This award-winning, 17th century thatched pub and restaurant is set in the heart of this idyllic Somerset village, open every day of the year and oozing charm with traditional flagstone floors, exposed beams, open fires, cosy nooks and crannies and pretty garden. We offer everything from great local ales, inspiring à la carte menu, hearty Sunday lunch and outdoor wood-fired pizzas to individually planned weddings for up to 120 people.

We are conveniently situated in a rural and peaceful location, just a few minutes north of Podimore roundabout on the A303 in Somerset, off the A37. Accessible down a winding country lane, you will stumble across us, past the village Church, open fields and a handful of stone cottages.

We are very much a locals’ pub, welcoming familiar faces into our rural watering hole to sit, chat, eat and drink in these beautiful surroundings. Equally we love to see new faces who might be visiting this beautiful county – looking for their own ‘escape to the country’. The Red Lion is an ideal stopover point for lunch or an overnight stay on the way to Devon and Cornwall or back to London and the home counties.

Properties that are inspected by The AA, Quality in Tourism, Wolsey Lodges or Alistair Sawday are organised into three zonal categories, according to their proximity to Castle Cary:

Within 1 mile of the Town Centre; 2. Within 2 miles;3.Further away.

Properties that are not inspected are listed in alphabetical order below the inspected properties; they may have Public Liability Insurance/Fire Risk Assessment but you are advised to check on booking. Please use the contacts given to get up to date rates and further details.
Please note that this information has been supplied by the accommodation providers. Castle Cary Town Council takes no responsibility for its accuracy, nor for keeping it up to date, nor for the quality of the accommodation offered.

Off road parking. Converted old Mews; five bedrooms, double and twin; double/twin room £90pn; family suite £120pn; single £65pn. B&B.

Homely touches and peacefulness with long views; dogs welcome; 1 double E/S; 1 twin private bathroom; £85 per room, £70 single occupancy.

Lark Hill provides a charming bedroom and bathroom with its own sitting room, situated in a quiet rural setting. £80-90 per night.

Double bedroom with sitting room and bathroom; double occupancy from £80 per night; single occupancy from £70 per night.

Twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom. No animals, no smokers. Contact Mrs Susan Fone.

1 en-suite double or twin. Sitting room available, friendly family house. £80 per night. Contact Mrs Diana Hoare.

Stone-built cottage situated in quiet, picturesque countryside. No dogs in the house, no children under 14. Two double, one twin. £85-90 per room; single occupancy £65 pn.