더 화이트 하우스(The White House)

We are just back from a lovely 3 night stay at The White House. Check-in was seamless and the owner, Mary was very friendly and helpful. We loved our little suite which was well furnished and clean. The little fridge was a welcome addition. The spring water is fabulous and despite being on a relatively busy road, it was very peaceful. One very minor criticism would be the WiFi, as it only worked for me sitting in a certain position in the cosy little lounge area. It didn’t work at all in the bedroom. This was only an issue for me as my son with additional needs likes to FaceTime me regularly when I’m away(!) . Mary told us about a great little walk into Wells which we did and thoroughly enjoyed. The breakfast was served to our room and was fabulous. Lovely homemade goods (especially the sourdough!) and we demolished it every morning! A really superb place and we would love to return.

The White House was recommended to us by a family member who had already stayed there a number of times - a positive start! So when lockdown restrictions eased enough for us to have a mid-week break we booked a room at the White House in Dulcote. The White House has three distinct areas of accommodation - The Wells Suite, the Loft and The Barn - and our stay was in the Loft. The mention of a Loft might raise visions of dust, cobwebs and spiders but the name refers to its previous use not the well appointed suite that it has now become. The only reminders of its original use were the stairs up to the door and the sloping ceilings - see the photo accompanying this review. If the idea of stairs would make the Loft a challenge for you the other two accommodations are accessible at ground level and equally well appointed. In course of conversation our host - Mary Harris - said that she is more than happy to advise her guests as to which accommodation would be the best choice for their needs. The booking process was easy, and to facilitate the check in process our host asked us to pre-select our breakfast choices for the first morning; she was happy to make changes for subsequent mornings during our stay. Because of COVID social separation requirements the breakfast selection was of necessity cereal and continental style, but all served to our room with a smile every morning even when it was pouring with rain - which was pretty much every day during this stay. The White House was easy enough to find, but whilst it was a very attractive village property it didn’t have an obviously white frontage. Evidently it was originally a tavern called The White Horse, but when it was bought and converted into a private dwelling they tweaked the name, changing ‘Horse’ to ‘House’! On arrival our host gave us a warm welcome and showed us to our Loft ably assisted by her son who happily carried our case upstairs. The main room included our very comfortable double bed, what looked like a pull-out couch bed, various drawer units and of course a TV. In the adjoining room was a table and chairs, a microwave, refrigerator, tea/coffee facilities and a cupboard containing useful items including plates and cutlery. Beyond that was a spacious wet room shower area, a sink and a toilet. Overall the Loft was a spacious, tastefully appointed and comfortable area with the only issue being that it took me a while to get used to the sloping ceilings becoming lower than my forehead expected when I approached my bedside cabinet; but this was a minor distraction quickly overcome. As regards dining out, there were more than enough options for us to choose from, including a pleasant lunch in Wells which will be the subject of a separate review. Again, our host was most helpful in providing information and recommendations for the various types of food available in the area. As well as being an attractive village Dulcote is a 20-25 minute walk from Wells, across the fields via Public

I took my family to The White House where I had stayed before and we all rated the accommodation and the breakfast first rate. In addition the family are very welcoming and knowledgeable about the area. We highly recommend the town of Wells during the Wednesday market where they have all kinds of attractions including a juggler and a town cryer who offers a new poem of his every time he makes his annoucements. We had a good meal at the local pub and Mary was able to identify some fashion outlets for us..our passion. All of these things considered it was the personal service and the kiindness of the family that made us feel like special guests

My wife and I spent 2 nights at WH. We stayed at the deluxe loft which was very clean and comfortable. The setting is tranquil and serene and the garden is beautiful. Mary was the perfect host. She greeted on arrival providing all the information we needed and made sure we were comfortable. We will definitely visit again.

Our recent one week stay in the Wells suite was very relaxing. We particularly appreciated the extra space of the well-furnished sitting room with its ample storage cupboards, the heated bathroom towel rail and an efficient shower. The bedroom was comfortable and quiet at night. The delightful patio area with its good quality table and chairs was a particular bonus in the very warm weather. Having breakfast outside, listening to blackbird song was a good way to start the day. Even when we had to be served in our room, the meal was eagerly anticipated; the fresh fruit and local yoghurt and cheese, freshly baked croissants and home-made sourdough bread and jams were savoured and lingered over each morning. Mary was a very welcoming and helpful host, always smiling and interested in our ramblings. The combination of all of this with a beautiful countryside setting and the famous city of Wells within walking distance makes The White House an ideal B&B.