The Crown At Wells, Somerset - 4-Star Hotel in Wells

The Crown offers en-suite rooms with Egyptian cotton bed sheets and traditional furnishings including old wooden beams. Some rooms include a four-poster bed, and all are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel provides free private parking on site for small cars.

Anton's Bistrot serves local produce dishes and has a wide range of wines. The Penn Bar offers local ales and wines, with live music and entertainment options. A courtyard with parasols and outside heaters is available, and special diet menus and kids' meals are on request.

The property sits on Market Square, a two-minute walk from Wells Cathedral and Bishop's Palace. Crown guests receive an exclusive discount at Bishop's Palace, and a market operates twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays on the square. Bicycle and walking route maps are available from reception.

Dog-friendly rooms are available, with pet bowls provided and dogs offered snacks in the bar. The hotel also accommodates family stays with children and pets. The building is a traditional 15th-century coaching inn, adding historical charm for all guests.

William Penn preached at The Crown in 1695, and the hotel appears in the film Hot Fuzz. Walking tours of Wells and Hot Fuzz locations are available upon request. The hotel also offers packed lunches for day trips and has a picnic area and sun terrace.

Location: Central Wells Market Square, steps from Cathedral

Rooms: Egyptian cotton sheets, four-poster beds, en-suite

Dining: Anton's Bistrot with local produce & wide wine list

Pet-Friendly: Dog rooms, pet bowls, bar snacks

History: 15th-century coaching inn, William Penn 1695

Perks: Exclusive discount at Bishop's Palace