Chard, self-catering holiday cottages, barns, rural retreats and lodges to rent in Somerset, England

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Chard 12 miles away

The Old Rectory

, Bridport, Dorset, England
sleeps  25 sleeps 25
11 bedrooms 11 bedrooms
9 bathrooms 9 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Wonderful Georgian country house set in over an acre of gardens close to a gorgeous Dorset valley and near to the seaside, with a location and accommodation like this, this is a very special place.

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7 nights from £7000
Next available: 07 Apr - 5 nights
Chard 4 miles away

Myrtle House Old Farmhouse and Annexe

, Ilminster, Somerset, England
sleeps  11 sleeps 11
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
no dogs allowed No pets
family friendly family friendly

4 Bedroom Holiday Farmhouse and 1 Bedroom Annexe, sleeping from 7 to 11 people in homely comfortable accommodation, special access features include a stair-lift in the Farmhouse and wheelchair-wide doorways at the Annexe.

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7 nights from £335
Next available: 08 Apr - 3 nights
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Chard 7 miles away

Tamarack Lodge

, Fyfett, Somerset, England
sleeps  15 sleeps 15
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
4 dogs welcome  4 dogs
wheelchair accessible accessible

High quality 3 bedroom log cabin situated on a farm close to the Blackdown Hills with gorgeous views of the Yarty Valley.

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7 nights from £650
Next available: 01 Apr - 7 nights
Chard 6 miles away

Rower Fort

, Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
8 bedrooms 8 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
3 dogs welcome  3 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Unique Devonshire fairytale tower house with 8 bedrooms, with a location within 12 acres of gardens and grounds, a private hot tub and indoor heated swimming pool, this is a very special place to stay.

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7 nights from £4950
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Chard 5 miles away

Shires

, Honiton, Devon, England
sleeps  14 sleeps 14
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
5 bathrooms 5 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

6 bedroom luxury barn conversion with a cinema room, a games room, a luxurious spa hall with indoor pool, sauna and hot tub, and fantastic country views of the Yarty Valley.

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7 nights from £3350
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Chard 8 miles away

Kingshay Barton

, Misterton, Somerset, England
sleeps  20 sleeps 20
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
10 bathrooms 10 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious 10 ensuite bedroom barn conversion in Somerset with excellent leisure facilities (Spa Hall on site with private indoor swimming pool, sunken hot tub and sauna) plus ample facilities to keep your group entertained with a large sociable dining area, a games room with Sky TV, table tennis and pool table, as well as a cinema room seating 18, this large holiday house has it all.

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7 nights from £6050
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Chard 3 miles away

Beaverbrook Barn

, Cricket Malherbie, Somerset, England
sleeps  30 sleeps 30
10 bedrooms 10 bedrooms
10 bathrooms 10 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Sleeping up to 20 people with 10 en-suite bedrooms (can sleep up to 30 with additional accommodation), Beaverbrook Barn is a superb place for a getaway with a group of friends or family in Somerset, with excellent spa facilities including an indoor swimming pool, hot tub and sauna, as well as a games room with pool table and table tennis on site.

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7 nights from £6200
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Chard 5 miles away

Croftview

, Hinton St George, Somerset, England
sleeps  30 sleeps 30
13 bedrooms 13 bedrooms
13 bathrooms 13 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Luxurious 13 bedroom holiday house with country views near Chard, all en-suite bedrooms, complete with indoor spa hall with indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, games room and children’s play area.

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7 nights from £8160
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Chard 17 miles away

Fuzzy Orchard

, Wellington, Somerset, England
sleeps  14 sleeps 14
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Located in tranquil countryside with commanding views across the valley, these luxurious holiday houses offer total privacy and boast a private hot tub, sauna, indoor heated pool, games room and large outdoor play equipment to keep the kids amused.

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7 nights from £2450
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Chard 15 miles away

Dustings

, Taunton, Somerset, England
sleeps  17 sleeps 17
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
1 dog welcome  1 dog
family friendly family friendly

High quality pet-friendly 6 bedroom barn conversion near the Quantock Hills and Taunton, complete with warm bubbly outdoor hot tub, games room with pool table and table football and cinema room.

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7 nights from £1850
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Chard 5 miles away

Flossy Brook

, Bishopswood, Somerset, England
sleeps  14 sleeps 14
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
4 bathrooms 4 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Stunning large luxurious holiday lodge close to the magnificent Jurassic Coast that sleeps up to 12 and features a private indoor heated pool and panoramic views of the stunning English countryside.

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7 nights from £1850
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Chard 7 miles away

Otterhead

, Churchinford, Somerset, England
sleeps  14 sleeps 14
5 bedrooms 5 bedrooms
3 bathrooms 3 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Stylish luxurious barn conversion in Somerset's Blackdown Hills, with 5 bedrooms, lush valley views, an outdoor hot tub and barrel sauna.

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7 nights from £1750
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Chard 16 miles away

Dancing Hill

, North Petherton, Somerset, England
sleeps  18 sleeps 18
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
15 bathrooms 15 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

High quality sleeps 12 holiday home in Somerset with fabulous roof terrace with swim-spa and hot tub, superb country views and a games room with table tennis, ideal for big groups of friends or family looking to holiday in style and luxury.

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7 nights from £1880
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Chard 15 miles away

Foxcombe

, Taunton, Somerset, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
6 bedrooms 6 bedrooms
6 bathrooms 6 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Luxury 6 bedroom holiday lodge, pet-friendly with indoor heated swimming pool, situated by the Quantock Hills, close to the beautiful Jurassic Coast.

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7 nights from £1970
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Chard 13 miles away

Hill View

, Southleigh, Devon, England
sleeps  16 sleeps 16
7 bedrooms 7 bedrooms
7 bathrooms 7 bathrooms
2 dogs welcome  2 dogs
family friendly family friendly

Stylish high quality 7 bedroom barn conversion with countryside views and warm bubbly outdoor hot tub, ideal for big groups of friends or family, just 10 minutes’ drive from Jurassic coast.

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7 nights from £1950
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The country town of Chard provides an interesting and delightful base for those looking to discover some of the best that Somerset and Devon have to offer on a cottage holiday.  Chard is the most southerly town in Somerset, being close to the border with Devon. It is also the highest at 400-500 feet above sea level. Today it is a thriving town with excellent shopping and restaurant facilities.  Located inland, it is 17 miles to Taunton from Chard, 30 miles to Exeter and just 12 miles to the coast at Lyme Regis.

Advice on Cottage Holidays in Chard


Chard is a town with a rich history.  Possibly dating back to pre-historic times, there is certainly evidence of Roman occupation of the area that is only a few miles from the Fosse Way. Chard was the original seat of Cedric, the first king of Wessex, and as it is considered by some that the legend of King Arthur was based on Cedric, then surely Camelot must be close to Chard! Despite a fire that destroyed the town and led to rebuilding in the late 16th century Chard continued as a centre for cloth manufacturing cottage industries, backed by an intensity of local sheep farming, even transporting their wares to France.  Whilst on a self-catering break in this part of the West Country you can learn more and get more information about the town’s history at the Chard Museum.  

Historically, another successful, international industry for the region was cider making. In nearby Ilminster you can get a first-hand insight into the cider manufacturing process at Perry’s Cider Works and taste the results by visiting a company who specialise in cider production.
Those interested in learning about historic and religious architecture whilst on a cottage break must visit Chard’s Church of St. Mary the Virgin, rebuilt in the 15th century but with parts dating back to the 11th century. Another must visit place with historical interest is Forde Abbey and Grange. Founded in 1146, it was recognised as one of the most important Cistercian monasteries in the country. Nowadays it is a big tourist attraction with state rooms, beautiful gardens and numerous children’s activities. More of the town’s historic past is on view in Goldworthy House, Chard’s museum that includes an exhibition of John Stringfellow, a local precision engineer who went on to become the inventor of powered flying machines.

For more information about what Chard has to offer locally and further afield whilst on a self-catering holiday, head for the town’s Tourist Information Centre where you can get some friendly advice and pick up some free leaflets.  If you have been to Chard and have some recommendations get in touch with us and let us know.

Just a mile from the town centre and appealing to bird watchers, fishing enthusiasts, dog walkers and lovers of nature alike is the Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve. It must be Chard’s best kept secret as it is so well hidden that many visitors to the town are unaware of its existence. So for a bit of peace, quiet and reflection you know where to go when you’re visiting this part of the West Country.  Whatever the type of self-catering accommodation you are seeking, we trust that you will enjoy browsing through the options that we feature.

Whether you choose to book a holiday cottage in Chard, an apartment, a lodge or another type of self-catering holiday accommodation, we hope you have your best holiday yet in Somerset.

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