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Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House
A Jacobean-era country house hotel with a Regency Orangery, walled gardens and a spa, near Shepton Mallet, Somerset
On requestStarting from
Up to 120Guestsseated for dinner
28Bedroomson site
26 kmNearest airportin a straight line, Bristol
Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House, formerly Charlton House, is a Grade II listed country house hotel near Shepton Mallet with 28 rooms and suites, a Regency Orangery for ceremonies, an orchard, walled gardens and a spa.
Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House stands near Shepton Mallet in Somerset. The Grade II listed house dates to the early 1600s and was known for many years as Charlton House. It has 28 rooms and suites, spread across the house, a courtyard and the gardens, with wood panelling and Mulberry furniture in many of them.
Weddings are held in the Regency Orangery, a ceremony room with grand iron windows and chandeliers that looks over the lawns and the apple orchard. The restaurant, set in the estate's botanical conservatory, is used for wedding breakfasts and celebrations, and Tiigo Bar and Grill in the walled garden can be hired privately in the warmer months. The property is available for exclusive use, and a dedicated events team plans each day. A spa with a hydrotherapy pool, Finnish sauna, crystal steam room and outdoor hot tub is on site. Castle Cary station is about 20 minutes away by taxi.
Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House
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At a glance
The Essentials
- Where
- Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England
- Capacity
- Up to 120 guests for a ceremony and wedding breakfast
- Stay
- 28 rooms and suites, from Deluxe rooms to cottages and a two bedroom suite
- Ceremony
- Regency Orangery overlooking the lawns and apple orchard
- Reception
- The restaurant in the botanical conservatory, or Tiigo Bar in the walled garden
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Spa
- Hydrotherapy pool, Finnish sauna, crystal steam room and outdoor hot tub
- Price
- On enquiry
- Nearest station
- Castle Cary, about 20 minutes by taxi
A Somerset house with a long history
Charlton House dates to the early 1600s and is a Grade II listed estate. It was refurbished in 1996 by Roger and Monty Saul, founders of the Mulberry Design Company, and many of their craftworks remain in the rooms. It was bought in March 2023 by KOP Limited and is now managed by Montigo Resorts.
Ceremonies in the Orangery
The Regency Orangery has grand iron windows and chandeliers, and serves as a ceremony room overlooking the lawns and the apple orchard. The restaurant, set in the estate's botanical conservatory, is used for wedding breakfasts and special celebrations.
Gardens, spa and a place to stay
The grounds include an orchard and walled gardens, where Tiigo Bar and Grill can be hired privately in the warmer months. Guests can stay in the house and cottages, and the spa has a hydrotherapy pool, a Finnish sauna and a crystal steam room.
Regency Orangery
A ceremony room with grand iron windows and chandeliers, overlooking the lawns and the apple orchard. It can also be split into two meeting rooms.
The Restaurant at Charlton House
Set in the estate's botanical conservatory, it hosts wedding breakfasts, celebrations and private dinners.
Tiigo Bar and Grill
A seasonal alfresco venue in the walled garden, open in the warmer months and available for private hire.
Exclusive use
The property can be booked for exclusive use, with a dedicated events team to plan the day.
Montigo spa
A hydrotherapy pool, Finnish sauna, crystal steam room and an outdoor hot tub in the courtyard garden, with massages and facials.
Rooms and suites
Wood panelled rooms with Mulberry furniture, courtyard rooms with patios, garden rooms facing the lawn and orchard, and a cottage with its own hot tub.
Accommodation
28 rooms and suites
Premium Deluxe
Premium Deluxe rooms, including garden view and patio rooms, with wood panelling and four poster beds in some.
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Exclusive use and buyout
The whole of Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House, to yourselves
The property is available for exclusive use bookings, for complete privacy for an event.
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Location
Somerset
Trains from London Paddington reach Castle Cary station in about one hour and thirty minutes, followed by a taxi of around 20 minutes to the hotel.
Bristol (BRS)26 km in a straight line
Cardiff (CWL)61 km in a straight line
Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House
Charlton Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 4PR, United Kingdom
Transfers. Private transfers from local towns, railway stations and airports can be arranged through the reception team.
Parking. Complimentary parking for guests who book directly with the hotel; spaces are limited and confirmed on arrival, with further parking in Shepton Mallet town.
Things to do nearby
- Shepton Mallet Prison
- Kilver Court Gardens
- Cheddar Gorge
- Wookey Hole Caves
- Wells
- Glastonbury Tor
Getting there
- Bristol (BRS)
- Cardiff (CWL)
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Frequently asked questions
Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House
Where can a wedding ceremony take place?
The Regency Orangery is a ceremony room overlooking the lawns and the apple orchard.
Where is the wedding breakfast held?
The restaurant, set in the estate's botanical conservatory, is used for wedding breakfasts, celebrations and private dinners.
Can the whole property be hired?
Yes. The property is available for exclusive use bookings, with a dedicated events team.
How many rooms are there?
There are 28 rooms and suites in the house, courtyard and gardens.
Is parking available?
Complimentary parking is offered to guests who book directly with the hotel. Spaces are limited and confirmed on arrival, with more parking in Shepton Mallet town.
How do guests arrive by train?
Trains from London Paddington reach Castle Cary station in about one hour and thirty minutes, followed by a taxi of around 20 minutes.
Has the hotel changed its name?
Yes. Charlton House is now Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House, under new ownership since March 2023.
How many guests can a wedding hold?
Up to 120 guests for the ceremony and wedding breakfast, and up to 90 guests for an exclusive use wedding.
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