A bed & breakfast in Mells, Somerset

Come in and make yourself at home.

Two lovely bedrooms, good breakfasts and a warm welcome from Vicky and John in a house full of books, pictures and character.

Come inside

The open front door of the Old Reading Room, with flowers and a glimpse of the hall

Come inside

Through the front door

Step into the entrance hall, with flowers, pictures and the familiar comforts of a much-loved home.

Flowers and a warm welcome in the entrance hall — The entrance hall

The Old Reading Room

A small, personal place to stay

In the heart of Mells, the Old Reading Room is a home rather than a hotel. Guests come for its calm, comfortable rooms, a little privacy, and the pleasure of breakfast around the table. Book one bedroom or both. We welcome just one booking at a time, whether you come as a couple or with friends.

Mornings here

Breakfast at the table

The green kitchen and breakfast room is the heart of the house: china on the dresser, comfortable chairs and breakfast prepared for you by your hosts.

There is time to linger over the morning before setting out into Mells and the Somerset countryside.

The welcoming breakfast room laid for guests — Breakfast in the kitchen and breakfast room

A wider view of the green kitchen with its chairs and dresser — A different view of the green kitchen

The kitchen dresser filled with china — China on the kitchen dresser

Outside the kitchen

Into the courtyard

Flowers, greenery and old stone walls make lovely places to pause. Beyond the house is Mells, with its stone buildings, country lanes and Somerset countryside to explore.

Red courtyard table and chairs beside the open kitchen doors — The courtyard beside the kitchen

Wider view of the courtyard, with the house, planting and old stone walls — Another view of the courtyard

Back inside

The drawing room

A room full of books, pictures and comfortable places to sit. We will confirm with guests which shared rooms are available during their stay.

The lit stove in the drawing room fireplace — A fire in the drawing room

Books and a window seat beside the drawing room — Books by the window

Upstairs

Up to the bedrooms

Follow the staircase from the hall to two peaceful bedrooms upstairs.

The hall and staircase leading towards the bedrooms — The hall and staircase

A good night’s sleep

The two guest bedrooms

Both bedrooms have private bathrooms: one en suite and the other adjacent to its bedroom.

First guest bedroom with a white king-size bed beneath timber beams

Bedroom one · king-size bed

With an en-suite bathroom

A peaceful bedroom with its own bathroom directly attached.

Another view of the first guest bedroom, with the en-suite doorway beyond — The bedroom

Bedroom one’s en-suite bathroom with a roll-top bath, pink cushion and large picture — Private bathroom

Second guest bedroom with a king-size bed and a small sofa beneath timber beams

Bedroom two · king-size bed

With an adjacent private bathroom

Its private bathroom is adjacent, just a couple of steps from the bedroom.

Another view of the second guest bedroom — The bedroom

Bedroom two and its private bathroom across the short corridor — The bathroom, just a couple of steps away

A few more glimpses

Life around the house

The drawing room, kitchen, garden and courtyard.

Book-lined alcove beside the drawing room — Books by the drawing room

Wide view of the drawing room — The drawing room

Green kitchen with china dresser and breakfast table — The green kitchen

Flowers and greenery in the garden — Among the flowers

Stone terraces and garden planting — The garden terraces

Courtyard table beside the house — The courtyard

Out and about

A wonderful corner of Somerset

Begin right here in Mells. Wander past its old stone buildings to St Andrew’s Church, call in at the village shop or the Walled Garden, and linger over a drink or a meal at the Talbot Inn. Beyond the village are wonderful walks and bike rides through the Somerset countryside, with plenty more excellent pubs to discover along the way.

Nearby Frome is full of life, with independent shops, cafés and its lively Artisan Market. Bruton makes another lovely outing, with art and good food at Hauser & Wirth Somerset. You could explore Nunney Castle, spend a day at Longleat, or visit Stourhead for its house and beautiful gardens.

Bath offers glorious architecture and museums; historic Glastonbury, famous the world over for its festival, has a character all its own. There is always something to do here, and a lovely place to come home to at the end of the day.

Staying here

We would love to welcome you.

You may book one bedroom or both, for up to four adults. We take only one booking at a time, so you will not share the guest accommodation with an unrelated party. Vicky and John live here and look forward to welcoming you.

£130 One bedroom · per night

£220 Both bedrooms · per night

Breakfast is included in both rates.

To enquire, tell us the dates you have in mind and whether you would like one bedroom or both. John will reply with availability and booking details.

Enquire by email Call John: 07769 975991

Or email [email protected]. A booking is confirmed when we reply to arrange it with you.