Ammonite Lodge - 4-Star Hotel in Chard

Ammonite Lodge offers a breakfast menu that includes a Full English/Irish and vegetarian options, all prepared with locally sourced ingredients. Guests complete a form the night before to specify their choices, including homemade granola and muesli made by the hosts. The breakfast room serves fresh bread and jams also produced on-site, with dietary needs accommodated upon request.

The guesthouse is a historic 18th-century cottage with rooms that include a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and tea/coffee maker with real milk. Some rooms offer garden views and a patio with outdoor furniture, while family rooms provide space for up to three adults. A baby safety gate is available for families, and rooms are equipped with a kettle and beds of soundproofed comfort.

Ammonite Lodge provides family rooms with extra space and a baby safety gate for young children. The property offers board games and puzzles in the shared lounge, and families can enjoy cycling, fishing, and hiking in the surrounding area. The hosts proactively communicate with guests to ensure personalized service, including recommendations for nearby restaurants such as Spice Villa and The Bath House.

Located in central Chard, the guesthouse is opposite the Chard Museum and within walking distance of restaurants and shops, including Whites fish and chips. The Jurassic Coast and Lyme Regis are a 30-minute drive away, with Golden Cap and Sandy Park Rugby Stadium reachable within 26 km and 46 km respectively. On-street parking is available outside the property with a 2-hour limit between 8 am and 6 pm, and unrestricted parking nearby.

The property includes a garden with a pond where guests can relax, and a sun terrace with outdoor furniture. A shared lounge with TV area is available indoors, and the garden is used for eating takeaway meals. Cycling routes start directly from the lodge, and the surrounding Somerset countryside offers hiking and horse riding opportunities.

Breakfast: Homemade granola, locally sourced Full English

Rooms: Historic 18th-century cottage with garden views

Family: Baby safety gate, board games, family rooms

Location: Opposite Chard Museum, 30 min to Jurassic Coast

Outdoor: Garden pond, sun terrace, cycling from doorstep