Local Area
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The nearest pub to the house, and a genuine local favourite — a family-run gastropub minutes from the Cathedral.
A friendly café on the Market Place, a minute's walk from the Cathedral — wholesome home-cooked breakfasts and cakes.
A Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant on Sadler Street — veg-led sharing plates with views of the Cathedral. Worth booking ahead.
A beloved family-run café and bakery — freshly made sandwiches, baked goods, and hearty breakfasts.
A wine bar in the historic gatehouse of the Bishop's Palace — hand-picked wines and sharing platters.
A family-run, award-winning chippy on Tuck Street, going strong for over 25 years.
A well-stocked local deli for picking up something good for the evening.
Above the Cathedral's entry cloister, with views of the West Front — homemade cakes and proper cream teas.
A former city jail turned gastropub on the High Street — a good one for a proper Sunday lunch.
A proper pub with real ale, cocktails, and restaurant-quality food — for a good night out without needing a taxi.
A Wells institution for over 30 years — a wholefood restaurant that's just as good for lunch.
An independent wine bar, shop, and kitchen tucked into Heritage Courtyard — excellent brunch, lunch, and wine pairings.
Authentic Italian, overlooking the Cathedral.
A well-regarded fish and seafood restaurant in the city centre — a lovely alternative for a special dinner.
A stylish Italian restaurant in the former Wells Post Office on the Market Place, overlooking the Bishop's Palace.
An AA Rosette country pub in Oakhill village — modern British menu, log fires, and a good selection of local ales.
A good pub option over in Glastonbury, if you're spending the day there.
Padel courts and a driving range on site at Farrington Gurney, plus excellent food — a good spot for an active afternoon followed by a proper meal.
England's smallest city and its striking 13th-century cathedral.
Moated gardens right next to the cathedral, lovely for a slow walk.
One of the oldest continuously inhabited residential streets in Europe.
Weekly market and a handful of independent shops.
The open green in front of the cathedral, good for a picnic.
The largest parish church in Somerset, worth a look inside.
Show caves and a papermill, a popular half-day out.
An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, great for walking.
Dramatic limestone cliffs, show caves, and walking trails.
A short climb up to one of Somerset's most recognisable landmarks.
A friendly 18-hole parkland course on the edge of the city, with views over the Mendips towards Glastonbury Tor — visitors welcome.
A beautifully landscaped garden in Shepton Mallet, with the historic Charlton Viaduct as a backdrop — lovely for a gentle wander.
A charming volunteer-run heritage steam line at Cranmore — a nostalgic afternoon out.
Clay pigeon shooting, archery, and quad biking in the Mendip Hills — "Have a Go" packages available for complete beginners, no licence needed.
