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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

Wells England
Check in 2:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Experience extraordinary comfort and unparalleled hospitality from the moment you arrive at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel, steps from Wells & Mendip Museum and Wells Cathedral. This guesthouse is 35 minutes drive to Cheddar Gorge and 20 minutes walk to Wells Bishop's Palace.

Unwind and recharge with room service, daily housekeeping, complimentary high-speed WiFi, a 18-inch flat-screen TV, deep soaking bathtub, a private bathroom with premium toiletries and premium bedding. Conveniences include bathrobes, a phone and a desk.

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Property Details

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

  • Distance from property (meters) - 100
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Casino nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Distance from property (ft) - 328
  • Free parking nearby
  • Street parking
  • Express check-out
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Year Built - 1473
  • Number of buildings/towers - 0
  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 2:00 PM until 10:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

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.

  • 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
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Other details

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.

Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Wells & Mendip Museum - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Wells Cathedral - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Vicar's Close - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Ebbor Gorge - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Wells Bishop's Palace - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Mendip Hills - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Wookey Hole Caves - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Lake Village Museum - 9.3 km / 5.8 mi
Church of St Mary - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Chalice Well - 9.6 km / 5.9 mi
Glastonbury Festival Site - 9.6 km / 5.9 mi
St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses - 9.6 km / 6 mi
Glastonbury Abbey - 9.7 km / 6 mi
Kilver Court - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Rural Life Museum - 9.9 km / 6.1 mi
The nearest airports are:
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 30.1 km / 18.7 mi
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) - 636.2 km / 395.3 mi
The preferred airport for The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel is Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

  • 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.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 48 hours
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and GBP 15.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 24 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

20 Sadler Street, Wells, England BA5 2SE, United Kingdom
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