Wells
£95—'Quintessentially English' cathedral city in Somerset
Ross Palmer
Deal Expert
With its Medieval cathedral & moated Bishop's Palace, England's smallest city is packed with sights
Why We Love This Deal
A 600-year-old coaching inn, the Swan Hotel is right in the centre of Wells. The property is set directly opposite the cathedral green, surrounded by cute shops and eateries. It's "as quintessentially English a view as visitors to Wells could hope for", says The Daily Telegraph. Overnight stays are £95 for Travelzoo Members this spring.
What's included
- Overnight accommodation in a Classic Double or Twin Room, with full English breakfast, for two
- Late checkout until 12pm
- Stay in a Superior Double or Twin Room for £115 per night or a Deluxe Double or Twin Room for £135 per night. These offer extra space and more luxurious features
When
Valid Sunday–Friday until 15 June, 2025. Saturdays are an extra £10.
A 2-night minimum stay applies to selected Saturdays.
Hotel details
The Swan Hotel has hosted many illustrious guests down the centuries. These include King Henry VII, Ramsay MacDonald, Winston Churchill, and author George Bernard Shaw. More recently, it was used as a filming location for the movie "Hot Fuzz".
The hotel has a wood-panelled restaurant, a bar, and a lounge. The outdoor terrace adjoins the cathedral green. There's also a gin bar with more than 100 varieties in stock. Bedrooms are "stylish and comfortable", according to The AA.
Wells is set at the foot of the Mendip Hills National Landscape. Wookey Hole Caves are 10 minutes' drive away, while Cheddar Gorge is 20 minutes' drive. Bath, famed for its Georgian architecture and Jane Austen connections, is 40 minutes by car.
Policies & other information
- Up to two dogs can stay in selected rooms for an extra £15 per night (enquire on booking).
- This offer is based on two adults sharing only.
- There is limited free parking at the hotel (subject to availability).
- The hotel has two accessible rooms, with step-free access and walk-in showers. Please enquire for availability.
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