Name: The Ancient Gatehouse
Address: 20 Sadler St, Wells, BA5 2SE, United Kingdom, 20 Sadler St, Somerset, BA5 2SE, UK
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £72 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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The Ancient Gatehouse

20 Sadler St, Wells, BA5 2SE, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

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United Kingdom · 24 July 2016

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Superb location in front of Wells Cathedral. Also the restaurant, Rugantino's, was excellent.

Jon, United Kingdom

Everything especially the spectacular view of the cathedral

Julia, United Kingdom

Great location,all the shops on the doorstep.lively bright room and very peaceful.great value for the price.will return.staff great

Steve, United Kingdom

We had what must have been the best view in Wells. Great half tester bed and quaint but comfortable accommodation.

Roger, United Kingdom

We loved everything about The Ancient Gatehouse. Fantastic location by Wells Cathedral, helpful staff and an amazing Italian restaurant in the hotel where we had dinner every night. We"d definitely like to return.

Sandra, United Kingdom

Bed comfy and a very pretty room Breakfast excellent and staff friendly

Lin, United Kingdom

Great location, very helpful staff, Great breakfast. Wonderful character of the building.

Keefy, United Kingdom

We could not believe our good fortune to have landed in such a happily run hotel. Our room looked across the cathredral lawn with a full view of the West end of he building. Marco the manager was a perfect charm and in so few days a friend to enjoy. The best steak I have eaten this year.

Maurice, United Kingdom

Comfy, warm and very friendly staff - we will stay here again in future

Adam, United Kingdom

In an excellent position opposite the Cathdral. Staff all helpful and friendly. The lady at reception took pity on me (must have been my age) and upgraded me to a lovely room with a four poster bed. A very enjoyable stay.

Janet, United Kingdom

Great location!

9.4

One of our top picks in Wells.

Set in a stunning location on Wells Cathedral Green, facing the West Front, the Ancient Gatehouse is well positioned for discovering Somerset's historic beauty spots.

Just yards away from the ancient market place, the hotel reflects authentic period charm with its centuries-old spiral stone staircase and quaint little passages.

The Ancient Gatehouse boasts the excellent Rugantino Restaurant, specialising in authentic Italian cuisine, with a welcoming ambience.

Rooms have been refurbished to a very high standard and retain their original features and character. Some rooms have a four-poster bed.

Bristol, Bath and Longleat are close by.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

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	Classic Double Room 1 double bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom This double room features a electric kettle. Room facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Interconnected room(s) available, View, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Hypoallergenic, Towels, Clothes rack Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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Room facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Heating, Bath or Shower Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Double Room with Four Poster Bed 1 double bed	Show prices
This double room features a shower room. Room facilities: Shower, Bath, TV, Telephone, Fax, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Heating, Bath or Shower Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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Room size: 161 ft² This twin room has a electric kettle. Room facilities: TV, Telephone, Fax, Hairdryer, Iron, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Heating, Bath or Shower, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Hypoallergenic, Towels, Clothes rack Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
	Room with Four-Poster Bed 1 large double bed	Show prices
Room size: 215 ft² Includes an original 4-poster bed. Room facilities: Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Bath, TV, Telephone, Fax, Hairdryer, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Toilet, Heating, Bath or Shower Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room size: 215 ft² These rooms are individually decorated and are en suite with digital TV, whilst retaining original features and characteristics. Room facilities: TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Bathrobe, Radio, Desk, Ironing Facilities, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite Channels, Bath or Shower, Carpeted, Interconnected room(s) available, View, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Electric kettle, Wardrobe/Closet, Hypoallergenic, Towels Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Recently booked! Check-in + / / Check-in date Check-out + / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children

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The Ancient Gatehouse is a family run hotel and restaurant offering a blend of friendly and professional attention in relaxed yet stylish surroundings situated facing the famous west front of Wells Cathedral and the Cathedral Green. The Rossi family have run the hotel for over 40 years. We are constantly upgrading the bedrooms and bathrooms to reach a very high standard.

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Closest landmarks

Wells Cathedral 0.4 miles
Wookey Hole Caves 1.3 miles
Cheddar Gorge Caves 7.2 miles
Cheddar Gorge Craft Village 7.3 miles
Chew Valley Lake 8.7 miles
Coombe Lodge 9.1 miles

Restaurants and markets

Wells Farmers Market Market 0 miles
Waitrose Supermarket 0.3 miles

Natural beauty

Chew Valley Lake Lake 10.1 miles

Closest airports

Bristol Airport 12.5 miles
Cardiff Airport 32.8 miles
Bournemouth Airport 45.8 miles

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1 restaurant onsite

Rugantino

Menu: À la carte

Cuisine: Italian

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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23 June 2017

Peter
United Kingdom
8.8

Fabulous
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Because of the age of the place the shower toilet room was tiny especially for somebody at 6ft 4
눇Staff exceptional and location couldn't be bettered
17 June 2017

Anonymous
Netherlands
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇I love the authenticity of this hotel. The building makes you feel you step into a Harry Potter movie, there even is a tower room! Pure, simple and good quality. No corporate rubbish. Clean. Nice simple breakfast, excellent coffee, very nice staff.
9 June 2017

Jon
United Kingdom
10

“Superb location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Four-Poster Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Nothing.
눇Superb location in front of Wells Cathedral. Also the restaurant, Rugantino's, was excellent.
6 June 2017

Geoffrey
United Kingdom
7.1

“Good location, nice and tidy room, friendly and helpful staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Four-Poster Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉I told the hotel that my partner has coeliac disease which means he has to have a gluten free diet. The hotel couldn't even offer a gluten free cooked breakfast. It wouldn't have cost much more to get in some gluten free sausages, instead of offering extra bacon. Other than that overall the Hotel was pretty good.
눇location in the town and very near to the cathedral and palace gardens
5 June 2017

Jonathan
United Kingdom
8.8

“Lovely old building right oppostire the cathedral, friendly and helpful staff.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Nothing really, except for parking which is tricky nearby, but that's inevitable given the mediaeval city. There are car parks a little way off, though most have limited stay. With a bit of hunting around you can find street places not too far away.
눇Delightful old building with great character, perfectly situated right on the Cathedral Green. Friendly and helpful staff.
3 June 2017

Ignacio
United Kingdom
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇Charming location. Very friendly staff.
2 June 2017

Tom0hawk
United Kingdom
9.6

“Great stay lovely city!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
눉Parking is limited in Wells, as it is the smallest city in the UK, so you know what you're going for. There several car parks and a nice large 24hr car park 4 mins walk to the gatehouse. You can park behind the gatehouse to drop off bags and the like but the 24hr car park is advisable for peace of mind on time limited parking in the centre or behind the gatehouse.
눇Great location in Wells, friendly staff and fantastic breakfast cooked fresh to your order. Great selection on offer for breakfast items. Felt welcome all the time.
2 June 2017

Geoffrey
United Kingdom
9.2

“The Ancient Gatehouse”
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Parts of the window sills in the restaurant were dusty and had an affect on my partner's Asthma condition
눇Loved the breakfast, but it would have been nice if they had soya milk
1 June 2017

Jane
United Kingdom
5.8

“Very old building in need of some repair and maintenance, Whilst appreciating the age of the buildin”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Room very cramped very small and cramped shower room Very difficult to gain access up stone spiral staircase to room, found it quite dangerous. Window catches broken on windows, Difficult to park car. An understatement!!!
눇Breakfast 1st morning was not so good. Improved each day. Fantastic position. Brilliant staff. Could not have been friendly and helpful.
30 May 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Room with Four-Poster Bed
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The facilities and cleanliness was basic. No welcome was provided in the room. We just expected a bit more for our money.
눇Convenient location in the middle of Wells.
30 May 2017

Paul
United Kingdom
6.3

“Great location in a lovely city”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Hotel interior looking a little unloved ( carpets worn and stained etc ) and the room not the cleanest I've stayed in. Our room ( nos 8 ) was situated at the top of the building and was accessed via a very tight, steep and uneven curved stairway and through the smallest of doors. Very difficult to get to. Not recommended if your are a bit unsteady on your legs.....or in high heels!! Room and corridors had a constant smell of cooking fat which I assume came from the attached restaurant. No on site parking but the staff will kindly direct you to a 24 hr car park which cost about £6.50 and is about 5-10min walk away. There is also free parking at the back of the hotel on the Cathedral green on Sundays
눇Great location close to the shops, bars & restaurants including a good Italian which is part of the hotel. Wells itself is a small and pretty city with an interesting history and I would definitely recommend a few hours walk around the Bishop's Palace and its beautiful gardens which are only a 5 minute walk away. Depending on which room you are given, you may have a view overlooking the Cathedral which would have been really nice. unfortunately ours was street side and we had no view as we were in the roof with a just a couple of very small skylights. The staff were very helpful and friendly and in the morning there was a good selection of foods for breakfast including a very nice full English.
28 May 2017

Julia
United Kingdom
10

“Lovely ancient gatehouse”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눇Everything especially the spectacular view of the cathedral
26 May 2017

Stephen
Spain

1 helpful vote
8.3

Very good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
눉No shelf in the bathroom.
눇Perfect view of the Cathedral from this room.
18 May 2017

Graham
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Group of friends
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
눇The location in Wells is excellent, as is the quality of the staff - very helpful and positive!
18 May 2017

rushdogmonty
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Perfect for exploring the city of Wells”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Not really a dislike but just be warned that some of the rooms are up really steep and twisty old staircases. If you are traveling with old folk (with mobility problems) or young kids it may be problematic getting around the place.
눇Great historical location. Nice dining room and great food. Staff really helpful

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