Name: Hornsbury Mill
Address: Eleighwater, Chard, GB

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 200 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-17

Guests praise the unique water mill setting, tranquil gardens, and friendly staff, with generally good food. Main drawbacks include dated room facilities (bathrooms, peeling paint), safety hazards like low beams and steep stairs, and occasional slow or poor service.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.4

Location9.4

Cleanliness9.2

Value9.0

Facilities9.0

Surroundings9.0

＋ PraisedExceptionally warm and attentive staff · Beautiful lakeside setting with peacocks · Excellent dining with generous breakfasts and Sunday roasts · Clean, comfortable rooms often with four-poster beds

－ ComplaintsOccasional dated fixtures or minor maintenance needed · Some rooms have steep stairs and low beams · Rare reports of weak Wi-Fi or slightly slow service during peak times · Slow service/long waits

KEYIdeal for those seeking rustic charm. Those with mobility issues should note stairs/beams. Book afternoon tea in advance; expect older fixtures.

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Room types · 5

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Double Room - Non-Smoking

1 × Double bed9 ㎡up to 2

Rooms are 9 square yards.

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RoomStandard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

2 × Twin bed9 ㎡up to 2

Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room features a tea and coffee maker, a dining area, TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

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RoomDouble or Twin Room - Disability Access

Double or Twin Room - Disability Access

up to 2

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RoomStandard Suite

Standard Suite

up to 2

The suite features 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

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RoomStandard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

up to 2

The unit offers 2 beds.

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Facilities · 49

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Offsite parking discounted rates availableElectric bicycle charging stationFax/photocopyingSoundproof roomsFacilities for disabled guestsPacked lunchesParkingKid mealsOutdoor furnitureStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareContactless check-in/check-outInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedPhysical distancing in dining areasKey accessFood delivered to guest roomCCTV outside propertyProcess in place to check health of guestsScreens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety24-hour securitySecurity alarmInternet accessJapanese gardenElectric bicycle charging stationOffsite parking discounted rates availablePrivate picnicsReception hallSecured parkingSelf parking (surcharge)Vegetarian menu options availableWine release eventsFree wired internetGolfing on siteHosted evening meal (reserve)Housekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsRestaurantRoom serviceNon-smoking throughout

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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The Cotley Inn

Modern Cuisine

££

Despite being just a 10 minute drive from the centre of Chard, there’s a wonderfully rural feeling that accompanies a visit to this former 17C farmhouse. The inn is nestled in a lush green valley overlooking the Blackdown Hills, with its converted outbuildings turned into bedrooms. The cooking offers dashes of creativity while still delivering satisfying pub dishes like slow-roasted pork belly. They take a local, seasonal and nose-to-tail approach to their ingredients, with animals reared on site and produce grown in the kitchen garden.

4.9km

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The Barrington Boar

Modern British

££

Dating back to the 18C, this lovely stone-built inn sits in a picture postcard village and its back garden and terrace is a real jewel. The chef-owner’s personality, his experience in previous kitchens, and his knowledge of the locale, all inform his appealing menu of modern, balanced dishes that are big on flavour and guaranteed to hit the spot. Four bedrooms occupy what was once the skittle alley.

9.2km

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