The Red Lion Inn Babcary, Somerset, TA11 7ED

  • 6 bedrooms

characterful country pub in Somerset

The Red Lion Inn is a 17th century thatched pub situated in the village of Babcary, a 15-minute drive east of Somerton. The pub has six comfortable en-suite bedrooms, each decorated in soft neutral tones and located in a separate private barn. Popular with locals, the pub is a good choice for an overnight stay on the way to Devon or Cornwall, or on the way back to London or the home counties.

Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Craft Beer
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Log Fires
  • Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • WiFi

Bedrooms

Choose from double, twin, and family en-suite bedrooms. The rooms are located in a private and separate converted barn along an arched pathway.

Each room comes with Egyptian cotton bed linen, a TV, complimentary toiletries, tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryer, and WiFi access.

One ground floor room has wheelchair access.

Dog friendly? Yes, dogs are welcome on request with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub.

Food & Drink

Step inside and you will find flagstone floors, exposed beams, open fires, and cosy nooks.

Guests can dine in the relaxed bar area or in the formal restaurant.

Enjoy gastro dishes, pub classics, and seasonal specials.

The bar is well-stocked with local ales, and outside, there is a pretty garden with a wood-fired pizza oven which opens in the summer.

Event space? Yes, the pub hosts weddings and celebratory parties.

Nearby

The idyllic village of Babcary is set in quiet countryside with winding lanes and open fields.

The pub is a few minutes north of the Podimore roundabout on the A303, off the A37.

Yeovil is a 20-minute drive south and Glastonbury is a 25-minute drive north.