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About the Hotel

20 Sadler Street, Wells, United Kingdom, BA5 2FE

The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant is a family-run hotel and restaurant featuring authentic Italian cuisine and a historic setting facing the famous west front of Wells Cathedral. This 3-star Wells hotel offers free WiFi, a bar, and a garden area.

Rooms & Amenities

Guestrooms at The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant include premium bedding, a digital TV, and tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms provide views of Wells Cathedral and convenient en-suite shower rooms.

Dining Options

The on-site Rugantino Restaurant specializes in authentic Italian cuisine, serving both traditional English table dhôte menus and hearty meals. A bar area is available for guests to enjoy drinks.

Leisure & Local Area

The hotel features a terrace and a garden for guests to relax and explore. The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant is located near the historic market place and offers easy access to various attractions.

Services & Attractions

Services at The Ancient Gatehouse include dry cleaning and multilingual staff assistance. The hotel is well-positioned for discovering Somerset's historic beauty spots, with nearby attractions like Wells Cathedral and Wookey Hole Caves.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Classic Double or Twin Room

Max:

2 persons

13 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Classic Single Room Cathedral View

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1 person

10 m²

Bed options:

1 Single bed

Landscape view

Shower

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Superior Double Room Cathedral View

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2 persons

14 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Landscape view

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Bathtub

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City Centre

Wells200 m

Airports

Bristol (BRS) 30.8 km

Bournemouth (BOH) 91.6 km

Bus

Bus stop 8.8 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Comfortable Elegance

“The four-poster bed in our room added a touch of luxury and made for an incredibly comfortable night's sleep.” view full review

Charming Aesthetic

“The decor throughout the hotel was beautifully charming, creating a quaint and inviting atmosphere that added to our overall experience.” view full review

Amazing Views

“Waking up to the stunning views of the cathedral from our window was magical and greatly enhanced our stay.” view full review

Thoughtful Amenities

“The complimentary tea, coffee, biscuits, and water provided in the room was a good touch that made us feel right at home.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Coffee shop
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

20 Sadler Street, Wells, United Kingdom, BA5 2FE

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20 Sadler Street, Wells, United Kingdom, BA5 2FE

City landmarks

Cave

Wookey Hole Caves

2.6 km

38 Market Street

Wells Artisan Quarter

690 m

Garden

Milton Lodge Gardens

1.5 km

Cemetery

Mendip Hospital Cemetery

1.7 km

Milton Lodge

1.5 km

Pen Hill

3.3 km

Ebbor Lane

Ebbor Gorge

3.7 km

Store

Wells Reclamation Co

3.7 km

Nearby

Church

Wells Cathedral

270 m

Wells BA5 2PD

The Bishop's Palace and Gardens

500 m

Museum

Wells and Mendip Museum

170 m

Vicar's Close Street

Vicar's Close

350 m

Gallery

A2 Gallery

320 m

Wells Market Place

170 m

Church

St Cuthbert's parish Church

480 m

Library

Wells

220 m

St Andrew St s/n Wells BA5 2UE

Scissor Arches

20 m

Wells BA5 1US

The Bishop's Barn

500 m

Cathedral Green s/n Wells BA5 2UE

West Front

130 m

1 Cathedral Green

Wells Cathedral Music School

200 m

1 Vicar's Cl

Vicar's Chapel & Library

350 m

Park

Wells Recreation Ground

460 m

Restaurants

Great Shakes

100 m

10 Heritage Courtyard Sadler Street

West Cornwall Pasty Company Wells

140 m

1A Sadler Street Market Place

Kitty Banks

210 m

15 Market Place

Costa Coffee

200 m

16 High Street

Daniels Sandwich Bar and Cafe

410 m

5 Queen Street

Bar Italia

370 m

14 Broad Street

Just Ales

480 m

38 Market Street

The Quarter Jack

590 m

18 Priory Road

Ram's Kebab

600 m

Princes Road

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