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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

3.0 star property
Central Wells guesthouse with restaurant, connected to a shopping center

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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel, a guesthouse connected to a shopping center, offers guests the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience. Unwind in the garden or on the terrace while staying connected with in-room WiFi; enjoy Italian cuisine at Rugantino restaurant and take advantage of helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$121 nightly
The total price is $146
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
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  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
20 Sadler Street, Wells, England, BA5 2SE

What's nearby

  • Wells & Mendip Museum - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wells Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vicar's Close - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wells Bishop's Palace - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mendip Hills - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 39 min drive
  • Frome Station - 27 min drive
  • Castle Cary Station - 27 min drive
  • Yatton Station - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fosso Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Strangers with Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Crown at Wells - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fountain Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tuckers Fish And Chip Shop - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

Located near a train station, The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Wells. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Rugantino, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open Thursday - Monday (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM) and Tuesday - Wednesday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
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Parking

    • Free offsite parking within 328 ft
    • Street parking available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Room service (limited hours)

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Services

  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 1473
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 18-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Rugantino - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 24 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

This property does not have elevators.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Cashless transactions are available.

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

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Ancient Gatehouse

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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel Guesthouse

The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel Guesthouse Wells

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel?

No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 24 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel and nearby?

The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel?

Yes, Rugantino offers Italian cuisine.

What's the area around The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel like?

The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel is in the heart of Wells, a short 2-minute walk from Wells Cathedral and 8 minutes' walk from Mendip Hills.

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Reviews

The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently excellent, made to order with a great spread and lovely produce. (18 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

lovely room with a wonderful cathedral view. dinner and breakfast excellent with really nice staff!
hilary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely breakfast cooked fresh to order. Wonderful location opposite the cathedral.
Gaynor, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My daughter and I had a wonderful stay - the room was beautiful with a charming feeling. We had a view of the cathedral which was stunning and changed with the change in light. Great location and the staff were so friendly - I'd fully recommend for a short stay.
Kim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were great and were extremely helpful. Great location
Alison, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice staff good location the room was comfortable
Carey Peter, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Dark decor extends up the windy staircase to rooms, might be improved by a lighter colour. Fine blind in bathroom would be good for privacy! Breakfast only available on prebooking. Tasty and freshly cooked but expensive. Good location in centre of Wells. Comfortable bed.
GILL, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy check in, friendly and attentive staff and rooms that are spotlessly clean, oh, and a great breakfast! What more could you want 🙂
Rachel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was fantastic - it had literally just been refurbished (had an amazing four poster bed that was very comfortable). The food in the restaurant was delicious and all of the staff were so kind and helpful, special shout out to the lovely lady that prepared our breakfast - she was excellent!
judith, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, some really friendly staff.
roger, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

it was spotless, had everything we needed and the staff were super friendly. have already recommended to friends
Gary Work, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

fantastic hotel beautifully decorated room. Wells is an amazing city to visit.
Sonja, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was an excellent place to stay in Wells - super convenient location in town with great cathedral view. Room was comfortable with nice touches. Staff was very kind. The breakfast was also a highlight that I would recommend, the breakfast chef does an excellent job and it is a great spread!
Joely, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room was very clean and the staff helpful.
Christopher, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful. Perfectly placed in the centre of wells. Staff are helpful and friendly. Our room (no 2) had a beautiful four poster, a lovely shower (but not really suitable for a larger person) as the door only opened a very small way. The pin opposite did play loud music on the Fri and sat night until gone midnight but it didn’t bother us too much
Helen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I had a lovely stay here and the breakfast was delicious. Thank you
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic friendly helpful staff...real Italians! Oh, and great breakfast lady from Ulster. The room was very clean with nice touches such as still & sparkling water. The view over the cathedral was stunning when enjoying coffee & a hot cooked breakfast. Just great to stay in a real family run establishment.
Chris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Yes , it was very clean. The staff were very helpful and attentive and managed to get us a dinner table at short notice.
Alison, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very central, parking easy on road cross to cathedral. Fab view of cathedral from breakfast, ate dinner in the Italian in the ground floor - very nice.
Diane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location in a charming city
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very characterful, great restaurant, really good food. Doggy friendly.
Elsa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and welcoming - we enjoyed our visit to Wells itself very much indeed. It was our second visit to this hotel and we would certainly choose it again!
Patrick, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! The restaurant was great and such an interesting building.
Bethany, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brilliant overnight stay

Stayed here for one night, staff were all very friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble. We stayed in room 2 which was at the front. Lovely big room with 4 poster bed. Very comfortable and clean. There are lots of hotels in Wells but I’m glad we chose this one.
Dawn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What stood out??? Well, for one, it was the staff. They welcomed me and gave me a lovely room. I had a table booked for 10 of my family, and the food was excellent. The wine was superb too, and I asked for a favour, which they delivered. This is one of my favourite hotels in the UK and will be my go-to whenever I go to Somerset to see my family. The only downside is the parking, but that is minuscule compared to the service I received from The Ancient Gatehouse. Well done all.
Tony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Everywhere is very walkable. Wide range of shops and restaurants. The Gatehouse is unique and charming. The hotel staff are very nice and accommodating. Great value for money. Beds comfortable. Room very clean. Overall a great experience and the city of Wells is a must-see
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Abdul, 2-night trip