Avg. for September
Avg. for September
Nightly prices at The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant average US$98 in the cheapest month (January) and US$152 in the most expensive month (August), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$98 |
| February | US$110 |
| March | US$114 |
| April | US$127 |
| May | US$136 |
| June | US$139 |
| July | US$139 |
| August | US$152 |
| September | US$131 |
| October | US$123 |
| November | US$108 |
| December | US$114 |
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Most expensive: August (~US$152)
Cheapest: January (~US$98)
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
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.
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.
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.
What's nearby
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)
Wells Leisure Centre(1.1 Miles)
Wookey Hole Caves(2.1 Miles)
Lake Village Museum(5.8 Miles)
Church of St Mary(5.9 Miles)
Chalice Well(5.9 Miles)
Glastonbury Festival Site(5.9 Miles)
White Spring(6 Miles)
St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses(6 Miles)
Glastonbury Abbey(6 Miles)
The nearest major airport is Bristol International Airport (BRS)(18.7 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Housekeeping
Safe-deposit box
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)
Based on 802 verified reviews
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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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.
The central setting is ideal for walking around Wells, though parking is mostly off-site and can be inconvenient. Rooms vary in size and style; some are small or dated, and several note bath-only or handheld showers or noise in certain locations. Access involves steep, narrow staircases with no lift, and a few reviews mention communication gaps, occasional closures, or limited overnight staffing, so expect historic charm, good food, and some quirks.
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Historic property with steep, narrow staircases and no lift. Parking is off-site and can be difficult, though some guests found nearby street options; a few reported limited facility operations on certain days.
Ian
27 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Patrick
16 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Megan
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Edward
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
David
23 Jan 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Diane
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tony
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Kristian
11 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nicky
22 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Sally
20 Mar 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
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Generally clean rooms and bathrooms reported across many stays. A few guests mentioned dust or worn carpets in places.
Chris
14 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fran
7 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Megan
16 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
michael
12 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Janet
23 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Dawn
10 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amanda
13 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mark
12 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Alison
12 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Abdul
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Characterful rooms, many with cathedral views and occasional four-poster beds; sizes vary from compact to spacious. Some are dated or noisy, and several note bath-only or handheld showers rather than a full stand-up shower.
Catherine
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
John
18 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Philip
4 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Edward
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sarah
14 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dawn
10 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Sue
2 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Nicky
22 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Richard
11 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
William
3 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Staff are widely described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with praise for problem-solving and hospitality. Some reviews cite communication issues, lack of overnight reception, or being uninformed about closures.
Sharon
24 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
georgiana
8 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Graeme
18 Apr 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Tracey
23 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Edward
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Amanda
13 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tony
22 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Frances
24 Feb 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Alison
12 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Abdul
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Exceptionally central, right by the cathedral and walkable to shops and sights. Some street-facing rooms get early traffic noise, and parking is generally off-site.
Ian
27 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Miranda
17 Nov 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Dayna
28 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Robert
20 May 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Jessica
25 Sept 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Sue
2 Aug 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Diane
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nicky
22 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
George
5 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Abdul
25 Sept 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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Rugantino’s Italian restaurant and made-to-order breakfasts receive consistent praise for quality and flavor. Availability can be limited at times (full bookings or closed days), and a few guests missed meals.
Ian
27 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Catherine
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Philip
4 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Elsa
16 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Dominic
21 Mar 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Diane
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Tony
27 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Tony
22 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mark
12 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
8 Jun 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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Bridget
20 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Malcolm
19 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Nobuko
14 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Jennifer
13 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Kevin
4 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Parking is available on-site. Guests can utilize the parking facilities without a reservation.
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 until 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 is located in the heart of Wells, just 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.
Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
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Golf course (nearby)
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Packed lunches
Free wi-fi
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