CITY OF WELLS and DISTRICT INFORMATION & ACCOMMODATION GUIDE
2014
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CONTENTS
Visitor Information Service Map of Wells Accommodation Information to Assist Disabled Visitors Map of Surrounding Area Main Local Events Bed & Breakfast in Wells Useful Information Bed & Breakfast in Countryside Accommodation Gradings Explained Self-Catering Holiday Accommodation Key to Abbreviations Camping & Caravan Sites Hotels & Inns Brief History of Wells
Wells Visitor Information Service Wells Museum, 8 Cathedral Green, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2UE Tel: 01749 671770, Email: [email protected]
www.wellssomerset.com The Wells Visitor Information Service is located in Wells Museum on Cathedral Green: it is part of a charitable organisation, and is staffed by voluntary staff, who will endeavour to deal with your enquiries on Wells and help you to discover the delights of the beautiful Somerset Countryside.
Opening Hours Summer: 11am to 5pm Mon – Sat, Sundays Closed Winter: 11am to 4pm Mon – Sat, Sundays Closed We stock a large selection of Ordnance Survey Maps, Local Walk books, plus many other helpful and interesting guide books for the area. A wide range of souvenirs are also available to remind you of your stay in Wells. We are also ticket agents for various events and local attractions.
Please Note
Whilst every care is taken in compiling this Visitor Guide and all information is supplied and published in good faith, Wells Visitor Information Service and Wells Museum, cannot accept liability either expressed or implied in regard to any statement contained therein.
Inclusion of an advertisement does not imply recommendation. Terms and events are correct at the time of going to press. Prices may be subject to seasonal fluctuation and are quoted per person per night based on 2 sharing. Please check room rates at time of making the reservation.
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The Black Dog of Wells workshop is situated in the heart of the beautiful City of Wells in Somerset. We create and market a unique range of intricate handcrafted bas relief tiles in natural terracotta which are full of detail and texture. Black Dog of Wells is a family business run by Philippa Threlfall and her son Daniel Collings.
WELLS & MENDIP MUSEUM 8 Cathedral Green, Wells BA5 2UE New exhibitions for 2014
Opening hours: Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm, Winter: 11am – 4pm Contact: 01749 673477 email: [email protected] wwww.wellsmuseum.org.uk
Information to Assist Disabled Visitors to Wells
Wells Town Hall Good access to the ground floor and a lift to the 1st floor. The Mezzanine floor is not accessible. There are toilet facilities for disabled visitors on the ground floor.
Market Place From the Market Place it is possible to access the Cathedral and the Museum and Visitor Information Service (through Penniless Porch), the Bishops Palace (through the Bishops Eye). There are numerous dropped curbs in the Market Place.
Parking in the Market Place is not available on Market Days (Wednesdays & Saturdays).
Wells Cathedral Most parts of the Cathedral are accessible with the exception of the Chapter House and Library. There are toilet facilities for disabled visitors. A lift to the restaurant. A hearing loop system is installed. Guide dogs are permitted. Wheelchair loan available, please enquire at the Cathedral Information Desk.
Bishop’s Palace The majority of the gardens, including St Andrew’s Wells, are accessible by wheelchair, as are the ground floor rooms in the Palace, the Chapel of St Mark and the Holy Trinity, and the Under Croft Restaurant. Stenna stair lift available to first Floor on request.
Bishop’s Palace Moat The access around the moat and into the Recreation Park with Bandstand and Bishops Barn are suitable for Wheelchairs.
Wells Museum A reduced rate is available, as there is limited access in the Museum.
Shopmobility Community Care Mobility, Priory Rd, Wells, 01749 675599
British Red Cross Please contact the Red Cross in advance of your visit to book wheelchair and equipment loans Tel: 0845 331 3331.
Toilets Disabled facilities are available in Union Street and Princes Road Car parks, Wells Recreation Ground and Town Hall Buildings (next to Town Hall).
Car parking On Street - There are allocated disabled spots for on street parking in the High Street and Cathedral Green (max 3 hours).
Carparks - Due to the increasing number of Blue Badge holders, designated spaces tend to fill up quickly, therefore, Blue Badge holders may park free of charge in any marked bay. All major car parks have designated disabled bays. Please see the tariff boards in the car parks for any time restrictions that apply.
The Blue Badge holder must display the Badge and Clock in a prominent position at the front of the vehicle showing the expiry date. Failure to comply with this regulation may result in an Excess Charge Notice being issued.
Main Local Events 2014
For forthcoming events, please visit www.wellssomerset.com
June 14 Somerset Schools’ Folk Dance Festival, Wells
June 25 – 29 Glastonbury Music Festival, Pilton
July 11 – 13 Priddy Folk Festival, Priddy
July 26 RNAS Yeovilton Air Day, Yeovilton
August 9 -10 Railwells, Town Hall, Wells
August 9 Glastonbury Extravaganza, Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury
August 25 Wells Moat Boat Race, Bishops Palace, Wells
September 3 - 9 St Cuthberts Music Festival, Wells
Sept 21 – Oct 6 Somerset Arts Week, Various Locations
October 10 - 18 Wells Festival of Literature, Wells
October 10 - 25 Wells Art Contemporary
October 12 Wells Food Festival
November 14 Wells Carnival
December 14 Reindeer Parade & Winter Festival, Wells
December Carols By Candlelight, Wells Cathedral, Wells
Every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the year a street market is held in the Market Place, Wells, with the exception of the Charter Fairs and Carnival.
Please note that Wells Visitor Information Service cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions, we advise checking details before travelling. USEFUL INFORMATION
BUS ENQUIRIES: Princes Road. Tel: (01749) 673084. There are regular bus services throughout the area with services to Bath, Bristol, Cheddar, Glastonbury, Shepton Mallet, Weston-super-Mare, etc. Public Transport Info Traveline 0870 6082608
CAR PARKS: South Street, Union Street, Princes Road (also provides spaces for coaches), Tucker St
DOCTORS: Wells Health Centre, Glastonbury Road (01749) 672137, Wells City Practice, (01749) 836650
HOSPITAL: West Mendip Hospital, Glastonbury. Tel: (01458) 836450
LIBRARY: Union Street, Wells. Tel: (01749) 672292. Closed Sundays
MARKET DAYS: Wednesday and Saturday (General). Farmers Market on Wednesday
NEWSPAPER: Wells Journal. Tel: (01749) 672430
POLICE STATION: Glastonbury Road. Tel: (01934) 635252 (Switchboard)
POST OFF ICE: Market Place; Sub-Post Office: Bath Road.
PUBLIC CONVENIENCES: Town Hall Buildings and Union Street (facilities for the disabled), Princes Road, Silver Street
RAILWAY: Bath, Bristol, Castle Cary, Taunton, National Rail Enquiries 0845 7484950
TAXIS: Tel: (01749) 670200; (01749) 678039; (01749) 672244; (01749) 836330
VETERINARY SURGEONS: Axe Valley Veterinary Practice (01749) 670966 Westfield Veterinary Practice (01749) 673239.
ACCOMMODATION GRADING SYSTEMS
Most of the accommodation featured in this guide has been quality assessed by VisitBritain or the AA. Please be aware that ratings may change throughout the year.
1 star: Simple, practical, no frills. 2 stars: Well presented and well run. 3 stars: Good level of quality and comfort. 4 stars: Excellent standard throughout. 5 stars: Exceptional with a degree of luxury KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS P = Parking GF = Ground Floor Rooms CW = Children Welcome FL = Full Licence CH = Central Heating C = Reduced Terms for Children RL = Residents Lounge D = Dogs Welcome CA = Cots Available TV = Television in Rooms EM = Evening Meal TC = Tea & Coffee in Rooms DF = Disabled Facilities HB = Hand Basins in Room NS = Non Smoking V = Vegetarian Food CC = Credit Cards SW = Swimming Pool ES = En Suite DD = Direct Dialling WiFi = WiFi access PB = Private Bathroom B/rooms = Bathrooms
KEY TO BEDROOM TYPES
F - Family room (at least 3 bed spaces) T - Twin-bedded room S - Single room K - King size bed D - Double room
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Dating back to 1810 this important pink building at the bottom of the High Street, formerly the old city jail, is now a welcoming hostelry. Our 130 seater pub and summer terrace serves quality English and European home-made dishes at a reasonable price along with our award winning ales and local ciders, we are a child and pet friendly pub (we like adults too!) HOTELS AND INNS - WELLS
Name and Address Accommodation Prices Rating Description The Ancient Gatehouse 3 Four-posters From £85 The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel is located on the 1T, 1S, 2 Half-testers and 2D. All E/S green opposite the West Front of Wells Sadler Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2SE Cathedral. This hotel exudes an old, intriguing T: (01749) 672029 atmosphere with its centuries-old spiral stone email: [email protected] staircase and quaint little passages. www.ancientgatehouse.co.uk Just yards away from the ancient market place and Wells Bishop's Palace, the hotel is well positioned for discovering Somerset’s history and beauty spots. The atmosphere of the hotel is unrivalled, and its original features and characteristics have been retained where possible
‘Beryl’ 3T, 4D, 3F (All E/S), From £100 A family-run gothic mansion set in 13 VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ 1D (private) per room Silver acres of parkland, elegantly furnished with Top of Hawkers Lane, Wells, Somerset per night. antiques. 1 mile city centre, well placed BA5 3JP P, FL, RL, TV, DF, CC, CH, D, SW, CW, Single for west country touring. Open all year T:(01749) 678738 C, CA, TC, V, DD, NS, WiFi occupancy (except Christmas). email: [email protected] from £85 www.beryl-wells.co.uk except Fri Contact: Holly Nowell and Sat The City Arms 1T, 2K, 1D From £95 Luxurious individually-designed bedrooms per room located in one of the city’s most interesting 69 High Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2AG FL, TV, EM, FC, NS, CW, TC, V, CC, per night 17th Century public houses, which was T: (01749) 673916 D, WiFi formerly the city jail. Centrally located just email: [email protected] Single a 2 minute walk from the bus station and www.thecityarmsatwells.com occupancy Cathedral. Full English Breakfast served rate until midday using fresh, locally sourced available food where possible. Alfresco dining available on terrace during the summer months. Special Occasion Packages available.
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Name and Address Accommodation Prices Rating Description The Crown at Wells 15 rooms, all E/S £95 per Located in the very heart of Wells and within room easy walking distance of the Cathedral and Market Place, Wells, Somerset BA5 2RP based on Bishop's Palace, the 15th century Crown makes T: (01749) 679792 two people a great base from which to explore this email: [email protected] sharing wonderful part of Somerset. www.crownatwells.co.uk We offer a range of affordable en-suite £85 single accommodation, including four poster and occupancy family rooms. All our rooms are comfortably furnished and have colour television. There is free Wi Fi throughout the building Swan Hotel Best Western 35D, 13T, 1S all en-suite From £124 ⋆⋆⋆ Stunningly located in the shadow of VB p.r.p.n. Silver Wells Cathedral, the BEST WESTERN Sadler Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2RX PLUS Swan Hotel is steeped in 600
T: (01749) 836300 P, FL, RL, TV, C, CA, CC, CH, DD, EM, Single Occ. years of history. The hotel has a unique email: [email protected] FC, GF, HB, NS, TC, V, WiFi From £100 charm offering guests modern amenities www.swanhotelwells.co.uk p.r.p.n. in a beautiful and relaxed setting. It has been sympathetically restored and extended to ensure every comfort within its 48 bedrooms, luxurious suite and self- contained apartments. Award winning food and attentive staff ensure the perfect venue for any special occasion.
The White Hart 15 rooms, all E/S From £80 This restored 15th century coaching inn is per room situated in the heart of the small medieval City Sadler Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2RR based on of Wells, by the Cathedral Green and just T: (01749) 672056 two people metres away from the ancient market place. All email: [email protected] sharing of the rooms are individually decorated and www.whitehart-wells.co.uk many still retain some of the more interesting £77.50 original historical features of the building, while single simultaneously incorporating modern comforts occupancy and facilities.
HOTELS AND INNS - COUNTRYSIDE
Name and Address Accommodation Prices Rating Description
Meare Manor Rooms: 2T, 5D, 2F From £60 9 miles from Wells. 200 year old house VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ B/Rooms: All en-suite Accessibility situated in the heart of the Somerset St Mary’s Road, Meare, Glastonbury, Levels. Ideal location for functions and T: (01458) 860449 Cat. M4 conferences. email: [email protected] www.mearemanor.com P, FL, RL, TV, CC, CH, D, EM, NS, CW, C, CA, TC, V
Wookey Hole Hotel 13T, 3D, 42F (All E/S) From £50 Grading 58 bedroom hotel, 2 miles from the
awaited city of Wells. Enjoy access to the rest of Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset Wookey Hole’s attractions. Elegant bar BA5 1BA P, FL, RL, TV, DF, CC, GF, CH, EM, and restaurant, 24 hr. reception, free DVD T: (01749) 672243 library and free parking. Open all year. e-mail: [email protected] HB, FC, NS, CW, CA, TC, V, DD, WiFi (Free) www.wookey.co.uk
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Name and Address Accommodation Prices Rating Description
No. 7 Bed & Breakfast Rooms: 1T (PB), 1D (ES) From £35 p.p.p.n Nice quiet centrally located house in the centre based on 2 sharing. of Wells. Within 2 minutes’ walk of High Street Deans Place, Union Street, Wells BA5 2SA Single Occupancy and 3 minutes’ walk of the Cathedral. Nicely Tel: 01749 689235 / Mobile: 07511 447 563 from £55p.n decorated rooms. Excellent Full English Contact: P Bellini Breakfast served. Open all year except Christmas
19 St Cuthbert Street Rooms: 1T, 1D From £30pppn AA ⋆⋆⋆ No 19 is situated minutes’ walk from B/Rooms: 1, 1 shower + clkrm cathedral, shops, bus/coach station. Wells, Somerset Single occupancy Comfortable accommodation. A delicious T: (01749) 673166 of double English/vegetarian breakfast is served and Contact: Mrs Virginia Hartley TV, CH, TC, V or twin room from guests are made welcome. £36.00 No. 23 Glastonbury Road Small, but beautifully formed! Good beds, good Rooms: 1D, 1T (both E/S) VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ From £72 prpn (2 breakfasts (full, variations thereof, cereals, Wells, Somerset BA5 1TW yoghurts, fruit, porridge), powerful showers, tea, T: (01749) 677648 sharing, low season) coffee, juice, flat screen TVs, WiFi etc. There is Mobile: 07542 044959 P, TV, GF, CH, NS, TC, V, ES, secure cycle storage, car E-mail: [email protected] WiFi parking and an easy 5 minute walk to bus www.bedandbreakfastinwells.co.uk station and 5 more to city. Business and tourists Contact: Liz Evans welcomed. Friendliness assured, with a flexible approach to life! Your custom is important to me.
26 Glastonbury Road Rooms: 2T (E/S) From £30 pppn A warm welcome awaits you in a VB ⋆⋆⋆ comfortable family home. Both rooms Wells, Somerset BA5 1TH overlooking back garden and views to T: (01749) 675620 P, TV, CH, NS, TC, V, WiFi Mendips beyond. Great breakfasts using local Email: [email protected] produce, free range eggs and fresh fruit. www.bedandbreakfastwells.org Garden available for afternoon tea. Secure Contact: Julie Lloyd parking and a ten minute flat walk to the city centre and cathedral. Closed 20th Dec. to 2nd Jan.
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Name and Address Accommodation Prices Rating Description
30 Mary Road Small friendly family home approx. 10 Rooms: 2S (1S ensuite), 2D From £50 prpn VB ⋆⋆⋆ mins. walk town. Modern bright comfortable Wells, Somerset BA5 2NF (1D E/S) rooms. TV in rooms. Choice of breakfasts. B/Rooms: T: (01749) 674031 1, WC 1 Single room from Internet access available. Central heating. Rooms: 1T, 1D (both E/S), 1D £25 e-mail: [email protected] Tea/Coffee. Ample parking space. Open Feb - can be found on: www.travelengland.org.uk (P/B) Nov. and www.visitbritain.com www.maryroadbandbwells.co.uk P, TV, CH, HB, CW (over 3), C, Contact: Tricia Bailey TC, NS
No 75 Portway A warm welcome awaits you at No. 75, Rooms: 1T, 2D (all E/S) From £70 prpn VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ a superior Bed & Breakfast renovated and 75 Portway, Wells, Somerset BA5 2BJ refurbished to a veryhigh standard in 2011. Single occ. From T: (01749) 678685 P, TV, CC, CH, CW, C, TC, V, Modern décor throughout. Flat screen TVs and £50. Mobile: 07792 364921 WiFi power showers. Ample parking. A few minutes’ www.no75.co.uk walk to city centre. Hearty full English breakfast email: [email protected] served and special diets catered for. Contact: Mandy Homemade afternoon tea available when booked 24 hours in advance. Open all year except Christmas.
Ashford House Spend a night or more in the luxurious Rose or Rooms: 1T, 1D (both E/S) From £34 pppn Poppy Garden suites. Wake up in tranquil 119 Portway, Wells, Somerset BA5 2BR surroundings to enjoy a superb continental T: (01749) 673087 P, TV, CC, CH, GF, D, NS, Single occ. £45 breakfast in your room. Both suites are well Mobile: 07891 073468 CW, TC, V, WiFi equipped and beautifully furnished. Good www.ashfordhousewells.co.uk facilities for cyclists and walkers. Easy walking email: [email protected] distance into Wells. Open all year. Contact: Jayne Wood
Bay Tree House 1930 detached house, quiet setting, Rooms: 2T, 2D, 1F (all E/S) From £45 single, VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ private parking. Short walk to city centre. Warm, 85 Portway, Wells, Somerset BA5 2BJ £64 Twin/Double, friendly atmosphere. Rooms stylishly decorated. T: (01749) 677933 P, TV, CH, D, HB, NS, CW, CA, £75 Family Views to Mendips and Glastonbury Tor. Non- Mobile: 07745 287194 TC, V, WiFi smoking. Open all year. email: [email protected] www.baytree-house.co.uk Contact: Amanda Bellini BED AND BREAKFAST – WELLS
Name and Address Accommodation Prices Rating Description
Belleview House Ellie Ridene and her family will welcome you Rooms: 3K, 1D, 1T (all E/S) From £80 per room warmly to their beautiful home. There are 5 37 New Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2LE based on gorgeous rooms with several overlooking the T: (01749) 676111 2 sharing. Please lovely garden which have comfortable pocket enquire about www.belleview-house.com sprung beds with fine linen, heated towel rails Contact: Ellie Ridene single occupancy and Cole & Lewis toiletries.
Cadgwith House French Speaking hostess. Modern Rooms: 1F, 2T/D (all E/S) From £35 pppn VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ spacious house in very quiet location Hawkers Lane, Wells, Somerset BA5 3JH based on overlooking parkland. Just 10 mins walk T: (01749) 671416 2 sharing. Single from cathedral and city centre. You can P, TV, CH, NS, CW, C, TC, V, occupancy email: [email protected] WiFi be assured of a warm welcome, a choice Contact: Jackie Le Mière from £50 pppn. of breakfasts inc. Free Range/Organic Full English breakfasts. Vegetarian and special diets catered for. Secure Cycle Storage, Private Parking. Open all year.
El Atico The name ‘Room with a View’ just about sums Rooms: 1D, PB up this accommodation with its spectacular 15 New Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2LD views over the medieval city of Wells and the T: (01749) 672 270, Mob: 07842650899 wonderful Gothic cathedral. This email: [email protected] accommodation offers you comfort, space and privacy. Situated in a bright and airy attic, at night you can see the stars through the windows and hear the gentle murmuring of the Cathedral clock. Glengarth House Rooms: 2T, 2D, 1F (All E/S) From £30 AA ⋆⋆⋆⋆ Victorian town house offering fabulous 7 Glastonbury Road, Wells, Somerset contemporary en-suite accommodation. BA5 1TW P, TV, CH, NS, CW, C, TC, ES, Just a few minutes walk to the cathedral T: (01749) 674792 WiFi and town centre, with off-road parking and WiFi. Mobile: 07773 421737 Breakfast includes a healthy option. Very email: [email protected] relaxed friendly atmosphere. Open all year. Trip www.glengarthhouse.co.uk Advisor 2012 Certificate of Excellence. Contact: Julie Bryant
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Name and Address Accommodation Prices Rating Description
Highfield Edwardian family house set in beautiful Rooms: 1T (E/S), 1D (E/S) 1 F From £30 pppn AA ⋆⋆⋆⋆ gardens within walking distance of city 93 Portway, Wells, Somerset BA5 2BR (E/S) centre. Offers excellent accommodation T: (01749) 675330 Single occ from £45 including colour TV, en-suite facilities and email: [email protected] full English breakfast. Closed between www.highfieldbandb.net P, TV, NS, CH, CW, C, TC, V, mid-December and mid-January. Contact: Stephanie Trebble WiFi
Islington House Uniquely situated in tranquil setting, (next to the Bishop’s Palace) Rooms: 1T, 1D (both E/S) From £35 pppn VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ adjacent to the Bishop’s Palace, (two sharing) overlooking fields and parkland, just 3 Wells, Somerset BA5 1US From £50 pppn mins. walk from the city centre and Wells T: (01749) 673445 (single occupancy) Cathedral. Private parking. Closed email: [email protected] Christmas & New Year. www.islingtonhouse-wells.co.uk Contact: Mrs C. Glass
Magdalene Cottage In 1730, Magdalene Cottage was the home and Rooms: 2D, PB workplace of the blacksmith, and belonged to 14 St Thomas Street, Wells, BA5 2UX Doubles £55 per Wells Cathedral. It is situated in one of the T: (01749) 938682 (m 07745 840707) room per night oldest streets in Wells and is a few minutes’ email: [email protected] walk from the cathedral and city centre. Now Single occupancy www.magdalenecottagewells.co.uk home to a historian and author, Magdalene Contact: Ms Faith welcome £38prpn Cottage is simply furnished in rustic 'shabby chic' style, and retains many of its original No children under features. Breakfast is organic and locally 16 sourced with either full English, or a lighter vegetarian option
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Name and Address Accommodation Prices Rating Description
The Old Farmhouse Awarded the AA's highest 5 diamond rating for Rooms: 1T (E/S), 1D (E/S) £90 per room per AA ⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆ eight successive years. Quality en suite 62 Chamberlain Street, Wells BA5 2PT night. accommodation and secure off street parking in T: (01749) 675058 Minimum 2 nights. the centre of Wells. Non smoking throughout. Discounts for longer email: [email protected] Our 17th century former farmhouse set in its Contact: Felicity Wilkes periods and single own pretty walled garden is only five minutes occupancy. walk from the world famous Cathedral, Market Place and Bishop's Palace and is ideally placed for visiting Bath (the bus stop’s outside our house!). Both rooms have wifi, flat screen TV, radio and complimentary tea coffee and biscuits. Breakfast is multi choice: bread and preserves are home made.
Old School House Rooms: 1D (P/B) From £25 pppn Stone 19th Century former Primary based on 2 sharing. School. Off street parking available in Union Street, Wells, Somerset BA5 2PU P, TV, RL, CH, TC. V Single Occ. from Playground. High walled rear courtyard, T: 07908 274 872 £30 pn. light spacious rooms. Quiet city centre location just Discounts available off the High Street, a short walk from the for Bus Station. stays of 3 nights or more Richmond House We offer warm and friendly accommodation in a Rooms: 1D (E/S), 1D (PB), 1S Single £55 per delightful period Georgian house located in the 2 Chamberlain Street, Wells BA5 2PF (E/S) room per night very heart of Wells, less than two minutes walk T: (01749) 676438 from Wells Cathedral and the Cathedral Green. email: [email protected] Doubles £55 per The rooms are tastefully decorated and www.richmondhouse.info room per night furnished in period style. We use fresh, local, Contact: Berit and Ian Greenshields organic food wherever possible.
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Name and Address Accommodation Prices Rating Description
Amber House Rooms: 1T (E/S), 2D (E/S) From £25 Stone 19th Century former Primary AA ⋆⋆⋆ p.p.p.n. School. Off street parking available in Coxley, Wells, Somerset Playground. High walled rear courtyard, BA5 1QZ P, TV, RL, CH, TC. V Single light spacious rooms. T: (01749) 679612 occupancy Quiet city centre location just Mobile: 07802 881261 from £35pn off the High Street, a short walk from the email: [email protected] Bus Station. Contact: Jenny & Cliff Cooke
Beltane Situated in the village of Dulcote, Beltane Rooms: 3D, 1 Triple From £80 was originally 'The White Horse Inn'•, a Dulcote, Wells, Somerset p.r.p.n. Coaching Inn circa 1690. Within 20 minutes BA5 3NU walk of The Bishop's Palace and Wells T: (01749) 671040 Single Cathedral across beautiful open countryside, email: [email protected] occupancy Beltane has luxury ground floor www.beltanebandb.co.uk from £65pn accommodation and a first floor double Contact: Stephen and Elaine Elliott room with ensuite facilities. Whether you want a base from which to explore Somerset or are looking for somewhere to relax for a few days, we want you to thoroughly enjoy your stay, we understand that our guests appreciate thoughtfulness and attention to detail.
Burcott Mill Stay in the Grade II listed Miller’s House Rooms: 1S, 2D, 2T, 2F (all E/S) and From VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ adjoining a working Victorian watermill. Wookey, Wells, Somerset 1D (private) £32.50 p.p. Nestling beneath the Mendip Hills, and BA5 1NJ (single under two miles from Wells. This beautiful T: (01749) 673118 occupancy Grade II listed building has rooms to suit all, P, TV, RL, DF, CC, GF, D, HB, NS, in double email: [email protected] CW, C, CA, TC, V, Wi from a luxury suite, to large family rooms, a www.burcottmill.com room cosy single and a wheelchair friendly room. Contact: Louise & Steve French from Expect a warm welcome and a great £45.00) breakfast with local produce including homemade bread at this family run guesthouse. Opposite country pub. Open all year. BED AND BREAKFAST - COUNTRYSIDE
Name and Address Accommodation Prices Rating Description
Copper Beeches Country House in a beautiful garden in a Rooms: VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ Silver 1S, 2T, 2D, 1F (all E/S) D/T from village on the edge of the Mendip Hills. Lower Street, Chewton Mendip, Nr Wells, £75 p.n, The village shop and pub are a short stroll Somerset BA3 4GP P, TV, RL, V, ES, GF, CH, CC, CW, around the corner. All rooms are en-suite T: (01761) 241496 CA, TC, NS F from £95 with some on ground floor. Close to all Mobile: 07776 150 654 p.r.n.p. local attractions. email: [email protected] www.copperbeechesbandb.co.uk S from £45 Contact: Mrs Sally-Ann Truckle p.n, Double-Gate Farm ⋆⋆⋆⋆ Featured on local BBC radio and TV. Home Rooms: 3Triple, 1T, 1D, 2F (all E/S) From £35- VB Gold AA 4 GOLD cooking, local produce, games room, flower Godney, Nr Wells, Somerset BA5 1RZ £85 pppn garden. Golden retrievers: Jasper-Pilchards T: (01458) 832217 P, RL, TV, DF, CC, GF, CH, FC, NS, Discounts STARS and Paddy4Paws. Telephone and internet Fax: (01458) 835612 CW, C, CA, TC, V available NAS 3 access in all rooms. Assistance/Guide Dogs www.doublegatefarm.com for multiple EXCEPTIONAL welcome. Luxury Riverside Suites. e-mail: [email protected] night stays. Contact: Debbie Ball Fenny Castle Rooms: 2D, 1T, all E/S Fenny Castle house is a lovely Georgian From £75 farmhouse, situated adjacent to the River Fenny Castle House, Castle Lane, Wookey, p.r.p.n. Sheppey next to the ancient Motte and nr Wells, Somerset, BA5 1NN Bailey of Fenny Castle, nestled on the edge T: (01749) 677592 / 07462927680 of the Somerset Levels. If you are feeling email: [email protected] energetic you are welcome to use our tennis www.fennycastle.co.uk court we can lend you tennis racquets and Contact: Esme balls. We also have bikes on site to hire, and a licensed cafe serving delicious light lunches and afternoon teas
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Name and Address Accommodation Prices Rating Description
Garden End Farm Rooms: 1T, 1F, 1S, 1D (E/S) From £25 Farmhouse accommodation on working Panborough, Wells, Somerset BA5 1PN VB ⋆⋆⋆ B/Rooms: 1 bath, 1 shower, 2 toilets pppn farm. Quiet & peaceful location. Ideally T: (01934) 712414. situated for touring Wells, Glastonbury, Mobile: 07929016319 Street, Wookey Hole and Cheddar. Camping Fax: (01934) 710311 P, RL, TV, CH, HB, CW, C, TC, V facilities also available. Open all year except email: [email protected] Christmas and New Year. www.gardenendfarm.com Contact: Sheila Badman
Godney Post House Rooms: 3D, all E/S & king 1 Room GF Experience the best of both worlds – a Upper Godney, Wells, BA5 1RY From £90 perfect combination of B&B and self- T: (01458) 831158 per night catering. In a private wing of a period stone email: [email protected] cottage you can relax in a spacious, self- www.godneyposthouse.co.uk contained first floor suite with your own Contact: Kay Pennycott entrance. Enjoy a delicious continental breakfast, eaten at your leisure, in your own private sitting room (kettle, toaster, microwave and fridge provided). Situated on the banks of the River Sheppey with superb views across open countryside but close to Glastonbury and Wells and within easy reach of Bath. Self-catering option available. Open all year except Xmas and New Year.
Highgate Cottage Rooms: 3D, all E/S & king 1 Room GF We welcome you to our family home, set in 2 Worth, Wookey, Wells, Somerset, BA5 1LW From £70 acres of Somerset countryside, on the banks T: (01749) 677711 P, CH, TV, DVD, TC, NS, CC, WiFi p.r.p.n of the Lower River Axe. We have just email:[email protected] completed a 12 month renovation and www.highgatecottage.co.uk Single restoration of the property in 2013. The older Contact: Keith and Sue Hanson occupancy part of the house dates back over 200 years £10 and was used as a cider press barn and a discount cattle shed, the cows being led over a bridge into the end gable which still sits in the river. BED AND BREAKFAST - COUNTRYSIDE
Name and Address Accommodation Prices Rating Description Littlewell Farm Rooms: 1S, 2T, 2D Dating back over 200 years, set in beautiful Glastonbury Road, Coxley, Wells, B/Rooms: En-suite & private b/room D/T from gardens with rural views over Somerset and Somerset BA5 1QP £65 p.n, the Mendip hills, one mile from Wells, 4 T: (01749) 677914 P, RL, TV, V, ES, PB, GF, CH, TC, miles from Glastonbury. Cyclist & walkers email: [email protected] NS, WiFi S from £35 welcome, with lockable faculties and drying www.littlewellfarm.co.uk p.n, room. Residents lounge with friendly and Contact: Elizabeth Shea relaxing atmosphere, breakfasts freshly cooked to order, Vegetarian option.
Oakland House Rooms: 1T, 2D, 1F (all E/S) From £40 A warm welcoming family home in relaxing AA ⋆⋆⋆⋆ atmosphere. Set in mature grounds with Wells Road, Draycott, Nr. Cheddar, superb views across Somerset countryside. Somerset BS27 3SU All bedrooms en-suite and prettily furnished. T: (01934) 744195 P, RL, TV, CC, CH, EM, NS (bedrooms), Open all year. email: [email protected] www.oakland-house.co.uk CW, CA, TC, V Contact: Marcia Filer / Mike Curtis The Old Cow Stall Rooms: 1D Our luxury bed and breakfast is located in POA Dinder, one of the most beautiful old villages The Old Stables, Sharcombe Lane, Dinder, in Somerset. It is set back from the road so it Somerset, BA5 3PF feels like deepest countryside, but is only T: (01749) 679002 two minutes from romantic cathedral city of e-mail: [email protected] Wells, with its famous market and boutique www.oldcowstall.co.uk shops. The mystical site of Glastonbury Tor is just 15 minutes away, and we are a short drive from the Bath and West Showground. Orchard House Rooms: 2T, 1D, 1S all E/S or PB Ann, Derek and Fay Hollomon welcome you From £65 to Orchard House which offers guest Orchard House, Bristol Road, Chew Stoke, +2 self-contained apartments prpn accommodation in the Chew Valley. The Bristol, BS40 8UB house has a pleasant south-facing English T: (01275) 333143 garden and dates back to the time of George e-mail: [email protected] III when the Bilbie family used the site for www.orchardhouse-chewstoke.co.uk their clock-making and bell-founding Contact: Ann Hollomon business. A home-from-home, where we aim to source as much as possible locally. BED AND BREAKFAST - COUNTRYSIDE
Name and Address Accommodation Prices Rating Description Paradise House Rooms: 1T, 1D, 1S (all E/S) From £65 VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ Grade II Listed house within the prpn Conservation Area of the friendly Somerset Long Street, Croscombe, village of Croscombe. Enjoy the comfortable Somerset BA5 3QH Single & well-equipped bedrooms and a delicious T: (01749) 343502 occupancy choice of breakfasts in this Visit Britain 4 www.paradisecroscombe.co.uk in double Star rated home in a relaxed environment Contact: Val McRobbie or twin where the owner Val McRobbie will do all room from she can to make you feel at home. £45 pppn Worth House B & B Rooms: 1T, 5D, 1S (all en-suite) Ideally located for exploring Somerset, just 2 D/T from miles from Wells. With lovely countryside Worth, Wookey, Wells, Somerset BA5 1LW P, RL, TV. V, ES, CH, D, HB, CW, C, £60 p.n, views from every room. All rooms en-suite,
T: (01458) 674679 CA,TC, FC, WiFi flat screen TV. Guest lounge overlooking the www.worthhousebnb.co.uk S from £45 garden. Full English breakfast with email: [email protected] p.n, vegetarian choices. Large private car park. Contact: James and Jacqueline Barnes Pets welcome. Open all year
Yew Tree Farm Rooms: 2D/F, 1T (E/S or P/B) VB ⋆⋆⋆ 17th century farmhouse with lovely From £32 accommodation. Video, DVD and en-suite Theale, Nr. Wedmore, Somerset P, RL, TV, CH, D, EM, HB, NS, CW, pppn facilities available. Superb home cooked BS28 4SN CA, TC, V evening meals, excellent varied breakfast T: (01934) 712475 menu. Ideal touring area. e-mail: [email protected] www.yewtreefarmbandb.co.uk Contact: Gilly & Vern Clark
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7 St Andrews Street On A recently renovated period cottage, Rooms VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ : 1D (E/S), 1T, 1D application tastefully decorated and with all modern B/Rooms 7 St Andrews Street, Wells, Somerset : 1 conveniences, in the shadow of Wells BA5 2UW Cathedral. Open all year. T: (01372) 458793 TV, CH, NS, CW www.wellscottage.net Contact: Mrs Johnson
Bishop’s Mews Rooms: 1D, 1T/D On New in 2013, two bedroomed open plan duplex VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ application Gold apartment in the heart of the city, with allocated 2 Bishop’s Mews, Mill Street, Wells, parking space. Bedroom one with vaulted Somerset BA5 2DU P, CC, CH, FC, NS, CW, CA, WiFi ceiling and king size bed, bathroom with T: 08442 737 861 shower. Bedroom two with twin beds or one www.bluechipholidays.co.uk superking size bed, wet room with shower. WiFi Internet access and SMART TV and Blu Ray player.
Cathedral View From £535 Quietly situated away from any busy main Rooms : 1F (E/S), 2D (sleeps 8) per week roads, Cathedral View is a luxurious mews-style 2 St Thomas Mews, North Road, Wells, town house accommodating 4 to 8 guests. This Somerset, BA5 2TL delightful property sits within a conservation T: (01934) 742315 area in the heart of Wells overlooking the Email: [email protected] spectacular 12th century gothic cathedral. www.cathedral-view-wells.co.uk Contact: Sue Hart
Double House Farm, Rooms: 5 bedrooms (sleeps 12) On A fantastic and spacious former farmhouse Henton application sleeping twelve people located in the charming Somerset Levels village of Henton, just four Henton, nr Wells, Somerset, BA5 1PDT: miles from Wells. The property has been (01244) 356695 lovingly restored and combines flagstone floors www.sykescottages.co.uk (enter 5857) and exposed beams with contemporary decoration for the ideal balance of old and new.
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Honeysuckle Cottage P, RL, TV, CH, NS On Tastefully converted barn (2003) on VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ application working farm, Every comfort from Worth, Wells, Somerset dishwasher to DVD. TV in all bedrooms. BA5 1LW Log burning stove. Strictly no smoking. T: (01749) 678971 Ideal for Mendip area. Sorry, no pets. email: [email protected] Ample parking. Open all year. www.honeycroftfarm.co.uk Contact: Mrs Luana Law
In-B-Tween Cottage Bedrooms: 1D Up to £500 VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ Charming, self contained 19th century
per week townhouse in quiet cul-de-sac, 3 minutes 4 Lorne Place, Wells, Somerset BA5 2XF walk from Wells Cathedral and award-winning T: (01749) 890399 P, TV, GF, CH, NS, CW restaurants. Beautifully appointed and fully Mobile: 07971 000123 equipped, with stunning views of the Cathedral email: [email protected] and Glastonbury Tor. Sleeps 2-4, details on www.lorneplace.com web site. Contact: Linda Davies Islington House Rooms: 1T, 1D On VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ Uniquely situated in tranquil setting next application to the Bishop’s Palace overlooking fields (Wrinkle Mead) and parkland. Just 3 mins walk to the
Next to the Bishop’s Palace, Wells, P, CC, GF, CH, NS city centre and Wells Cathedral. Private Somerset BA5 1US parking. Open all year. T: (01749) 673445 email: [email protected] www.islingtonhouse-wells.co.uk Contact: Mrs C. M. Glass
Little St Johns Rooms: 1D Prices: Absolutely gorgeous 1 bed period cottage in From £352 quiet area of central Wells just off the High Little St John's, St John Street, Wells, pw Street, 5 mins walk to the Market Place, Somerset, BA5 1SW Cathedral & Bishop's Palace. This self-catering T: (01749) 679832 accommodation feature a stone fireplace with email: [email protected] burner and exposed beams www.wellscottages.net Contact: Fiona or Nick SELF CATERING: HOLIDAY COTTAGES AND FLATS
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Lucy’s Cottage From £285 Beautiful, fully modernised 2 bedroomed Rooms : 1D (E/S), 1T, 1D for a week, cottage sleeping 4 with parking. Full central B/Rooms 2 Tor Street, Wells, Somerset : 1 Short heating and internet access. Two minutes walk BA5 2US breaks from Cathedral and city centre. Available all T: (01761) 233423 P, CH, NS, CW, WiFi from £45 year. Mobile: 07977 277363/07966 644845 p.n, min 2 Contact: Mr & Mrs Denmeade night stay Model Farm Cottages, Two one bedroomed barn conversions PoA Model Farm Cottages are situated Milton approximately one mile from the centre of the beautiful City of Wells, nestling in a quiet rural Milton, Wells, Somerset, BA5 3AE valley away from traffic and neon lights. Both T: (01749) 673363 cottages have fantastic views towards the email: [email protected] Mendip Hills. The area is ideal for walking and www.modelfarmcottages.co.uk the West Mendip Way runs past the farm.Both Contact: Sacha Creed self-catering cottages are one bedroomed single storey barn conversions
Orchard House Two apartments with one or two From £250 Two apartments with one or two bedrooms. VB ⋆⋆⋆ bedrooms - £400 per Convenient for Bath, Bristol, Wells, the Bristol Road, Chew Stoke, Bristol week, short Mendips. Ideal for cycling and walking. Good BS40 8UB P, TV, CC, CH, NS, CW, CA, DD, Wi breaks pro restaurants locally. Open all year. Free WiFi. T: (01275) 333143 rata email: [email protected] www.orchardhouse-chewstoke.co.uk Contact: Ann Hollomon The Piggeries Rooms: 1D + lounge sofa bed Prices: VB ⋆⋆⋆ A medieval holiday cottage for two, self
£60.00 to catering, own parking, in the heart of The Rib, St Andrews Street, Wells, P, CC, TV, GF, CH, NS, TC, WiFi £80.00 per Wells. Just a few feet from the Cathedral and Somerset BA5 2UR night (for 2 The Bishop’s Palace gardens. Open all year. T: (01749) 677237 people) email: [email protected] Minimum 3 www.thepiggeries.co.uk nights Contact: Hilly Cansdale SELF CATERING: HOLIDAY COTTAGES AND FLATS
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School House, Wookey Rooms: 2D (2 adults, 2 children) Prices: Climb School Hill in Wookey Hole and you'll From £360 discover something special. Decorated with School Hill, Wookey Hole, Wells, Somerset, pw design-led details and thoughtful touches, BA5 1BZ School House is a unique holiday experience. T: 07717 567146 The apartment sits comfortably within the old www.schoolhousewookey.co.uk village school and is a perfect base for exploring email: [email protected] town and country alike. Originally built in 1844 and carefully converted into apartments in 2010, School House enjoys an elevated position with lofty views over the village of Wookey Hole
Stable Cottage Rooms: 1D, 1S Prices: Stable Cottage dates back to the 18th century
From £392 and is built of local stone with a pantile roof. The St Thomas Street, Wells, Somerset pw property has two bedrooms and a small garden. T: (01749) 679832 Furnished and equipped to an exceptional email: [email protected] standard, the cottage is cosy, comfortable and www.wellscottages.net full of character with exposed beams and oak Contact: Fiona or Nick doors with Suffolk latches.
Streamside Cottage Rooms: 1D, 1T Prices: On This delightful and stylish terraced holiday
application cottage, built on the site of the old mill, is Mill Street, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2AS perfectly located on a quiet lane in the very T: 0845 268 8638 heart of the city of Wells. The shops, www. www.cottages4you.co.uk code 27374 restaurants, pubs and market square are just a few strides away. The cottage is newly furnished and equipped for four people.
Swallow Barn Rooms: 1 G/floor twin, 2 double Prices: Swallow Barn, an extremely comfortable VB ⋆⋆⋆⋆ E/S upstairs £350-£785 NAS 3 barn conversion, thoughtfully equipped Double-Gate Farm, Godney, B/Rooms: All E/S Daily rate throughout. Electricity, linen and towels Wells, Somerset BA5 1RZ (3 night included. Telephone and internet access in all T: (01458) 832217 min.) rooms. Picnic table, games room and www.doublegatefarm.com £105 pn launderette. Breakfast available. Discounts email: [email protected] P, TV, DF, CC, GF, CH, FC, NS, CW, CA plus £50 available for multiple night stays. Accessibility Contact: Debbie Ball clean M3 Exceptional. Open all year. P, TV, DF, CC, GF, CH, FC, NS, CW, CA
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