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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Sheep and Penguin in Somerset offers family rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, and soundproofing. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, refrigerator, work desk, TV, and electric kettle. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, featuring brunch and dinner. The restaurant offers vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options in a traditional and modern ambiance. Leisure Facilities: The hotel features a garden, bar, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a sofa bed and bath. Location and Attractions: Located 17 mi from Bristol Airport, the hotel is near Oldfield Park Train Station (21 mi) and Bath Abbey (21 mi). Other attractions include Longleat Safari Park and Longleat House, each 24 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Philip
United Kingdom
“Very friendly and helpful staff. The accommodation was a very high standard. The breakfast was very good with barista quality coffee served. I am very impressed by what they are doing at the Sheep & Penguin. The location is excellent.” - Janet
United Kingdom
“Excellent position for exploring Wells Staff very helpful” - Terri
United States
“Beautifully decorated room and facilities - really exceeded expectations. Every detail was well considered including the bed linen, towels, lotion, soap, tea and coffee making facilities. Within easy walking distance of the city center and...” - Gubs
United Kingdom
“Great location for Wells town centre and also to get taxi for the Pilton Party which was only a few miles away. Check in was seemless esp as we got there earlier than planned. Lunch was great (recommend the Korean chicken wings!), staff super...” - Malcolm
United Kingdom
“Great on site team and lovely room, very nice decor and facility. A real gem of a find.” - Tara
United Kingdom
“Lovely room, excellent location, staff are so friendly and helpful and the bar is great with the best food we've had in Wells” - Zareen
United Kingdom
“Breakfast wasn’t included but Jan left something out for us anyway which was very kind. Similarly we were able to order drinks even though the pub normally closed at 8pm on a Sunday because he was working late.” - Nathan
United Kingdom
“Very friendly and helpful staff, the pub and hotel were very nicely finished as was the bedroom. Location was perfect, big Tesco right across the road, town was a two minute walk away and there is an esso garage round the corner open past 4pm on a...” - Martine
United Kingdom
“Pub was lovely, rooms were decorated tastefully and were very comfortable. Great powerful shower , it was a very good location, close to the centre of Wells.” - Ross
United Kingdom
“Location in Wells was good. 12 minute walk from the cathedral and the market. Very near a car park where we could charge our car overnight. The staff welcomed us well even though we were walking into a pub with suitcases - which can be awkward -...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- The Sheep & Penguin
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBrunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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.




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