Ammonite Lodge in Chard, England

Rooms at Ammonite Lodge occupy an 18th-century cottage and offer garden views. The family room at the top of the house accommodates three adults and has a private bathroom across the landing. Each room includes bathrobes, flat-screen TVs, and tea/coffee making facilities.

Breakfast is made to order with a form filled out the night before, offering full English/Irish, continental, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Locally sourced sausages and bacon, homemade bread, and jams are used. The hosts also prepare homemade granola and muesli.

The property has a garden with a pond and outdoor seating area. A sun terrace and a shared lounge with TV are available for guests. Board games and puzzles are provided for quiet entertainment.

Ammonite Lodge provides baby safety gates for families with young children. Family rooms are available that sleep up to three adults. Special diet menus can be arranged in advance.

The guesthouse sits on Chard's High Street, opposite the Chard Museum. Forde Abbey and Gardens is 6 km away. The Jurassic Coast and Lyme Regis are within a 30-minute drive.

Breakfast: Made-to-order with local ingredients and homemade granola

Rooms: Historic 18th-century cottage with garden views

Family: Baby safety gates and board games

Location: Opposite Chard Museum, near Jurassic Coast

Outdoor: Garden with pond and sun terrace