Hotel information

The Harts Head Suite is the hotel’s self-contained conference and banqueting room and is situated on the first floor. October 2002 saw the completion of extensive renovations to the suite, resulting in one of the largest conference and banqueting suites in the area. The suite is ideal for a wide variety of conference and meeting uses and can be set up in a boardroom, theatre, horseshoe or classroom-style arrangement. When set up in a theatre-style layout, the suite can accommodate up to 150 people. This formal meeting room includes audiovisual facilities, and the available conference facilities include a flip chart, overhead projector, projection screen, TV and video and fax and photocopier. The hotel also offers secretarial services, the services of a conference coordinator, free car parking, syndicate areas, cordials and mints. The large, light, airy room has large windows, offering plenty of natural daylight. The facilities include an adjoining bar, which also makes the suite ideal for weddings, discos and large-scale parties, as well as smaller gatherings, such as dinner parties. The suite can accommodate up to 120 seated guests or 200 guests for a buffet or disco. There is a generous selection of competitively priced menus available for your event and the experienced staff can offer help and guidance with any wedding or other function. The hotel can also entertain smaller dinner parties of 30 to 40 guests.

Food & beverage

Brufani's, the hotel’s own restaurant, has a wide-ranging à la carte menu, with ingredients selected and bought each day from local suppliers. Choose from dishes such as salad of avocado, melon and stilton; sun-dried tomato and goat’s cheese tartlet; or poached salmon fillet in lobster sauce. There are also has daily specials of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. The restaurant and bar has the feel of a traditional coaching inn, with features such as a real log fire.

Area information

Located at the entrance to the cathedral green and just metres away from the ancient marketplace, the hotel is in a great location for exploring historic Wells and all of the points of interest and areas of natural beauty in the surrounding regions. Wells is the smallest city in England, with a population of just over 11,000. The city is set in the foothills of the Mendips, with the Somerset Levels and Moors to the south. Wells’ Cathedral is probably one of the finest examples of a gothic cathedral anywhere in Europe. With Vicars' Close and the Bishop's Palace and its moat next door, the cathedral is a great place for a memorable visit. The famous Wookey Hole Caves are situated on the outskirts of Wells. The caves were once owned by Madame Tussaud’s and the caverns themselves are breathtaking. Guided tours are available and the site also boasts the oldest working paper mill in Britain and a marvellous 19th century penny arcade. The spectacular Cheddar Gorge, with its caves and wonderful walks, is an attraction in itself. Owned by the Marquis of Bath, the gorge offers a wealth of natural beauty and is well worth a visit.

Travel information

By Car: On arriving at the outskirts of Wells, follow the signs for Hotels and Deliveries. This is the easiest way to get to Sadler Street and the hotel. Following these signs will bring you to the top of Sadler Street, where you turn left. The hotel is 100 metres down, on the right-hand side. Do not follow signs towards the City Centre, as this will lead you to a car park, from where there is no access to the hotel. Parking: Parking is available for guests’ use, free of charge.

Quick description

This restored 15th century coaching inn is situated in the heart of the small medieval city of Wells, by the cathedral green, just metres away from the ancient marketplace. Situated in the city centre, the hotel is a great base from which to discover historic Wells and the surrounding areas of beauty and interest in Somerset. Bristol, Bath, Glastonbury, Cheddar, Clarks Village, Wookey Hole and Longleat are all close by. The White Hart Hotel, together with Brufani's Restaurant, is now a well-established fixture in Wells, offering bed and breakfast accommodation, with a full cooked English breakfast included in the room rate. The hotel offer 15 refurbished en suite bedrooms, a large function and banqueting suite and a ground-floor restaurant. All of the rooms are individually decorated and many still retain some of the more interesting original historical features of the building, while simultaneously incorporating modern comforts and facilities.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy: If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged. Children and Extra Bed Policy: All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2. Deposit Policy: No deposit will be charged. VAT and city/tourist taxes: VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable. Internet: Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge. Meal Plan: Full English breakfast is included in the room rate. Parking: Free public parking is possible on site. Pets: Pets are allowed. No extra charges. The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.