The George Hotel

Hotels
7.7 (888 reviews)
Market Place , Castle Cary , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
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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.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

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 888 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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Patricia extended_group ie
10
A great place to stay
Pros:

Location

Cons:

No elevator

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Retha solo_traveller za
7
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Ramsay solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Edward solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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Caroline solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Beautifully cooked breakfast! Really friendly helpful staff!

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Amanda solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Room was nicely decorated.

Cons:

More info at check-in or in room eg. about working the shower,would have been helpful. 4-plug extension cable in room looked dangerous. Breakfast waiter was somewhat grumpy. Filter coffee was awful. Not worth £90 per night. All rather disappointing.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Joanne couple gb
6
Ok for a one night stop over but wouldn’t stay any longer
Pros:

Breakfast was superb. Staff were friendly.

Cons:

Checking in problematic as poor receptionist could not get code from owner to log in to system.
The room felt dingy and tired. It was in an annexe accessed from the car park where guests of the pub were drinking outside so quite noisy until the pub closed.
The flat sheet on the bed wasn’t large enough to fully cover the mattress and the duvet was too small.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Hartley solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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gary couple gb
7
2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Mick couple gb
7
A reasonable stop over with excellent food & service
Pros:

Excellent staff, very helpful, room dated but serviceable apart from water pressure was very weak, due to this unable to shower as water just trickled out. However bed was clean & comfortable

Cons:

Water pressure in our room very low,

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Lee solo_traveller gb
8
Great place
Pros:

Great staff , and food

Cons:

N/A

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Excellent food. Big breakfasts!

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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laurence solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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louise solo_traveller ie
4
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Neil solo_traveller gb
7
Historic pub with lovely staff
Pros:

An old pub with character, good food and really friendly staff. The room had everything you need with a large, comfortable bed.

Cons:

Car park is very small limited to 4 or 5 spaces. Wifi is poor in the rooms and the tv had limited channels due to aerial socket loose in the wall. The shower is a bit small and old and could do with modernising.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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Joris solo_traveller be
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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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