Standing proudly on Broad Street in the ancient market town of South Molton, The George has welcomed travellers and townsfolk for centuries. Once known as a Posting Tavern and coaching house on the busy Barnstaple to London route, carriages would pass directly through the building, with luggage hoisted to upper floors through high doorways still visible today.

Rebuilt in the 1730s using fine materials from Cornwall’s Stow Mansion, The George became a landmark at the centre of town life. It has witnessed dramatic moments in English history, hosted hunting parties led by the famous Reverend Jack Russell, and even served as a playhouse and meeting place for local societies. Immortalised in R.D. Blackmore’s Lorna Doone, it has long been a gathering place for farmers, travellers, and the Exmoor community.

Today, under the care of owner Mark and his team since 2016, The George blends its remarkable heritage with thoughtful modern comfort. With beautifully refreshed rooms, a welcoming coffee lounge and bar, and a renewed role at the heart of the community, The George continues its tradition of warm hospitality ready to create new stories for generations to come.