Wessex Ballroom

The air conditioned ballroom, with a dedicated floor area of some 67ft by 34ft, is rated the very best on which our guests have danced, and it is true to say that they return many times for the delight and pleasure of dancing on this floor. For this reason we host many of our optional tuition weekends at this venue.

Food and Restaurant

Having enjoyed some 12 holidays a year at this venue since 2008 Carole and I can confirm that the restaurant and the meals were rated highly by 95% of our guests. The restaurant ambience is very comfortable, with hot breakfast and our evening meals served at the tables. Sample menus from our New Year breaks at this hotel can be found here.

Rooms and Public Areas

Bedrooms have been recently refurbished, with a high standard of bathroom. The rooms are rated as ‘very good’ by 75% of our visitors and ‘good’ by the remainder. The layout of the hotel means you pass through the Reception, with the Bar to your right and the Restaurant to your left.

The owners, manager and staff at the hotel (a sister hotel to the Durrant House Hotel) continue to raise the standards in every area of its service, housekeeping and food, and Carole and I are entirely satisified that all new visitors will thoroughly enjoy their stay.

Testimonials

Betty and Jim Hillyer

Hello Paul and Carole

I hope you are managing to get some rest during today, ready for the marathon of the next 3 days!

A big thank you for all your efforts to make Twixt such a really successful event! Lovely music, nice people, pleasant hotel with excellent food – the Christmas Dinner on Saturday was the best meal I think I have ever had there.  The high standard of dancing was lovely to see, and everyone that I talked to had enjoyed the tuition.  The apparently effortless success of the event takes a great deal of hard work on your part, and we wanted you to know how much everyone appreciated it.

Hope 2025 is another great year for you.

Allan & Wendi Cross

                Just a quick note to thank you and Carole once again for working so hard to deliver another exceptional dance break.  Deland also provided exceptional service managing to sort out our table for twelve when even we didn’t know if everyone was going to turn up.

We hope that you manage to get some rest and relax a bit in sunny Spain

We had a brilliant time. Everything was well organised. There was great music and a friendly atmosphere. Paul and Carole are excellent hosts and lovely people. Congratulations on 25 years – it is clear why this milestone has been reached!

Phil Miller

Paul and Marie deliver incredible value in their lessons. It is so refreshing to have lessons where the focus is on the mechanics of dance (not steps) and dancing in harmony with your partner. The dancing on Saturday night, thanks to Paul and Marie’s input, felt amazing.

A most enjoyable holiday, dancing to great music on a fabulous dance floor, beautifully hosted by Paul & Carole, and with some high value Viennese waltz tuition from Paul and Marie as an added bonus.

Denise Staplehurst

Dance breaks.com are excellent value for money and if you love dancing and meeting people this is an excellent way to satisfy your passion for dancing.

The Hotel Website

Wessex Ballroom

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Places of Interest

Wells: See England’s smallest City! situated at the foot of the Mendip Hills, the historic Cathedral City of Wells has all the modern conveniences plus charm, interesting shops, hotels and restaurants.

Glastonbury: The town of Glastonbury is particularly notable for the myths and legends surrounding a nearby hill, Glastonbury Tor, which rises up from the otherwise flat landscape of the somerset levels. These myths concern Joseph of Arimathea and the Holy Grail, and also King Arthur.

Cheddar: The original home of the very English Cheddar Cheese. Today the village is a small town, and gets very busy in summer, with its tea shops and cheese shops. The village is sited next to Cheddar Gorge, which cuts through the Mendip Hills. The area is famous for its caves and potholes

Street: Street is notable for the number of shoe and sheepskin shops
adorning the high street shopping area. Clarks Village is the UK’s first and foremost outlet shopping centre and has established itself as one of the
premier shopping destinations in the country. With over 90 outlet shops to choose from offering up to 60% OFF rrp on a host of famous brands, plus regular entertainment and live events all set within a unique village
environment, you have all the ingredients for a great day out! So find your Retail Therapy at Clarks Village, where value never goes out of fashion.

Birdwatchers’ paradise at Avalon Marshes, a 6 mile drive via A39 west of the hotel. Car park at ST449397 to visit Ham Wall, Ashcott Corner, and Shapwick Heath.

Glastonbury Extravaganza

Since 1996 the Extravaganza has been an annual event staged at Glastonbury Abbey. Recent concerts featuring Madness, Status Quo, Bjorn Again, Squeeze, Lulu, Van Morrison, Joss Stone and the West End show "Rat Pack live from Las Vegas" have increased the variety of the programme of entertainment. The beautiful grounds and special atmosphere of Glastonbury Abbey help make this one of the most memorable and successful outdoor events of its type.

Dancers...This COULD coincide with our Summer Ball weekend in August...
Check www.glastonburyextravaganza.com for dates & availability.

Local Tourist Information

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Holidays at This Hotel


April 2025


Easter Ball Weekend including Waltz Tuition with Paul Parsons & Marie Apr : 18th - 21st (Fri - Mon)



June 2025


Summer Ball Weekend Jun : 13th - 16th (Fri - Mon)



August 2025


Summer Ball Weekend and Shopping in Clarks Village Aug : 8th - 11th (Fri - Mon)



September 2025


Late Summer Ball Weekend with opt. Ballroom Technique Tuition with Mark & Olga Elsbury Sep : 5th - 8th (Fri - Mon)



October 2025


Autumn Ball Weekend Inc. Latin Technique Tuition with Paul Parsons and Marie Oct : 10th - 13th (Fri - Mon)



December 2025


Twixt Xmas & New Year with Free Opt Waltz & Foxtrot Tuition with Lawrence & Emma Dec : 27th - 30th (Sat - Tue)




New Year Holiday Dec : 30th - 2nd (Tue - Fri)



January 2026


Winter Weekend Special Jan : 9th - 11th (Fri - Sun)