We stayed at The George Inn in a luxury room, which was spacious, clean, and well-appointed. The larger bath was a great touch, and the provided dog bed was a nice extra. The bar had a nice atmosphere, and the in-room amenities were excellent.
However, a few things let the experience down. Despite being dog-friendly, we weren’t allowed to have breakfast in the main restaurant with our well-behaved dog and were instead placed in a dimly lit section of the bar. This felt unnecessarily restrictive, especially when so many nearby cafés welcome dogs.
Breakfast itself was disappointing. The coffee was from a push-button machine, and the food was underwhelming. The continental selection was limited, the full English lacked flavor, and the smashed avocado on toast was a brownish purée, overly salted and clearly prepared in advance.
Another downside was the £50 per night dog fee, which felt excessive. A flat £50 for the stay would be far more reasonable.
Although breakfast was included, we wouldn’t recommend it. We skipped it on our second morning and found much better options nearby, such as The Fig and Whitehouse.
Overall, The George Inn offers great rooms and a nice atmosphere, but the poor breakfast, high dog fees, and restrictive dog policy at breakfast let it down.
