The Gothic Church

Wells, Somerset

Stunning Grade II listed 19th century church with a hot tub, glass wood-burner and luxurious 44 ft kitchen in the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

14
6 bedrooms
3 bathrooms

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from £800 per night

Please note: minimum stay for this property is: 2 nights low season & 6 nights high season

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The Gothic Church is owned and managed by Maggie and Glenn.

You can ask a question or make a booking request directly with Maggie and Glenn.

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The highlights

Perfect for family occasions, multi-family holidays and group celebrations.
Large but cosy living room with wood burner, high vaulted ceiling and unbroken views to Glastonbury Tor.
Beautiful banqueting gallery with original 1830s stained-glass windows.
44 ft kitchen with all the fittings alongside dramatic vaulted nave with 30 foot ceilings.
Covered outdoor hot tub to enjoy whatever the weather alongside a decked patio with seating.
Nestled in an idylic Somerset village with lovely country walks right outside the door.
Two miles from historic Wells with its shops, street market, cafes nightlife and historic cathedral and sites.
Six miles to Glastonbury with its unique energy, history, shops and nightlife.
The owners can recommend local companies who can provide a chef for a catered dinner at the Church.
20 minutes to Clarks Shopping village.

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You should know

There is private off-road parking for two to three cars with additional parking further down the lane.
15 miles to Bristol Airport and Bristol Train Station.
The owners welcome celebration events including hen parties but not stag parties.
The church comfortably sleeps 14 but can accommodate larger groups with additional beds - please enquire with owners.
Although there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms on the ground floor guests need to ascend 3 steps to reach them so accessibility is limited.
Pets and children welcome.
As a converted church with many stairs and floor to ceiling windows, toddlers and small children will need careful supervision. Stair guards etc not provided.

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The detail

Ideal for a fabulous group trip with family and friends, the beautiful Gothic exterior of this church, built in 1838, hides a luxurious treat of a getaway. Enter this stunning conversion via the atrium, a breathtaking double height entrance hall with sweeping staircase, and take your Insta snaps immediately before claiming one of the six lovely, roomy bedrooms on the first and second floor. It's worth noting that the first bedroom, with its stained-glass windows, calm pale décor and wood flooring, makes a perfect spa room should you wish to order in some pampering treatments during your stay.

Make use of one of the three quirky bathrooms, don your finest apparel, and meet your companions in the Chancel Room. A vaulted living room with gothic windows overlooking the village and open countryside of the Mendip Hills, with views as far as the mystical Glastonbury Tor and the Isle of Avalon. This living area, with its glass wood-burning stove, manages to be both huge and cosy at the same time, and is the perfect spot to gather with a drink and marvel at how well this sort of living suits you. Lounge on the giant leather sofas or take yourself off to a comfy armchair in the corner to relax and unwind.

Catch the morning sun in the modern, fully-equipped, 44ft kitchen and cook a feast for (or with) your loved ones. This is a lovely clean, bright, social area for less formal dining and a perfect place to sip your morning coffee.

When you ascend the open-plan double staircase you'll find a spectacular banqueting gallery, with three original stained-glass windows, and a long elegant table which comfortably sits 15 or more, perfect for a grandiose dinner, or fish and chips with fizz.

With plenty of nooks and crannies, you can choose to throw yourself into the party, or take a relaxing minute on your own and enjoy the views. The place is open and airy without feeling cold or impersonal, and the colourful art dotted about adds a modern edge to this beautiful old church.

Outside you'll find a pretty decked courtyard complete with a covered and coveted hot tub for a luxurious soak.

East Horrington is a small village with lots of lovely countryside for long walks, horse-riding, clay-pigeon shooting, hot-air ballooning and karting. And if you want to spend all your time at the Church you can arrange for Sainsbury's to deliver. If, however, you're planning a big night out, Bath is only 35 minutes away, where a huge selection of bars, restaurants and clubs await you. And if you'd like to take advantage of one of its famous spas, we recommend Thermae, who have an open-air pool on the roof!