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Hotel Description: Welcome to Hornsbury Mill hotel & wedding venue in Chard, Somerset. A charming example of an early 19th century corn mill set deep in the heart of Somerset on the A358 between Taunton and Chard.
Built of local flint with hamstone mullion windows it combines many original features with the modern comforts of a four star hotel.
Enjoy the sight and sound of the fine old waterwheel, which has been lovingly restored and turns effortlessly during daylight hours.
Four acres of beautiful, informally landscaped gardens with lake and fountain form the backdrop to this delightful location where peacocks, swans and ducks are long-term residents making this an ideal venue for weddings in Somerset, special occasions and conferences.
Ten en suite guest rooms include a well appointed ground floor room which has good disabled access and facilities, and the delightful Crown Wheel Suite comprising bedroom with four poster bed, luxury bathroom and separate sitting room overlooking the cogs and mechanism of the mill wheel.
Whether you dine in our restaurant, take a short break, or visit on business we are here to look after you and make your stay a relaxing one.
Practicalities
Prices: £1500 venue hire Ceremony/Reception: Ceremony & reception Capacity for ceremony: 120 Seated meal capacity: 120 Buffet meal capacity: 120 Total venue capacity: 200
Licensed bar: yes Late licence bar: until midnight Disco facilities: yes- inhouse DJ Type of cuisine: Traditional 3 Course Meal or Buffet Vegetarian menu: yes Accommodation: Individually designed cosy, en-suite rooms in The Old Mill are furnished with everything you will need to ensure your stay is pleasant and relaxed.
Additional services
Toastmaster: no Hairdresser: no Florist: no Band: no Photographer: no Videographer: no DJ: yes Event planner: yes
Further info & directions
Additional details: Civil Wedding Ceremonies take place in the romantic candlelit Corn Loft or on the banks of the lake in the delightful open Gazebo.
Small Wedding Breakfasts up to 40 are held in the Wheel Room or Coach Room while larger parties up to 110 guests celebrate in the Lakeside Suite.
The Lakeside Suite seats 80 guests for a sit down reception with an additional 40 guests enjoying the adjoining Marquee.
For the evening celebrations, the Lakeside Suite has capacity for 200 guests with panoramic views of the floodlit gardens and lake.
When it is time to retire, the quaint Old Mill is home to our 9 individually designed bedrooms or the luxurious Crown Wheel Suite.
There is no need to co-ordinate separate wedding and reception venues, caterers, transport, and accommodation.
Directions by public transport: By Rail
Crewkerne – 8 miles - 2 hours 20 mins from London/Waterloo
Taunton - 12 miles – 2hours 30 mins from London/Paddington
By Air
Exeter Airport – 32 miles
Bristol Airport – 45 miles
By Helicopter to Hornsbury Mill
Co-ordinates Lat/Long N 50 53.647 W 00.2 56.973
Directions by car: Centrally located in Somerset on the edge of the Blackdown Hills, you will find us 2 miles from Chard. By Road
From Taunton (M5) at Junction 25, take the left hand turn (A358) to Chard, after approximately 10 miles you will reach a major roundabout make sure you go all the way round to the right continuing to Chard on the (A358) * Pass through the village of Donyatt, you will shortly enter a 40 mile zone, Hornsbury Mill is situated immediately after a bend on the right hand side.
If travelling from London/Yeovil direction on the A303 you will reach the major roundabout on the Ilminster by-pass, take the exit for Chard on the A358 continue your journey as above *
