Chetcombe House

Chetcombe Road, Mere, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 6AZ
Telephone: 01747 860219
Fax: 01747 860111
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Chetcombe House, Warminster, Front of Establishment

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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, Don and Mary Butchers, and offers comfortable accommodation in an idyllic setting. The main rooms of the house face south, with outstanding views to Shaftesbury and the Blackmore Vale, an area made famous in the Thomas Hardy novels.

Chetcombe House was built in 1937, and retains a great deal of charm of houses built in that period. Having been run as a small hotel since the late 70's the house, now under new ownership, provides guesthouse bed and breakfast accommodation in hotel style surroundings. There are 5 double/twin bedrooms, including a family room, all have private showers or bathrooms. Colour television and tea/coffee making facilities are available in all rooms.

Chetcombe House, Warminster, Picture of Establishment

Chetcombe House, Warminster, Dining Room

Mere is an ancient and attractive town and probably dates from Saxon times. It has been part of the Duchy of Cornwall since 1337. Behind the town is an earthwork, on which once stood a castle built by Richard, Earl of Cornwall, in 1523. Nowadays a splendid panoramic view can be seen from the top of Castle Hill.

Mere is situated by the A303 London to Exeter Trunk Road, and accessible from:

London - Central 112 miles 2 hours
London - Heathrow Airport 99 miles 1 ¾ miles
The Channel ports of Southampton 52 miles 1 ¼ hours
Portsmouth 73 miles 1 ½ hours
Weymouth 42 miles 1 hour
Poole 37 miles 1 hour
Bath 29 miles ¾ hour
Bristol 41 miles 1 hour
Exeter 70 miles 1 ¼ hours
Birmingham 129 miles 2 ½ hours

Distance by most direct A. and M roads, times approximate.

Tennis and horse riding are available locally and golf courses are situated at Warminster, Sherbourne and Salisbury. The route of the Wiltshire cycleway passes near Mere, and there are many splendid walks to be taken in the surrounding countryside.

Explore the Countryside

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.

Now under new ownership, the house offers superior accommodation to the discerning traveller.

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All rooms have private bath or shower and WC.

Prices per room per night for bed and full breakfast:

Single Occupancy £45.00
Double Room - 2 persons £60.00
Family Room - 3 persons £75.00 (2 adults plus 1 child)