Name: The Barn at Amberwell
Address: Amberwell Alhampton, Ditcheat, BA4 6PY, United Kingdom, Amberwell Alhampton, Somerset, BA4 6PY, UK
Rating: 9.5

The Barn at Amberwell

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About this property

Historic Setting: The Barn at Amberwell in Ditcheat offers a unique stay within a historic building. The property is adults-only and situated on a quiet street, providing a peaceful environment. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace and a beautiful garden, perfect for relaxation. The outdoor seating area and picnic spots enhance the serene atmosphere. Comfortable Accommodations: The bed and breakfast features one bedroom and one bathroom, equipped with modern amenities such as free WiFi, bathrobes, and a fireplace. Additional facilities include free on-site private parking, daily housekeeping, and room service. Dining Experience: Breakfast options include continental, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free selections, with fresh pastries, cheese, and fruits. The outdoor dining area provides a pleasant setting for meals. Local Attractions: Located 42 km from Bristol Airport, the property is close to Longleat Safari Park (30 km) and Bath Spa Train Station (39 km). Other nearby attractions include Bath Abbey and The Roman Baths.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

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Room type	Number of guests
King Suite 1 large double bed

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Guests who stayed here loved

Olivia

United Kingdom

“It’s much bigger than the photos suggest! Everything was spotless and tasteful. We absolutely loved the breakfast in the morning and the hosts were so kind and accommodating.”

Jenny

United Kingdom

“Very spacious and clean. Access to a vast beautiful garden with own private entrance and bistro area. Breakfast was excellent, fresh and served straight to your door! We also asked for a late checkout at the end of our stay. This was no problem...”

Lorraine

United Kingdom

“A lovely place to stay, well looked after and the breakfast was just wonderful!”

Patricia

Portugal

“Everything was perfect! Location, hosts and the room was clean and very comfortable!”

Penelope

United Kingdom

“The Barn is just perfect. Lovely location, beautifully styled. Breakfast brought to us in the morning was delicious. Perfect hosts.”

Steven

United Kingdom

“Very helpful to me and everybody there was great. any think you wanted and needed you only had ask then they will help you.”

Katherine

United Kingdom

“Barn is beautifully decorated and very relaxing. Lots of little touches like chocolates, fruit and biscuits. Great location, short drive to local attractions with local pub across the road. Breakfast was amazing! Hosts were very friendly.”

Wendy

United Kingdom

“A little piece of heaven, the barn is stunning, beautifully renovated, spotlessly clean and in a lovely village which is a great base for exploring beautiful Somerset. The barn is more spacious than it looks on the photo’s yet also homely and...”

Julie

United Kingdom

“It was really clean and comfortable and the hosts John and Jeffy are so welcoming”

Chris

United Kingdom

“Even better than the pictures, breakfast was exceptional.”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by John and Jeffy Clarke

9.8

Host review score

John and Jeffy Clarke

Stunning, fully furnished, renovated 200 year old grade 2 listed barn situated in the village of Alhampton, Castle Cary, Somerset, 1 mile from Castle Cary station and 2 miles from the centre of Castle Cary. Also the Barn is 4 miles from Bruton, and 12 miles from Wells and Sherborne. It provides very private, spacious and comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation. The interior has original (uneven) flagstone and cobbled floor, limed walls and original roof beams. King sized bed, cotton bed linen, private entrance and door to garden seating and access to the gardens. Large woodburner, off road parking (with open garage if wanted), free wifi and TV/DVD player with DVD library. En suite shower room, walk in shower with Bramley toiletries (made in Mells, Somerset). Full continental style breakfast is delivered on a tray to the Barn at the time of your choosing and includes locally sourced Barbers cheddar cheese, homemade bread,freshly baked croissants and fresh fruit.

The Barn is situated on our property close by the main house. We believe in making our guests very welcome in person and leaving them alone to enjoy the complete privacy provided by the Barn; nevertheless, we are on hand to help in any was we can. Guests have direct, private access to a large garden and seating area from which to enjoy breakfast in the morning sunshine. We are a very short walking distance from the local pub, the Alhampton Inn, and surrounded by a multitude of walks across open countryside. In the winter you are able to enjoy the wood burner, which provides a cosy environment with DVD and TV in the room. John and Jeffy have lived in Somerset for many years and at Amberwell for five years during which time they have restored their cottage and the barn. John is retired after many years in the Royal Navy and Jeffy is a long established commercial artist who has a working studio in the main house.

In rural surroundings we are close to Paul Nichols Racing, the world renowned Barbers Cheddar Cheese and Charles Dowding's the well known author and agricologist . Evidence of this is all around with exercising race horses and herds of cattle in well managed farm land. We are also within easy reach of Castle Cary Railway Station (1 mile away), and only 45 minutes from Bristol Airport. During your stay, subject to availability, we can arrange visits to meet local craftspeople to see how they work; a flute maker, a leatherworker, bookbinder and embroidered textile artist. We are within easy reach of Bruton at 4 miles with the Hauser Wirth Gallery, The Newt in Somerset at Castle Cary, Stourhead Estate, Longleat, Sherborne and Wells. Not to mention a plethora of walking trails both directly from the Barn or a short driving distance away. In addition to Stourhead House there are a number of National Trust properties in the area such as Lytes Cary and Montacute House.

Language spoken: English

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House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 06:00 to 11:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Barn at Amberwell in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.