Glencot House Hotel, Wells

Tucked away in Glencot lane in Wookey Hole is Glencot House, a late Victorian mansion built in grand jacobean style for W.S. Hodgkinson, the Paper Mill owner of Wookey Hole, Glencot House is idyllically set in 18 acres of gardens and parkland with river frontage. It even has its own cricket pitch!

The original owner oversaw the design and construction of the house and incorporated a wealth of beautifully carved ceilings and walnut panelling, the cosy library and dining room, both oak panelled with carved dressers and decorative ceilings.

In 1985 Glencot was purchased to be a hotel. Since then it has been gradually restored to its former glory and now provides high class accommodation with all amenities of modern day living, yet still retains its family home atmosphere as it is privately owned and managed.

Each of the 13 guest suites enjoy excellent views of the gardens and surrounding countryside and has been individually decorated and furnished with period pieces and many have four poster beds. All have en-suite facilities, direct dial telephone, hospitality tray and colour television.