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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

3.0 star property
Central Wells guesthouse with restaurant, connected to a shopping center

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine
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Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated
The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel, a guesthouse connected to a shopping center, offers guests the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience. Unwind in the garden or on the terrace while staying connected with in-room WiFi; enjoy Italian cuisine at Rugantino restaurant and take advantage of helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 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
  • Separate bedroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
The current price is CNY675
CNY810 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

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

Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

City Double or Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, individually decorated

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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20 Sadler Street, Wells, England, BA5 2SE

What's nearby

  • Wells Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vicar's Close - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wells Bishop's Palace - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Milton Lodge Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Wookey Hole Caves - 8 min drive - 3.5 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

  • ‪The Quarter Jack (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Good Earth - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Fosso Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Market Place Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tuckers Fish And Chip Shop - ‬8 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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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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
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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 will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • 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 any questions, 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.
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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
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Children

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

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

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

    • Free offsite parking within 328 ft
    • Street parking available
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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

  • 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)

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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
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?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

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.

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