The George Inn & Plaine - 4-Star Hotel in Norton St Philip

The George Inn is a Grade I listed building that has operated as an inn since the 14th century. The original timber-framed structure includes the Dungeon, where Judge Jeffreys held his Assizes. Across the road, the 16th-century Plaine building offers additional guest rooms with period features.

The restaurant serves a seasonal menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, including award-winning fish pie and Butcombe Brewery ales. Sunday roasts come with a choice of roast beef, cauliflower cheese, and crisp roast potatoes. Breakfast offers a Full English or continental option, with smoothies and pastries available.

Guest rooms are spread across both the George Inn and The Plaine, with options such as the Samuel Pepys room with a four-poster bed and the spacious Sedgemoor room. The Superior King Room in the Annex provides a larger layout but does not allow dogs. Each room includes a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities.

The inn sits in Norton St Philip, 22 km from Bath and a 25-minute bus ride from the city centre. Longleat Safari Park is a short drive away, and Stonehenge is within easy reach for day trips. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, 28 km from the property.

The George Inn welcomes dogs in most areas, including the outdoor terrace and specific guest rooms, but not the Superior King Room in the Annex. Families can book the Family Suite with Shower Hinton in The Plaine, and children's meals are available from the restaurant menu. The property offers an outdoor terrace with views of the village church and cricket ground.

History: Grade I listed inn operating since the 1300s

Dining: Award-winning fish pie & Butcombe Brewery ales

Rooms: Four-poster beds in Samuel Pepys and Sedgemoor rooms

Location: 22 km from Bath, bus stop outside

Pet policy: Dog-friendly except for the Superior King Room Annex

Nearby: Longleat Safari Park, Stonehenge, Roman Baths