Dunkery Beacon Country House


Wootton Courtenay
Somerset
England
TA24 8RH
United Kingdom.
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8 Bedrooms

Dunkery Beacon Country House, located in Wootton Courtenay, is a charming country hotel nestled in the heart of Exmoor National Park. The establishment, known for its quaint charm and high-end comforts, offers guests a truly unique countryside experience. The rooms, tastefully decorated to reflect the rural ambience, are fully equipped with modern amenities, including complimentary Wi-Fi, en-suite bathrooms, and tea and coffee facilities. The hotel's gourmet restaurant, celebrated for its use of locally sourced ingredients, adds to the overall appeal, offering guests an exceptional dining experience.

The hotel is strategically positioned within the gorgeous Exmoor National Park, presenting a host of local attractions to its guests. This includes the Dunkery Beacon, the highest point in Exmoor, providing an ideal opportunity for hiking and panoramic views of the surrounding moorland. The ancient woodland of Horner Wood and Tarr Steps, a prehistoric clapper bridge, are also within easy reach, allowing guests to delve into the region's natural history.

The hotel's location also offers a great base for guests to explore the broader region. The coastal towns of Minehead and Porlock are a short drive away, offering beautiful beaches, historic sites, and charming local shops. With its comfortable rooms, exceptional dining, and proximity to Exmoor's best attractions, Dunkery Beacon Country House provides a delightful retreat for those seeking a tranquil getaway amidst nature.

In addition to the facilities mentioned below, the following are free services
Free parking is available
Free Wifi or Broadband is available
This property is at an elevation of approximately 431 feet / 131.3 metres above sea level

Beaches near this Country house , distance in miles.
Minehead Beach
Near Minehead - a sandy composition 3.0m away.a sandy beach closer to the end of the shopping high street and the mWest Somerset Railway terminus
Minehead The Strand Beach
Near Minehead - a sandy composition 3.4m away.Effectively an extension east of Minehead beach and closer to the Butlins holiday complex
Madbrain Sands
Near Minehead - a sandy composition 3.7m away.The Easterly the beaches and Minehead, a large expanse of sandy beach
Dunster North West Beach
Near Minehead - a sandy shingle and pebble composition 4.0m away.The close of two Dunster beaches to Minehead, Close to Warren Point and backed by a golf course and close to Butlins Holiday Camp.this Beach is northerly facing into the Bristol Channel with distant views of South Wales o a good day. A popular walkers beach with a pebble head to the beach
Dunster South East Beach
Near Minehead - a sandy shingle and muddy composition 4.0m away.One of two Dunster beaches (North and South) this particular beach is the furthest from Minehaed towards Blue Anchor Bay with a nature reserve behind the beach , The Hawn. The beach has a mixture of sand, shingle and it starts to get muddy to the eastern end of the beach .

Main Towns Nearby Direct Line of Sight Distance
Minehead 2.5m - Washford 7m - Barry 18.4m - Tiverton 19.3m
Small Towns & vllages Nearby Direct Line of Sight Distance
Other local villages and suburbs in the immediate area - Direct Line of Sight Distance

Facilities at the accommodation
Adults Only
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Family Rooms
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Garden
Terrace
Outside Seating
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Dunkery Beacon Country House

Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Horse Riding/Pony
Fishing
Walking Country
Cycling Country


 



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Distances are direct straight line in miles
...International Airports
Cardiff Airport
Rhoose Vale of Glamorgan
CF62 3BD
17.1 miles
Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton Devon
EX5 2BD
31.5 miles

... Local Airports
Cardiff Heliport
Cardiff Cardiff
CF10 4LZ
26.0 miles
Eaglescott Airfield
Great Torrington Devon
EX37 9LH
26.6 miles

... Motorways
M5 Junction 27
Tiverton, Barnstaple
19.5 miles
M5 Junction 26
Wellington
21.5 miles
M5 Junction 25
Taunton, Yeovil
22.9 miles

... Railway Stations
Rhoose Cardiff International A
station code = RIA
CF62 3DB
15.5 miles
Llantwit Major
station code = LWM
CF61 2XD
16.1 miles

... Ferry Ports
Ilfracombe Harbour sailing to ->
Lundy Island Harbour
Address:
Ilfracombe
Devon
EX34 9EQ
25.6 miles
Bideford Quayside sailing to ->
Lundy Island
Address:
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2HE
31.5 miles

Attractions near Dunkery Beacon Country House Country house Minehead


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Museum
West Somerset Rural Life Museum And Victorian School - TA24 8HN
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OS UK Grid Ref SS 90451 46988
What 3 Words = unite.finds.suitcase
The Old School,
3m / 4.8km - - 44min

Attraction
Dunster Butter Cross - TA24 6RT
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OS UK Grid Ref SS 98816 43874
What 3 Words = rejects.durations.recent
Designated a Grade II listed building and ancient monument, this 15th century stone cross (minus the cross) , originally in the village centre, it was later moved to a new position just outside villge
3.2m / 5.1km - - 49min

Museum
Allerford Museum - TA24 8HN
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OS UK Grid Ref SS 90429 47026
What 3 Words = tabs.chef.uncle
the museum aklso houses the he West Somerset Rural Life Museum and the West Somerset Photographic Archive
3m / 4.8km - - 45min

Bridge
Dunster Gallox Bridge - TA24 6SR
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OS UK Grid Ref SS 98963 43235
What 3 Words = axed.funky.shuffles
A 15th-century stone bridge over the River Avill protected by English Heritage, a pleasant walk from the village centre of Dunster
3.3m / 5.3km - - 50min

Railways
Minehead Station - TA24 5BG
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OS UK Grid Ref SS 97544 46333
What 3 Words = petulant.scooters.shampoo
Part of the West somerset Railway Preserved Line. with a terminus close to Minehead Seafront and running to Bishops Lydeard (20 Miles away)
3m / 4.8km - - 45min

Park
Dunster Castle Gardens - TA24 6SW
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OS UK Grid Ref SS 98969 43403
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The gardens surround the castle, with heavy planting and pleasant walks, some down to the river Avill which runs though the gardens crossed by stone bridges
3.3m / 5.3km - - 50min

Railways
West Somerset Steam Railway - TA24 5BG
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OS UK Grid Ref SS 97544 46333
What 3 Words = petulant.scooters.shampoo
The longest Steam Heritage Railway in the UK
3m / 4.8km - - 45min

Attraction
Dunster Working Watermill - TA24 6SW
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OS UK Grid Ref SS 99097 43338
What 3 Words = hurtles.pads.plugged
A restored 18th-century working watermill on the River Avill producing ground flour which can also be pourchased in the nearby shop, there are also tearooms nearby
3.4m / 5.5km - - 51min

Harbour
Minehead Harbour - TA24 5UL
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OS UK Grid Ref SS 97111 46991
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The harbour is located a short walk to the west of the town centre , with a selection of leisure craft and charter services there is also fishing from the harbour and charter boat services for deep sea fishing
3.1m / 5km - - 46min

Museum
Dunster Museum & Doll Collection - TA24 6SF
Stay near here.
OS UK Grid Ref SS 99148 43792
What 3 Words = selects.mediate.newer
A museum charting the history in the local area plus a large doll collection from all over the world located in Dunster close to Minehead
3.4m / 5.5km - - 52min

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Frequently Asked Questions.
The Minehead Beach is 3.0 miles from this Country house. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions
Yes this Country house lies within or on the border of the Exmoor National Park
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Yes there is Free WFi at this Country house
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