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The Covenstead

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

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Located near Glastonbury Abbey, The Covenstead welcomes travelers with cooked-to-order breakfasts and complimentary in-room WiFi. Guests can relax on the garden terrace or enjoy a friendly game of billiards. The staff provides helpful service that enhances the entire experience.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Individually furnished
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  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
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Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Park View (Herne's)

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Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Glastonbury Abbey - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. Margaret's Chapel & Magdalene Almshouses - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Rural Life Museum - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chalice Well - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Glastonbury Tor - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Market House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Mitre Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Queen of Cups - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mckinvens Kitchen - ‬7 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), outdoor furniture, and a billiards/pool table
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

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. 121 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 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

Dennis

Liked: Amenities
Only suggestion; add an elevator. Us old guys could use the lift for suitcases.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

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

Truely wonderful place to stay

This is a truely amazing place to stay. The decor is amazing, staff are wonderful and location is fantastic. We stayed 4 nights and loved everything about the place, breakfast is amazing (and staff super accommodating with different ‘off menu’ requests) and access to a mini kitchen also made life much easier for grabbing a coffee of storing a beer during the day :) Will absolutely be making a return visit and almost hesitant to give a good review as it may make getting a room even harder ;)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazingly unique property! Great sleeping spaces and awesome decor. The pictures do not do it justice!!! The staff are incredible and the breakfast and chats with other guests are a highlight. Easy to walk to everything you could want to do or see!! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What was unique about the property?? Pretty much everything! Loved the overall decor and vibe. It felt very much like home and I had the sense of the house being very much a sanctuary from the outside world. The staff were incredibly friendly, fun and helpful, to say nothing of the great breakfasts, that everyone raves about (quite rightly!). We loved everything about our stay and will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wow. Where to begin? We just spent a magical four nights in this amazing place. We felt so welcomed by the wonderful staff and enjoyed the very homey, witchy feel of the place. Didn't want to leave! The breakfast was super delicious and we very much enjoyed the garden. The other guests were fun to talk to, as the people that are drawn to this place are certainly unique. The decor is fascinating and mesmerizing. We could have spent weeks exploring it all. We cannot recommend this place more highly and we can't wait to return! Thank you Covestead and staff for the beautiful energy and amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

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

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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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

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

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So unique yet it fits right in with the atmosphere in Glastonbury. Extremely friendly staff!! Great breakfast!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE

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

Amazing experience

Amazing! Staff were so friendly and helpful. The property itself is actually jaw dropping. I've never stayed anywhere like it before. Will definitely be returning. The bedroom and ensuite were both huge. Very comfortable bed. Bath and separate shower was a bonus. Cooked to order breakfast was fantastic. Loads of nice touches like complimentary chilled bottles of water, sweets and snacks. Lovely space to relax both inside the house and in the garden. Free parking was also available. Overall great stay. Thanks to all the staff and to the person responsible for designing and decorating the property. Honestly amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning hotel, fascinating decor and wonderful location. Staff were friendly and helpful, allowed us to check in slightly before time and gave us a guided tour of the wonderful premises. The room was fantastic, clean and interesting decor, the bed was soft and comfortable. Overall had a great experience and would highly recommend the covenstead.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I could never have hoped for such a warm luxurious and unique experience Our host made us feel special and our beautiful room brought tears to my eyes Added to all of this was a wonderful breakfast in the most unique of settings I can not wait to go back, we will be regulars Thank you
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, efficient staff. Quiet area and in a great location. Brilliant breakfast. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

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

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