Hornsbury Mill - 4-Star Hotel in Chard

The Wheelroom Restaurant serves modern English cuisine with nearly all ingredients sourced from local suppliers and farms, including organic vegetables, local beef, trout, and Somerset cheeses. Guests can dine beside the original working waterwheel, which is turned by water and provides a distinctive backdrop. Breakfast includes a full English or continental option, and the restaurant also offers a Sunday carvery and themed dinners like tapas and cocktail evenings.

The hotel offers nine individually designed en suite guest rooms, each decorated in a traditional country style with unique charm. The Crown Wheel Suite features a four-poster bed and views of the mill machinery, including a working waterwheel visible behind glass. Some rooms have window seats overlooking the stream, and all spacious rooms include tea and coffee making facilities.

The hotel is set in four acres of landscaped water gardens, including a lake where guests can see ducks and a resident peacock named George. Located on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, it is 3.2 km from Chard and within easy reach of the Jurassic Coast and Lyme Regis. The grounds feature outdoor furniture, a picnic area, and a courtyard for relaxing, with electric vehicle charging stations and accessible parking available.

Hornsbury Mill provides flexible meeting and event rooms that accommodate up to 130 guests, with exclusive use of event spaces for weddings and private parties. The venue includes a wedding planner on site and offers bespoke wedding packages, with the Cornloft room noted for its romantic setting with fairy lights. The hotel also has a large orangery with terraces spilling in front of the mill pond, suitable for receptions.

The hotel is pet-friendly and offers pet-friendly options and facilities for guests traveling with dogs. It provides accessible grounds and facilities for disabled guests, including a wheelchair-accessible room with a wet room and bath, as well as grab rails and lowered sinks. A key access security system, 24-hour security, and CCTV outside the property ensure safety throughout the stay.

Dining: Wheelroom Restaurant with locally sourced ingredients beside a working waterwheel

Rooms: Crown Wheel Suite with four-poster bed and working mill machinery

Grounds: Four acres of landscaped water gardens with a lake and resident peacock

Events: Wedding planner and exclusive use of spaces for up to 130 guests

Amenities: Electric vehicle charging stations and pet-friendly facilities