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The George Inn

Enjoy a casual stay at The George Inn, Mere with free breakfast, Wi-Fi, and parking. Rated 4.2 from 389 reviews, close to Stourhead and Longleat attractions.

The Square, Mere, Warminster BA12 6DR, United Kingdom View on map
8.4/10
Very Good Based on 392 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Kid-friendly Restaurant
What recent guests emphasize

Welcoming pub atmosphere with tasty food and convenient rooms

Guests appreciate the friendly service, hearty pub meals, and charming historic setting just minutes from popular attractions. While rooms are clean and comfortable, some note basic bathroom amenities and older building quirks.

Guests often praise

  • Warm, attentive, and family-friendly service, including thoughtful staff interactions with children
  • Delicious and generous pub food, with favorites such as pulled pork burger and classic dishes like haggis and seafood platters
  • Clean, comfortable rooms featuring cozy beds and essential amenities like tea and coffee making facilities
  • Good location near Stourhead and Longleat, ideal for exploring the West Country
  • Traditional character of the half-timbered building combined with a welcoming bar atmosphere

Worth knowing

  • Rooms reflect the age of the building, with some guests mentioning low doorframes, uneven floors, and noise from bathroom macerators
  • Bathrooms are functional but may lack modern updates, such as additional lighting above basins
  • No air conditioning or airport shuttle service available
  • Breakfast and pub food generally well-regarded, though food service hours can affect options in the evening
  • Free Wi-Fi, parking, and smoke-free environment add to convenience

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a relaxed countryside pub experience with straightforward, comfortable accommodations
  • Visitors planning to explore nearby attractions such as Stourhead estate and Longleat safari park
  • Families and groups appreciative of welcoming service and children-friendly atmosphere
  • Guests looking for hearty pub meals in a traditional English setting
  • Those who value historic charm and local character over luxury hotel features
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About this property

Welcome to The George Inn

Set in a half-timbered building dating back to the 1500s, The George Inn offers a relaxed pub atmosphere combined with casual accommodation. Located in Mere, just off the A303 road and a short drive from the Stourhead estate, the property presents a traditional setting with straightforward rooms suitable for visitors exploring the West Country.

The George Inn features practical amenities including free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking, alongside a bar and on-site restaurant serving home-cooked pub meals. Guest reviews often highlight the welcoming staff and quality of food, praising dishes such as pulled pork burgers and seafood platters. While rooms are described as clean and comfortable, some note the old building’s quirks, like uneven floors and bathroom noise, reflecting its historic character.

This property is particularly well suited for travelers seeking a quiet, kid-friendly environment without luxury extras such as air-conditioning, a fitness center, or a pool. The retro charm comes with some limitations, including the absence of airport shuttle service and pet accommodations. Check-in is available from 14:00, with check-out by 10:00.

Nearby attractions include the elegant Stourhead estate and the extensive Longleat Park, both popular destinations that complement a stay at this inn. With a solid overall rating of 4.2 from nearly 400 reviews, The George Inn offers a practical base for those wanting to experience local countryside and heritage in a welcoming, community-focused pub setting.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

MS
Megan Stichbury Apr 16, 2026
10

Absolutely wonderful service. Very welcoming and friendly. Made to feel very welcome with a young child. They where absolutely wonderful with her and actually spoke to her rather than just the adults. Unfortunately after the sherry stopped serving food we lost all decent pub grub. But thankfully the George has brang it back. Highly recommend

RB
Rob Birley Apr 01, 2026
8.0

I lovely meal out. The food was delicious albeit very filling, I had Haggis, neeps and tattiies with a whiskey and Bailey's sauce. However there was a lot of sauce, which was pretty rich.followed by a lemon tart and raspberry ripple ice cream. Thank you to the staff, who were very welcoming.

RA
Raymond Antell Mar 31, 2026
10

The best pulled pork burger ever! Also the chunky chips was nice and crisp on the outside and beautifully soft and fluffy inside. My partner had a seafood platter. She said it was some of the best fish she's had in ages. I highly recommend this place.

ST
Samuel Tiley Mar 17, 2026
10

A group of 6 stayed in The George Inn for a wedding. The new manager Lee is amazing and you can tell this place is going strength to strength. Above and beyond service, couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful. Sometimes you can tell people love what they do, that’s the impression we got from this place. Food great, good bar, rooms are all you need, location amazing and service top tier. If I visit anywhere near this part of the country I certainly will be staying here.

MD
Miranda Davy Mar 15, 2026
8.0

Helpful friendly staff and new manager Lee went above and beyond to accommodate me and my dog. The ethos is a 'good home cooked food pub with rooms'. Only tried the breakfast which was home from home. Rooms were extremely clean, tea/coffee kettle provided. Could do with some upgrade on curtains. Old building presents challenges for modern bathrooms - macerator was a bit noisy. Could do with a light above the basin. Large shower. Overall would recommend this as perfect when needing somewhere local to stay.

SB
Sue Boast Mar 13, 2026
10

On holiday in the area & booked on the off chance. A very popular place but we didn't feel crowded in. Sunday lunch was superb and cooked to perfection. Even though it was busy the service was quick and everyone was helpful.

JR
Jean Rose Mar 09, 2026
10

Really good, we were on our way back from sorting family matters out in Devon and took a break there for lunch. We arrived just a few minutes before lunchtime service ended but they were very accommodating, very friendly and we had a lovely ploughman's lunch each, nothing was too much trouble. Excellent service , beautiful location and we will at sometime hope to stay there to explore the local area too.

Z
Zaj Feb 15, 2026
10

An absolutely lovely village pub. Good food, clean, comfortable rooms and friendly, helpful staff, though they were a bit thin on the ground the first night I was there. The building dates back to the 1500s as you can tell from the low doorframes and uneven floors upstairs. The room I stayed in was clean and well decorated with a very comfortable bed and an ensuite bathroom with a nicely fitted shower cubicle and switchless, movement sensitive lighting, all very nice indeed! The pub is only a couple of minutes drive from Stourhead and not far from Longleat, all in all an excellent location for exploring the West Country. I greatly enjoyed my stay and hope to visit again the next time I spend a few days out west.

RL
Robert Lee Feb 13, 2026
10

This old pub is owned by Hall and Woodhouse, but it has retained its character while serving good beer and lovely food. The bar staff were friendly and the food was excellent. There's a lovely real fire in the bar. Our bedroom was comfortable and warm.

TC
Tom Collins Feb 02, 2026
10

Fantastic service, they opened the kitchen specially as we were passing through on a long trip. Chef made really great pies, very tasty and with all the trimmings.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The George Inn

Warminster, United Kingdom

Set in a half-timbered building, this traditional pub with straightforward rooms is off the A303 road, and 2.8 miles from the Stourhead estate.

  • Turning Circle 1 min Walk
  • Clock Tower 1 min Walk
  • Pharmacy 1 min Walk
  • Bristol Airport 1 hr 7 Car · 3 hr 18 Transit
  • Southampton Airport 1 hr 13 Car · 2 hr 18 Transit
  • Cardiff Airport 2 hr 13 Car · 4 hr 53 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

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