The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
3.0 star property
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Free WiFi
$108
$108
$90 nightly
$108 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Explore the area
20 Sadler Street, Wells, England, BA5 2SE
- Wells CathedralPlace, Wells Cathedral3 min walk
- Vicar's ClosePlace, Vicar's Close3 min walk
- Wells Bishop's PalacePlace, Wells Bishop's Palace5 min walk
- Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)27 min drive
Room options
Room
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 reviews
(6 reviews)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed
Room
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Single Room, 1 Twin Bed
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
- Sleeps 1
- 1 Twin Bed
City Double or Twin Room
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
Superior Double Room
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood
Wells
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.
What's nearby
- Wells Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Vicar's Close - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Ebbor Gorge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
- Wells Bishop's Palace - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
- Mendip Hills - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Getting around
- Frome Station - 27 min drive
- Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
- The Quarter Jack (Wetherspoon) - 7 min walk
- Fosso Lounge - 3 min walk
- The Crown at Wells - 2 min walk
- The Good Earth - 5 min walk
- The Sheep & Penguin - 7 min walk
About this property
The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel
Central guesthouse with a restaurant connected to a shopping center in Wells
The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 18-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.
This Wells guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
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.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Rugantino - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Free offsite parking
- Street parking available
Food and drink
- Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
- A restaurant
Restaurants on site
- Rugantino
Family friendly
- Separate bedroom
Conveniences
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Multilingual staff
Outdoors
- Garden
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
- 2 floors
- Built in 1473
- Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Blackout drapes
- Premium bedding
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- 18-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Limited room service
More
- Desk
- Heating
- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings
- Phone
- Portable fan
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 24
Express check-out available
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
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.
Access methods
Staffed front desk, lockbox
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- 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.
You need to know
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
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