In a beautiful, peaceful location in Somerset, surrounded by the rolling Mendip Hills, this 4-star country house hotel boasts unique, individually decorated rooms and a luxurious spa.
Decorated with imagination and flair, Charlton House has an atmosphere of comfortable, relaxing and informal splendour, far from the 'look-but-don't-touch attitude of many country houses.
All of the luxurious rooms have been individually designed and each has its own unique charm and elegance. Some are large with sumptuous fabrics, beautiful antiques and working fireplaces. Some even have their very own secret gardens.
With the feel of a private country retreat, relaxation comes naturally. Charlton House also has a spa, which offers a range of indulgent treatments using its own unique handmade products.
The stunning conservatory restaurant serves local specialities and international favourites, with a menu that changes on a daily basis to reflect the finest, freshest, seasonal organic produce available locally.
Surrounding Area
Nestling in a fold of the beautiful Mendip Hills escarpment in eastern Somerset, Shepton Mallet is an attractive combination of an ancient market town and a modern industrial community. Strategically located within easy reach of major tourist attractions such as Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury Abbey and Cheddar Gorge and caves, Shepton Mallet itself has many historic sites and associations for the visitor to explore.
Transport
By Train
There are trains from Paddington to Castle Cary. The journey time is about 2 hours, and the hotel can arrange transport from the train station, which is a 10 minute drive.
By Car
From the M4:
- Exit at junction 17, signposted Chippenham, A350.
- Follow the A350 south past Chippenham in the direction of Trowbridge, until you meet the A361 to Frome.
- Follow the A361 past Frome and towards Shepton Mallet.
- Charlton House is located on the A361 on the left-hand side, approximately one mile from Shepton Mallet.
From the M5:
- Exit at junction 23, signposted Bridgwater.
- Follow the A39, signposted Glastonbury.
- Take the A361 signposted to Frome. Follow the A361 through Shepton Mallet.
- Charlton House is located on the A361, on the right-hand side approximately one mile from Shepton Mallet.
From the A303:
- Follow the A303 towards Yeovil.
- Bear right on to the A37 at the Podimore roundabout to Shepton Mallet.
- Turn right on to the A361 towards Frome.
- Charlton House is located on the A361, on the right-hand side, approximately one mile from Shepton Mallet.
Restaurants
The Sharpham Park Restaurant at Charlton House is renowned for its food. It has received many accolades over the past 10 years and is presided over by Elisha Carter: ?a young chef of mercurial genius', Giles Coren, The Times.
Elisha uses the best available local, seasonal and organic ingredients including some from the farm at Sharpham Park which supplies the kitchen with White Park beef, rare breed lamb, venison and organic spelt to create a menu that is both exciting and delicious.
Elisha has been awarded the ?Somerset Life? Chef of the Year 2007, and also awarded the Silver Medal for Bath Chef of the Year 2007.
Important
Check-in is from 14:00 and check out is by 11:00 on the day of departure.
Guests are expected to settle the bill on departure.
