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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

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  • Ancient Gatehouse 14th century Hotel
    Bathroom
    Boutique Tea making facilities
    View from rear of hotel and garden
    Double Room overlooking Wells Cathedral
    Four poster room

    The Ancient Guest House Hotel is a family run 2 star Grade II listed building set on Wells Cathedral Green facing the cathedral’s beautiful West Front. It was built in the 15th Century and has been run by the same family for the last 35 years. Ideally located in the centre of Wells we are a short stroll from Bishop’s Palace the moat and Vicar’s Close said to be the oldest inhabited street in Europe. We are also only 5-10 minutes drive from a number of walks on The Mendips. Clarks factory outlet village is just 1—15 minutes drive and we are also only 2 miles from Wookey Hole Caves and 9 miles from Cheddar Gorge. Our acclaimed bedrooms are all individually decorated whilst still featuring some of the more interesting historical features of the building. Modern necessities such as hairdryers LCD televisions tea/coffee making facilities and telephone with modem come as standard in the rooms. There is Wi-Fi access in some rooms and all communal areas. The unique atmosphere at our guest house is complemented by our AA rosette award-winning Rugantino Restaurant specialising in authentic Italian cuisine. With its friendly staff and warm cosy surroundings the Rugantino Restaurant provides the ideal setting for that special meal. The restaurant also prepares traditional English table d'hôte menus.

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    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Italian

    Amenities

    Type:

    On-site

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

    Guest room(s)

    • Hairdryer

    • TV

    Other

    • Lounge

    • Non-smoking (throughout)

    • Restaurant

    • Ironing facilities

    • Room service

    • Wakeup call

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    Reservation Policy

    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: Yes

    • Children Allowed: No preference

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No

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    • Directions to property:
      Wells|Road|1|On entering Wells follow the signs for hotels and deliveries. This will bring you to the top of Sadler Street where you turn left. The Hotel is 100 metres down on the left hand side. Do not follow signs for city centre however logical this might seem as this ends up in the car parks only!;

    Area Attractions

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Horseback riding

    • Squash court

    • Theatre

    • Shopping - outlet

    • Shopping - boutique

    • Shopping - antiques

    • Walking

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Tennis courts

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    On-site

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wet bar

    • Wi-Fi

    Guest room(s)

    • Hairdryer

    • TV

    Other

    • Lounge

    • Non-smoking (throughout)

    • Restaurant

    • Ironing facilities

    • Room service

    • Wakeup call

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

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