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The Wookey Hole Inn

The Wookey Hole Inn High Street
Rated 8.5 in 275 reviews

The Wookey Hole Inn, nestled in the picturesque village of Wookey Hole near Wells, United Kingdom, offers a distinct and charming retreat for travelers seeking a unique experience. Renowned for its quirky and welcoming atmosphere, this boutique hotel captures the essence of its historical surroundings while providing contemporary comforts. Guests are greeted by an enchanting blend of rustic charm and modern design, with each room meticulously decorated to reflect individual character and flair.

The inn is an ideal base for exploring the nearby attractions, including the famous Wookey Hole Caves and the ancient city of Wells. Its location also affords easy access to the stunning landscapes of the Mendip Hills, perfect for hiking and outdoor enthusiasts. The Wookey Hole Inn prides itself on providing personalized service, ensuring that every guest's stay is as comfortable as it is memorable.

Dining at The Wookey Hole Inn is an experience in itself, with a menu that emphasizes locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce. The on-site restaurant offers a variety of dishes that highlight the region's culinary heritage, complemented by a selection of fine wines and local ales. The inviting ambiance of the bar and dining area creates an ideal setting for relaxation and socializing.

Whether you're visiting the region for its breathtaking natural beauty or its rich cultural history, The Wookey Hole Inn promises a stay that is both delightful and memorable, providing an authentic taste of Somerset's hospitality.

Climate and Weather

January
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Michelin Restaurants in Wells and near The Wookey Hole Inn

Church of St Paul
Church of St Paul
Church in Easton, near Wells, Somerset, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church in Wookey Hole, Somerset, England, UK
30m / 40yd
Cave Museum
Museum in Wells, England, UK
270m / 290yd
Monarch's Way
Monarch's Way
Long-distance footpath running from Worcester to Shoreham
130m / 140yd
Wells Cathedral
Wells Cathedral
Anglican cathedral in Wells, Somerset, England, UK
2.5km / 1.5mi
The Bishop's Palace and Gardens
The Bishop's Palace and Gardens
Grade I listed house in Wells, Somerset, England, UK run by The Palace Trust
2.6km / 1.6mi
Church of St Cuthbert, Wells
Church of St Cuthbert, Wells
Church in Wells, Somerset, England, UK
2.4km / 1.5mi
Wells and Mendip Museum
Wells and Mendip Museum
Museum in Wells, Somerset, United Kingdom
2.4km / 1.5mi
Church of St Lawrence
Church of St Lawrence
Church in Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset, England, UK
3.5km / 2.1mi
Church of St Thomas
Church of St Thomas
Church in Wells, Somerset, England, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
Church of St Matthew, Wookey
Church of St Matthew, Wookey
Church in Wookey, Somerset, England, UK
2.2km / 1.4mi
Church of St Lawrence, Priddy
Church of St Lawrence, Priddy
Church in Priddy, Somerset, England, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi
Wells United Church
Wells United Church
Church building in Wells, Mendip, Somerset, England, UK
2.4km / 1.5mi
Brown's Gatehouse, Wells
Brown's Gatehouse, Wells
Grade I listed architectural structure in Mendip, United Kingdom
2.4km / 1.5mi
Penniless Porch, Wells
Penniless Porch, Wells
Grade I listed architectural structure in Mendip, United Kingdom
2.5km / 1.6mi
Chain Gate, Wells
Chain Gate, Wells
Grade I listed architectural structure in Mendip, United Kingdom
2.5km / 1.6mi
Priddy Circles
Priddy Circles
Archaeological site in Priddy, Mendip, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Church of St Leonard, Rodney Stoke
Church of St Leonard, Rodney Stoke
Church in Rodney Stoke, Somerset, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Church of St Michael, Dinder
Church of St Michael, Dinder
Church in Dinder, Somerset, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Christ Church
Christ Church
Church building in Henton, Somerset, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Church of St Peter
Church building in Rodney Stoke, Mendip, Somerset, England, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in North Wootton, Somerset, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
Christ Church
Christ Church
Church building in Wedmore, Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe
Church in Croscombe, Somerset, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Maesbury Castle
Maesbury Castle
Hillfort in Somerset, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Glastonbury Abbey
Glastonbury Abbey
Former Benedictine abbey at Somerset, England, United Kingdom
9.2km / 5.7mi
Gough's Cave
Gough's Cave
Cave of Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, England, UK
9.1km / 5.7mi
Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar Gorge
Valley in Somerset, England
9.2km / 5.7mi
Cox's Cave
Cave in United Kingdom
9.3km / 5.8mi
Chalice Well
Chalice Well
Water well
9.4km / 5.9mi
Tithe Barn
Tithe Barn
Historic building at Cumhill Farm in Pilton, Somerset, England, UK
8.9km / 5.5mi
Church of St John the Baptist, Glastonbury
Church of St John the Baptist, Glastonbury
Church in Glastonbury, UK
9.1km / 5.7mi
Church of St Michael the Archangel, Compton Martin
Church of St Michael the Archangel, Compton Martin
Church in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
Church of St Mary, West Harptree
Church of St Mary, West Harptree
Church in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK
9.8km / 6.1mi
Church of St Laurence, East Harptree
Church of St Laurence, East Harptree
Church in Bath and North East Somerset, England, UK
9.1km / 5.6mi
Church of St John the Baptist
Church of St John the Baptist
Church in Pilton, Somerset, England, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip
Church of St Mary Magdalene, Chewton Mendip
Church in Chewton Mendip, Somerset, England, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church of the Holy Trinity
Church in Binegar, Somerset, England, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Shepton Mallet
Church in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK
9.6km / 5.9mi
Market Cross
Market Cross
Market cross in Glastonbury, Mendip, Somerset, England, UK
9.3km / 5.8mi
Market Cross
Market Cross
Market cross in Cheddar, England
9.2km / 5.7mi
Shepton Mallet Market Cross
Shepton Mallet Market Cross
Market cross in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, England, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi
Church of St Hugh
Church of St Hugh
Church in Charterhouse, Somerset, England, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
Church of St Mary
Church of St Mary
Grade I listed church in Wedmore, Somerset, England, UK
9.7km / 6.1mi
Church of St Nicholas, West Pennard
Church of St Nicholas, West Pennard
Church in West Pennard, Somerset, England, UK
9.5km / 5.9mi

What to do in Wells and near The Wookey Hole Inn

Church of St Paul
Church of St Paul
Church in Easton, near Wells, Somerset, England, UK
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church of St Mary Magdalene
Church in Wookey Hole, Somerset, England, UK
30m / 40yd
Cave Museum
Museum in Wells, England, UK
270m / 290yd
Monarch's Way
Monarch's Way
Long-distance footpath running from Worcester to Shoreham
130m / 140yd
Wells Cathedral
Wells Cathedral
Anglican cathedral in Wells, Somerset, England, UK
2.5km / 1.5mi
The Bishop's Palace and Gardens
The Bishop's Palace and Gardens
Grade I listed house in Wells, Somerset, England, UK run by The Palace Trust
2.6km / 1.6mi
Church of St Cuthbert, Wells
Church of St Cuthbert, Wells
Church in Wells, Somerset, England, UK
2.4km / 1.5mi
Wells and Mendip Museum
Wells and Mendip Museum
Museum in Wells, Somerset, United Kingdom
2.4km / 1.5mi
Church of St Lawrence
Church of St Lawrence
Church in Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset, England, UK
3.5km / 2.1mi
Church of St Thomas
Church of St Thomas
Church in Wells, Somerset, England, UK
2.7km / 1.7mi
Church of St Matthew, Wookey
Church of St Matthew, Wookey
Church in Wookey, Somerset, England, UK
2.2km / 1.4mi
Church of St Lawrence, Priddy
Church of St Lawrence, Priddy
Church in Priddy, Somerset, England, UK
3.9km / 2.4mi
Wells United Church
Wells United Church
Church building in Wells, Mendip, Somerset, England, UK
2.4km / 1.5mi
Brown's Gatehouse, Wells
Brown's Gatehouse, Wells
Grade I listed architectural structure in Mendip, United Kingdom
2.4km / 1.5mi
Penniless Porch, Wells
Penniless Porch, Wells
Grade I listed architectural structure in Mendip, United Kingdom
2.5km / 1.6mi
Chain Gate, Wells
Chain Gate, Wells
Grade I listed architectural structure in Mendip, United Kingdom
2.5km / 1.6mi
Priddy Circles
Priddy Circles
Archaeological site in Priddy, Mendip, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Church of St Leonard, Rodney Stoke
Church of St Leonard, Rodney Stoke
Church in Rodney Stoke, Somerset, England, UK
5.5km / 3.4mi
Church of St Michael, Dinder
Church of St Michael, Dinder
Church in Dinder, Somerset, England, UK
5.2km / 3.2mi
Christ Church
Christ Church
Church building in Henton, Somerset, England, UK
4.4km / 2.7mi
Church of St Peter
Church building in Rodney Stoke, Mendip, Somerset, England, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter
Church in North Wootton, Somerset, England, UK
6.5km / 4.1mi
Christ Church
Christ Church
Church building in Wedmore, Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Croscombe
Church in Croscombe, Somerset, England, UK
6.6km / 4.1mi
Maesbury Castle
Maesbury Castle
Hillfort in Somerset, England, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Glastonbury Abbey
Glastonbury Abbey
Former Benedictine abbey at Somerset, England, United Kingdom
9.2km / 5.7mi
Gough's Cave
Gough's Cave
Cave of Cheddar Gorge, Somerset, England, UK
9.1km / 5.7mi
Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar Gorge
Valley in Somerset, England
9.2km / 5.7mi
Cox's Cave
Cave in United Kingdom
9.3km / 5.8mi
Chalice Well
Chalice Well
Water well
9.4km / 5.9mi

About Wells

Wells, a historic city in the United Kingdom, offers a range of activities and sights that reflect its rich heritage and picturesque setting. A visit to Wells Cathedral is essential, as it showcases stunning Gothic architecture and intricate sculptures. The cathedral's beautiful grounds provide a peaceful space for reflection.

Another highlight is the Wells Bishops Palace, which features beautiful gardens and a fascinating history. The palace is an excellent place to explore the relationship between the church and the city over the centuries. Strolling through the gardens allows for a quiet appreciation of the landscape.

The Market Place is a lively spot where you can experience local culture. With a variety of shops and stalls, it serves as a hub for community life. Visiting on a Wednesday or Saturday gives you the chance to enjoy the local market, where you can find fresh produce and handmade goods.

For those interested in history, the Wells and Mendip Museum offers insights into the local area’s past, including exhibits on the geology and archaeology of the region. It is a small but informative venue that highlights Wells' significance over the ages.

Exploring the Vicars' Close, which is said to be the oldest residential street in Europe, is another worthwhile experience. This charming area features historic buildings that house the choir of the cathedral, all set in a tranquil environment.

If you enjoy walking, the surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for scenic hikes. The Mendip Hills, located nearby, are ideal for those looking to immerse themselves in nature and enjoy breathtaking views.

Finally, consider visiting the Wells Comedy Festival if your timing aligns. This event showcases local and national talent and adds a cultural dimension to the city.

Wells offers a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it a rewarding destination for visitors.




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