We stayed over as part of a business trip around Somerset. Trudy gave us a very welcome reception, the room was exceptionally clean and tidy and quiet as the Watermead is situated well back from the main road. We went into Chard for some food on the Wednesday evening which is literally a 3-4 minute walk. Thursday morning we were... More

This is as clean as it gets, great friendy reception, all that was promissed,David carried my cases to the room, I am disabled, good bed,good bathroom: Great breakfast what more to say, this is the one in this l.ocation. I was working in Chard junction, I would not stay anywere else! More

We first stayed with Trudy & David at Watermead back in September 2005, when attending our eldest daughter's wedding, and on that occasion our group of five opted for the family room, which more than fulfilled our requirements and kept us altogether. Since that initial 2-night stay, my wife and I have during the last 12-months alone, stayed a further... More

We have stayed at the Watermead many times over the last 10 years and we can thoroughly recommend it as being the best B & B 's we have stayed at. We always get a warm welcome from Dave and Trudy. The rooms are attractive, comfortable and well appointed. Delicious breakfasts are from locally sourced ingredients . In short -... More

We booked to stay here so that my mother could attend a suprise 60th party in Chard, and it happened to be a lovely hot weekend so made use of the surrounding beaches! Our rooms were opposite each other on a small landing and Mum had been upgraded to a double room on arrival which she was very happy about.... More

We stayed here as a family as part of our holiday in the summer. We were given the family room, which is a self contained flat above the garage, which was perfect. The room could sleep 5-6 people comfortably, was very clean and included a living area, a basic kitchen and a small bathroom with a shower. The welcome we... More

As someone who spends most of their lives in B & B land it was great to find the Watermead. Well presented rooms, clean and the host Trudy and Dave make you feel at home. This is the best B & B I have ever stayed in and will continue to use again when in Somerset. More

I live in South Northamptonshire and work from my office in Ilminster every couple of weeks. As I travel to Somerset on a regular basis, I have tried different Guest Houses, B+B's and Hotel's in and around the Chard + Ilminster areas. Watermead is the place that I return to as Trudy & David are the perfect hosts for someone... More

24/25 sep when we arrived at watermead guest we were wellcomed at the front door by david and was given the key to our room witch was number 8. the room was very clean had double bed nice size nice clean shower in the room the room is just right for two persons to stay in can not fault it... More