Butcombe Pubs & Inns’ The George Inn, Norton St Philip has been named ‘AA Inn of the Year, England’ at its annual Bed and Breakfast Awards. The popular inn near Bath with rooms onsite and in an adjacent property called The Plaine, was crowned ‘AA Inn of the Year, England’ during an online awards ceremony on Tuesday 15th July 2025.
The AA’s Bed and Breakfast Awards recognise the very best places to stay across England, Scotland and Wales. The main three awards categories are AA Inn of the Year, AA Restaurant with Rooms of the Year and AA Bed and Breakfast of the Year.
Linda Johnson, General Manager, The George Inn says: “We’re over the moon to have been named England’s AA Inn of the Year. The team work tirelessly to give our guests the very best experience when they stay with us – from the fabulous food coming out of the kitchen, award-winning Butcombe beer pouring from our taps, stunning rooms, and our top-notch hospitality. A huge thanks to all the team, this is for you!”
The Grade I-listed 14th Century Tudor inn, often cited as one of the oldest in England and with a history dating back to 1397, was recently welcomed into Butcombe Boutique Inns – Butcombe Group’s premium collection created to give guests a unique, personalised, and home from home experience in some of the most desirable locations in the UK.
Simon Numphud, Managing Director at AA Hotel & Hospitality Services, says: “There is a wonderfully warm and engaging atmosphere here, a very committed team making every effort to ensure a relaxed and rewarding stay, and a tangible sense of the past at every turn with period features adding to the unique sense of place.
“These awards shine a light on the brilliant people and places that make Britain’s B&B scene truly world class. Whether it’s a warm welcome in Scotland, a design-led retreat in England, or a culinary gem in Wales, this year’s winners represent everything that’s special about independent UK hospitality.”
For more details about The George Inn, please visit butcombe.com/the-george-inn-somerset.
