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The Sheep and Penguin

3.0 star property
Hotel in Wells with free breakfast and a coffee shop

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Enjoy a drink at the bar, surrounded by a beautiful floral arrangement and wine glasses.
Relax in this stylish living room with a sofa and patterned pillow, adjacent to a fully equipped kitchen with a stove, sink, and kettle.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a stainless steel range hood, oven, and double sink.
Relax in a patio area with round tables, comfortable chairs, and lush greenery.
Cozy retreat with a sloped ceiling, brick wall, and large window offering a view. The room features a comfortable bed, desk, and radiator.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
1-2 Tucker Street, Wells, England, BA5 2DZ
  • Wells Bishop's Palace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Wells Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Wookey Hole Caves
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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Room options

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Deluxe Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Wells

Located within a 5-minute walk of Vicar's Close, The Sheep and Penguin is within a 15-minute stroll of Wells & Mendip Museum. This 11-room, 3-star hotel has conveniences like free breakfast, a restaurant, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Vicar's Close - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Wells Bishop's Palace - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wells Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Wookey Hole Caves - 8 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Glastonbury Tor - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Frome Station - 25 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cathedral Green - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Quarter Jack - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Fosso Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flapjackery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Coffee#1 - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Sheep and Penguin

Hotel in Wells with free breakfast and a coffee shop
At The Sheep and Penguin, guests have access to a garden. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels. Hair dryers are also included.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available on weekends 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • The Sheep & Penguin

Family friendly

  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:30 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

The Sheep and Penguin Hotel
The Sheep and Penguin Wells
The Sheep and Penguin Hotel Wells

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to The Sheep and Penguin?

Located steps from Vicar's Close, this hotel is in Wells, and within a 10-minute walk of Wells Cathedral and Wells & Mendip Museum. You'll also find Mendip Hills and Wells Bishop's Palace less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Sheep and Penguin?

As of Jul 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sheep and Penguin on Aug 3, 2025 start from $183.38, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Sheep and Penguin?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does The Sheep and Penguin feature a casino?

No, The Sheep and Penguin doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Sheep and Penguin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Sheep and Penguin a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a smart TV as well as a bar and a restaurant.

Does The Sheep and Penguin have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Sheep and Penguin have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Sheep and Penguin serves free continental breakfast at The Sheep & Penguin on weekend mornings.

Will The Sheep and Penguin allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Sheep and Penguin.

Are there connecting rooms at The Sheep and Penguin?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from The Sheep and Penguin?

The closest major airport to The Sheep and Penguin is Bristol International Airport (BRS), which is 18.5 mi away (42 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Sheep and Penguin?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Sheep and Penguin.

The Sheep and Penguin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel: great food and service. Stylish decor, very comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Last minute booking. Great room, great dinner,great breakfast. Fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Me and my partner stayed here for a weekend away and it’s safe to say we loved it. The room was beautiful and so comfortable, I think we both came away disappointed we weren’t staying for longer. All the staff were really friendly and chatty and the food was delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The whole place is beautifully fitted out with careful attention to detail, so first impressions are good. The staff are willing and friendly, but there is a mismatch between appearance and expectation. The room was not serviced as expected (perhaps this was an oversight) and as this relatively business feels its way, it trips over itself trying to embrace popularity and sophistication.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

haydn

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay

Amazing place to stay in the heart of Wells. Excellent condition of all the rooms including lovely bar. Staff were first class also. Well done
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gervis

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic value for money

Fantastic very for money. Very attentive staff and the room had everything I needed for the stay. Bed was comfy and room was very spacious and perfect for working on my laptop. Parking was great and the meal and drinks in the bar were top class. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent experience at the Sheep and Penguin

The stay was excellent. We liked the place so much we booked a second night. Jan, Max, and Finn were are extremely helpful. The rooms were brand new and gorgeous, the showers had incredible temperature and pressure and the beds were comfy. Could not recommend more. The Pub also played good music and had an excellent selection of beers on tap.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were friendly and the room was comfortable and nicely presented. Checking in and out was relaxed, we were shown to our room, they offered to carry our bags, which was great as there’s a few stairs and they booked us a table for the evening. They don’t offer breakfast, which we knew, there’s cereal in the room, but no milk, even after asking for some twice the evening before, so unable to have tea, coffee or the cereal in the morning. We ate before going out for the evening and the food was lovely, there was quite a buzz in the bar / restaurant area. It was also great for us that we could get in after hours as we were out late. All in all a lovely place to stay, convenient for the city centre, but a little pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024