Dog Days AwayGOOD DAYS. TOGETHER.
Somerset · England · City
Wells offers a compact cathedral-city break, with the Bishop’s Palace gardens as a clearly defined dog-friendly visit and local walking routes for a second outing. The Swan and White Hart are both on Sadler Street, so the practical choice is mainly about the room and meal arrangement rather than a distant hotel location.
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A BASE FOR YOUR BREAK
Dog access can depend on the room or accommodation you choose. Confirm the exact dog arrangements before you pay.
The Swan charges £15 per room per night for up to two dogs and asks you to phone for a dog bedroom. The White Hart explicitly welcomes dogs for overnight stays, food and drinks, but detailed room limits and charges need enquiry. In either case, reserve the suitable dining table as well as the room.
Sadler Street · Wells
A Sadler Street hotel where dog rooms are arranged by phone and pet-friendly dining tables can be requested separately.
The dog detailsUp to two dogs, £15 per room per night. Confirm the exact room, table, sizes and supervision rules.
Book directly with the property
Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
19-21 Sadler Street · Wells
A Sadler Street pub and hotel whose operator explicitly welcomes dogs for an overnight stay as well as food and drinks.
The dog detailsAsk about the allocated room, dog charges, numbers, sizes, meal seating and supervision before booking.
Book directly with the property
Arrange the dog room and confirm the total charge directly before paying.
GOOD DAYS OUT, TOGETHER
Make the gardens the main visit, checking current tickets and opening times. Keep the plan outdoors rather than relying on a Palace interior tour.
Use a short lead no longer than 2 metres. Pet dogs are excluded from the Palace building, Chapel and Dragon’s Lair children’s area.
Official visitor informationUse the local tourism walking information to select a route that matches your dog’s energy. A short town option is a different undertaking from heading towards Tor Hill or the Mendips.
Check the selected route’s own instructions and current signs. Keep dogs controlled, use leads near livestock and do not infer universal access from a general walking page.
Official visitor informationAN UNHURRIED COUPLE OF DAYS
Check into your arranged Sadler Street room and visit the Palace gardens during opening hours. Stay within the dog-permitted spaces and leave time to enjoy the setting. Return for the meal table you reserved with the hotel.
Pick a local route from the walking information after checking terrain and conditions. Keep it short if the previous day was enough for your dog; a town stroll is perfectly adequate. Longer hill routes are an option for a separate, better-equipped day.
A suggested plan, not a booked itinerary. Adapt it to your dog, the weather and current access.
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The hotel specifically directs guests to call for the eligible bedroom.
The walking page contains several routes and organised walks with different rules; do not treat them as one itinerary.
No. Pet dogs are welcome in the gardens and Bishop’s Table Café, but not inside the Palace or Chapel; assistance dogs are the exception. Keep dogs on a short lead of no more than 2 metres and pick up after them.
Sources: Bishop’s Palace FAQs · Bishop’s Palace visitor terms
Yes. The White Hart describes itself as a dog-friendly pub and hotel and welcomes dogs for food, drinks and overnight stays. Its public page does not state a dog fee, maximum number or room-by-room terms, so check arrangements with the hotel when booking.
Sources: The White Hart Wells
The Swan lists a £15 nightly supplement per room for up to two dogs. Call the hotel directly to book a dog-friendly room; for meals with a dog, select a “pet-friendly dining” table.
Sources: The Swan Hotel: dog-friendly stays
No. The Swan’s guest information excludes pets from the restaurant, though pets are allowed elsewhere in the hotel. Its bar welcomes dogs, so choose a pet-friendly dining table or ask the hotel about suitable seating.
Sources: The Swan Hotel guest information · The Swan Hotel food and drink
First Bus says recognised assistance animals travel free, while other pets are carried at the driver’s discretion. Check with the operator for your journey and be prepared for the driver to refuse a pet; do not assume every bus will accept one.
Sources: First Bus: assistance animals and pets · First Bus Wessex, Dorset and South Somerset timetables
Researched from accommodation operators, property listings and visitor information linked above on 27 September 2026. Prices and policies can change; a stated dog fee is not a room quote or a promise of availability. We have not personally inspected these places. Our day plans are editorial suggestions.
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