Featuring an outdoor pool, family-run Beryl Country House offers luxury accommodation and award-winning breakfasts in the Mendip Hills area of Somerset. The property is 1.7 km from Wells Cathedral and 1.9 km from Bishop's Palace. The house has 6 guest bedrooms including the grand first floor rooms. Every room offers a blend of antique furniture and modern appliances. The reception rooms in the property are reminiscent of the grand days of English Country House living, with elegant proportions, antique furniture and Chinese porcelain. Complimentary tea or coffee and home-made cake is available every afternoon. Breakfasts are served on classic china, with silver cutlery and teapots. Guests can enjoy the formal gardens and surrounding acres of meadow and parkland. The estate also boasts Coastal Redwood trees, 200-year-old oak trees, and an ancient stone bridge. Beryl Country House is 4.5 km from Wookey Hole, 5.8 km from Ebbor Gorge and 18.4 km from Cheddar Gorge. The centre of Wells is a 20-minute walk away from the property, offering a variety of shops, restaurants and a medieval market square.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Wells
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  • Cliff
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is an exquisite family home which guests are lucky to share. Our room, Pepecorn, had a luxury 4 poster, view onto open fields, a seating area, separate small coffee room and thence on to a spotlessly clean ensuite complete with walk in...
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Accommodation with charm elegance and character. Excellent room, value for money and attentive hosts. Great location within walking distance to lovely Wells and all it has to offer.
  • Jennie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely fabulous ❤️ it doesn’t get any more quintessential than this. Like stepping back in time but with beautiful modern facilities. Home made cake on the terrace, a fab little honesty bar and the most welcome hosts. They couldn’t have been...

Hosted by Holly & Mary-Ellen

9.9
9.9
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Holly & Mary-Ellen
Beryl Country House was built in 1840s in the Gothic Revival style. It has been the home of the Nowell family for the last 40 years and has been welcoming guests for much of that time. The reception rooms take you back to the grand days of English Country House living, with elegant proportions, Georgian furniture and Chinese Porcelain. Complimentary tea and home-made cake is available every afternoon, and wonderful breakfasts are served on classic china, with silver cutlery and teapots. There are 6 guest bedrooms each with a perfect blend of antique furniture, modern appliances, and wonderful views of either the gardens, the Mendip Hills or Wells Cathedral and the Somerset levels towards Glastonbury Tor. Set in acres of parkland the main lawns sweep down past the outdoor pool and Japanese Garden to rows of Rhododendrons and Camellias. Formal planted borders surround the house and the estate also boasts Coastal Redwood trees, woodland with beautiful English bluebells, and 200 year old oak trees.
Beryl has been our family home for the last 40 years. We have spent our time lovingly furnishing and restoring it as a fine example of a Gothic Revival style English Country House. If you have time before your visit to look at our website you will find plenty of up to date photographs and useful information, such as good places to eat in Wells and the local area. The majority of our guests leave their reviews on our own website so we recommend you read some of them if you want to know what they think. As a family home we value our time here as well as doing everything we can to make our guests feel at home. As a result we limit the numbers of people in the house and estate and ask that guests kindly adhere to our check-in and check-out times. We hope that you will enjoy your stay with us and look forward to meeting you. Holly & Mary-Ellen Nowell
Beryl is located in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and is set within acres of parkland and formal gardens. It is 1 mile from the centre of the city of Wells up a steep hill. It takes about 20-30 minutes to walk into town, but only a short drive.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Beryl Country House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    General
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoor swimming pool
    • Seasonal
    • Adult only
    Wellness
    • Sun umbrellas
    • Sun loungers or beach chairs
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages spoken
    • English

    House rules

    Beryl Country House takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 15:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    Until 10:30

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Mastercard Visa Cash Beryl Country House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that dinner is no longer available at the property.

    Please inform Beryl Country House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

    FAQs about Beryl Country House

    • Room options at Beryl Country House include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
      • Suite

    • Beryl Country House is 1 miles from the centre of Wells. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Beryl Country House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Swimming Pool

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Check-in at Beryl Country House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

    • Guests staying at Beryl Country House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte

    • The prices at Beryl Country House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.