A selection of photos of our house and places in Wells to tempt your interest!

Richmond House is of Georgian architecture and in its current form, dates from about 1720, although records indicate that a house has been on this spot since at least 1382. It was an inn for many years; The Antelope up to the time of the Restoration (c. 1660), thereafter The King's Arms. We have original deeds for the property dated from 1781 and are still researching further back!

In 1977, planning permission was requested to convert the house into offices but fortunately this was never done and it has been a B&B for at least the last 40 years, retaining much of the original character. The photo above shows the main entrance hall with a very early cast iron fireplace and carved marble surround. We are still trying to identify the history and purpose of the carved oak panel above the fireplace.

Below is the residents' sitting room, with its view down Sadler Street, which also features an open fireplace with an early marble surround.







Two of our guest bedrooms, furnished in period style, one with an open fireplace. We have attempted to retain the original character of the rooms, while ensuring you have a quiet and comfortable stay!

The walled garden is secluded and sheltered, perfect for a glass of wine on a summer evening!


The photo right is the earliest picture we have found of Richmond House. Taken from Tony Scrase's excellent Wells, A Pictorial History, this view down Chamberlain Street dates from about 1900; Richmond House is the first house on the right. The sign on the left edge of the photo is Sadler Street which leads down to the Market Place.

And below, almost the same view on a snowy day in December 2010, over a hundred years later.