In the heart of the city, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 4 guests. It offers access to adventure activities such as birdwatching, hiking, and swimming. Sports enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby golf options. This pet-friendly property is close to Vicar's Close and Wells Bishop's Palace.
Highlights
Games
A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Wells Cathedral
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Fenced yard
Internet access
Explore the area
Wells, ENG
Wells Bishop's Palace
Place, Wells Bishop's Palace
5 min walk
Wells Cathedral
Place, Wells Cathedral
6 min walk
Mendip Hills
Place, Mendip Hills
14 min walk
Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
29 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Characterful, pretty, family friendly Georgian house centrally located in Wells
In the heart of the smallest city in England, this period Georgian cottage offers an ideal base for sampling the delights of Wells and exploring the surrounding countryside. It is a minutes walk from the centre of the town. The end house in a row, it unusually for a city property has a lovely, peaceful garden. The house is kept extremely clean and has gas central heating with a recently installed combi boiler. The sitting room is very spacious, with a lovely wooden floor, wood burner, wi-fi, TV/DVD player with a DVD libarary. The kitchen is well equipped. The dining room is a pretty light room with views of garden from glass door. Upstairs has a lovely double bedroom, thoughtfully decorated with a king size bed. There is also the bathroom with bath and overhead shower and twin bed room. Wells has a wealth of history, that is extremely accessible. There is the magnificent cathedral which houses one of the earliest mechanical clocks in existence. Vicars Close is the oldest continuously inhabited medieval street in Europe. The Bishop's Palace and Beggars porch are adjacent to the busy town square which has a market twice weekly. Wells itself is within easy reach of Bristol, Bath, Glastonbury and the limestone based Mendip Hills offering attractions such as Bristol Zoo, the haunted Wookey Hole Caves, the Roman Baths, Cheddar Gorge, the SS Great Britain, Clifton Suspension Bridge, fantastic shopping and so much more! There is also outlet shopping at Clark's Village in Street, 20 minutes drive away. Wells is easily accessible, close to the M5, Bristol Airport, main line train stations and has a bus station. Weeklong bookings start on Friday. Minimum four night stay during the week
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Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
£30 per dog enquire before booking max 2 med dog
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Permission must be asked to bring a pet, up to two medium sized dogs allowed. The fee charged per dog per stay is £30
Dogs owners are required to clean up after their dogs.
Dog owners are required to bring a bed for their dogs. Please do not allow dogs upstairs or onto furniture.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 8042438
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Wells
Located in Wells, this holiday home is in the city centre. Cheddar Crazy Golf and Farrington Park Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Kilver Court and Clarks Village. Wells Leisure Centre and Wells & Mendip Museum are also worth visiting. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring, hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
The Thatched Cottage Inn - 12 min drive
Meal Machine - 12 min drive
Shepton Brasserie - 10 min drive
The George Inn - 6 min drive
The Market House - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Characterful, pretty, family friendly Georgian house centrally located in Wells pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Characterful, pretty, family friendly Georgian house centrally located in Wells?
As of 25 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Characterful, pretty, family friendly Georgian house centrally located in Wells on 4 Jan 2027 start from £274, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Characterful, pretty, family friendly Georgian house centrally located in Wells?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Characterful, pretty, family friendly Georgian house centrally located in Wells?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Characterful, pretty, family friendly Georgian house centrally located in Wells?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Characterful, pretty, family friendly Georgian house centrally located in Wells located?
Located in the heart of Wells, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Vicar's Close, Wells & Mendip Museum and Wells Cathedral. Wells Bishop's Palace and Ebbor Gorge are also within 10 minutes.
About the host
Your host
The owners are a married couple. Living 20 minutes away.
Why they chose this property
We chose this property because it is a lovely, individual house with character in an interesting, historic, street, located ideally, so close to the town centre and cathedral.
What makes this property unique
Staying at this house, you can really experience what it feels like to live in historic Wells as it has great character and ambience. The garden is lovely to look out on and sit in. To be able to walk out of the door and reach the amenities in a minute is wonderful.