Burcott Mill Guesthouse - Wells
51.20764, -2.686963Overview
Historic Grade II listed guesthouse with a working watermill in Somerset
Accommodation & Rooms
Burcott Mill Guesthouse offers rooms with private bathrooms, iPod docks, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players. The Standard Double Suite includes a separate sitting area with a sofa and coffee table. Each room provides tea/coffee making facilities and homemade shortbread biscuits.
Award-Winning Breakfast & Dining
Burcott Mill Guesthouse serves award-winning breakfasts featuring locally sourced produce and homemade bread made from the mill's own flour. Options include full English, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, and vegetarian choices. Guests can also purchase loaves of the mill's bread to take home.
Property & Grounds
The Burcott Mill site includes a working watermill where Steve produces flour, and guests receive a tour upon request. Outside, a private garden offers space for relaxation, and an enclosed play area is specifically designed for children. A communal lounge with wine options provides additional space to unwind.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Burcott Mill Guesthouse lies less than 3 km from Wells city centre, home to the 12th-century Cathedral and Bishop's Palace with 6 hectares of gardens. The property sits beneath the Mendip Hills, with Glastonbury Tor and Cheddar Gorge reachable within a 30-minute drive. Bristol Airport is 20 km away, and three village pubs serve evening meals within walking distance.
Family-Friendly Amenities
Families staying at Burcott Mill Guesthouse benefit from an enclosed children's play area and a private garden with outdoor furniture. The Family Suite offers a large room with bunk beds tucked behind a curtain for privacy and a separate seating area. Guests can also meet the resident guinea pigs housed in an enclosure near the entrance.
- Location: Less than 3 km from Wells Cathedral and Bishop's Palace
- Rooms: Standard Double Suites with separate sitting area
- Dining: Award-winning breakfast with homemade bread from mill flour
- Property: Working watermill on site with guest tours
- Family: Enclosed children's play area and family suites
- Nearby: 30-minute drive to Cheddar Gorge and Glastonbury Tor
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Facilities
Main facilities
Flat-screen TV
Electric kettle
No smoking on site
Dining
- Special diet menus
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Burcott Mill Guesthouse
| 💵 Lowest room price | 112 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 2.9 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 28.8 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Bristol, BRS |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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