Old Reading Room

The beautiful “Old Reading Room” had everything a Sawday listed stay is all about. The hosts Vicky and John were very hospitable and friendly. The bedroom was spacious with a quality super king bed and we had full run of the large top floor. The breakfast was top quality, with all our special food requests catered for…no super processed foods in use here! Also enjoyed dinner at the excellent Talbot Inn pub in the picturesque local village of Mells. We would definitely stay again.

Delightful, sociable and very jolly experience with Vicky and John at the very beautiful Old Reading room. One's every need catered for. Super comfy bed. Very sorry to leave and may well go back!

A lovely house, exquisitely furnished, full of beautiful and interesting art and objects. Vicky and John are wonderfully welcoming and helpful hosts. I slept so well. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and breakfast absolutely delicious. The whole experience was delightful and relaxing. I would love to go back.

A glorious few days spent with John and Vicky in their beautiful house. Welcomed with tea and home made cake! Delicious breakfasts and all the little bits and pieces that make a B&B special. Wells not too far away to explore. Lots of local walks and places to explore. Short walk to the excellent local pub and a walled garden tea shop. Overall, a relaxing and chilled break.

It was a pleasure to stay in The Old Reading Room. We much enjoyed the beautiful house and its surroundings, plus the good company of Vicky and John. Mells is a perfect location to visit places like Wells and Bath, and attractions such as Montacute House, Lytes Cary Manor, Stourhead and Muchelney Abbey. Highly recommended!

John and Vicky are excellent hosts. They give you a warm welcome and make sure you have everything you need; including lactose free milk and gluten free cookies in your room. We made an overnight visit together with our friends. It's just a short walk to the lovely village of Mells and the cosy pub The Talbot Inn. The B & B is a wonderful unique property located in a beautiful and quiet spot. Vicky made us a delicious breakfast including our dietary needs. We would highly recommend this accommodation for a visit to the wonderful villages of Mells/ Bath and its surroundings.

We had a very comfortable stay in this wonderful old house. Delicious breakfasts and setting the world to rights with our hosts! Lovely short walk to the attractive village of Mells with a great pub, community shop and wealth of history.

We booked the Old Reading Room for business and pleasure. Sawdays recommendations are always reliable and this stay was outstanding. John and Vicky were most hospitable, interesting, entertaining and they looked after all of our needs. The house itself was both comfortable and unique in character.

We had a super stay with John and Vicky, a most entertaining and hospitable couple. Our room was cosy, breakfast and cake in the afternoon extremely good and we felt thoroughly looked after. A gorgeous place to stay and so well situated.

We had another wonderful short stay with John and Vicky (and Pom!) - they couldn't have been more welcoming or accommodating. The house is beautiful and full of charm, and the rooms have everything you need for the best night's sleep in the countryside. Breakfast was also absolutely delicious. Thank you John and Vicky, hope to see you again soon.

John and Vicky were wonderful hosts and made every effort to accommodate our needs. We made an overnight visit with another couple to attend an event nearby. The B & B is a wonderful unique property in a beautiful scheduled spot. We had a delicious breakfast including vegetarian options and catering for other dietary needs. We would highly recommend this accommodation for a visit to the wonderful village of Mells.

A truly excellent B&B. John and Vicky was very welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Rooms were very comfortable and delicious breakfast. If we were visiting this area again we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here.

This is a truly stunning B&B. John and Vicky have thought of everything to make sure you are comfortable and welcomed. Nothing was too much trouble. Lovely room and delicious breakfast. If we visit this area again we wouldn’t hesitate to stay here.

Lovely old and interesting house set in a beautiful country village. Big comfortable beds, good breakfast and very attentive hosts - and not forgetting Pom the dog!

We had a wonderful time in this dreamy house in Mells. John and Pom were excellent hosts. We felt very at home in this beautiful place. Thank you very much for having us.

Absolutely wonderful. A beautiful home, with fabulous hosts - friendly, fun and welcoming. The breakfast was delicious, and I'd happily make up reasons to return to Mells.

We have just spent several idyllic days in the pretty village of Mells staying in The Reading Room. Our hosts John and Vicky were extremely friendly and welcoming and made sure we had absolutely everything we needed for our comfort and enjoyment. The rooms were beautifully furnished and the house was in a secluded location yet within easy walking distance of village amenities. It is excellent accommodation and very well placed for exploring this unspoilt part of Somerset. A little gem !

A lovely stay at Vicky and John’s historic house in the beautiful village of Mells. Very attentive, kind and generous hosts. Breakfast was delicious and the rooms were very comfy and quiet.

Perfect hosts and location: Vicky & John are a charming & fun couple, and are fantastic hosts who attend to your every need and create a warmth you won’t find find in any hotel. The home-cooked breakfast is superb and, along with their ever welcoming poodle PomPom 🐾, starts your day off with a smile. The house, location, bedrooms & facilities are wonderful, and provide a tranquil place from which to explore the surrounding area or to simply relax & enjoy the historic village itself. Thanks for making our stay so memorable x

We enjoyed our stay here enormously. Vicki and John are generous and interesting hosts. We enjoyed the art of good conversation with them as well as our stay in their home, full of beautiful objects and many books. Just perfect, not forgetting Pompom!