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The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant

Amenities

  • Parking

  • Restaurant

  • Non-Smoking Rooms

  • Room Service

  • Housekeeping

  • Safe-Deposit Box

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Property description

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

What guests think

AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews

Across the green from Wells Cathedral, The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant earns praise for its friendly, attentive staff, characterful historic rooms with memorable views, and well-regarded Italian dining and breakfasts that many guests highlight as trip standouts.

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Facilities

Limited

Cleanliness

Clean

Rooms

Characterful

Service

Friendly

Location

Central

Dining

Tasty

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10

Kim

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4 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

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.
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.
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Gaynor

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4 weeks ago

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely breakfast cooked fresh to order. Wonderful location opposite the cathedral.
Lovely breakfast cooked fresh to order. Wonderful location opposite the cathedral.
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hilary

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Apr 18, 2026

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Stayed 1 night

lovely room with a wonderful cathedral view. dinner and breakfast excellent with really nice staff!
lovely room with a wonderful cathedral view. dinner and breakfast excellent with really nice staff!
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GILL

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Apr 17, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

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.
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.
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Helen

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Mar 8, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful. Perfectly placed in the centre of wells. Staff are helpful and friendly. Our room (no 2) had a beautiful four poster, a lovely shower (but not really suitable for a larger person) as the door only opened a very small way. The pin opposite did play loud music on the Fri and sat night until gone midnight but it didn’t bother us too much
Beautiful. Perfectly placed in the centre of wells. Staff are helpful and friendly. Our room (no 2) had a beautiful four poster, a lovely shower (but not really suitable for a larger person) as the door only opened a very small way. The pin opposite did play loud music on the Fri and sat night until gone midnight but it didn’t bother us too much
20 Sadler St, Wells, England, United Kingdom

Location

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 (17.7 km) from Cheddar Gorge and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wells Bishop's Palace.

Wells & Mendip Museum(0.1 miles)

Wells Cathedral(0.1 miles)

Vicar's Close(0.2 miles)

Ebbor Gorge(0.2 miles)

Wells Bishop's Palace(0.3 miles)

Mendip Hills(0.4 miles)

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Property Policies

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Check-in

Check-out

From 14:00 to 22:00

Before 11:00

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FAQs

Parking is available on-site. It is not specified whether it is covered or uncovered, and no reservation is required.

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 of approximately GBP 15.00 for adults and children.

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for an additional fee, and guests should contact the property in advance to arrange this.

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

The property is located in the heart of Wells, steps from Wells & Mendip Museum and Wells Cathedral. It is approximately 11 miles from Cheddar Gorge and 0.7 miles from Wells Bishop's Palace. Public transport options are not specified.

Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. There are no specific age restrictions mentioned.

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