The Maid Of Somerset
TIME 2026 TIME World's Greatest Places
Our verdict
Unlike the latest raft of luxury trains crisscrossing the globe, the Maid of Somerset goes nowhere at all. Ticket-holders find it parked in the garden of the Creamery, a restaurant at Castle Cary Station, in the appletree-lined countryside of southern England. Karen Roos and Koos Bekker of The Newt in Somerset, the eccentric country resort nearby, transformed this 1921 British Pullman into an elegant tea salon last year, polishing its mahogany marquetry and brass fixtures to a period gleam for
Pearl is the En Primeur Club membership app, where members save venues, book tables and use the concierge.
The menu
What to order
- Finger sandwiches
- Cucumber and Waterlip cheese sandwiches
- Scones with strawberry-rose preserves
- Cardamom-scented orange cakes
Unlike the latest raft of luxury trains crisscrossing the globe, the Maid of Somerset goes nowhere at all. Ticket-holders find it parked in the garden of the Creamery, a restaurant at Castle Cary Station, in the appletree-lined countryside of southern England. Karen Roos and Koos Bekker of The Newt in Somerset, the eccentric country resort nearby, transformed this 1921 British Pullman into an elegant tea salon last year, polishing its mahogany marquetry and brass fixtures to a period gleam for
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
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Details
- Elegant
- Classic
- Intimate
- Cozy
- Scenic
- Date Night
- Special Occasion
- Celebration
- Historic Building
- Garden
- Standalone
- Local Sourcing
- Garden
- Set Menu
- Loose Leaf Tea
- Sparkling Chardonnay
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Tuesday
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Wednesday
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Thursday
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Friday
- 7 AM–5 PM
- Saturday
- 8 AM–5 PM
- Sunday
- 8 AM–6 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Hours as of .
Bygone British Pullman style with polished mahogany marquetry, brass fixtures, neo-classical decor, elegant lighting, Titanic-style fine bone china and picturesque garden views.
Around The Maid Of Somerset
The Maid Of Somerset is at Station Wharf, Station Rd, Castle Cary BA7 7PE, United Kingdom.
- The Newt in Somerset, 1.9 miles
- The Newt in Somerset, 1.9 miles
- Briar, 3.1 miles
- Number One Bruton, 3.1 miles
- Roth Bar, 3.3 miles
In the city
En Primeur Club covers 2 restaurants and 1 hotel in Castle Cary.
Booking
Reservations: Recommended. Contact The Maid Of Somerset through its website and by phone at +44 1963 577777.
Questions about The Maid Of Somerset
- Where is The Maid Of Somerset?
- The Maid Of Somerset is at Station Wharf, Station Rd, Castle Cary BA7 7PE, United Kingdom.
- What recognition has The Maid Of Somerset received?
- The Maid Of Somerset is recognised by TIME 2026 TIME World's Greatest Places.
- How do I book The Maid Of Somerset?
- Reservations: Recommended. Contact The Maid Of Somerset through its website and by phone at +44 1963 577777.
- What else is near The Maid Of Somerset?
- Nearby in Castle Cary: The Newt in Somerset (1.9 miles), The Newt in Somerset (1.9 miles) and Briar (3.1 miles).