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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

Mendip, Somerset

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Perfect for nature loversOnly 4.4 km to Wookey Hole

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4.6/5

FantasticFrom 100 reviews

5.0/522 Apr 2026

Kim • Family Trip

My daughter and I had a wonderful stay - the room was beautiful with a charming feeling. We had a view of the cathedral which was stunning and changed with the change in light. Great location and the staff were so friendly - I'd fully recommend for a short stay.

5.0/521 Apr 2026

Gaynor

Lovely breakfast cooked fresh to order. Wonderful location opposite the cathedral.

5.0/519 Apr 2026

Bob • Solo Trip

After receiving my key and directions to my room, I was amazed at the steepness of the stairs. In the States we would call that a ladder. But the room was clean and comfortable and the attached restaurant was brilliant. The cathedral and the green were visible from my suite. It was the perfect place to stay.

5.0/518 Apr 2026

hilary • Couple Trip

lovely room with a wonderful cathedral view. dinner and breakfast excellent with really nice staff!

5.0/58 Mar 2026

Helen • Couple Trip

Beautiful. Perfectly placed in the centre of wells. Staff are helpful and friendly. Our room (no 2) had a beautiful four poster, a lovely shower (but not really suitable for a larger person) as the door only opened a very small way. The pin opposite did play loud music on the Fri and sat night until gone midnight but it didn’t bother us too much

5.0/515 Feb 2026

Alison • Trip with Friends

The staff were great and were extremely helpful. Great location

5.0/511 Feb 2026

judith • Couple Trip

The room was fantastic - it had literally just been refurbished (had an amazing four poster bed that was very comfortable). The food in the restaurant was delicious and all of the staff were so kind and helpful, special shout out to the lovely lady that prepared our breakfast - she was excellent!

5.0/58 Feb 2026

Charlotte

The staff were helpful, friendly and welcoming.

5.0/58 Feb 2026

Rachel • Couple Trip

Easy check in, friendly and attentive staff and rooms that are spotlessly clean, oh, and a great breakfast! What more could you want 🙂

5.0/524 Jan 2026

Gary Work • Couple Trip

it was spotless, had everything we needed and the staff were super friendly. have already recommended to friends

5.0/53 Jan 2026

Joely • Family Trip

This hotel was an excellent place to stay in Wells - super convenient location in town with great cathedral view. Room was comfortable with nice touches. Staff was very kind. The breakfast was also a highlight that I would recommend, the breakfast chef does an excellent job and it is a great spread!

5.0/522 Dec 2025

Tony • Solo Trip

What stood out??? Well, for one, it was the staff. They welcomed me and gave me a lovely room. I had a table booked for 10 of my family, and the food was excellent. The wine was superb too, and I asked for a favour, which they delivered. This is one of my favourite hotels in the UK and will be my go-to whenever I go to Somerset to see my family. The only downside is the parking, but that is minuscule compared to the service I received from The Ancient Gatehouse. Well done all.

5.0/514 Dec 2025

Chris • Trip with Friends

Fantastic friendly helpful staff...real Italians! Oh, and great breakfast lady from Ulster. The room was very clean with nice touches such as still & sparkling water. The view over the cathedral was stunning when enjoying coffee & a hot cooked breakfast. Just great to stay in a real family run establishment.

5.0/513 Dec 2025

Una • Couple Trip

View from bedroom over Wells Cathedral. Greatvlocation

5.0/518 Nov 2025

Marc t D

Lovely old building. Great old style bed

5.0/518 Nov 2025

roger • Couple Trip

Great location, some really friendly staff.

5.0/517 Nov 2025

Karen • Couple Trip

I had a lovely stay here and the breakfast was delicious. Thank you

5.0/512 Nov 2025

Alison • Couple Trip

Yes , it was very clean. The staff were very helpful and attentive and managed to get us a dinner table at short notice.

5.0/59 Nov 2025

Sonja • Couple Trip

fantastic hotel beautifully decorated room. Wells is an amazing city to visit.

5.0/510 Oct 2025

Diane • Couple Trip

Very central, parking easy on road cross to cathedral. Fab view of cathedral from breakfast, ate dinner in the Italian in the ground floor - very nice.

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20 Sadler Street, Wells, England, GB

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Accommodation Rules

Check-in Procedure

Check-in2:00 PM-10:00 PM

Check-out11:00

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

The front desk is open during the following times:

Thursday - Monday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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. 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. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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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.
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

About The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel Location
A stay at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel places you in the heart of Wells, steps from Wells & Mendip Museum and Wells Cathedral. This guesthouse is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Cheddar Gorge and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wells Bishop's Palace.

The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel Facility and Service
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel Rooms
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.

Restaurant and Cafe
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Rugantino, a restaurant which specializes in Italian cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Room Type and Price

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 - Mon, 03 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children