The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant

The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant Inn in Mendip District

About this inn

Situated in Mendip District, this attractive inn for $101 per night is a great option for your next trip. Set in a stunning location on Wells Cathedral Green, facing the West Front, The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant is well positioned for discovering Somerset's historic beauty spots.

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Mendip District

Nearby attractions

The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant

4.0

Good(1,086 Reviews)

Inn in Mendip District

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for pets

Includes essentialsGarden, Pets allowed, Internet / Wifi and more

$$$$

About this inn

Amenities

Pets allowed

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Garden

Map of Mendip District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

4.0/5.0

Good(1,086 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

7.0

Apr 2024

Stunning location

The breakfast was excellent, everything cooked to perfection

Parking is a problem, everywhere suggested by staff was full on arrival so it took us some time to find somewhere. Everywhere requires you to renew your payment early next morning, so not relaxing really.

9.0

Mar 2024

Beautiful hotel, beautiful place - definitely returning soon!

The property is in an amazing location - super central with everything on your doorstep! The view of the cathedral from our bedroom was stunning and made our trip! The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and helped to make our stay extra special!

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9.0

Mar 2024

enjoyable stay in historical Wells.

The location was great in the historical centre of Wells, our room overlooked the green and had a beautiful view of the cathedral. The room was comfortable and tastefully decorated. Staff were pleasant and helpful with local knowledge. We didn't eat breakfast but did enjoy a lovely dinner in the restaurant.

8.0

Nov 2023

It’s a fabulous place to stay - as long as you can manage the very old stairs, which we were warned about and we had no

Wonderful old and quirky building and amazing location, so quiet

We were sad the restaurant was closed so no delicious Italian dinner and no breakfast but we were given good suggestions for both meals.

8.0

Jul 2023

Great!

Location and the people were amazing. Super helpful.

8.0

Jul 2023

Enjoyable

Quirky

Nothing

10.0

Jul 2023

perfect hotel, perfect location in Wells

perfect location, lovely stay

staircases were challenging but this didn’t spoil the stay at this excellent hotel

8.0

May 2023

quirky, brilliant position, definitely worth staying one night but not more

exceptional view from my window looking at west front of wells cathedral

difficult steps within my bedroom from bed to en-suite

5.0

May 2023

Passable

Great location. Evening meal and breakfast good and staff very friendly but room not so good.

9.0

Apr 2023

spacious room with a view

Lovely view of the cathedral from the room and surprisingly spacious.

8.0

Apr 2023

Good location in the centre of Wells

very comfy bed.

The stairs to the room were difficult to navigate as they were thin because the room was in the eves. The blind did not fully close so light came into the room early.

10.0

Mar 2023

We've had a wonderful stay at the Ancient Gatehouse, and a very tasty evening meal at Rugantino's

Exceptional and really lovely hotel

Bed too soft for my taste

10.0

Feb 2023

Perfect

Staff were very lovely The room was super cozy

9.0

Feb 2023

lovely stay, staff very friendly & accommodating

central location

steep stairs up to top floor, but manageable

10.0

Feb 2023

Exceptional

Great location Clean Friendly Staff

Nothing

4.0

Feb 2023

Very disappointing -we had such high hopes! The issues are not caused by the age of the building

it was exciting to be staying in such an historic building which we have often admired

We had been looking forward to staying in room 3 which we had ben advised would be our room, particularly as this rom has a celebrated view to the cathedral and is on the back [quieter] side of the building, but found other guests already installed in that room when we arrived... We found it astonishing that an establishment purporting to be a 3* hotel has no-one in reception after 18.00h Having been told this was the case, we brought forward our arrival so that we could arrive when someone was on duty. But.... Arriving at 17.30h we found the building in complet darkness and had to juggle mobile phone torches to be able to open the key press to extract our key. Eventually, by trial and error we found the key we had been given seemd to fit room2 [ on the road side of the building with no view, and, after telephoning agreed to settle in there. The following morning , I was challenged by the receptionist who showed no concern for the welfare of her guests but was very self- justifying saying it would not happen again! With both the coffee machine and, later the card/cash machine out of orde, too, the atmosphere was such that we were very pleased to leave!

9.0

Jan 2023

great stay

location

there is no lounge bar

8.0

Jan 2023

Incredible view, friendly staff, good value for money. The bedroom & bathroom could do with some TLC

Suberb view overlooking Wells cathedral. The bed was comfortable, the room was warm, clean bathroom, the shower powerful with lots of hot water, good quality towels, the staff were helpful and friendly.

The blind in the bedroom was broken, the toilet seat was loose, the hook on the back of the bathroom door was hanging off. The armchair was uncomfortable with bad scrape marks on the wall behind it. The soap dispenser, toilet roll holder and towel ring were badly positioned.

7.0

Jan 2023

Good

This is a regular place we stay at and have completed several stays here. Very close to the market in the square on a Saturday. Staff always very friendly, accommodating and the food is expensive but it's what you expect to pay now and good quality.

Increase in food prices

10.0

Jan 2023

brilliant

everything was lovely food in evening at restaurant below , good breakfast , nice and warm 24 hrs heating in rooms

nothing

10.0

Jan 2023

loved it

quaint lovely service and food

5.0

Dec 2022

Central location with great views

Location, beds, food

We had been warned about steep set of stairs but not about a fork at the top which made them tricky to navigate

8.0

Nov 2022

The weather was wet but we still thoroughly enjoyed our stay. A lovely market on Saturday and good shops in the town. A

It is quaint and in a wonderful central location. The food is excellent. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful.

It needs some updating, they have started this. Soon it will be a wonderful boutique hotel. Steep, uneven stairs. They add to the character but are difficult for some people to negotiate. Parking is a short distance from the hotel.

6.0

Oct 2022

Serious Safety issues /access for top 2 rooms.

The sheer height and number of stairs with insufficient safe guards or aids to assist. The 2 top rooms are not accessible for old or children. Greater Clarity and Safety Measures are imperative.

10.0

Oct 2022

Bright and comfortable room, wonderful staff and a great place to stay!

The room was beautiful with a great view of the cathedral. It was spotless and there was plenty of space to store luggage and unpack. The bed was really comfortable and cosy and there was a lot of natural light. The staff were so welcoming and attentive and made us feel really relaxed and comfortable during our stay. It was really dog friendly. We had room service pizza from the restaurant which was delicious. Overall a perfect place to stay for a mini break and would highly recommend.

The only downside was the shower being handheld as that is a little awkward to use.

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Mendip District?

The average price for a rental in Mendip District is $132 per night. This rental is $31 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant pet friendly?

Yes! This inn is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, internet / wifi, parking, balcony / patio, and tv.

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The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Mendip District

Nearby attractions

The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant

Inn in Mendip District

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Mendip District

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Mendip District?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Ancient Gatehouse & Rugantino Restaurant?

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