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Located in Wells and with Oldfield Park Train Station reachable within 20 miles, The Sheep and Penguin has a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. The property is around 21 miles from Bristol Temple Meads Station, 21 miles from Bath Spa Train Station and 21 miles from Royal Crescent. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. At The Sheep and Penguin you'll find a restaurant serving British cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Bath Abbey is 21 miles from the accommodation, while The Roman Baths is 21 miles from the property. Bristol Airport is 17 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.5
Free Wifi
10
High score for Wells

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully decorated and comfortable rooms with lots of little touches. The bar/restaurant area is perfect for us to have a drink with lovely staff. We had a continental breakfast which was amazing.
  • Fernandez
    United States of America United States of America
    The Sheep and Penguin Hotel in Wells, Somerset, offers an unforgettable experience with its charming ambiance, attentive staff, delicious dining, and cozy, stylish rooms. It is a standout property that I look forward to returning to time and time...
  • Kirsty
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A beautiful place to stay. Our room was very clean and comfy. The staff were amazing and the bar was excellent. Not too noisy either as our room was above.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We really enjoyed our stay Very clean and the location was perfect
  • H
    Helen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautifully done, stunning room and bathroom, comfortable and clean. Staff were super helpful, really great. Pub and food looked fab, we were booked up on family stuff but would have happily settled in for the evening! Bath was a thing of beauty.
  • R
    Rachael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely staff made us feel very welcome and comfortable. Light breakfast provided in the room. Lots of great cafes nearby.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This property is totally amazing, we booked very last minute as wasn’t sure what to expect. On arrival, we got greeted by the most loveliest staff member. They welcomed us, helped us to our room and made sure we had everything we needed. They told...
  • Robin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff, quality of room furnishings and a fantastic roomy bathroom with a shower I'd like at home. Food is also excellent.
  • Louise
    Australia Australia
    Beautiful decor, funky, friendly staff! Loved the Wednesday market!
  • Jonathon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A really lovely boutique hotel with friendly and welcoming staff. Well situated with a short walk to the centre of Wells and the cathedral. The room was spacious and clean (we had the Emperor room which comes with the bathtub - would recommend)....

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Sheep & Penguin
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Sheep and Penguin
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Soundproof
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Sheep and Penguin

  • The Sheep and Penguin has 1 restaurant:

    • The Sheep & Penguin
  • Room options at The Sheep and Penguin include:

    • Double
  • Check-in at The Sheep and Penguin is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • The Sheep and Penguin is 1,500 feet from the center of Wells. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at The Sheep and Penguin may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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