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The Covenstead

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, steps from Glastonbury Abbey

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Silver) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Hedgewitch)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
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  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Silver) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Silver)

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
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Private bathroom
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  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Private Bathroom, Park View (Herne's)

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Private bathroom
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  • Park view
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Garden View (Arthur's Gate)

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  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Gold) | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Gold)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Coffee/tea maker
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

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Naish House, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, England, BA6 9EJ

What's nearby

  • Glastonbury Abbey - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Rural Life Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chalice Well - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Glastonbury Tor - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Clarks Village - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Castle Cary Station - 25 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bear Inn by Marston's Inns - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Heaphy's Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Gourmet Burger Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fara - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Covenstead

Guesthouse near Glastonbury Abbey
Located close to Chalice Well and Glastonbury Tor, The Covenstead provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guesthouse include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as smart speakers, as well as perks like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, smart speakers, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart speaker

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Covenstead B&B Glastonbury
Covenstead B&B
Covenstead Glastonbury
Covenstead
The Covenstead Guesthouse
The Covenstead Glastonbury
The Covenstead Guesthouse Glastonbury

Frequently asked questions

Is The Covenstead pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at The Covenstead?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per day. Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at The Covenstead?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Covenstead?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Covenstead located?

Situated in Glastonbury, this guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Glastonbury Abbey and Chalice Well. Glastonbury Tor and Clarks Village are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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The Covenstead Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing artefacts and decor throughout the whole building. The breakfast room was truly amazing and very unique.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is magnificent, weird, wonderful and interesting. The owner Tony was very accommodating and explained the history of the house which is really informative and intriguing. Our room was spotless and beautiful. I would highly recommend to stay here great value for money and a beautiful fascinating stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quirky but cozy property with super friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the interior space and room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was amazing. Breakfast was a dream .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah

Excellent in all areas. Lovely, quirky, friendly place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lesley a Pagan from Seattle, a long way from home

This place is amazing especially for the witchy minded. It is like a museum in itself and I spent an entire evening browsing and then picked a good book (over 1000 to choose from) to read. The staff are extremely friendly and the breakfast delicious. I loved my room overlooking the Abbey and the bathtub very enjoyable. If I ever return I will definitely stay here again and I’m going home with great memories. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Halloween room

Beautiful room excellent breakfast eggs Florentine and omelettes available amongst the usual full English charming hosts just impeccable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Atmospheric

Lovely place. Better than the Pilgrims-George Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best place to stay in Glastonbury. Full of curiosities, the house reminds me of Snowshill Manor (if you've ever been) Tony makes you feel at home and his breakfasts are bloody gorgeous 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Magical

When i win the lottery i want a room here forever! Its amazing.....lovely people, fabulous rooms, scrumptous breakfast, great energy, just magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was an all around amazing experience! 10/10 would recommend everyone book this place if you can. Homemade breakfast cooked to order was the best we've had in all of the UK. Friendly, helpful staff, comfortable and clean. Everything you'd need and want in a stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay at this lovely B&B in the centre of Glastonbury in one of their beautiful themed rooms. Freya and Tony were so friendly and couldn’t have been more helpful. They made us and our spaniel so welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Fascinating Gem in Glastonbury

The Covenstead may be the very best B&B I have stayed in over 40 years and many trips to the U.K. Not only is hotel’s interior decor absolutely fascinating, its rooms are beautiful, spacious, well-appointed and very comfortable. Staff are most welcoming and work very hard to accommodate guests needs, as well as serve perfectly prepared individualized breakfasts. A most unusual and wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely.

I really loved this quirky guest house. They were welcoming, friendly, and so helpful. The property is in a great location for walking around Glastonbury. I wish I had booked a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affectionately called the witches place. A unique, luxury B&B in the centre of town. Individual styled bedrooms in the spirit of Glastonbury as is the whole house. Comfy beds and always sleep well. Breakfast is the best, friendly and delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was absolutely mind blowing. Beautiful staff exelant stay we loved it it and we will be back again 😁👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not your standard place

Terrific location, fascinating history and eclectic decoration - broadsword on the wall perhaps a raven on a skull. A great and enthusiastic host, with a terrific breakfast. Its a unique place - definitely not a travel lodge - but a very reasonable price for an interesting and enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 out of 10 for ALL the things: fastidious service, friendly staff, super cool-vibe, gorgeous rooms, best breakfast! You’ll never see a more intricately themed B&B…you get transported to another place and time of magic and pagan wildness! And I can’t leave out how fun it was to meet new interesting people every morning seated at the (most incredible) dining table. Thanks to Tony, Freya, Donna, Adele for your amazing service!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best ways to visit Glastonbury

Impressive rooms and welcoming staff. Even offered to use free passes to visit abbey. Wish I had more time there to savour all the artifacts amoungst the property. Didn't expect to have a view of the tor from the bedroom what a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was really impressed by my stay. The property was exactly as it was listed. I found the B&B very peaceful and restful. Great decor as well. There was a beautiful view of the Abbey outside of my room's window too. Everyone that worked there went out of their way to help me and were so kind. The location was great and everything was top notch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fascinating Gem in Glastonbury

The Covenstead is a most unusual and lovely place to stay in heart of Glastonbury close to the Abbey ruins. The hotel is furnished with a unique and fascinating collection of antiques and artifacts throughout, and guests have access to several common areas on the ground floor as well as a pretty garden. Individual rooms are spacious, beautifully appointed and very comfortable. The friendly staff are most welcoming and work very hard to accommodate guests needs, as well as serve breakfasts perfectly prepared to individual tastes. A truly magical place to stay!
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Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Covenstead is my preferred place to stay in Glastonbury. It's interior is so unique and a perfect fit for eclectic eccentricity of the town with a great back story too. The rooms spacious & comfortable with nice sized bathrooms plus daily service. Being opposite the Abbey and minutes walking to the High Street it's also a perfect location. Breakfast is unsurpassable with such great menu choices, beautiful cooking and the wonderful staff who can't be more helpful. It is worth every penny and makes any trip to Glastonbury special.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super lovely quirky beautiful and beyond expectations
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is first class luxury and suits the atmosphere of Glastonbury perfectly. Everyone said 'oh you are staying at the witches place' and it lives up to that for sure. The host Tony is welcoming, accommodating and all round top guy. Cooked to order breakfast is the best ever. Will be returning as its now my new preferred stay in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023