The George Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (873 reviews)
Market Place , Castle Cary , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Helpful staff
Great food
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
6.41
There were issues with cleanliness, as one review noted biscuit crumbs in the room and a heavily stained mattress.
Service
8.38
Most reviews highlighted the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff.
Location
8.42
Guests appreciated the great location of the hotel.
Room Quality
7.37
Some comments indicated that while rooms have character, there are issues like noise and a bad mattress.
Amenities
7.4
Amenities were generally mentioned positively, but there were complaints about limited outlets and dated bathrooms.
Value for Money
6.86
Some guests felt that the hotel was overpriced given the room size and conditions.
Food and Beverage
8.91
The quality of food received high praise across multiple reviews, with specific mentions of dinner and breakfast being excellent.
Overall Experience
7.88
Overall, guests enjoyed the charm of the hotel despite some issues with cleanliness and room quality.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:52

Property Description

Charming 15th-Century Building:
Situated in the heart of Castle Cary, The George Hotel offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests to enjoy. The historic 15th-century building exudes character and provides a unique stay experience.

Dining Options:
Guests can indulge in delicious meals at The George Hotel's 2 bars or opt for a more intimate dining experience in the wood-panelled restaurant. The cosy fireplaces and old beams add to the charm of the dining areas, creating a memorable culinary experience.

Complimentary Breakfast and Well-Appointed Rooms:
Start your day right with an excellent complimentary breakfast offered by The George Hotel. Each room is individually designed, well-furnished, and equipped with en suite facilities and a TV, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for all guests.

Experience the historic charm and warm hospitality of The George Hotel in Castle Cary. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BRS

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and costs GBP 1.50 per hour.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available cot.
    People 13 years old and over stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 873 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.41
Service: 8.38
Location: 8.42
Room Quality: 7.37
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 6.86
Food and Beverage: 8.91
Overall Experience: 7.88
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Anton • solo_traveller • de
8
Originelle Unterkunft für England-Nostaligiker
Pros:

Originell und authentisch.

Cons:

Super altmodische Ausstattung.

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Hannah • extended_group • gb
6
Nice place but wouldn’t stay again, but would pop in for a drink
Pros:

The location in the middle of the town

Cons:

The room was very tired bed wasn’t that comfortable

2026-05-05 • via Nuitee
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jay • couple • gb
9
2026-05-04 • via Nuitee
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kate • couple • gb
7
Value for money, clean rooms , friendly staff . Lovely food !
Pros:

Great food , friendly staff .. good price

Cons:

The mattress’s. We were first in room one however the bed was just a four foot one so we asked for a room with a larger bed . However in both room the mattress was not great - a little lumpy . My husband’s suffers from back issues so comfortable mattress is important.

2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Leticia de Santos V • solo_traveller • mx
10
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
5
Friendly and welcoming
Cons:

Mattress didn’t t fit the bed frame

2026-04-25 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • gb
9
Delightful
Pros:

Staff were very welcoming and helpful

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • solo_traveller • gb
9
Charming dog-friendly coaching inn in a picturesque Somerset village.
Pros:

Nice, cosy bedrooms with plenty of of room. Friendly, obliging staff.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • gb
9
Lovely, would stay again.
Pros:

The room was lovely, clean and comfortable. We had dinner in the pub, the food and service was excellent.

Cons:

Breakfast was a little strange, we got down at 7.05 and it seemed like they weren’t ready - couldn’t get a cup of tea for ages, when we asked for earl grey they seemed a bit huffy. But the food we ordered was delicious.
We stayed on a Saturday and the pub noise did seep into our room a bit, we were at the pub end and could hear people outside, however this wasn’t a problem for us.

2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
Bloody good
Pros:

Just an easy stay clean tidy great bar nice people

Cons:

No dancing girls

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Stefanie • couple • de
8
Gemütliches Zimmer mit gutem Frühstück
Pros:

Wir hatten ein Zimmer im Hinterhof mit eigenem Eingang. Das Zimmer war recht groß und mit Kaffee, Tee etc. ausgestattet. Alles war sauber und es hat angenehm gerochen. Das Bad war leider renovierungsbedürftig, teilweise sogar gefährlich (offene Stromleitung, lockere Duscharmaturen). Das Frühstück war sehr gut mit einem kleinen Buffet und Speisen von der Frühstückskarte. Der Kaffee war besonders lecker. Insgesamt fanden wir das Zimmer jedoch für 120 Pfund zu teuer.

Cons:

Das Bad ist renovierungsbedürftig, der Preis ist insgesamt zu hoch, vor allem im Vergleich zu anderen Unterkünften in Südwest-England.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Susan • family_with_children • gb
10
Great value
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff. Excellent food (had 1 lunch, 1 evening meal and 2 breakfasts there), spacious and very clean room. Fantastic location for local shops, and several walks / hikes. Will definitely return.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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ROBERT • couple • gb
6
2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • gb
7
Lovely old Pub/Hotel just need some updating.
Pros:

Breakfast was good

Cons:

The room was out dated, could do with new mattress, the bathroom needed some updating ie the bath had a split on front edge that had gone rusty and the shower control were not attached to the wall .

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Excellent breakfast, and perfect location in the centre of Castle Cary.

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Robert • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The history of the pub and it's age

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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CJF • couple • gb
5
Enjoyed the location of the hotel but feel it was overpriced
Pros:

breakfast was good

Cons:

The room was dimly lit, large furniture made it seem smaller than it was, needed general refurbishment. A shelf in the bathroom would have been useful

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Bethany • couple • gb
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee