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Hotel The Ancient Gatehouse
20 Sadler St, Wells, BA5 2SE, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 701 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
The building is very old and has a lot of character. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate us.

old coaching inn with lovely view of Wells Cathedral & Green from rear of property. A short walk to visit it. situated right in centre.

Ideal location for centre of Wells and for visiting the Cathedral. Being an old gatehouse, the rooms have to fit the building and can be a bit quirky but suitable for one or two nights stay. The food in the restaurant was the highlight of the stay.

Quirky hotel, comfortable, friendly staff, ideal location and wonderful food.

Good character and location. staff were friendly. Breakfast was good

Beautiful location! View of the Cathedral from our bedroom windows. Friendly and helpful staff.

Staff were great, rooms were very nice and clean, great location. The owner took the time to chat.

The location is excellent and the hotel meets expectations if you are looking for that old world, historic feel. Although an 'extra' breakfast was excellent.

My room had the most stunning view of the West Front of the Cathedral, a wonderful surprise. Nice breakfast served by charming staff

The location was amazing right in the heart of wells and ideally situated for sightseeing in Wells and a trip to cheddar gorge. The room was clean and comfortable and the refreshment set up was excellent. The wifi was easy to connect too and the Tv was capable of linking to our netflix account and other streaming services. The food in the restaurant was really good We definatley reccomend booking a table. We were able to enjoy drinks from the bar sat outside by the green overlooking the cathedral. Free parking is available close by and the staff were friendly and extremely helpful.

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Superior Double Room with Cathedral View
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Deluxe Double Room with Cathedral View
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Do you have secure storage for two bikes please?Yes we can help with thisAnswered on 14 May 2021
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does are room that's booked have a shower mr p sutton staying 3 juneYes, it does Mr. SuttonAsked about: Deluxe Double Room • Answered on 20 May 2021
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Are we able to bring our well behaved dog?Yes you can.Asked about: Deluxe Double Room with Cathedral View • Answered on 14 May 2021
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Is breakfast included?Thank you for your inquiry. Breakfast is not included within the rate on booking.com We do breakfast. £12.50 per person. Please message us directly, and we can book this in for you.Answered on 24 March 2021
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What car parking facilities are at the hotelParking info: The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel does not have an onsite car park, but there are a number of options available for parking when visiting us. The best option is to park overnight inside the cathedral precinct alongside the Green. Here you can leave your vehicle from 4:00 pm until 10:00 am the following morning free of charge. If you are using a Satnav, the postcode for this location is BA5 2UE. Also, just up the road from us (20 meters away) is a lay by which is available from 6:00 pm until 8:00 am the following morning. This is free too. There is also free parking on New Street which is 2 minutes walk from us. SatNav for this is BA52LE. A little further out there is plenty of free parking along Ash lane. SatNav for this location is BA52LW. This would take approximately 5 - 10 minutes walk. But if you prefer, there is a car park on Whiting Way which is about 5 minutes walk. The cost of the overnight stay is £6.50. The postcode for this location is BA5 2PJ. This car park will be locked at 11 pm and then re open in the morning at 7 am. The cheapest all day car park is £3.10 just after tescos supermarket in Tucker street car park. There are other pay and display parks which we can direct you to if you like.Answered on 19 November 2019
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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
Rugantino
Cuisine: Italian
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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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Check-in at The Ancient Gatehouse is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Ancient Gatehouse has 1 restaurant:
- Rugantino
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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 is 150 yards from the centre of Wells.
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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 offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
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Room options at The Ancient Gatehouse include:
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Single