The George at Donyatt

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The George at Donyatt in Ilminster offers family rooms with private bathrooms, featuring baths, showers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British and local cuisines in a traditional family-friendly restaurant. Breakfast options include full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Lunch and dinner are also available. Leisure Facilities: The property includes a garden, outdoor seating area, and bar. Additional amenities include free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and daily housekeeping service. Location and Attractions: Exeter International Airport is 45 km away. Nearby attractions include Golden Cap (32 km), Dinosaurland Fossil Museum (27 km), and Sherborne Old Castle (38 km).

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Simone
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lots of parking and were given early access to get ready for a wedding ! Bedrooms were spacious and large comfortable bed with tea and coffee facilities ! Breakfast was amazing !”
Jacqueline
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“A lovely welcome from the hosts into a beautiful pub that was clearly well planned and loved. Super room, great breakfast - really top notch cooking, taste and presentation 👌”
Sue
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was very good with a good choice on the menu. We ate on the friday as a party of 10 and everyone was very satisfied with the food”
Linsay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was very convenient for the event we needed to attend. We liked the walk to the old station.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The pub was a very convenient stop off on the way west. The new owners were very friendly and helpful as were the other staff we encountered. Great food. Cute room with comfy beds. Great shower!”
Susan
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“The cooked breakfast was very good. I would have preferred a bigger range of continental breakfast as I don't eat a cooked breakfast. If there were more options I didn't see them or to be fair I didn't ask. The staff were very friendly and...”
Anne
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“From the moment I walked into the bar I felt welcome and at home, Emma and her partner and staff were friendly and couldn't do enough to make my stay a pleasant one. The pub is cosy and my room was spacious and comfortable. The room had everything...”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable, friendly and helpful staff. Lovely evening meal and breakfast. Easy parking. Would love to come back.”
Leach
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food. Our room had a nice outlook to the church. Will definitely stay again.”
Douglas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our whole experience at the George was absolutely fantastic. From the moment we booked to the moment we left, all the staff couldn't do enough. The food was excellent as was the service Breakfast was really great.”

Host Information

10
Host review score
A traditional country pub in the heart of Donyatt village serving quality food, providing great service and local guest ales.
Donyatt is a small village approx 3 miles from Ilminster accessed by the A358 or by a stroll of 1.5 miles along the old railway cycle path where you will find Donyatt Halt. St Mary's church is next door, built in 1255 with Alms Houses leading down to the river Isle.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The George at Donyatt
  • Cuisine
    British • Local
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The George at Donyatt takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The George at Donyatt in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.