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Rooms from £83.0 [9 rooms total]
Location City / Town Centre, Historical Building
Transport Show Map Directions
Rail Rail: Bath, 20km
Air Air: BRS, 20km
Road Road: M5

 

 The Ancient Gatehouse
20 Sadler St , Wells, , BA5 2SE
 AA+

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- call +44 (0)870 240 70 60 making sure you quote ref: TAC

Information about the hotel

Set on the green opposite the cathedral’s west front, this hotel exudes an old, intriguing atmosphere with its centuries-old spiral stone staircase and quaint little passages.

Just yards away from the ancient market place and Bishop’s Palace, the hotel is well positioned for discovering Somerset’s history and beauty spots. The atmosphere of the hotel is unrivalled, and its original features and characteristics have been retained where possible. Nine bedrooms, 2 of which have four-poster beds, are all en suite. The hotel’s history can be traced back to the feudal barons, and still preserved with the cathedral records are details of its rebuilding in 1473. The Great West Gate which forms part of the property (now called Browne's Gate) is designated an ancient monument. During the reign of Edward VI (1547 - 1553), the hotel was an armed keep, and after a period of confiscation it was handed back to the Church by Mary Tudor (1553 - 1558). The hotel offers price reductions for senior citizens, and is licensed for civil marriages.
 

Bedroom information

Four-Poster Room

Recently refurbished in keeping with a 14th century hotel. Beds have interior sprung mattresses. more info
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Double

Beds have interior-sprung mattresses. more info
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Restaurants and Bars

Rugantino Restaurant


 

Breakfast

  • Breakfast served from 7:00 hours to 9:30 hours

Lunch

  • Lunch served from hours to 14:00 hours

Dinner

  • Dinner served from 19:00 hours to 22:00 hours

Local Attractions

  • Wells Cathedral (0 miles) - Hotel is situated directly facing the West Front of Wells Cathedral
  • Wookey Hole Caves (1 miles) - Underground Caves, Hall of Mirros, Handmade Paper making.
  • Glastonbury (8 miles) - Historic Place of Interest. Glastonbury Abbey and Glastonbury Tor.
  • Clarks Village (8 miles) - Large Shopping Outlet

Getting there

 

By Car - Wells is accessible from either the M4 or M5, and can be reached by the A39 Bath road or the A371, which joins the A38 Bristol road.
- On approaching Wells, follow signs for 'hotels and deliveries'. - It is the first hotel on the left when entering Sadler Street, and is situated on Wells’s cathedral green overlooking the west front of the cathedral.
 

  • Nearest Motorway or Main Road: M5 - km
  • Junction No.: 22 - 21 km
  • Airport Name: BRS - 20 km
  • Local Taxi Company: A TAXIS - .05 km
  • Tel No. of Taxi Company: 01749 670200 - .05 km
  • Nearest Major Train Station: Bath - 20 km
  • Nearest Local Train Station: Castle Cary - 15 km
  • Nearest Coach/Bus Station: Wells - .05 km

*Directions included in email booking confirmation

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Hotel facilities

Parking & Transportation

  • Free Street Parking
  • Nearby Pay to Park

Concierge Services

  • Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
  • Left Luggage / Storage Facilities

Family / Children's services

  • Cots / Cribs
  • Baby Sitting services
  • Childrens Menus
  • Baby listening services
  • High Chairs

Hospitality

  • Restaurant
  • Lounge / Bar

Business Facilities

  • Business Support Services
  • Meeting Facilities
  • Secretarial Services
  • Internet access
  • Email access
  • Black & White photocopying
  • Colour photocopying
  • Document laminating
  • Fax service
  • Flip Charts

Hotel Policies

Children

  • Children over the age of 0 are charged as adults.

Check In / Check Out

  • You may check in from 13:00 hours onwards.
  • You must check out by 11:00 hours.

Cancellations

  • In the event of a no show or a cancellation with less than day notice prior to the date of arrival, an amount equivalent to % of the total booking value will be charged.

Payment - We accept

  • American Express
  • Master Card
  • Visa

CANCELLATION POLICY: null COMMENTS: If you plan to arrive later than 22:00, please contact reception using the contact details provided on your booking confirmation.
 
+ Ratings:- Guide ratings are displayed on the site for information purposes and are supplied by the property. Please note that the rating reflects one of the following accreditations, AA, RAC, Tourist Board ratings and in some cases self accreditation.
* Full payment is usually made upon checkout