Hotel The Ancient Gatehouse
20 Sadler St, Wells, BA5 2SE, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 591 reviews)
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Great location - fantastic staff at a difficult time re COVID. Superb comfort re rooms: best mattress in a long while
New ZealandFabulous location with (our room) brilliant view of cathedral. Lovely room.
United KingdomVery central. A couple of minutes walk to the main shopping street. Had a room with a view over the cathedral green to the cathedral.
United KingdomHad a lovely view of the cathedral! The bed was comfortable, had a very good night's sleep. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
United KingdomThe room we had was so quaint with a gorgeous view of Wells Cathedral, which is a must if staying at this hotel... Nice and warm throughout the night, the bathroom was brilliant and shower warm with good pressure. The staff were more than accommodating and were on hand to welcome us on arrival and depart. Overall a very comfortable, friendly, affordable and idyllic location for a impromptu get away...
United KingdomBeautiful room, incredible view of the cathedral, comfortable bed. Good sized built in wardrobe in the room. Breakfast was delicious and the staff/ service was excellent. A great, old building!
United KingdomLocation was amazing, so close to all Wells has to offer and close to nearby attractions. View from room 7 was brilliant and room was very comfortable.
United KingdomRestaurant is excellent, great food and reasonably priced. Good wine list too. Room 3 (superior) has a lovely view of the cathedral.
United KingdomGreat location. Good value for money. Quirky room. Lovely big fluffy towels. Kind and friendly staff. Nice restaurant. Dinner was reasonable and delicious.
United KingdomThis is a lovely character hotel in an amazing location with a brilliant restaurant and some of the friendliest staff. We have already booked to go back 😁 we stayed in room 7 which has a view of the cathedral. Possibly the loveliest room with a view I have stayed in. The owners were great at giving us info in advance. We loved our room and as we had eaten in the restaurant before were not disappointed- the food is fantastic.
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The Ancient Gatehouse
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One of our top picks in Wells. Set in a stunning on Wells , facing the West Front, the is well positioned for discovering Somerset's beauty spots.
Just yards away from the ancient market place, the hotel reflects authentic period charm with its centuries-old spiral stone staircase and passages.
The Ancient Gatehouse boasts the , specialising in authentic cuisine, with a welcoming ambience.
Rooms have been refurbished to a very high standard and retain their original features and . Some rooms have a four-poster bed.
Bristol, Bath and Longleat are close by.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)
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Superior Double Room with Cathedral View
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Classic Single Room with Cathedral View
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- Guests spoke highly of the view
- Guests enjoyed the central location
See what guests loved the most:
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Tonya
New Zealand“Great location - fantastic staff at a difficult time re COVID. Superb comfort re rooms: best mattress in a long while”
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Andrew
United Kingdom“Fabulous location with (our room) brilliant view of cathedral. Lovely room.”
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David
United Kingdom
“Very central. A couple of minutes walk to the main shopping street. Had a room with a view over the cathedral green to the cathedral.”
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Christina
United Kingdom
“Had a lovely view of the cathedral! The bed was comfortable, had a very good night's sleep. The staff were very friendly and helpful. ”
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Daniel
United Kingdom
“The room we had was so quaint with a gorgeous view of Wells Cathedral, which is a must if staying at this hotel... Nice and warm throughout the night, the bathroom was brilliant and shower warm with good pressure. The staff were more than accommodating and were on hand to welcome us on arrival and depart. Overall a very comfortable, friendly, affordable and idyllic location for a impromptu get away... ” Read more
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Megan
United Kingdom
“Beautiful room, incredible view of the cathedral, comfortable bed. Good sized built in wardrobe in the room. Breakfast was delicious and the staff/ service was excellent. A great, old building! ”
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Amy
United Kingdom
“Location was amazing, so close to all Wells has to offer and close to nearby attractions. View from room 7 was brilliant and room was very comfortable.”
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Martin
United Kingdom
“Restaurant is excellent, great food and reasonably priced. Good wine list too. Room 3 (superior) has a lovely view of the cathedral. ”
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Bianca
United Kingdom
“Great location. Good value for money. Quirky room. Lovely big fluffy towels. Kind and friendly staff. Nice restaurant. Dinner was reasonable and delicious. ”
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Lisa
United Kingdom
“This is a lovely character hotel in an amazing location with a brilliant restaurant and some of the friendliest staff. We have already booked to go back 😁 we stayed in room 7 which has a view of the cathedral. Possibly the loveliest room with a view I have stayed in. The owners were great at giving us info in advance. We loved our room and as we had eaten in the restaurant before were not disappointed- the food is fantastic. ” Read more
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About The Ancient Gatehouse
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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 43 years. We are constantly upgrading the bedrooms and bathrooms to reach a very high standard.
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Wells Cathedral0.4 miles
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Wookey Hole Caves1.3 miles
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Cheddar Gorge Caves7.2 miles
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Cheddar Gorge Craft Village7.3 miles
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Chew Valley Lake8.7 miles
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Coombe Lodge9.1 miles
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Lake Chew Valley Lake10.1 miles
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Bristol Airport12.5 miles
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Cardiff Airport32.8 miles
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Bournemouth Airport45.8 miles
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Cuisine: Italian
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Facilities of The Ancient Gatehouse
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Outdoors
- Terrace
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Street parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and charges may be applicable.
Services
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Packed lunches
- Express check-in/check-out
- Bridal suite
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Room service
Safety & security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers Additional charge
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
- Romanian
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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 of any age are welcome.
Children aged 18 years and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
There is no capacity for cots at this property.
There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
The Ancient Gatehouse accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note all rooms are on the first and second floor up stairs with no lift access. Assistance can be provided with luggage.
Please note there is no on-site parking, but there is a range of parking options nearby.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
FAQs about The Ancient Gatehouse
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The prices at The Ancient Gatehouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Ancient Gatehouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
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Check-in at The Ancient Gatehouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Ancient Gatehouse is 150 yards from the centre of Wells.
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Room options at The Ancient Gatehouse include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Single
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Ancient Gatehouse (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Street parking
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The Ancient Gatehouse has 1 restaurant:
- Rugantino
