Situated beneath the Mendip Hills, Burcott Mill Guesthouse is less than 2 miles from the cathedral city of Wells. Free WiFi and free on-site parking are provided at this charming Grade II listed building, which also houses one of only two working watermills in Somerset. Each room comes with a private bathroom, an iPod dock and a flat-screen TV with DVD player. Tea/coffee making facilities and homemade shortbread biscuits are also on offer. Award winning breakfasts are served in each morning, with many choices from full English breakfasts to scrambled eggs with smoked salmon. Local sourced produce can is available, including homemade bread made from the Mill's flour. A variety of continental and vegetarian option are also on offer. Guests can relax in the private garden, or enjoy a glass of wine in the communal lounge area. An enclosed play area is available for those guests with children. The city of Wells features a 12th-Century cathedral, a traditional open-air market and Bishop’s Palace with its 14 acres of gardens. Glastonbury Tor and Cheddar Gorge can both be reached with a 30-minute drive.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
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4 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
and
2 bunk beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.7
High score for Wells
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    Burcott Mill was well located after visiting Wells. The owners were very welcoming & accomodating. Our room was beautifully presented, with a great shower & appreciated the electric jug & supplies. The breakfast was fantastic. Loved trying the...
  • Karine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    An excellent stay in a very peaceful location. We stayed in a family room in the loft which offered two spacious bedrooms with comfortable beds. The breakfast was great, a very good choice (from full English breakfast to smoked salmon with...
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    great B&B Food was amazing and Louise was the prefect host.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Louise & Steve were very pleasant and good hosts. It was nice to receive an advance email explaining about the parking and access to the property. Louise was very helpful in pointing out places to eat and we went to the Ring of bells, where the...
  • Julie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The property was very comfortable and clean. The location was very good
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect, being just a 5 minute drive from Wells where we drove every evening for something to eat. The pub across the road is handy for a drink in the evening. It was very busy but friendly when we visited and had a log burner...
  • Jerry
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hosts;lovely room & breakfasts.Ideal location a short drive to Wells.This working mill also supplies really good spelt flour.The bread Louise and Steve provide is delicious.Good pubs for food and drink within short walking distance.
  • Chr
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Every thing was perfect breakfast was excallant very good choice nothing was too much trouble we will be back
  • Thomas
    Spain Spain
    It is a lovely property, in a lovely village. The owners are very nice, and passionate about the mill and the village.
  • Malcolm
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast, well organised by the host. Plenty of parking. Lovely to see the guinea pigs playing in their run and meeting 2 of the cats.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Burcott Mill Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
Internet
Good free WiFi 40 Mbps. Suitable for streaming HD content and making video calls. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    General
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Burcott Mill Guesthouse takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 16:00 to 20:00
    Check-out
    Until 11:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    FAQs about Burcott Mill Guesthouse

    • Room options at Burcott Mill Guesthouse include:

      • Double
      • Family
      • Twin/Double
      • Suite

    • Burcott Mill Guesthouse is 1.7 miles from the centre of Wells. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Burcott Mill Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Burcott Mill Guesthouse is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Yes, Burcott Mill Guesthouse is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Burcott Mill Guesthouse offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):