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The Pilgrims at Lovington

Pilgrims Way | Lovington, Castle Cary BA7 7PT, England (Formerly The Pilgrims Rest)
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Without a doubt my favourite place to eat. The food is always excellent and the menu is always changing, which is great for trying new things. Jools and Sally are really nice people. We've stayed there once and the rooms are also excellent

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Yeovil, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

We've been to The Pilgrims many times, and stayed over for a romantic treat. You get a lovely feeling as you walk in to this place, staff are welcoming and the bar is well stocked! The food is what you come here for, by far some of the best food I've had in Somerset. Also, the menu changes regularly so... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

A friend of a friend recommended this little jewel in Somerset and four of us ventured off to enjoy wonderfully comfortable rooms with soakingly deep baths and perfect bedlinens - all in a B&B setting. But the piece-de-resistance is the food! The chef and owner, Jools, appreciates the "Slow Food" movement and uses as many local sources as possible -... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

The inn is on a B road between Castle Cary and Somerton, and you can easily drive past it without noticing, as it doesn't look particularly special from the outside. But we would have missed out on a huge treat if we had. The inn shines both in their food and accommodation. Food: this is one of the highlights of... More

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Somerton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

After looking on the internet I came across this restraurant and decided to give it a go. We celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary on April 20th 2013 here with a fantastic meal. Very homely, husband and wife team working very well together. Highly recommend a visit.

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Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

We stayed a couple of nights at the Pilgrims our room was very nice, the bathroom was wonderful. Our breakfast's were delicious made with very nice produce. The Lady of the house and her husband were very friendly and made you feel welcome.

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Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Couldn't believe that one chef working on hgis own can produce this great food. Husband and wife team have been in the place for 13 years and have transformed it from what woiuld have been a small out of the way village pub to give high grade accommodation and fine quality local food. I presume it is intentional that there... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 February 2013

We stayed for two nights and wished it could have been more. Two great hosts nothing too much trouble, great room and bathroom comfortable bed lovely decor. The food goodness I could eulogise on and on, all home cooked and fresh to order by a passionate chef homemade bread too. Give The Pilgrims a try you will be pleased you... More

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jslandd, Owner at The Pilgrims at Lovington, responded to this review
27 February 2013

You are very kind! Thanks for taking the time. Jools & Sally More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

Wow what a concept, 1 chef with 8 or so tables, fixed dining times to help the chef worried me at first however the food was exceptional, the ingredients freshness shone off the plate, simply wonderful, the menu was a delight and we are defiantly doing back for more! However, there was no music and often the dining room fell... More

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jslandd, Owner at The Pilgrims at Lovington, responded to this review
27 February 2013

Wow what a review! Really pleased you enjoyed yourself here (and that our timing arrangements weren’t too onerous) and that our food made such an impression. We are working on the lack of music – but it’s easier to get it wrong than to get right so we’re being careful. Sally & Jools More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 January 2013

After reading a piece on the restaurant in Conde Nast traveller I was hoping I'd be able to try the restaurant one day. When that chance finally came I was only too eager to vist and have to say none of us were left disappointed! We all tried several different things, ranging from soups, to desserts and everything was prepared... More

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Also Known As:
The Pilgrims At Lovington Hotel Castle Cary
The Pilgrims At Lovington Hotel
Address: Pilgrims Way | Lovington, Castle Cary BA7 7PT, England (Formerly The Pilgrims Rest)
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Somerset > Castle Cary
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 6 B&Bs / Inns in Castle Cary
Price range (per night): S$159 - 209
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Why is The Pilgrims at Lovington called 'The Pub that thinks it's a Restaurant, with Rooms?' It's as relaxed as a country pub but the food is better than many a city restaurant - not least because all the ingredients come from ‘just over the brow of the hill.’ And the rooms are simply stunning, Egyptian cotton, king size beds, roll top baths and walk-in showers. The Pilgrims – the best of Somerset on a plate. ... more   less 

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