Ammonite Lodge

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Historic Charm: Ammonite Lodge in Chard offers a 4-star guest house experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, complemented by free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with garden views, bathrobes, and modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and work desks. Family rooms and bicycle parking cater to all travellers, ensuring a comfortable stay. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, and gluten-free. Guests appreciate the quality and selection, making it a highlight of their stay. Convenient Location: Located 40 km from Exeter International Airport, the property is close to attractions like Dinosaurland Fossil Museum (21 km) and Forde Abbey and Gardens (7 km). Free off-site parking and activities like cycling enhance the guest experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

  • FREE parking!

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Suzi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfectly situated at top of high street, so less noise but very short walk”
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly and comfortable. Breakfast is exceptional.”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fab location with great unique character. Fab hosts and amazing breakfast options. Had s lovely time with my daughter exploring the area . Thanks do much for having us. We look forward to returning.”
Fran
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good place to stay. Staff nice. Breakfast fantastic. Lots of takeaways nearby for evening meal. Wi-Fi is solid. Third night my room was a bit warm so I turned radiator down a bit, and opened window for a bit.”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“location was superb, just a few feet away from the town but so lovely and quiet. The breakfast was wonderful and well presented. And our hosts were exceptionally nice and helpful”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Wonderful place to stay - James and Katherine are so welcoming. Their whole Lodge is clean, warm and comfortable; the breakfast was utterly delicious and there was easy parking outside 😊”
Kingsway
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel was very easy to find being on the high street through the town, loved the hot and fresh breakfast and also the very friendly welcome we were given when arriving at the property James and Katherine are wonderful hosts, very knowledgeable...”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The bedroom was a little tight, the furniture a bit outdated, but the room & the shower room were spotlessly clean.”
Derek
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hosts and great breakfast. The building faces directly onto the A30, but our room was at the back and traffic noise was not an issue. Bedroom small but adequate, comfortable bed.”
Lester
Australia Australia
“Everything was very good, though the bathroom was small. Very good value for money!”

Managed by James & Katherine Macadie and Family

Company review score: 9.7Based on 401 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

James & Katherine welcome you to their home, an 18th century large cottage, a 4 star accredited guest house. Only a 2 minute walk to a wide choice of restaurants and pubs. We also have a lovely dining room and a cosy lounge for guest use.

Property information

Conveniently located at the top of the High Street opposite the Chard Museum, we are a short walk away from the shops and restaurants. Ammonite Lodge is a 300 year old cottage style building, full of character and charm.

Languages spoken

German,English,French,Malay,Chinese

Property surroundings

House rules

Ammonite Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night
Cot upon request
£10 per child, per night
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardJCBMaestroSoloCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Renovation work of the facility kitchen will be carried out from February 16, 2026 to February 28, 2026.

On arrival, please park or stop at the front of the guest house, as access to our private parking to the rear is limited and may already be occupied. If our parking is occupied alternative parking suggestions will be provided.

Check-in is from 16:00 unless prior arrangements have been made with the property. Check-in after 22:00 is not permitted.

Please inform Ammonite Lodge 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.