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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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Exterior
Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property
Restaurant
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1-2 Tucker Street, Wells, England, BA5 2DZ
  • Place, Vicar's Close
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wells Bishop's Palace
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Wells Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

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

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Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

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

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Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms | Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Cottage, 2 Bedrooms

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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 & Mendip Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wells Bishop's Palace - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Wells Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mendip Hills - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Fosso Lounge - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Crown at Wells - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Quarter Jack (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tuckers Fish And Chip Shop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Sheep & Penguin - ‬1 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.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 & Mendip Museum and Ebbor Gorge. 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 Jan 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sheep and Penguin on Jan 27, 2026 start from $160.56, 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.

Will I be able to park at The Sheep and Penguin?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

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 good 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, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

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.

Does The Sheep and Penguin have connecting rooms?

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).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Sheep and Penguin?

No, at The Sheep and Penguin, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

The Sheep and Penguin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely, location great, with very cheap parking nearby and walking distance to everything
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally-Anne

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

Amazing Find

What a lovely find this hotel was. Very smart boutique hotel. Bar and staff were amazing and very attentive. Food was lovely. Room was very clean and everything was provided. Top spec toilet rolls, tea and coffee and shower gel, shampoo/conditoner. Short 10 min walk into town which is worth a look. Continental brekkie was all you could ask for and eat as much as you wanted too. Only ask would be biscuits in your room to go with the tea/coffee. Would definitely return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very well equipped and well furnished property. The home was really cosy and comfortable and excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Nice little break

Our stay was excellent. Very friendly hotel and helpful. Room very nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely spacious room, loved the decor, spotlessly clean!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raphael

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

Excellent accommodation in Wells - superb.

Staff and welcome - superb, friendly and efficient at all times - absolutely faultless. Room and premises - welcoming, clean and very comfortable. Food, breakfast and dinner - the Continental Breakfast was excellent and very nicely presented. We also had dinner in the bar/restaurant and that was good, well-presented and delicious. Parking - there is no parking but we simply used a nearby Morrisons and paid a modest price for parking there using the JustPark app. All in all, superb, we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

Lovely hotel

Great hotel, lovely food and staff were very friendly and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very comfortable and the bathroom was very clean with an excellent shower The bed was very comfortable and we both slept well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly wonderful place. Stylish, comfortable, friendly. We loved our stay and plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely boutique room, recently refurnished with comfortable bed and excellent shower. Staff were friendly and efficient. Great value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We received a really nice warm welcome from Jan. Check in was straight forward and easy. Jan explained where everything was and how everything worked. The property has been renovated to a really high standard with quality materials. Food is excellent, and all the staff were polite and friendly. making everyone relaxed. Very enjoyable stay. We will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

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

Simply fantastic

Spent a couple of very relaxing nights here, great Pub with lovely, well equipped rooms and cracking continental breakfast, didn't eat but food looked lovely, hence the busy restaurant, great selection of craft beers, ciders and spirits, all very reasonably priced. Fantastic staff who couldn't be more friendly or helpful, highly recommended & won't hesitate to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Glenn

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

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Lovely pub and guest house

Great place to stay in Wells
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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