The Sheep and Penguin combines comfort and convenience with its coffee shop, bar, and restaurant. Guests love the inviting atmosphere and in-room WiFi, a feature that consistently earns positive feedback from visitors.
Wells is home to The Sheep and Penguin. Wells Leisure Centre and Wells & Mendip Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Kilver Court and Clarks Village. Glastonbury Festival Site and Greenbank Pool are also worth visiting. Visit our Wells travel guide
1-2 Tucker Street, Wells, England, BA5 2DZ
What's nearby
Wells Cathedral
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Mendip Hills
13 min walk - 1.2 km
Vicar's Close
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Wells & Mendip Museum
7 min walk - 0.7 km
Wells Bishop's Palace
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Frome Station
25 min drive
Bristol International Airport (BRS)
42 min drive
Restaurants
The Sheep & Penguin
1 min walk
Fosso Lounge
5 min walk
The Crown at Wells
7 min walk
Tuckers Fish And Chip Shop
1 min walk
The Quarter Jack (Wetherspoon)
4 min walk
About this property
The Sheep and Penguin
Property highlights
Take advantage of free continental breakfast, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at The Sheep and Penguin. Be sure to enjoy a meal at The Sheep & Penguin, the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a bar.
Room features
All guestrooms at The Sheep and Penguin have amenities such as free WiFi.
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available on weekends 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Restaurants on site
The Sheep & Penguin
Family friendly
Travel crib
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
No elevator
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch smart TV with digital channels
More
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
The Sheep and Penguin Hotel
The Sheep and Penguin Wells
The Sheep and Penguin Hotel Wells
Frequently asked questions
Is The Sheep and Penguin pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Sheep and Penguin?
As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sheep and Penguin on 8 March 2026 start from AED 552, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
The Sheep and Penguin doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at The Sheep and Penguin?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Sheep and Penguin?
Check-out is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Sheep and Penguin located?
Situated in Wells, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Vicar's Close, Wells & Mendip Museum, and Wells Cathedral. Ebbor Gorge and Wells Bishop's Palace are also within 15 minutes.
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Reviews
The Sheep and Penguin Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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We had a lovely boutique room, recently refurnished with comfortable bed and excellent shower. Staff were friendly and efficient. Great value for money.
We had a great welcome and were shown to our fabulous room. Spacious and well decorated, it had a great spread of tea and coffee with real milk in the fridge! Comfortable bed and new, good quality bedding. Plenty of drawers and hanging space. Sofa and desk for daily activities. Tha bathroom had the best walk in shower setting we have seen so far! Great pub with excellent food and drinks selection. But what it made it really special was the staff, customer service was really excellent, and provided with a smile.
Me and my partner stayed here for a weekend away and it’s safe to say we loved it. The room was beautiful and so comfortable, I think we both came away disappointed we weren’t staying for longer. All the staff were really friendly and chatty and the food was delicious!
Spent a couple of very relaxing nights here, great
Pub with lovely, well equipped rooms and cracking continental breakfast, didn't eat but food looked lovely, hence the busy restaurant, great selection of craft beers, ciders and spirits, all very reasonably priced.
Fantastic staff who couldn't be more friendly or helpful, highly recommended & won't hesitate to return.
We received a really nice warm welcome from Jan. Check in was straight forward and easy. Jan explained where everything was and how everything worked.
The property has been renovated to a really high standard with quality materials.
Food is excellent, and all the staff were polite and friendly. making everyone relaxed. Very enjoyable stay.
We will return.
What a lovely find this hotel was. Very smart boutique hotel. Bar and staff were amazing and very attentive. Food was lovely. Room was very clean and everything was provided. Top spec toilet rolls, tea and coffee and shower gel, shampoo/conditoner. Short 10 min walk into town which is worth a look. Continental brekkie was all you could ask for and eat as much as you wanted too. Only ask would be biscuits in your room to go with the tea/coffee. Would definitely return again.
Fantastic very for money. Very attentive staff and the room had everything I needed for the stay. Bed was comfy and room was very spacious and perfect for working on my laptop. Parking was great and the meal and drinks in the bar were top class. Would highly recommend.
The stay was excellent. We liked the place so much we booked a second night. Jan, Max, and Finn were are extremely helpful. The rooms were brand new and gorgeous, the showers had incredible temperature and pressure and the beds were comfy. Could not recommend more. The Pub also played good music and had an excellent selection of beers on tap.
The staff were friendly and the room was comfortable and nicely presented. Checking in and out was relaxed, we were shown to our room, they offered to carry our bags, which was great as there’s a few stairs and they booked us a table for the evening.
They don’t offer breakfast, which we knew, there’s cereal in the room, but no milk, even after asking for some twice the evening before, so unable to have tea, coffee or the cereal in the morning.
We ate before going out for the evening and the food was lovely, there was quite a buzz in the bar / restaurant area.
It was also great for us that we could get in after hours as we were out late.
All in all a lovely place to stay, convenient for the city centre, but a little pricey.
Toni
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roxane
29 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were lovely, room was clean and comfy.
Roxane
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christine
25 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved this place. The decor and cleanliness were outstanding. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. Great location for exploring Wells and Tucker Street car park at £4 for 24 hours was a bonus.
Staff and welcome - superb, friendly and efficient at all times - absolutely faultless.
Room and premises - welcoming, clean and very comfortable.
Food, breakfast and dinner - the Continental Breakfast was excellent and very nicely presented. We also had dinner in the bar/restaurant and that was good, well-presented and delicious.
Parking - there is no parking but we simply used a nearby Morrisons and paid a modest price for parking there using the JustPark app.
All in all, superb, we will be back.