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About
In 5 acres of peaceful, landscaped water gardens, deep in the heart of Somerset, this charming 19th- century watermill combines beautiful original features and traditional character with modern comforts. Today, Hornsbury Mill has been beautifully converted into a 4-star hotel, with the historic mill’s stunning original features carefully preserved and sensitively integrated. Beautiful original wooden beams and historic stonework combine with contemporary facilities, such as wireless internet access. All of the hotel’s cozy rooms with attached bathroom are individually designed and decorated in a traditional country style. Each room has its own unique charm and some of them have pretty window seats, where you can enjoys views down to the stream. A generous full English or a continental breakfast is included in the price. You can enjoy a delightful lunch or a candlelit dinner in the Wheel Room Restaurant, as the original waterwheel turns beside you. The restaurant offers modern English cuisine and nearly all the ingredients are sourced from local suppliers and farms, including organic vegetables, local beef, trout and Somerset cheeses. In the heart of Somerset, just 2 mi from Chard and on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, Hornsbury Mill provides an beautiful setting for a luxurious and relaxing break.
174 Reviews
- Cleanliness
- 9.2
- Staff
- 9.6
- Location
- 9.4
What Guests Say
- “Restaurant food amazing, room was cosy and quiet at night. Staff very friendly and set in beautiful surroundings”
- “Staff were very friendly and helpful.”
Top Amenities
- Restaurant
- Free Internet Access
- Free Parking
- Accessible Rooms / Facilities
- Pets Allowed
- Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Options
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Exclusively for Priceline members Details
1/4Double Room - Non-Smoking
- Bath or Shower
- Body soap
- Carpeting
- Chocolate or cookies
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What Guests Loved
Based on 174 reviews
Pros +
- Restaurant food amazing, room was cosy and quiet at night. Staff very friendly and set in beautiful surroundings
- Staff were very friendly and helpful.
- Clean and Comfortable rooms in a lovely setting. Good Value for money. All staff were friendly and helpful. Slight disadvantage is there are no shops in close walking distance.
Cons -
- The room was clean and comfortable. We couldn’t understand why the picture hanging in the room looked as if it had come from the local car boot sale & didn’t fit in with the decor in any way.
- I looked for reasons to not like something. I found nothing.
- Everything was great!
Restaurant food amazing, room was cosy and quiet at night. Staff very friendly and set in beautiful surroundings
Staff were very friendly and helpful.
The room was clean and comfortable. We couldn’t understand why the picture hanging in the room looked as if it had come from the local car boot sale & didn’t fit in with the decor in any way.
Clean and Comfortable rooms in a lovely setting. Good Value for money. All staff were friendly and helpful. Slight disadvantage is there are no shops in close walking distance.
The pictures drew me into booking Hornbury mill.I met the photographer, he deserves a pay rise.There are lots of things I liked. The staff were amazing throughout my stay … one of the best assets of hornsbury mill, polite, professional, friendly staff with exceptional customer service skills. I left my meta glasses there and they were returned without incident. Thank you again guys.The new chef seems to be whipping up a storm with his beautifully crafted food. I had a dessert the Pane-cotta and can’t wait to see what else is on the menu.. looks like a top dining experience worthy of a visit on that basis alone.Set in idyllic surroundings, with peacocks casually walking around, a lake in view from your room. It’s the perfect comfortable countryside get away.Very peaceful.The decor is beautiful, I felt very grand waking up on my four poster bed surrounded in old money vibe country decadence.
I looked for reasons to not like something. I found nothing.
Breakfast and dinner were fantastic - worth travelling to this venue just for the food. Room was lovely and comfortable and good value for money and the staff - well lets just say Kirsty and Lily were superstars! From check-in to drinks to anything we needed was no trouble and they were super polite and pleasant to interact with! 5 stars +
Everything was great!
Beautiful room, helpful staff, fantastic food. We had a lovely stay.
The fire alarm went off at 12.30am - just one of those things!
Lovely location, staff were very friendly, room was large & comfortable, very clean, food was excellent, I will certainly stay again. Would highly recommend.
Grounds, fantastic! Building, old but adorable, kinda like me!
The water wheel!!! Turned on for effect but the noise is insane and actually made things inside my room vibrate and not in a good way!! That includes the floor n the ceiling....Good news is they can turn it off
Great setting for a hotel lovely clean spacious room, spacious bathroom food very good,staff very pleasant and helpful
The weather
Lovely staff and grounds..
Shower was too small
Nice hotel, reasonable value. Room nicely appointed and very clean. Breakfast good but didn't really cater well for vegans (no plant spread/milk available/offered), so check this in advance if required. Staff all nice and friendly and helpful.
Breakfast was good but didn't really cater well for vegans (no plant spread/milk available/offered), so check this in advance if required.
Beautiful little hotel which is very cosy, spotlessly clean with exceptional staff.
Everything was lovely, especially breakfast - the only thing was that the dining room was quite cold during dinner.
Very comfortable beds love that you can open a window. Breakfast excellent wonderful staff excellent all round.
Lovely polite and friendly staff great place
Could do with some updates and professional decorating
Very clean friendly staff warm and comfortable excellent setting
Nothing all very good
Simply wonderfully restored mill with cosy rooms and great setting excellent value for money like armies I will be back !!
Lovely location and very clean. Staff were excellent.
Shower was a bit small
The staff were so friendly, very comfortable bed and clean room. Food was excellent as well, and the grounds are absolutely stunning.
Bathroom was a little bit dated, but who spends time in there.
George the peacock
Restaurant being refurbished so we were cramped in the bar for meals. Very limited menu for evening meal. Tea and coffee served in jugs for breakfast so tea not hot. Whole place and gardens looking "tired".
On going to restaurant for dinner on Sunday Evening on being advised that the restaurant was closed the waiter was really apologetic and produced a ploughman's for us he was delightful
Limited menu for evening. Weren't told that restaurant wouldn't be open Sunday dinner although website does advise it is
Amenities & Policies
Amenities
Food & Drinks
- Restaurant
Media & Technology
- Free Internet Access
Transportation
- Free Parking
Health & Safety
- Health Services
- Daily disinfection
Accessibility
- Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
- Accessible toilet
- Facilities for disabled guests available
- Wheelchair accessible
General
- Pets Allowed
- No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
- Lower bathroom sinks available
Guest policies
| Check-in | After 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Check-out | Before 10:30 AM |
| Internet | Free Wi-Fi is available. |
| Parking | Free parking is available. |
| Children & Extra Beds | Children of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 1 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 0 to 16 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges. |
| Pets | Pets are allowed upon request. Charges may apply. |
| Room Rates | All rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted. |
Important info
Please note that the restaurant is closed from 15:00 on Sunday to 07:30 on Wednesday.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Location
Eleighwater, Chard
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