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The places is super comfortable and modern decor. Service is great, included car park and wifi…read more Fanastic clean stand up showers with heated towel rack. Super supportive bed with soft linens. No a/c but you can open the windows fully to get a nice cool temperature in the evening. Free continental breakfast and 5.95 for full English cooked to order.

The Red Lion was recommended to us after a Facebook plea for accommodation between Bristol and…read moreStonehenge. After a visit to the impressive and informative website we booked a room for a Sunday in mid June. Our late afternoon Sunday evening arrival was greeted with sunshine and Calvin checked us in and showed us to our room, which was stunning. We weren't sure what to expect in such a tiny village but it's fair to say that no expense was spared in the fitting out of the new bedrooms block in a building separate from the main pub / restaurant. The linens were gorgeous, the bathroom spacious and the rooms well fitted with all mod cons! We had dinner in the dining room with some old friends who came over form South Petherton. They hadn't been in a while but were happy for an excuse to dine at the Red Lion as the food has a good reputation among the locals. No one was disappointed and a decent wine list and selection of real ales helped to make the evening very sociable. Breakfast was fresh and tasty and served with individually and freshly ground coffee, which was a perfect way to start a buy day of site seeing. We didn't check the wardrobe on our way out and realized when we got to Stonehenge that we had left our jackets behind. A couple of phone calls later and Calvin was on the case eventually and graciously getting our jackets to Dublin for us. All is now good in the world. We'd highly recommend the Red Lion in Babcary.

My partner and I were staying in Somerton and decided to go to the Red Lion after a spot of…read moregoogleing due to the lacklustre look of the pubs near our hotel. The Red Lion is split into two eating areas: restaurant and pub. The pub is lovely and cosy, and we chose to et here. The food is your typical gastronomic fare and we tucked into paella and the lamb shank, though the menu varies daily. Dessert was also excellent, particularly recommend the affogato. It seems to be very popular with locals in the area, and you'll see a very full car park on arrival (you have to drive due to remoteness). Listen to the owner's recommendations, he's very eccentric but obviously passionate about the food they serve.

I LOVED this place! First off, this bed and breakfast REALLY is in a village--the kind you see in…read morethe movies! Harts Lane is so narrow, my partner hesitated pulling our car into the lane and then really had second thoughts about pulling into the tiny parking area. I was too busy loving everything I could see to care about that! Then, we walked into the bed and breakfast, where an out-of-breath Linda Smith greeted us warmly and apologized for not being ready. We didn't mind. After all, there were TWO pubs in one TINY village! ;) When we returned from our obligatory pub visit, Linda led us upstairs and to our room. Do you know how sometimes places look clean but don't smell clean? This clean room smelled GREAT! Then, I went into the bathroom. It was completely remodeled and very modern. I was in heaven! A quaint, clean bedroom with a clean modern shower! There was even a place for me to sit down in the bedroom and put on my makeup. I decided to use it for sitting down and reading a daily devotional, but just having this wonderful space was a plus. Did I mention there was a fireplace? The next morning, Linda cooked us "whatever we wanted." My partner happily ordered sausage and eggs, and I ordered bacon and eggs. While we waited, I looked around the family dining room. There were wonderful family pictures--Linda and Ian Smith's wedding pictures, their children, etc. My partner meanwhile marveled at his freshly squeezed orange juice and some of the woodwork in the room. Then, the food came. The bacon was the size of 4 American slices stuck together but a lot thicker. Everything was delicious, but after we ate, we felt like we needed a nap! If you go to this area of England, stay here! The Smiths are very congenial people, their accommodations are clean, their food is outstanding, and the village is picturesque. You'll swear you're in a movie.

Had a great weekend staying here, great welcome on arrival. Great breakfast. Lovely garden at the…read morerear for children to play in. Guest kitchen provided if required. One for the little black book.

This B&B is amazing. Hospitality was fantastic and the breakfast was absolutely delicious :) The…read morerooms were really comfy and the surroundings were just perfect. There's lots for everyone to do in the village and nearby towns and villages, especially for children and couples. I strongly recommend this B&B to everyone visiting the Purbecks :)

I have stayed at this B & B for many years. The most recent being April 2011…read more I have found the accommodation excellent, always very clean and tidy. The landlady is always very friendly, helpful and efficient, providing a welcoming, peaceful and comfortable environment. Breakfast is always on time and very filling. Parking area is good. Great location for walking and exploring the surrounding area. Very good indeed and great value for money. Highly recommended. I always look forward to returning, which I will do several times later in the year.

We stayed here for five nights as we wanted a base to tour around Somerset and Dorset. Although the…read moreJanuary weather left a lot to be desired, I can't fault this lovely B&B at all, and in fact they had so many lovely little extra touches that I don't hesitate to give it 5 stars and a hearty recommendation if you're in the area. Kim and Barry are really welcoming and their B&B is just beautiful. Everything was spotless, the room was lovely and cosy and the bed was so comfortable! As we were there for 5 nights we chose to save a bit of money by going for the green room which isn't en-suite and so we had our own private bathroom across the hallway, which was fine. All the guest rooms are on the ground floor and have a patio outside with a table and chairs where it would be lovely to sit out in the summer (we did wrap up warm and sit outside one clear night for a spot of star-gazing but that's not quite the same thing). You get the usual hairdryer, kettle, tea and coffee in the room, but instead of those nasty little pots of UHT milk, we got a small flask of fresh milk every evening - I just loved this idea as I'm a total tea jenny and I really don't like UHT milk in my tea! And there's a torch provided in the room too, which is handy if you go out walking as there are no streetlights on the roads around the village. We also struck it lucky as Kim did a mid-week bake while we were there and we came back from a sightseeing trip to find some chocolate chip rock cakes in our room with a friendly note - that's the way to get a good review out of me! (And they were fantastic). Oh, and there's free wifi as well. Breakfast is served in the most amazing room on the first floor with a high wooden beamed ceiling. Freshly cooked to order, the breakfast was great - they used fresh mushrooms and fresh tomatoes which I liked and the toast was proper chunky rustic bread which was very tasty. Kim and Barry are happy to chat to you about your plans and we got a lot of good advice and suggestions from them about places to go, which was appreciated. Mostly, it was just no hassle staying here - everything felt easy, we came and went as we pleased, nothing felt like too much bother. It was lovely and relaxing, just perfect after long days sightseeing! West Camel itself is small and quiet - you won't have any problems getting an undisturbed night's sleep - but there's a shop and Post Office a couple of miles away in Queen Camel, there are a few petrol stations on the A303 within a short drive and there are two restaurants within walking distance of the B&B (and you should definitely go to Wayne's Bar and Bistro on the main road). It's a mile from the Fleet Air Arm Museum, a mile from Haynes International Motor Museum and well situated for touring around Somerset and even further down into Dorset. If you're visiting that area, I can't recommend this B&B enough.

From the owner: River Garden B&B is in the village of West Camel, near Yeovil, Somerset. We are close to RNAS…read moreYeovilton, Fleet Air Arm Museum, Sparkford and Haynes Motor Museum. There are many National Trust properties nearby including Lytes Cary and Montacute House. Our Bed & Breakfast is surrounded by stunning Countryside and is directly on the Leland walking trail. Local towns include Ilchester, Yeovil, Sherborne, Glastonbury, Wells, Castle Cary and Somerton. Families, couples, solo travellers welcome.

We reserved 3 rooms and paid a down payment but when we got there the owner (malcolm) said the…read morerooms weren't available but that he had found some other rooms available in another B&B. Very nice of him except that it was 5 miles outside of Sherborne! He never offered any compensation for taxi costs and so we ended up having to pay a lot more then we expected. We're never going back to this establishment.

The Bakehouse is a real gem and well worth using if you are looking to stay in Sherborne or in the…read morenearby region. Despite its very reasonable prices (which Malcolm never seems to charge in full anyway!) the quality of the rooms and, in particular, the food are excellent! Malcolm used to be a professional Chef and it really shows! Depending on what you want, you can either keep yourself to yourself (boring!) or essentially become part of the family! Malcolm, his family, friends and, of course, the Labradors make you feel quite at home and are a very welcome change after long days out and about. I mainly use the Bakehouse as a base when I am racing in the region or for training camps. It is situated about 100 metres from the old Ironman UK cycle course (and is on the run course) and is a fantastic place to train for cycling, running or swimming (pool just down the road). Malcolm is a dab hand at making sure athletes get exactly what food they want and the thought of his huge bowls of exquisitely cooked pasta has got me through many a race! In short, definitely worth a look if you're in the region (and even if you're not!)