The Crown at Wells, Somerset
About this property
This former 15th-century coaching inn offers en-suite accommodation with limited parking for small cars on site. The Crown is situated in the heart of Wells, in Somerset and William Penn once preached there in 1695.
Rooms at The Crown at Wells, Somerset are traditional in style, and some have old wooden beams. Each has Egyptian cotton bed sheets, facilities for making tea and coffee, and a TV.
Anton’s Bistrot restaurant serves local produce in a variety of dishes and has a wide range of wines to choose from. Local ales and wines are served in the Penn Bar, and there is a courtyard that has parasols for sunny days and outside heaters for colder weather.
The property is close to Wells Cathedral and Bishop’s Palace, where there is an exclusive special discount for Crown guests. A popular market runs twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, on the Market Place.
Bicycle and walking routes are in the immediate area and maps are available from reception. Guests can enjoy walking tours of Wells and Hot Fuzz, available upon request and subject to availability.
Languages spoken
Availability
We Price Match
You can claim a refund for the difference if you find your reservation cheaper on another website.
Just remember to reach out after booking with us. If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot of and a link to the other offer. You can also file a We Price Match claim over the phone by calling our Customer Service. In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.
We Price Match checklist
- The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.
- The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.
- The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.
- The other offer must be for the same number of occupants.
- The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.
- The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.
When can't you make a claim?
- If the other offer is on a website that doesn't reveal the property or accommodation type you'll be staying in until after booking.
- If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.
- If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.
- If your current reservation is a "Partner offer" (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you're comparing the other offer to a "Partner Offer" on our platform.
- If you cancel your booking.
- If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can't be available elsewhere.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?
- Look for "Found this room cheaper elsewhere?" on your confirmation page.
- Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).
- Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).
- Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).
- Contact Customer Service.
- After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
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House rules
Please note that the property's full address is: The Crown at Wells, Market Place, Wells, Somerset, BA5 2RP. Guests should follow signs for deliveries to bring them into the city centre at the top of New Street/Sadler Street.
Please note, all the rooms are accessible by one or more flight of stairs. Due to the age and layout of the building there is no lift.
Pets are only allowed in the standard double and twin rooms, subject to availability and by prior arrangement.
Guests travelling with children are requested to note the age and number of children traveling, using the Special Requests box.
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There is limited parking for small and medium cars only
The fine print
• Please inform The Crown at Wells, Somerset in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
• Restaurant #1 is closed from Mon 08 Jan 2024 until Mon 08 Jan 2024
• Restaurant #1 is closed from Mon 15 Jan 2024 until Mon 15 Jan 2024
• Restaurant #1 is closed from Mon 22 Jan 2024 until Mon 22 Jan 2024
• Restaurant #1 is closed from Mon 29 Jan 2024 until Mon 29 Jan 2024
• Restaurant #1 is closed from Mon 05 Feb 2024 until Mon 05 Feb 2024
• Restaurant #1 is closed from Mon 12 Feb 2024 until Mon 12 Feb 2024
• Restaurant #1 is closed from Wed 25 Dec 2024 until Wed 25 Dec 2024
• Bar is closed from Sun 25 Dec 2022 until Sun 25 Dec 2022
• Bar is closed from Mon 25 Dec 2023 until Mon 25 Dec 2023
• Bar is closed from Wed 25 Dec 2024 until Wed 25 Dec 2024
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Facilities of The Crown at Wells, Somerset
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Wine/champagne
- Kids' meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Internet
- Internet services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
General
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Activities
- Walking tours
- Cycling
- Golf course (within 3 km)
Media & Technology
- Pet bowls
- Daily housekeeping
- Packed lunches
Health & Safety
- First aid kit available
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Living Area
- Parking
Other
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus