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Pass the Keys | A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Wells, Somerset

Pass the Keys | A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Wells, Somerset

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Exterior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

Overview of Pass the Keys | A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Wells, Somerset

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Wells
  • Popular LocationWells Cathedral5 min walk
  • Popular LocationWells Bishop's Palace7 min walk
  • Popular LocationWookey Hole Caves5 min drive
  • AirportBristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)38 min drive

Space details

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 5
1195 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon

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: We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we've partnered with Know Your Guest, the leading vacation rental guest-screening provider. Please note that before your booking begins, you will need to verify your details and ID through Know Your Guest. You will also be given the choice between paying a refundable deposit or buying a £40 non-refundable damage waiver. We suggest you buy the damage waiver as this protects you in case you cause accidental damage during a booking.

Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed

Property manager

Pass the Keys

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Unit size: 1195 sq ft (111 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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

Property is also known as

3340531

About the area

Wells

This vacation home is located in Wells. Wells & Mendip Museum and Greenbank Pool are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Kilver Court and Clarks Village. Royal Bath and West Showground and The Cheddar Gorge Cheese Co. are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Vicar's Close - 4 min walk
  • Wells Cathedral - 5 min walk
  • Wells Bishop's Palace - 7 min walk
  • Wookey Hole Caves - 5 min drive
  • Glastonbury Tor - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Frome Station - 25 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Quarter Jack - 4 min walk
  • The Globe Inn - 3 min walk
  • Fosso Lounge - 1 min walk
  • Cathedral Green - 3 min walk
  • Pickwicks - 1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pass the Keys | A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Wells, Somerset pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
11:00 AM
Location
Wells
Structure Type
Private vacation home