The Dunster Castle Hotel is a charming, boutique hotel situated in the medieval village of Dunster. This hotel is known for its comfortable accommodations, exceptional customer service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Each room is well-appointed with modern amenities, including free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel's restaurant serves a variety of locally sourced dishes, ensuring a delightful culinary experience for its guests.
The hotel's location offers guests easy access to a range of local attractions in Dunster. The most notable is the historic Dunster Castle, an ancient fortress transformed into a stately home, boasting beautifully maintained gardens and stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Guests can also explore the medieval village with its preserved yarn market, charming streets, and unique shops.
For guests wishing to explore further, the hotel serves as an ideal base for discovering the wider Exmoor National Park. This region is renowned for its diverse landscapes, from the rugged coastline to the lush moorlands and woodland, offering numerous opportunities for hiking, wildlife spotting, and outdoor adventures. Moreover, the coastal towns of Minehead and Porlock are nearby, each offering their own unique charm and attractions. With its prime location and warm hospitality, the Dunster Castle Hotel provides an excellent base for guests to enjoy the historic charm and natural beauty of the region.
In addition to the facilities mentioned below, the following are free services
Free breakfast is included in the booking fee Free parking is available
Free Wifi or Broadband is available
This property is at an elevation of approximately 150 feet / 45.7 metres above sea level
Beaches near this Hotel , distance in miles.
Dunster North West Beach
Near Minehead - a sandy shingle and pebble composition 1.0m 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 1.0m 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 .
Minehead The Strand Beach
Near Minehead - a sandy composition 1.7m away.Effectively an extension east of Minehead beach and closer to the Butlins holiday complex
Madbrain Sands
Near Minehead - a sandy composition 1.8m away.The Easterly the beaches and Minehead, a large expanse of sandy beach
Minehead Beach
Near Minehead - a sandy composition 1.9m away.a sandy beach closer to the end of the shopping high street and the mWest Somerset Railway terminus
Facilities at the accommodation Restaurant / Meal Options Breakfast available Special Diet Options Bar Car Parking onsite / close by TV in Room Digital TV Channels Open All Year Wedding Venue / Facilities Free Wifi Internet Lift / Elevator Indoor Pool Garden 24-Hour Front Desk Luggage Storage
Facilities Nearby Beach or Coast Nearby
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Distances are direct straight line in miles
International Airports
Cardiff Airport Rhoose Vale of Glamorgan CF62 3BD 15.5 miles
Exeter Airport Clyst Honiton Devon EX5 2BD 31.5 miles
Local Airports
Westonzoyland Airfield Westonzoyland Somerset TA7 0LZ 23.5 miles
Cardiff Heliport Cardiff Cardiff CF10 4LZ 23.6 miles
Motorways
M5 Junction 27 Tiverton, Barnstaple 18.9 miles
M5 Junction 26 Wellington 19.3 miles
M5 Junction 23 Glastonbury, Wells,Bridgewater 20.1 miles
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
This Grade I listed building and scheduled monument under thje care of English Heritage and managed by the National Trust is an Octaganal timber building in the centre of the village. this monument to the yarn industry hosts farmers from Exmoor on Sundays over the summer months with displays and demonstrations
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
0.3m / 0.5km - - 5min
Dunster Museum & Doll Collection - TA24 6SF Hotels near here. SS 99148 43792 = 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
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
0.2m / 0.3km - - 3min
Minehead and West Somerset Golf Club - TA24 5SJ Stay near here. SS 98417 46442 = cheaper.guideline.isolated
An 18 hole links and parkland course, bordering the beach at Minehead, a little west of the town centre.
The castle, operated by the National Trust is located high up on a Tor above the village of Dunster. A former motte and bailey castle was was later converted to a country mansion though it still retains its castle appearance
The Dunster North West Beach is 1.0 miles from this Hotel. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions
Is this Hotel located in a recognised scenic area?
Yes this Hotel lies within or on the border of the Exmoor National Park
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