Reviews of The Red Lion Inn 5 stars
Main Street, Babcary, TA11 7ED, United Kingdom
#2 of 3 hotels in Babcary
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 293 hotel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.4
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Comfort
9.4
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
9.1
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Staff
9.4
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Value for money
8.9
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Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Ryfordstal
United Kingdom8 reviews10“A beautiful night in a great landscape.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I couldn't fault anything at all. There is clearly a lot of heart and soul that have gone in to making the Red Lion a success, and it shows!
We travelled from Belfast, on our way to a wedding at nearby North Cadbury Court for the weekend. There was a group of 6 of us, with three separate rooms. We were greeted with great hospitality from the staff and we had dinner that evening. I had the fish and chips, which was AMAZING! The rooms are so big, and everything is spotlessly clean. Breakfast was also great the next morning. We were all really impressed with The Red Lion.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Maya
United Kingdom7 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely place to stay and great for dinner too
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Jayne
United Kingdom11 reviews10“Phenomenal!!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not a thing
I only have one work: PHENOMENAL
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Jill
United Kingdom8 reviews10“Excellent stay and great base for exploring Somerset”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Great stay- lovely location, great food and very friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 18 August 2025
Susan
New Zealand36 reviews1 helpful vote10“Wonderful in all respects!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely contrast between old pub and modern separate accommodation. Pretty lawn area and functions area. Large carpark. Exceptional staff and service. Excellent food and beverages. The best pub we have stayed in during our UK visit. Many thanks for welcoming us!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 15 August 2025
Helen
United Kingdom22 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing really 😁
Beautiful location and lovely food! The staff were exceptionally friendly
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 5 August 2025
Nick
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote10“I’ll be back”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Everyone and everything
Just like a 5x country pub with rooms should be
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 4 August 2025
Edward
United Kingdom2 reviews10“Perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Wonderful tradition pub. Fantastic staff - friendly and welcoming. Great food.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Graham
United Kingdom15 reviews10“Best stay ever”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Extremely friendly staff who were very accommodating. Room was excellent, very comfortable and spacious.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Brooke
United Kingdom2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The team were all so nice. The room was very clean and modern, and the breakfast was lovely
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Matt
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Comfortable stay - Excellent food”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The rooms and the pub were excellent. The food in the pub in the evening was lovely. We had pizzas and they were very tasty. The rooms had what you needed and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Susan
New Zealand36 reviews1 helpful vote10“We travel a lot from New Zealand & this has been the most lovely stay.Exceptional facilities & staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I love it all
Lovely country village
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Joanne
United Kingdom18 reviews2 helpful votes8.0“Everything great Bar the shower”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lots of children running around in and out of the bar area , shouting and screaming in the gardens ,while parents sat in the garden drinking allowing children to do as they pleased . Maybe a word to say can you stop the children running in and out by staff wpuld make parents take responsibility. 1 child almost took 2 drinks from my hand at one point chasing round the bar area.. Really disliked there was no proper shower in the room, just one attached to taps, so I had nowhere to hang it while I washed hair and couldn't get a proper shower and on a hot day all i wanted was a nice cool power shower . Please consider a least putting up a hook to hang it off .The shower is a big thing to me when I book a hotel , and as lovely as everything else was, sadly this would certainly put us off returning .
Food was lovely , nice room breakfast really good ..some staff could of been friendly , others were great .
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Brian
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Brilliant place to stay and eat Staff and accommodation excellent Will go back
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 17 July 2025
Gillian
United Kingdom42 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Enjoyed our 1 night”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathroom is beginning to look a bit tired and there is no extractor fan. Breakfast is in a nice room, but you look into an empty marquee
Great old property. Easy check in. Beds very comfortable. Good breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 15 July 2025
Louise
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Just perfect”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The only item we did not find until the end of our stay was the slip mat for the shower which was in the wardrobe on a top shelf and was much needed for the shower.
Staff we happy and very helpful, room was just beautiful, breakfast was super
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 13 July 2025
Claire
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Excellent food ..staff were very friendly and service was very good. Room was lovely
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 24 June 2025
Haroon
India21 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Excellent countryside stay with clean comfy beds. The restaurant served up some really good pizza. We sat outside with the pizza kitchen right next to us and it was a great expereince.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 21 June 2025
Mark
United Kingdom4 reviews9.0“Perfect stopover on way to Devon”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
n/a
Room excellent and breakfast the most tasty full English for years-excellent ingredients.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 10 June 2025
Ingrid
Norway9 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Such a lovely place, spacious, clean rooms and friendly staff! Lovely surroundings
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 25 May 2025
Karin
Switzerland26 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Charming Countystyle hotel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Unfortunately, the hotel is very, very noisy, and you can even hear the neighbor's conversation... Recommendation: bring earplugs!!
A very delicious breakfast in a charming pub, the rooms are spacious and beautifully arranged, with a very comfortable king-size bed. The hotel is set in wonderfully idyllic nature.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Caroline
United Kingdom16 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Lovely village. Lovely breakfast. Great evening meal
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 18 May 2025
Claire
United Kingdom23 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Lovely, friendly, comfortable stay in a pretty village near to lots of attractions”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior Family Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The jam was mouldy, best kept in fridge overnight. The pillows were hard and so I slept on the cushions, not ideal.
Fantastic staff. Very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good. Prompt and friendly service. My requirements were remembered, always a plus in my book.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 4 May 2025
Andrew
United Kingdom71 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nice rooms. Lovely traditional pub
Stayed in April 2025
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