Bellplot House B&B, Chard

Historia

In our endeavour to restore the house to its former glory, it was important to look at history. The land for the house was purchased in 1727 and this original plot was "bell shaped" - hence the name, which still holds true 280 years later - Bellplot House.

The house was built in 1729 in mid Georgian style. It has a chequered past which includes being owned at one time by a Malaysian rubber planter - Mr. Norman Gowler. However, the deeds show that the majority of the owners were in fact female.

The first on record were four spinsters, Anne, Mary, Sarah and Lydia Leman, sisters of John Leman who owned the brewery, then housed in the 'Maltings' opposite the Bellplot House. The next ladies on record were sisters Susan and Florence Spicer, and finally the last owner Rosemary Durie.
It is after these ladies that the bedrooms have been named.

Comida y bebida

Breakfast is a feast of excellent local ingredients, recognised by both  'Taste of the West' as well as the AA for their 'Best Breakfast' Award

A lovely feature that makes you feel quite at home is the honesty bar where you can mix yourself a drink either before you head out to the Restaurants or for that last night cap

Terrenos y jardines

A small herb garden set in a box parterre surrounded by old English roses sits at the front of the House - this south facing garden is a treat in the summer - pull up a chair & smell the Lavender.

Otras instalaciones

Explore the area from this well placed town surrounded by many National Trust properties. An Antiques Road Show favorite Forde Abbey is just 3 miles away.

Hugh Fernley-Whittingstall River Cottage Restaurant & Farm Shop 4 miles.

Explore the World Heritage Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis, 15 minutes away.

The Somerset Levels are yet a different experience - below sea level, they have a controlled flood in the Winter. Completely flat you can walk or hire bycycles to watch the wild life & wonderful birds nests. Tootal slowly thro the lanes and fine potter's, weaver's, smoke houses, tea rooms, ruins of the old Abbey at Mulchenley.

Or take the day to travel over Exmoor and discover the North Somerset Coast- a completely different experience to the South Jurassic Coast.

Play Golf at Windwhistle Golf Club or have a days pampering & swimming at Cricket St Thomas - approx 1 mile away.

For children a day at Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park is a must.