Inn in Castle Cary, Somerset

Pilgrims Rest Inn , Pilgrims Way
Castle Cary
Somerset
England
BA7 7PT

Accommodation Description:
The Pilgrims is owned by Sally and Jools Mitchison. Sally runs the place with a relaxed efficiency that ensures a warm welcome and superb service. Jools\' cooking is based simply on treating the finest local ingredients with the imagination they inspire and the respect they deserve

Our converted Cider Barn has five kingsize or twin/superking rooms, all with luxurious bathrooms. Beautifully appointed rooms and some of the finest award-winning food in the county, the perfect place to relax.

The English countryside is dotted with chocolate-box roses-round-the-door pubs on village greens, where the sun?s always shining and nothing disturbs the birdsong except the occasional thwack of leather on willow. And sometimes they even play cricket. But how often they lead to disappointment, inside they\'re either the sour tepid beer and curly sandwiches variety or, worse, peopled by the fruit machine, juke box, shank and shiraz brigade

No such disappointment awaits at The Pilgrims, not least because the outside makes no such promise. As a building its pretty average. We\'ve done what we can but it won\'t ever be pretty

Inside, however, is a different story. Whatever the opposite of that disappointment is, we promise that\'s what you\'ll feel. We find the word \'local\' crops up a lot when The Pilgrims is discussed, not necessarily in the traditional pub sense, although that?s how we are seen by a small but hardy band of \'locals\'

Bless \'em. It\'s more that we have become a bit of a focal point for good things produced hereabouts, a showcase for and champion of many of the wonderful artisan crafted drinks and foodstuffs from what would be the Appellation of Somerset, if there were any justice. We?re not fanatical about it, but we are more than a bit passionate

Maybe because we only adopted Lovington in ninety seven, or is it the other way round? We have a habit of not standing on ceremony at The Pilgrims. Not that guests don?t sometimes break out the gladrags and book months ahead to help Grandmamma celebrate her Golden - cutting a dash is not at all discouraged - it just isn?t mandatory. More casual diners just drop in because they?re hungry and if we have room, we feed them

The idea is restaurant food in an atmosphere that\'s as relaxed as a pub. Think of it as we provide the stage and the props, wardrobe and script are up to you.

From: £80.00

Accommodation Rating: 4 (about ratings)

Room Facilities
Tea and coffee making facilities
Non-smoking
Ironing board
Iron
Internet access
Hypoallergenic pillows
High speed internet connection
Hairdryer
DVD player
Dining guide
Desk with lamp
Colour television
Alarm clock

Amenities
Restaurant
Non-smoking (throughout)
Lounge
Ironing facilities
Internet access (high speed) in public areas
DVD/Video/Games rental
Bar

Parking
On-site parking
Free parking

Business Facilities
Internet connection (high speed)

Dining Facilities
It is rare to find food of this quality in a place this relaxed. Subtle but not over-garnished, with ingredients of this quality the most important quality in a chef is restraint. Keep it simple. Let the intrinsic quality work itﾒs magic then leave it alone. Our menu changes at least every month with the seasonal availability of fresh ingredients. A busy night is about 35 covers and the table is your for the evening.

Meals
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast (Full cooked)
Breakfast (Continental)

Child Facilities

Pet Policy
No pets

Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

 Nearest Attractions

Haynes Motor Museum - 3 miles (Museum)

West Pennard Court Barn - 4.3 miles (Historic Building)

South Cadbury Castle - 4.7 miles (Prehistoric Site)

Lytes Cary Manor - 5 miles (Historic House)

Gants Mill and Garden - 5.5 miles (Historic Building)

Glastonbury Tor - 6.5 miles (Countryside)

Northover, St Andrew's Church - 6.6 miles (Historic Church)

Chalice Well and Gardens - 6.8 miles (Garden)

Glastonbury Tribunal - 7.2 miles (Museum)

Glastonbury Abbey - 7.2 miles (Abbey)

  Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit

Somerton - 6.8 miles away

Glastonbury - 7.3 miles away

Wells - 9.1 miles away

Sherborne - 9.6 miles away

Bradford Abbas - 11.5 miles away

Batcombe - 17.3 miles away

Chedington - 17.4 miles away

Sturminster Newton - 17.4 miles away

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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low to exceptional) on historic interest