The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant

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The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant

Name: The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant
Address: 20 Sadler St, Wells, BA5 2SE, 20 Sadler St, Wells, BA5 2SE, United Kingdom
Price range: From KWD 28
Rating: 4.2

20 Sadler St, Wells, BA5 2SE

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Highlights

Delicious breakfast

Lots to do

Pets welcome

Amenities

Golf Course

Public parking

Luggage Storage

Bar

Restaurant

Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree

Fax/Copying Service

Front Desk with Limited Hours

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Property Description

8.5/10

Very Good

Cleanliness8.5

Amenities8.5

Location8.5

Service8.5

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Surroundings

Airport: Bristol Airport

(27.4 km)

Train: Castle Cary Railway Station

(19.8 km)

Train: Bruton

(21.3 km)

Landmarks: Heritage Courtyard Gallery and Studios

(<100m)

Landmarks: Wells Conservative Club

(<100m)

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City Double Or Twin Room

2 single beds and 1 double bed

Free wired Internet

Non-smoking

Electric Fan

Towel

Wardrobe

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Superior Double Room

1 double bed

Free wired Internet

Non-smoking

Bathtub

Electric Fan

Towel

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Guest Room

1 queen bed

Free wired Internet

Non-smoking

Electric Fan

Towel

Desk

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Single Room With Single Bed

1 single bed

Free wired Internet

Non-smoking

Electric Fan

Towel

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Guest Room

1 double bed

Free wired Internet

Non-smoking

Private Bathroom

Towel

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8.5/10

Very Good

62 reviews

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Cleanliness8.5
Amenities8.5
Location8.5
Service8.5

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AI Summary

Located in Wells, the hotel offers a delicious breakfast with varied options and friendly staff. The charming town setting near historical buildings is a plus.

P‍N‍j‍i‍e‍1‍9‍8‍3

July 24, 2024

I loved the surroundings of this hotel. It's a truly medieval setting. There's a monastery right outside the entrance, which you can visit and is truly spectacular. There's also a castle-like ancient building surrounded by a moat with swans. The stairs to the rooms are quite interesting. Breakfast is made to order and is delicious. It includes bread, sausage, and scrambled eggs, as well as bacon and black pudding. Parking is available right outside the entrance. We arrived at 9 PM and left at 10:00 AM the next day. There was no charge for this time. If I were to visit Wells again, I would choose this hotel again. Thank you for your warm hospitality! It made you feel right at home.

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M‍a‍r‍k

May 12, 2025

Ancient building, lovely hosts, great restaurant Ancient building, lovely hosts, excellent Italian restaurant. Room was clean and tidy in this 400 year old building. Breakfast room looks onto Cathedral green.

S‍a‍r‍a‍h

April 14, 2025

Lovely stay with an excellent welcome from very attentive hotel and restaurant staff. Room and bathroom was a bit smaller than I expected, and could do with a bit more modernising, TV was very small and floors quite uneven and creaky. But that kind of added to the atmosphere of an ancient gatehouse. Next time I would request a room with a view of the cathedral as I think these must be more spacious.

A‍m‍a‍n‍d‍a

April 13, 2025

Room was in need of updating, carpet was dirty. Staff were pleasant, but failed to tell us that they were not open on the day we left so no breakfast would be served. We just left our key at the closed desk. The restaurant looked very nice, but didn’t get a chance to try it.

F‍r‍a‍n

April 8, 2025

All the staff at the hotel were so friendly and helpful. The room was beautiful, clean, comfortable, excellent facilities.

W‍i‍l‍l‍i‍a‍m

April 4, 2025

Beautiful Hotel, Amazing Breakfast, Awful Bed The outside of this hotel is absolutely beautiful, with the historic Gatehouse plus connecting building and the location is complete perfection. I can’t imagine there is a better placed hotel in the whole of Wells. The staff were extremely welcoming and could not do enough for us. The breakfast is one of the best breakfast’s I have ever had in a hotel - no exaggeration! All made to order, with plenty of Hot Drinks and juices. Pretty much the only thing that let down our stay was the bed. The bed was so uncomfortable that at around 2am of not being able to sleep I actually decided to sleep on the floor! I did over head the staff talking about how the rooms and furniture were getting a refurb soon - which is promising. So although 3 stars feels harsh… I think it is fair as the bed was so bad that we could not properly sleep here.

I‍a‍n

March 27, 2025

Fantastic location directly opposite the cathedral. As it's the old gatehouse, the stairs to the rooms take a bit of effort as there is no lift but you do get a real feeling of originality. We ate in the hotel and the food was excellent, as was the breakfast. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.

D‍o‍m‍i‍n‍i‍c

March 21, 2025

Loved everything about it, the staff were amazing and can’t praise the Chef enough… the restaurant is top notch.

Services & Amenities

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times

Check-in: after 14:00

Check-out: Before 11:00

Front desk hours: [Mon, Thurs-Sun]08:00–22:00

Self check-in: Contact the property for instructions on how to obtain the card/keys

Child policies

Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.

Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

Cots and Extra Beds

For all room types, cots and extra beds cannot be added.

Breakfast

StyleA la carte

Age	Fee
Adult	Contact property

Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Pets

Pets are allowed on requestAdditional charge

Fee: Contact the property for details

Age Requirements

The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old

Paying at the hotel

Cash

Legal Information

This property is managed by a professional host. Professional hosts are parties that act for purposes relating to their trade, business, or profession and are regarded as traders under EU law.

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Property Description

Number of Rooms: 9

Phone:+44-1749672029

A stay at The Ancient Gatehouse Hotel places you in the heart of Wells, steps from Wells & Mendip Museum and Wells Cathedral. This guesthouse is 11 mi (17.6 km) from Cheddar Gorge and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wells Bishop's Palace.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at Rugantino, a restaurant which specializes in Italian cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and electric kettles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are some things to do near The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant?

You can visit the following landmarks near The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant: Heritage Courtyard Gallery and Studios, <100m from your search (straight-line distance).

Are pets allowed at The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant?

Yes, The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant is a pet-friendly hotel, but it is best to call ahead to confirm.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant?

The check-in time at The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant is 14:00 and the check-out time is 11:00.

Which airport is closest to The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant?

Bristol Airport is the closest airport to The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant, and it is about 35 mins from hotel by car (27.4 km).

How much does it cost to stay at The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant?

Prices at The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

About This Property

Nearest Airport	Bristol Airport
Distance to Airport	27.44KM
Nearest Train Station	Castle Cary Railway Station
Distance to Train Station	19.81KM
Average Price From	KWD46
Hotel Star Rating	3