The Gothic Church
A unique group getaway in beautiful Somerset
About
Beautiful 19th century Gothic church, converted into a uniquely warm and welcoming large home. Ideal for special celebrations, relaxing holidays, outdoor adventures or
wellbeing retreats with up to 14 friends and family.
Nestled in an idyllic rural village in Somerset's captivating Mendip Hills, a designated 'Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty'. Just two miles from the charming cathedral city of Wells, voted by Which? Magazine and the Guardian as Britain's top inland tourist destination in September 2023.
Walk or cycle straight straight from the front door down quiet country lanes, passing through local farms and villages. Enjoy the dramatic natural wonders of Cheddar Gorge and Wookey Hole. Visit fascinating nearby towns such as Glastonbury, Frome and Bruton.
Just a 30 minute drive to historic Roman city Bath or one of Britain's coolest cities, Bristol.
Rooms
Sleeps 14 in 6 bedrooms
Large fully equipped eat-in kitchen
Formal mezzanine dining room with original stained glass windows
Spacious living room with dramatic central fireplace, vaulted ceilings and views to Glastonbury Tor
Courtyard garden for al fresco dining and relaxing
Large eight person hot tub
3 bathrooms
Sun room
Things to Do
Relax
Get cosy around the fire. Soak in the large hot tub. Read a book. Play board games. Soak up the sun in the courtyard. Many of our guests barely leave the property!
Celebrate
Bring multiple generations together for a special family celebration or holiday. Reunite with old friends. Or enjoy the ultimate Glastonbury Festival super-glamping experience
Retreat
Enjoy a group yoga or mindfulness retreat under the stained glass windows. Bring colleagues together for an offsite meeting. The Church is perfect for wellbeing getaways and retreats of every type.
Sightsee
Visit nearby Wells which came first in a Which? survey of Britain's best inland towns. Hang with the hipsters and hippies in nearby Glastonbury. Visit Frome and Bruton's great restaurants and galleries. Bath and Bristol are just half an hour away.
Exercise
Walk or cycle down quiet country lanes. Head into Wells down lovely public footpaths. Hit the famous Mendip Hills at Cheddar Gorge, Wookey Hole or Ebbor Gorge Nature Reserve. Enjoy two superb golf courses nearby.
Eat
Cook in the well-equipped kitchen or hire a private chef for a special celebration dinner in the large mezzanine dining room.
Enjoy a wealth of superb pubs and restaurants in Wells or nearby villages and towns.
Gallery
Guest Reviews
Our story
We took this selfie a few weeks after purchasing the church in July 2021, just as the lockdown ended. A place in magical Somerset had long been our dream.
We fell in love with the church at first sight, even though it needed restoration and modernisation. It's a labour of love to update the old place and make it available for big groups spending special times together.
Over the past two years it has hosted milestone birthday celebrations, wedding anniversaries, family get togethers across the generations, hiking weekends, friends' reunions, yoga retreats, bridal showers, writing workshops, team building events .... the list goes on. It's wonderful to hear about the unique memories so many people have been able to create together here.
Maggie & Glenn
Book
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From £800 per night
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Minimum 2 night stay
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Discounts for longer stays
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Prices include cleaning, bedding and towels
Email info@thegothicchurch.com with the dates you'd like to stay, number of guests and type of event and we'll get back to you asap with availability and prices.