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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly Wells guesthouse with restaurant, connected to a shopping center

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (8)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is P5,574
P6,689 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 15 - Jan 16

Room options

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Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Wells Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wells Bishop's Palace - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Wookey Hole Caves - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Glastonbury Tor - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Cheddar Gorge - 16 min drive - 17.7 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

  • ‪Cathedral Green - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Quarter Jack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Fosso Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flapjackery - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee#1 - ‬3 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.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 9 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

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 must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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 more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

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

Children

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

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
  • Service animals welcome

Internet

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

Parking

  • Free offsite parking within 328 ft
  • Street parking available

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

  • 8 bathrooms
  • 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)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night

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.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
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

Ancient Gatehouse Hotel Wells
Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
Ancient Gatehouse Wells
Ancient Gatehouse
The Ancient Gatehouse
The Ancient Gatehouse Wells
The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel Wells
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?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
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.

The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Amy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great nights stay
We had a wonderful nights stay. The location is perfect for visiting Wells and backs onto the Cathedral green. The bed was very comfortable, a bit high maybe but such a good nights sleep. Can’t comment on the food as the restaurant was not open the night of our visit.
Jacqui, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was very very helpful and friendly. My traveling companion developed a medical emergency and they facilitated everything. My complaint is with Expedia it is very unusable in the UK I had to call home to get family to cancel reservations etc. etc. I would highly suggest you make The ability to contact you more more easily
georgiana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The property is beautiful, the staff great and the restaurant amazing. Can’t wait to come back!
Tiffany M, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay! The restaurant was great and such an interesting building.
Bethany, 2-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

The rooms were tired looking but bathrooms renovated and nice. Afternoon and evening staff were great but morning staff rude. restaurant on site fabulous No parking and off site parking very hard to find and long walk with cases. I would not recommend staying there
Sharon, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderfully located in this historic city
Sarah, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A little gem of a hotel. Narrow and steep staircases so probably not ideal for people with mobility issues but it really is beautiful. I stayed in room 4, small and pretty with the most amazing view of the cathedral. Central location, comfortable and clean and excellent value for money.
Nicky, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel in a great location.
a, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

I heart Italy
Pretty pink room; stunning four poster; fab bedding; comfy bed; decent bathroom; super central location; quiet enough at night; cool decor. Only suggestions: glad for extra throw but it showed use by a dog and edges of room and around furniture bottoms needs cleaning. Otherwise very clean. FAB FOOD/RESTAURANT!!
Janet, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Centrally located Hotel
Small but very smart and well furnished ensuit single room with excellent views across the Green to the Cathedral. Very centrally situated.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sean, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderfully friendly staff. Great location just steps away from the cathedral.
George, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Opted for a double room and shower but decided to go for a bath and was shown a beautiful room in the tower and took it ! Staff were very helpful and the food was delicious and beautifully presented
adam, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
We stayed in Wells to visit friends, the room was comfortable but small due to the age of the property that is understandable. The view from the room was superb
C, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Character property
Character property, loved the antique 4 poster bed. So comfy. En-suite very clean with good products. We dined in the restaurant in the evening and meal was excellent and so was breakfast. Staff really friendly and helpful.
Valerie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What an absolute stunning property, Unique and Ancient, Clean and quiet great position for all Wells has to offer
Sarah, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Room with a View
Fantastic location with our room having a clear view of the wonderful Wells cathedral.
Robert, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

nancy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Timothy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

When I went to check in the person behind the counter told me I did not have a reservation. This then began a series of events that caused significant stress. My phone was out of power as was my lap top. I took my lap top to a neighboring hotel where I was able to see I DID have a reservation. That person was not there when I returned but check in was fine. When I eventually saw the person in question he said I must have made the reservation that day with no apology
Graeme, 1-night trip
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