The Swan Hotel stands on Sadler Street in Wells, Somerset, directly facing the cathedral. Its two event suites take meetings of 8 to 100 delegates, dinners and weddings of up to 100 guests, and the two rooms can be joined for larger corporate events or weddings.
Seminars and company events
The hotel sells meeting space for teams that want a day meeting, an overnight retreat or a room on its own. Delegate packages are tailored and include room hire and equipment, a hot drinks station, English spring water and a bespoke lunch. The hotel also arranges team dining. On-site staff can help with team-building activities, including outdoor options, wellness packages and cultural visits. The hotel points to its position in Somerset and its transport links from Bristol, and mentions free parking in its conference offer, although the home page says on-site parking is limited.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings at The Swan take place in the same two suites. The hotel describes a ceremony and reception setting with period character, and the Ivory Suite and Garden Room can be joined when a wedding needs more space. The hotel also takes wakes, birthdays and anniversaries, with buffets and entertainment suited to the Garden Room.
Rooms and capacities
The Ivory Suite measures 6 m by 17 m, has no pillars and is accessible. It holds 100 in theatre layout, 100 for a social event, 60 cabaret style, 40 in boardroom layout and 35 in either U-shape or classroom layout. The Garden Room measures 6 m by 14 m, has no pillars, air conditioning and natural light, and is accessible. It holds 70 in theatre layout or social, 36 cabaret style, 30 boardroom or classroom and 25 in a U-shape.
Accommodation
The hotel describes 48 individually designed rooms on its home page and 50 premium rooms on its events page, with oak-paneled rooms and original four-poster beds mentioned. Corporate rates and streamlined booking are available to companies that send staff or clients regularly.
Catering
The restaurant serves contemporary British cuisine, and the terrace looks onto the cathedral. For events, the hotel's chefs cook home-prepared food that combines traditional dishes and locally sourced produce. Organisers send a guest list and the kitchen plans the menu.
History and setting
The building is a 15th-century coaching inn. It faces the medieval Wells Cathedral in what the hotel calls England's smallest city. It belongs to the Coaching Inn Group.
Getting there
The address is 11 Sadler Street, Wells BA5 2RX. The hotel highlights good transport links from major cities such as Bristol. Check parking arrangements when you enquire, as the number of spaces is limited.
