under the direction of the resident proprietors, Mr and Mrs Meyer and offers comfortable accommodation in an idyllic setting." |
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Chetcombe House
Chetcombe Road, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6AZTelephone: 01747 860219
AA 4 Star
 | Chetcombe House is an elegant and cosy country house set in an acre of lovely gardens and located just a few minutes' walking distance from the centre of the charming Wiltshire town of Mere. It is the home of Sandra Rose and Jerry Meyer who do everything possible to ensure guests have an enjoyable and relaxing stay. The house was built in 1937 and provides an excellent standard of accommodation with 5 en-suite bedrooms (1 x family room, 3 x double rooms and 1 twin room) all of which have television and tea/coffee making facilities. |
| Wifi broadband internet access is available throughout the house. Hospitality trays include home made cookies and cakes, and handmade toiletries are provided in the bathrooms. The gardens face south giving wonderful views to Shaftesbury and the Blackmore Vale, an area made famous in the novels of Thomas Hardy. |
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| Breakfast is served each morning in the dining room/guest lounge overlooking the gardens and includes fresh fruit, yoghurts, juice, toast, muesli and cereals together with a choice of tea or coffee. A traditional English cooked breakfast is always available and on most days alternatives are offered (such as American pancakes with blueberries and maple syrup, or smoked salmon and scrambled eggs). |
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| The town of Mere dates back to Saxon times and has been part of the Duchy of Cornwall for centuries. Richard Earl of Cornwall built a castle in the town in the first half of the 13th century - the castle no longer exists but the site now provides a splendid viewpoint across the beautiful surrounding countryside. Mere offers some lovely walks and is on the route of the Wiltshire cycle way. Much of the area around the town is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guests to Chetcombe House often book for 1 night and stay longer once they discover the wealth of attractions and the beauty of the countryside to be enjoyed locally, including: Longleat (on the A362) Warminster to Frome Road) Longleat House and Garden are known throughout the world for their lions, but the house is a fine example of Elizabethan architecture containing many magnificent treasures. The landscaped grounds contain several attractions apart from the Safari Park, including a lake, the world's largest maze and a Pet's Corner. Stourhead (in the village of Stourton, off the B3092, 3 miles NW of Mere) Stourhead House is a Palladian style villa built in the 1720's for Henry Hoare, a wealthy banker. His son created the world famous landscape gardens, by forming a lake and building temples and monuments on it shores. Stourhead House and Gardens are now run by the National Trust. Sherbourne (on the A30, 30 miles west of Salisbury). Sherbourne is famous for its Abbey Church and its School. Also, of interest are its two castles. THE old castle was built in 1107 and destroyed during the Civil War. The new castle, built in 1594 by Sir Walter Raleigh has been the home of the Digby family since 1617. It houses an excellent collection of paintings, furniture and porcelain. Bath Founded by the Romans in AD75, Bath has a wealth of places to visit and explore. Bath Abbey, The Pump Room and Roman Baths, The American Museum, The Assembly Rooms and to complete a rewarding day an evening at The Theatre Royal. Stonehenge (2 miles west of Amesbury off the A303 or the A344). The Pre-historic circle of stones at Stonehenge is a place of mystery and awe, particularly at sunrise or sunset. Other ancient monuments in Wiltshire include the stone rings at Avebury, Old Sarum (the original site of Salisbury) and many Iron Age fortifications e.g. Yarnbury Castle. Salisbury Salisbury is a popular tourist and shopping centre. The cathedral is a landmark for miles, the spire being the tallest in England. The Close forms a beautiful setting for the Cathedral and contains many picturesque houses, in particular Mompesson House, now a National Trust property. Wilton (on the A30, 3 miles SW of Salisbury) Wilton is the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Wessex, and the home of the famous Wilton Royal Carpet Factory for over 300 years. You can see an exhibition of old carpet making craft at the Museum and also tour the modern factory. Wilton House, belonging to the Earls of Pembroke, has a famous private art collection along with many other treasures in room designed by Inigo Jones. Chetcombe House Chetcombe House was built in 1937 for a local family from Mere. It has been run as an hotel since the late 1970's. Its position, just off the A303 London to Exeter trunk road, makes it an ideal stopping place on a journey to or from the West Country, or for exploring the many tourist attractions in the area. |
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| Tariff - per room per night for bed and breakfast: Single occupancy - £50 Double occupancy - £65 Family room- £75 (2 adults plus 1 child) |
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