The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

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You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and a restaurant at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩130,549
₩156,658 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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A neatly made bed with a headboard, pillows, and a blanket.

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  • Garden view
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About the neighborhood

Located in Wells, The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel is connected to a shopping center. Wells & Mendip Museum and Lake Village Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Wells Bishop's Palace and Vicar's Close. Wells Leisure Centre and Glastonbury Festival Site are also worth visiting. Visit our Wells travel guide
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20 Sadler Street, Wells, England, BA5 2SE

What's nearby

  • A large Gothic cathedral with twin towers and intricate stonework.
    Wells Cathedral
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A winding road through a mountainous landscape with rocky cliffs and grassy areas.
    Mendip Hills
    11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wells & Mendip Museum
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Vicar's Close
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Wells Bishop's Palace
    5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Frome Station
    27 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Crown at Wells
    2 min walk
  • Fosso Lounge
    3 min walk
  • City Arms
    5 min walk
  • The Quarter Jack (Wetherspoon)
    7 min walk
  • Tuckers
    8 min walk

About this property

The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

  • Guesthouse connected to a shopping center
  • A terrace, a garden, and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and smoke-free premises
    • A front-desk safe and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • 18-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
    • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel?

As of Nov 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel on Nov 30, 2026 start from ₩130,549, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 24 (subject to availability).

Where is The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Wells, this guesthouse is steps from The Market Place, Wells & Mendip Museum, and Wells Cathedral. Vicar's Close and Ebbor Gorge are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 234 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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I loved the character of the hotel. It doesn’t have facilities to cater for all needs but that’s obvious from the details. Amazing people work there and it’s welcoming, excellent location and a wonderful location. Planning my next visit already!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
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8/10 Good

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The room was excellent, though the bed felt too soft for my preference (not a criticism). The staff were exceptionally welcoming and helpful. On the other hand, the Wi-Fi and signal were poor; we rely heavily on such services nowadays... No hotel parking was available. I would return at any time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2026
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8/10 Good

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Convenient with great cathedral view (room 2) . Very steep staircase so unsuitable for anyone disabled. Right in the centre of the city but little traffic noise.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous hotel we had fantastic views of the Cathedral room 3 And the hotels Italian restaurant was also excellent will be back for sure
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Full of character and just the place to stay for an overnight visit to Wells. Nice four poster room but at the front and the street was a little noisy. We just had to put up with the heat and close the window...
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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lovely room with a wonderful cathedral view. dinner and breakfast excellent with really nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely breakfast cooked fresh to order. Wonderful location opposite the cathedral.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

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Nice staff good location the room was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, some really friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were great and were extremely helpful. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff were helpful, friendly and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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You step back in history when you stay at the Gatehouse. Amazing in-house Italian restaurant. Breakfast was delicious and generous. All the staff were friendly and efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Easy check in, friendly and attentive staff and rooms that are spotlessly clean, oh, and a great breakfast! What more could you want 🙂
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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fantastic hotel beautifully decorated room. Wells is an amazing city to visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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The room was very clean and the staff helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent location in a charming city
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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it was spotless, had everything we needed and the staff were super friendly. have already recommended to friends
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay! The restaurant was great and such an interesting building.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel was very clean, warm and comfortable. I spoke to many staff members during the stay and everyone was completely helpful, friendly and had time for a conversation. I was fortunate to get a room with an amazing view of Wells Cathedral. It was an ideal location. The hotel description on the booking site was accurate and the hotel sent additional reminder emails regarding parking and the hotel’s unique stairs. So there were no surprises. I felt fortunate to have stayed in such an historic hotel with all its quirks. I hope to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I had a lovely stay here and the breakfast was delicious. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Very welcoming staff at check in.The room was nice, the stairs could be a problem for some people. Breakfast was excellent with lovely produce, our table overlooked the cathedral so we could enjoy the views.The lady who served us was so friendly. All shops, restaurants,pubs and the cathedral were within a few minutes walk.Our only problem was finding an overnight car park close by.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

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Dark decor extends up the windy staircase to rooms, might be improved by a lighter colour. Fine blind in bathroom would be good for privacy! Breakfast only available on prebooking. Tasty and freshly cooked but expensive. Good location in centre of Wells. Comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026