The Old Reading Room
Mells, Nr Frome, Somerset, BA11 3QA, England, Somerset, South West
An Ancient Village Home with very Modern Comforts
The Old Reading Room is a family home in the historic village of Mells, Somerset, that offers two guest bedrooms for Bed and Breakfast.
The building has a long and interesting history. Once an ancient Inn known as The Bull, It later served as a manorial court and was used by many local people before being converted into the interesting house it is today.
Breakfast is served in the kitchen, with its traditional Aga. The Old Reading Room is particularly proud to have received Sawdays Best Breakfast award.
Outside, there is a pretty terraced garden and a courtyard beside the kitchen.
Just one booking is taken at a time, so guests never have to share the house with another party.
Mells is an excellent base for exploring Somerset, with Frome, Wells, Bruton and Bath, as well as the surrounding countryside all within easy reach.
The Old Reading Room suggests:
Exclusive booking means guests can really treat The Old Reading Room as their Somerset home. The decor is very much that of a family dwelling – but a very smart one, with fresh flowers, period portraits and objets d’art on every side.
Pricing
Price per room per night, based on two sharing, including breakfast
One bedroom - £130
Both bedrooms - £220
Only one booking is taken at a time, so you will never be sharing the guest accommodation with an unrelated party.
Location
The Old Reading Room B&B is in the stone-built village of Mells, with a lovely church, village shop and pub. Beyond the village are wonderful walks and bike rides through the Somerset countryside, with plenty more excellent pubs to discover along the way. Frome is a couple of miles away, a town full of independent shop and cafés with a lively Artisan Market. The village of Nunney, with its own castle, is nearby, as is Longleat and Stourhead with its house and gardens. Bruton makes another outing, with art and good food at Hauser & Wirth Somerset, as does the tiny city of Wells with its lovely cathedral. Bath, with its glorious architecture and museums, is in easy reach, as is historic Glastonbury.Accreditations
Five stars on TripadvisorFeatures
Local Amenities
- Adventure Park
- Air Sports (gliding/ballooning etc)
- Airport
- Bird Watching
- Cycling
- Distillery/Brewery
- Equestrian
- Festivals
- Fishing
- Golf
- Museums & Galleries
- Nature Reserve, Wildlife Park/Area
- Places of Historical Interest
- Theatre
- Train Station
- Vineyards
- Walking
- Water Activities
- Wild Swimming
Lodge Facilities
- Building of Historical Interest
- Free Wifi
- Garden
Details
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Lodge Type: Country House, In the Country, Restorations, Rural Cottage, Unusual Stays / Bed & Breakfast
- Opening Times: Open year-round
- Tel: +44 (0)7769 975 991
- Price Range: From £130
Price
- night: £130
Hosted by Vicky and John Macdonald
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