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The George at Backwell

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#2 of 2 small hotels in Backwell
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Stylish inn with large courtyard garden. Seven ensuite bedrooms, each named after a different George. Six miles from centre of Bristol and the city's airport.
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Free parking
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Free breakfast
Bar / lounge
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Non-smoking hotel
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Wine / champagne
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Robert C wrote a review Oct 2021
Manningtree, United Kingdom125 contributions80 helpful votes
The rooms are modern and appealing. The staff friendly. However, despite a slimmed down menu, several listings were un available. This was blamed on there being only one chef working. We stayed three nights and the restaurant was shut two of them. Some items at breakfast were not available either. It’s a shame that guests were not a higher priority.
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Date of stay: September 2021
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Responded 4 Oct 2021
Dear Robert - Thank you for confirming what was good about your stay. But I am very sorry that staff shortages meant we could not offer you evening meals during the whole of your visit. We are doing our very best to rectify the situation as quickly as possible and hope you are able to return when our kitchen team is at full strength. Very best wishes.
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Suree wrote a review Aug 2021
Dunstable, United Kingdom222 contributions73 helpful votes
We were made welcome from the moment we arrived. Our room was small but everything you could want was there so that was ideal for our overnight stay for a wedding nearby. We really wanted a coffee and were pleased to be told we could get one in the bar rather than the instant in our room. It was excellent coffee (and my husband is a self confessed coffee snob) served with some little sweets. We had an evening meal here with friends and we all agreed it was delicious - they even had marked on my menu which meals were gluten and dairy free as we had previously asked. Breakfast was at good times and a lovely mix of full English and some alternatives which I enjoyed gluten free bread with avocado and poached egg. It was wonderful. DE caff coffee also was excellent and not from
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Response from Samantha Roffe, Owner at The George at Backwell
Responded 6 Sept 2021
Dear Susan - Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. We are very pleased to know you enjoyed your stay and were able to meet your friends here. We very much hope you are able to stay again in the future. Best wishes from us all.
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Vicky&clive wrote a review Apr 2021
Bristol, United Kingdom14 contributions12 helpful votes
Never new this place existed , just by chance came across it on google and was so happy I did . Me and my husband visited here sat 17th for our first meal out since last year . We were very lucky as the weather was gorgeous and we enjoyed nachos and a lite bite to eat was very pleasant Will be going back very soon
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Response from Samantha Roffe, Owner at The George at Backwell
Responded 19 Apr 2021
Dear Vicky - Thank you for letting us know how much you enjoyed your first visit. We are very grateful for your review and look forward to seeing you again soon. Best wishes from us all.
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JahR wrote a review Sept 2020
Manchester, United Kingdom220 contributions33 helpful votes
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Friendly checkin, themed rooms compact but not small, I like. Evening meal was very tasty, had goats cheese pizza. Could do with some more and imaginative vegetarian options would be my only criticism. Service excellent. Bed comfortable and walk in shower/wet room was great. Breakfast was as good as evening meal with up beat and happy service. Plenty of parking WiFi usable throughout. Very nice place to stay and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Samantha Roffe, Owner at The George at Backwell
Responded 5 Oct 2020
Dear 1710jahr - Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for taking the time to give such positive and constructive feedback. We will look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes from us all.
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Ellebee wrote a review Sept 2020
Southport, United Kingdom1174 contributions461 helpful votes
Never judge a book by its cover and this is true of this little gem. Externally from the road it’s doesn’t look great but once you’re in the car park and walking through the garden into the pub you’ll realise it’s beautifully done and very inviting. Great pub downstairs selling lovely food and the 7 bedrooms are up a windy little staircase. We stayed in Custer which was small but perfect for one night. Very well thought out and we thought it was a great place we would definitely return to if this way again. Breakfast was cooked fresh to order and also delicious
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Date of stay: September 2020
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Response from Samantha Roffe, Owner at The George at Backwell
Responded 21 Sept 2020
Dear ellebeehome - Many thanks for coming to stay and for letting us know you appreciated the care and professionalism shown by our team. We hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes from us all.
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ATM01010 wrote a review Aug 2020
London, United Kingdom26 contributions6 helpful votes
A luke warm welcome followed by an average meal. The table staff were helpful, but the chicken and lamb were over cooked and veg was undercooked. Salad was good. Wine menu limited. Brownie dessert was lovely. Worth while when eating out to help out.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Samantha Roffe, Owner at The George at Backwell
Responded 31 Aug 2020
Dear ATMO1010 - Are aim is to offer a very warm welcome and beautifully presented meals that are good value for money. I will alert our team to what needed to be better during your visit so that the dishes can be reviewed and action taken. Regards, Sam Roffe, The George at Backwell.
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Helen E wrote a review Feb 2020
Shropshire, United Kingdom12 contributions11 helpful votes
We had 2 nights. The rooms are beautifully furnished and very cosy. The George has lots of character and the bar area and restaurant is always busy with a great menu. Unfortunately the breakfast staff are often hard to track down! We had very poor service on the second morning. Despite this we had a relaxing stay.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Samantha R, Owner at The George at Backwell
Responded 1 Mar 2020
Dear 572helene - Thank you for letting us know you enjoyed a relaxing stay with us - but I am sorry your breakfast service was not good enough on your second morning with us. Thank you for letting us know so that this can be followed up. Regards, Sam Roffe, The George at Backwell.
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Karen E wrote a review Feb 2020
Bristol, United Kingdom116 contributions14 helpful votes
Went here with my partner for Valentines. Absolutely delicious food. All three courses lovely. Third time I’ve been here and I’ve not been disappointed yet! Staff really helpful and friendly. Will definitely visit again.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from Samantha R, Owner at The George at Backwell
Responded 23 Feb 2020
Thank you for returning to celebrate Valentines with us. It is lovely to know you both enjoyed your meal and we hope to see you again very soon. Best wishes from us all.
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susieb906 wrote a review Jan 2020
Backwell, United Kingdom3 contributions
My mum and sister stayed one night at the George 8/1/20. Thoroughly enjoyed their dtay. They were in Pudding Pie room, beautiful decor, nicely appointed. All facilities they needed. Breakfast was impressive,lots of fresh food to choose from. Staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Nothing too much trouble.
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Responded 13 Jan 2020
Dear Susie - We are thrilled to know how much your mum and sister enjoyed their stay. Thank you for taking the time to write a review. Best wishes from us all.
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PMcQ_12 wrote a review Dec 2019
Plymouth, United Kingdom20 contributions11 helpful votes
We arrived fairly late and didn't eat, we just needed to chill out. The staff were really nice and helpful, very pleasant greeting. The restaurant looked good and was pretty busy, I cant speak for the food but nobody was complaining. Our ensuite room was a bit on the small side and put of the 3 x wall and desk lamps, none of the bulbs worked, also the shower drain is part of the floor and at full pelt, it doesn't drain away quickly enough so the room carpet got wet, we tried to make a dam with a towel but still no good. The building and grounds are very nice, well kept and free car parking. As with a lot of places these days the wifi password seems to be an offical secret and we had to make a call to discover it but it worked well once we were told what what it was.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Samantha R, Owner at The George at Backwell
Responded 27 Dec 2019
Dear PMcQ_12 - Thank you for letting us know what was good about your stay and what needed to be better. I am very sorry that the lighting in your bedroom did not appear to work correctly and that water did not drain more effectively from your shower. Thank you for alerting us.
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£75 - £83 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United KingdomEnglandSomersetBackwell
NUMBER OF ROOMS
7
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