Explore Bath and the West Country from Nunney
Explore Bath and the West Country from The George at Nunney, a 17th century, Grade II listed coaching inn with bar, restaurant and B&B hotel facilities facing the romantic ruin of the 14th century Nunney Castle.
"We asked a man at the bus stop about getting to Trowbridge. 'It won't take you direct, mind. These buses go to all sorts of silly places,' he said. Ah, but that's the whole point. Somerset has some of the best 'silly places' of all, such as Nunney, which we passed through on our way to Frome. Such a pretty village, crowned by a castle surrounded by a moat." The Observer
- George at Nunney Hotel rated "excellent" by 10 travelers
Nunney is in a tranquil and picturesque conservation area close to:
Babington House (2 miles)
Frome (2 miles)
Longleat House and Safari Park (5 miles)
Royal Bath and West Showground (10 miles)
Stourhead House and Gardens (National Trust) (12 miles)
Glastonbury Festival (12 miles)
Wells (14 miles)
Bath (20 miles)
With Stonehenge, Avebury, Salisbury, Shaftesbury, Bristol and Cheddar Gorge all within an hour's drive, this is the ideal B&B hotel accommodation to explore gardens, go shopping, discover history or study wildlife during a brisk walk in the countryside, a midweek break, romantic holiday or family getaway.
"Small as it is, Nunney is seductive. Spend a few days among its architectural mix of medieval austerity and Georgian elegance, and the idea of Nunney as center of the universe somehow seems less bizarre." Los Angeles Times
"Dominated by the turrets of Nunney Castle, the village lies on the edge of the Mendip Hills and retains the image of a rural idyll." The Times
Under new ownership since August 2008, The George at Nunney has quickly established itself as a firm favourite with locals, regulars and travellers alike. Enjoy drinks by an open fire before a gastronomic 3-course dinner in our restaurant or sample our bar menu of salads and other hot and cold options.
Head chef Wayne Carnegie and his team focus on seasonal, often locally sourced ingredients, including favourites such as milk fed pork with sage and apple, roast Aberdeen Angus beef, Corsley lamb, goats cheese salad, homemade beef and ale pies, dark chocolate mousse and fine Somerset cheeses.
The bar, lounge and restaurant areas are recently refurbished and are light and airy with great character: exposed beams, open fireplaces, bread oven. The garden is a haven for those looking for a cold pint in the sunshine.
"From time to time I have to convince myself that moving out of London was not a mistake, and one of the best places at which to do that is a small town south of Bath, not far from Frome, called Nunney. It has a stream ambling through the middle in a very photogenic manner, under houses and little bridges and even on to the road in rainy weather. It has one of the biggest and best-preserved ruined castles I know, sitting in its own moat bang in the middle of town." Miles Kington†, The Independent
Most of our bed and breakfast hotel rooms (3*** VisitBritain 2008) have en-suite bathrooms with shower or bath, television and tea/coffee making equipment.
The George at Nunney operates a non-smoking policy throughout. Please note that The George at Nunney does not admit children under the age of 14. A full English breakfast is included; please contact a member of staff if you would like a Continental breakfast delivered to your room.
The George at Nunney is an ideal location from which to explore the World Heritage city of Bath, Bristol, Wells, Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge, Stonehenge and Salisbury. Many attractions nearby: Longleat House and Safari Park, Babington House, East Somerset Steam Railway, Stourhead Gardens (National Trust) and many more. Excellent for shopping breaks Bath, gastronomic weekends, garden visits (Stourhead), theatre and arts (Bath, Longleat), breaks with children (Longleat, Wookey Hole, Bristol Zoo), architecture (Wells, Bath), historic houses and monuments (Longleat, Nunney, Glastonbury, Farleigh Hungerford), honeymoon, romantic breaks, rambling clubs. Tourist information available. Dog-friendly. Two car parks. Subject to availability.
NEW! The Hunt for the Nunney Diamonds - A fun and informative Treasure Trail walk in and around Nunney sponsored by The George at Nunney. Available all year round. Click here for details.
