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The Covenstead

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

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Front of property
Restaurant
Smart speakers
Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Silver)
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Explore the area

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Naish House, Magdalene Street, Glastonbury, England, BA6 9EJ
  • Place, Glastonbury Abbey
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chalice Well
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Glastonbury Tor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bristol (BRS-Bristol Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Silver)

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Silver)

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Silver)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Gold)

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Gold)

Luxury Double Room, Ensuite (Gold)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Portable fan
Day bed
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

About the area

Glastonbury

The Covenstead places you steps from Glastonbury Abbey and within a 15-minute stroll of Chalice Well. Highlights at this guest house include a complimentary breakfast. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Plus you'll find a picnic area and luggage storage. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Glastonbury guest house, you'll be 1.7 km (1 mi) from Glastonbury Tor and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Clarks Village.
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What's nearby

  • Glastonbury Abbey - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Rural Life Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chalice Well - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Clarks Village - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Glastonbury Tor - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

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 with free breakfast, steps from Glastonbury Abbey
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The Covenstead also features a terrace, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Glastonbury guest house is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
The Covenstead offers 5 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Televisions come with smart speakers.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. This Glastonbury guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 300 metres
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site 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 lift

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

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 are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

What is the cancellation policy at The Covenstead?

The Covenstead offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Covenstead?

As of 13 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Covenstead on 7 Dec 2025 start from NZ$234.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Covenstead?

Yep, The Covenstead has an uncovered self car park for GBP 10 per day. Onsite parking is limited.

Does The Covenstead serve breakfast?

You bet, free cooked-to-order breakfast is offered on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Covenstead?

No, The Covenstead does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Covenstead?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Covenstead?

Dogs are welcome at The Covenstead, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Reviews

The Covenstead Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
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

Reviews

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

Alexis

Travelled with family
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

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

Daniel

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with group
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

Tony

Travelled with partner
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

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 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

Stuart

Travelled with partner
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

robin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Ashley

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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!
The Library
Dining Room
Guest Room
Guest bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

Rebekah

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

10/10 Excellent

robin

Travelled with group
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 traveller

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

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Tony and staff were fantastic. One of the best B&Bs I’ve ever stayed in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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 traveller

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

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurel

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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