Gabriel Cottage - 2 Bedroom (Sleeps 4) Cottage in Wells-Next-The-Sea

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AT GABRIEL COTTAGE YOUR SAFETY IS ASSURED: Since the country still continues to ‘live with’ the Covid virus and other airborne respiratory infections we continue to be ultra safe; after each guest occupation we leave the cottage empty for 7 days allowing 3 days quarantine followed by time for intensive cleansing prior to the next guests.

4 Star Quality is assured by Visit England assessors who also award us the Gold Award for Quality of Accommodation and Customer Service.

We are always pleased to welcome our Assessor whose last visit was 4th April 2025 and whose comments pleased us immensely; he noted the
‘Highlights‘ of Gabriel Cottage as:
Beautifully presented cottage in the heart of Wells.
Exceptional levels of cleanliness.
Well presented courtyard garden
Caring owners who continually invest to ensure very high standards are met and guests are made to feel welcome and relaxed.
Off-road parking

Gabriel Cottage is a very comfortable well appointed detached house situated in a quiet courtyard only 100 metres amble from the shops and only 150 metres to the quayside of the popular port of Wells with its fishing boats and leisure craft. The town has quaint little streets with inns, restaurants and shops whilst at the harbour entrance one mile from the quay is a sandy beach lined with colourfull beach huts backed by sand dunes and pine woods.

This detached property with its off-road parking and assured consistent quality and cleanliness, its location as a good base for exploring National Trust locations, for walking, sailing, fishing or just enjoying the beach will tick all your boxes.

Gabriel Cottage accommodates 4 adults maximum – (Sorry – NO CHILDREN OR PETS)
We live close to Gabriel Cottage and are very hands-on; we have over 40 years experience of catering for the comfort and enjoyment of visitors and we take pleasure ensuring the property (previously our home) is well maintained, clean and welcoming.

If you have any queries as to the suitability of Gabriel Cottage to your needs we would welcome a call. Contact Michael and Marie via email or phone anytime 08:00 to 22:00 hrs or text anytime.
Quoting from some recent visitors:
“The cottage was everything we could have asked for – just as we wanted and more.”
“Thank you so much for opening up your home to us – you spoiled us rotten.” Ian and Siobhan
“In many years of self-catering this is the first property we have found where everything was as it should be – even the knives were sharp.” “It’s the cleanest holiday accommodation we have ever stayed in.” Les and Karen

Access and Disability Checklist (checked 25/07/25)

Having sought advice as to our letting of Gabriel Cottage in relation to the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) together with consideration of our visitors' needs and wishes we note as follows:

Gabriel Cottage is suitable for the less mobile but not for those with severe disability. The bedroom and bathroom situated on the ground floor is attractive to elderly people and/or those bringing elderly/frail parents. Experience with our own elderly parents living at the cottage has provided us with useful insights - beneficial to our provision for the elderly, and indeed the not so elderly!

Parking is on the shingle driveway immediately alongside the kitchen door.

Entry is into the kitchen from the shingle driveway: the step has been eased by inserting one step of 12cm onto a non-slip surface followed by a further 12cm step onto carpeting inside the kitchen. We can add a portable ramp.

A walker can be used in the house but a wheelchair could not be manoeuvred - if used outside the house we offer garage space for wheelchair storage.

Notices are provided in large print - the most important being our telephone numbers and reassurance that 'popping around' to sort any difficulties is no problem.

Ground floor bedroom
One of our main attractions. Apart from removing the need to mount the stairs it includes a pleasant view of the garden for those who may be forced to spend part of the day resting. We have kept the furniture to the minimum and replaced the dressing table with a narrower console table to maximise access around the room. The bedside lamps respond to touch for on/off and by dimming.

Ground floor shower-room
Adjacent to the bedroom, the shower room is highly favoured. We have ensured there is a substantial bar for aiding the use of the toilet. A raised seat for the toilet is available if required. The shower cubicle has a step of 23cm. A non-slip shower mat is provided. We can provide, if required, an adjustable stool to aid washing or showering.

Sitting Room
Again we endeavour to provide ample room to manoeuvre. The reclining chair is most popular - not just for the elderly! There is direct access to the garden which is both private and secure via the French windows and down a step (25cm) - a portable ramp can be provided for this step if required.

There is a wide range of lighting throughout the cottage; a light comes on at dusk in the hallway and we advise visitors to keep alight the lamp at the top of the stairs. In the sitting room ceiling lamps are supplemented by wall lights and a standard lamp. The bedrooms each have bedside lamps.
The lamp in the patio at the rear is switched on from the sitting room but in case of a power cut also has a solar powered lamp. The driveway and the front of the house are lit by lamps with PIR sensors.

Mobile phone reception is good with all networks providing 4G signals. EE is not available indoors.

Allergies
We encourage visitors to tell us in advance of their visit what conditions are best for their safety and comfort. Because of allergies, hygiene and comfort, the cottage is non-smoking and no pets; all bedding is allergy-free with covers for mattresses, pillows and duvets.

Apart from meeting and greeting our visitors on arrival we call the day after arrival to ensure they are comfortable. We ensure they are fully aware that they can call us at any time and that we are just minutes (and only 500m) away.

Door widths
750mm
Bathroom door width 700mm

Photos of the step heights can be emailed to you or viewed in the photo gallery

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