Title: Pass the Keys | A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Wells, Somerset Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Pass the Keys | A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Wells, Somerset Holiday home in Wells with a fitness centre ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89806000/89805914/4f2abce0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89806000/89805914/9a67e985.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89806000/89805914/63ffed6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89806000/89805914/1827d119.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89806000/89805914/46cf54ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Wells city's historic charm is right at your doorstep when you stay at this peaceful and stylish cottage. Indulge in artisanal foods, world cuisine, and local crafts within a short walking distance to the Market Place. Explore nearby attractions like the Cathedral, Bishop's Palace and Gardens, or enjoy concerts in the Cathedral. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51195 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Gym - Pool - Pet-friendly - Washer - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Pass the Keys | A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Wells, Somerset This peaceful and stylish cottage is perfectly located right at the heart of this beautiful and historic city of Wells and is a perfect base for exploring the city and the many attractions that Somerset has to offer. Glastonbury, Cheddar, Weston-super-Mare, Bath and Bristol are our neighbors with in easy reach. Supermarkets Waitrose is about 3 minutes walk and Tesco is about 5 minutes walk. There is a rapid EV charger at Morrisons and fast chargers at Tescos. All other shops and cafes, pubs and restaurants 200 yards from the front door Local Restaurants Loads available within few minutes walking distance . The Bishops Eye bar, Ask and Cafe 21 are all in the Market Place. The cafe in the Bishops Palace is lovely for tea and cake (no entry ticket required). The Good Earth is a Wells institution, providing excellent value delicious vegetarian whole food lunches for at least 40 years. The Rugantino italian restaurant on the Cathedral Green has also maintained a solid reputation for at least half a century. Fish and Chips are best at Tuckers, opposite the entrance to Tescos. Cafe 21 has excellent food and service with inside seating and on sunny days in the market square. Local Attractions Within walking distance you have the Cathedral, Bishop's Palace and Gardens, and the historic centre including Vicars' Close. There are busy markets on Wednesday and Saturday selling a lot of artisan local foods and world foods plus crafts. There are regular beautiful concerts in the Cathedral. Cedars Hall - which is a new state of the art concert hall, is only a 4 minute walk away, and has a genuinely varied programme of world class musicians performing a whole range of music from ancient to modern. Wells Museum is small but charming and there are regular sung services in the Cathedral. The Film Centre Cinema has a whole range of films for such a small venue, and is a local treasure. The Little Theatre has great family friendly shows performed by keen amateur cast members. Seasonal attractions include: Somerset Arts Works Wells Festival of Literature Wells Comedy festival Wells Food Festival Walking: there are many excellent walks ranging from 25 minutes up to several hours, directly from the house including walks to Ebbor Gorge, Wookey Hole, Priddy, and Glastonbury. Close to Wells - approx 30 minutes drive Wookey Hole Caves Cheddar Gorge and Caves, Aardvark Adventures - Outdoor Activities and Zip Wiring Cheddar Watersports will hire boats to visitors, and also run training courses: see bcyc.org.uk Open air swimming pool at Greenbank in Street. Clarks village is located in Street too and is a designer outlet shopping venue. Indoor swimming and Gym at Wells Leisure Centre. There are also many other excellent walking locations on the Mendip Hills within half-an-hour's drive including the amazing Wavering Down and Crook Peak walk. For the bird watchers there is Shapwick Nature Reserve a 15 minute drive or Westhay both excellent for a bike ridding. Ethicurean garden and restaurant at Wrington The Somerset levels are easily explored by bicycle. Daytrips and other Attractions (up to an hour away) National Trust properties include: Montacute, Lytes Cary, Tyntesfeild, and (furthest away) Stourhead. Fleet Air Arm Museum The Newt Gardens and Restaurant - south of Castle Cary. Hauser and Wirth gallery -Bruton Coast: Clevedon, Weston super Mare and Portishead. The south coast at Bridport is 90 minutes drive. Towns to visit: Frome, Bruton, Bath, Bristol (There are regular busses to Bath and Bristol) Clarkes Village shopping at Street. Buses There are regular buses to Glastonbury, Bath and Bristol. All buses arrive and depart from the bus station, but you can catch buses going to Bath or Bristol nearer the house. Look on google maps to find the exact bus stops. Key Selling Points Peaceful cottage right in the middle of this historic city of Wells. Restaurants, cafe, shops and the famous Wells Market is all within few minutes walking distance. Important: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys we require guest verification, which is provided by Superhog. Upon confirming your booking, Superhog will reach out to the lead booker through a secure link, providing detailed instructions for verification. The online verification process requires a government-issued photo ID. Once verification is successfully completed, the check-in information will be provided. Pets - allowed Smoking - not allowed ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Food and drink - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Gym ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,195 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104900000/104893400/104893393/89174b29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rennovated 2 bed dog friendly cosy cottage in central Wells Wells - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 3340531 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C51.20820%2C-2.64830&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9nHHUhrtjdUe5wTwid64Bb7qY2M=) Wells #### What's nearby - Vicar's Close - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Wells Bishop's Palace - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Wells Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Wookey Hole Caves - 8 min drive - 2.2 miles - Glastonbury Tor - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles #### Getting around - Frome Station - 25 min drive - Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Quarter Jack (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Good Earth - ‬2 min walk - ‪Fosso Lounge - ‬1 min walk - ‪Tuckers Fish And Chip Shop - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Crown at Wells - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Pass the Keys | A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Wells, Somerset have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Pass the Keys | A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Wells, Somerset pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Pass the Keys | A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Wells, Somerset? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Pass the Keys | A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Wells, Somerset? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Pass the Keys | A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Wells, Somerset located? > Situated in 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Pass the Keys | A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Wells, Somerset Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea M. 28 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gem in Wells So much character! A real find. ##### Andrea M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 22 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Wells Cottage Seating in lounge a struggle for 4 adults, courtyard could done with some attention, none of outside lights working. Parking is a pain, good walk to Waitrose every time to get the car. Not much storage, wardrobe space in the bedrooms. Good location for seeing the area and sights. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### ARISA M. 12 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 暖炉が素晴らしい 本物の暖炉を体験しました。初めての体験でしたが、素晴らしい経験をしました。調味料がたくさんありましたが、全て賞味期限切れで腐ってるのもありました。何年も触ってない感じで油ベトベトでした。この点がマイナスポイントです。 ##### ARISA M. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria de uxua G. 3 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful little cottage Perfect little cottage in the middle of wells, beautifully decorated, súper confortable and clean( the only thing to say is that the stairs going to the top floor aren’t for everyone) definitely will recommend… will not disappoint .. ##### Maria de uxua G. 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