The Sheep and Penguin puts you within a 15-minute drive of Cheddar Gorge. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 42 min drive
Frome Station - 25 min drive
Yatton Station - 28 min drive
Highbridge & Burnham Station - 29 min drive
Restaurants
HQ Coffee - 4 min drive
Fosso Lounge - 5 min walk
Tuckers - 1 min walk
The Crown at Wells - 7 min walk
The Quarter Jack (Wetherspoon) - 4 min walk
About this property
The Sheep and Penguin
The Sheep and Penguin puts you within a 15-minute drive of Cheddar Gorge. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the coffee shop/cafe is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat.
At a glance
Hotel size
11 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours 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
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
Parking
No onsite parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast on weekend mornings 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch Smart TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Travel crib
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
The Sheep & Penguin - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Fees & policies
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Also known as
The Sheep and Penguin Hotel
The Sheep and Penguin Wells
The Sheep and Penguin Hotel Wells
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Sheep and Penguin?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Sheep and Penguin?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Sheep and Penguin.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Sheep and Penguin?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Sheep and Penguin and nearby?
The Sheep and Penguin has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Sheep and Penguin?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Sheep & Penguin.
What's the area around The Sheep and Penguin like?
The Sheep and Penguin is a short 9-minute walk from Wells Cathedral and 14 minutes' walk from Mendip Hills.
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Reviews
The Sheep and Penguin Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10
Cleanliness
9.6
Amenities
9.8
Staff & service
10
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The restaurant served excellent food, with a great selection of meals and drinks, and the staff were very friendly and attentive. (14 reviews)
Breakfast was excellent, nicely presented, and offered a lovely selection of local produce. (7 reviews)
Great location close to City Centre and with easy to access off site parking (PayByPhone App makes payment easy).
Very helpful staff and excellent room.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2026
Very helpful staff. Very good food and great coffee. Cottage was really nice, clean and well equipped
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2025
Staff were lovely, room was clean and comfy.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2026
We had the best room ‘Emperor’ which was fabulous. Unfortunately it was during the heatwave and we roasted as no air con.
Lovely staff, good breakfast and dinner. Lost a point for maintenance as the terrace is tatty and needs some TLC but our room was top notch.
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
A lovely hotel: great food and service. Stylish decor, very comfortable place to stay.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2025
Room was lovely, location great, with very cheap parking nearby and walking distance to everything
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2025
Very comfortable and friendly staff
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2026
Room was gorgeous, very peaceful, and lovely bath and shower. Pub was super, and the staff attentive and helpful when needed. Pub had a great range of local beers and spirits too, and there was a lovely atmosphere in the pub in the evening.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 29, 2025
Quiet, beautifully decorated large room. Gorgeous bathroom with high quality toiletries. Comfy cosy bed and lovely tea and fresh coffee. Would definitely stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 25, 2025
Loved this place. The decor and cleanliness were outstanding. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Great location for exploring Wells and Tucker Street car park at £4 for 24 hours was a bonus.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
A truly wonderful place. Stylish, comfortable, friendly. We loved our stay and plan to return.
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 14, 2025
Only a continental breakfast available which was limited. The bedroom was spacious and newly refurbished. It had everything we needed. Great location for Wells centre.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
We had a lovely boutique room, recently refurnished with comfortable bed and excellent shower. Staff were friendly and efficient. Great value for money.
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 21, 2025
Excellent place to stay
Amazing place to stay in the heart of Wells. Excellent condition of all the rooms including lovely bar.
Staff were first class also. Well done
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Me and my partner stayed here for a weekend away and it’s safe to say we loved it. The room was beautiful and so comfortable, I think we both came away disappointed we weren’t staying for longer. All the staff were really friendly and chatty and the food was delicious!
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2025
Last minute booking. Great room, great dinner,great breakfast. Fantastic.
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10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Simply fantastic
Spent a couple of very relaxing nights here, great
Pub with lovely, well equipped rooms and cracking continental breakfast, didn't eat but food looked lovely, hence the busy restaurant, great selection of craft beers, ciders and spirits, all very reasonably priced.
Fantastic staff who couldn't be more friendly or helpful, highly recommended & won't hesitate to return.
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2025
Fantastic value for money
Fantastic very for money. Very attentive staff and the room had everything I needed for the stay. Bed was comfy and room was very spacious and perfect for working on my laptop. Parking was great and the meal and drinks in the bar were top class. Would highly recommend.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 30, 2025
We received a really nice warm welcome from Jan. Check in was straight forward and easy. Jan explained where everything was and how everything worked.
The property has been renovated to a really high standard with quality materials.
Food is excellent, and all the staff were polite and friendly. making everyone relaxed. Very enjoyable stay.
We will return.
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2025
We had a great welcome and were shown to our fabulous room. Spacious and well decorated, it had a great spread of tea and coffee with real milk in the fridge! Comfortable bed and new, good quality bedding. Plenty of drawers and hanging space. Sofa and desk for daily activities. Tha bathroom had the best walk in shower setting we have seen so far! Great pub with excellent food and drinks selection. But what it made it really special was the staff, customer service was really excellent, and provided with a smile.
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 9, 2025
Amazing Find
What a lovely find this hotel was. Very smart boutique hotel. Bar and staff were amazing and very attentive. Food was lovely. Room was very clean and everything was provided. Top spec toilet rolls, tea and coffee and shower gel, shampoo/conditoner. Short 10 min walk into town which is worth a look. Continental brekkie was all you could ask for and eat as much as you wanted too. Only ask would be biscuits in your room to go with the tea/coffee. Would definitely return again.
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2024
Excellent experience at the Sheep and Penguin
The stay was excellent. We liked the place so much we booked a second night. Jan, Max, and Finn were are extremely helpful. The rooms were brand new and gorgeous, the showers had incredible temperature and pressure and the beds were comfy. Could not recommend more. The Pub also played good music and had an excellent selection of beers on tap.
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6/10 Good
Oct 4, 2024
The staff were friendly and the room was comfortable and nicely presented. Checking in and out was relaxed, we were shown to our room, they offered to carry our bags, which was great as there’s a few stairs and they booked us a table for the evening.
They don’t offer breakfast, which we knew, there’s cereal in the room, but no milk, even after asking for some twice the evening before, so unable to have tea, coffee or the cereal in the morning.
We ate before going out for the evening and the food was lovely, there was quite a buzz in the bar / restaurant area.
It was also great for us that we could get in after hours as we were out late.
All in all a lovely place to stay, convenient for the city centre, but a little pricey.