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The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

3 stars
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$104
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rate per night

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Sun 5/12
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About The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free

This budget hotel offers value for money, and is just a five-minute walk from Wells Cathedral. It is also minutes from Wells's well-known attractions and landmarks.

This award-winning hotel provides a swimming pool, an express check-in and check-out feature and luggage storage. Additionally, the multilingual staff are on hand to offer assistance.

The Ancient Gatehouse offers 9 rooms, all of which are fitted with a washing machine, a fax machine and a hair dryer. All feature a private bathroom with robes and amenities.

The Ancient Gatehouse has its own on-site restaurant, ideal for guests preferring to eat in. Alternatively, there are a variety of dining options in the surrounding area. For guests spending the day out, the hotel offers packed lunches on request.

The area surrounding The Ancient Gatehouse is well-known for its nightlife, with plenty of places to go for a drink or dance. Guests can also easily visit Wells City F.C..

Latest deals for The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Room service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Coffee machine
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Cable or satellite TV

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Trash cans
  • Conditioner

Dining

  • Electric kettle
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Tea/coffee maker
  • Kettle
  • Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
  • Coffee machine

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Room service
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • Private check-in/check-out

General

  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Landmark view
  • Telephone
  • Carpeted
  • Storage available

Media and entertainment

  • Radio
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • TV

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • No smoking

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock
  • Clothes rack
  • Wardrobe or closet

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fax
  • Desk

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Garden

Health and safety

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe

Parking and transportation

  • Parking

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf

Reviews of The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

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8.1
Very goodBased on 1,127 verified guest reviews
8.2Friends
8.2Families
8.0Couples
8.2Solo

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Location

20 Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2SE

What's nearby

  • Wells Cathedral168 yd
  • Wells and Mendip Museum179 yd
  • Wells Bishop's Palace361 yd
  • Wookey Hole1.7 mi
  • Ebbor Gorge2.3 mi
  • Ben Knowle2.3 mi
  • Hunter's Hole2.6 mi
  • Fenny Castle2.8 mi
  • Brimble Pit and Cross Swallet Basins3.7 mi
  • Attborough Swallet3.8 mi
  • Priddy Circles4.4 mi
  • Chancellor's Farm4.4 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 2:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

Low season

April

High season

March

Average price (weeknight)

$167

Average price (weekend night)

$149
Cheapest month to stay with an average 43% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 57% rise in price.
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Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

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Top tips for your stay at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in April and May.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel, plan to stay on a Monday or Thursday. The most expensive day is usually Wednesday.
  • The cheapest price a room at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $95, while the most expensive was $95.
  • How long should you stay at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 3 days.

FAQs when booking at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel

  • Where is The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel located?

    The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel is located at 20 Sadler Street, 0.2 miles from the center of Wells. Wells Cathedral is the closest landmark to The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel?

    Check-in time is 2:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel.

  • Does The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel from the airport?

    The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel is 12.3 miles from Bristol. The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel is 32.7 miles from Cardiff Wales.

  • How does KAYAK find such great The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel in Wells and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.2

Distance to city center

0.2 mi

Nearest Airport

Bristol

Distance to airport

12.3 mi