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Minehead YHA

Alcombe Combe
Minehead
Somerset
England
TA24 6EW
United Kingdom

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YHA Minehead is a charming and homely hostel located on the fringe of Exmoor National Park, near the coastal town of Minehead in Somerset, England. Offering a range of accommodation options, including private rooms and shared dormitories, this traditional country house caters to solo travellers, families, and groups alike. With a fully equipped self-catering kitchen, a comfy lounge, and a spacious dining room, YHA Minehead provides a comfortable base for guests wishing to explore the natural and cultural attractions of Somerset.
The hostel's prime location on the edge of Exmoor National Park provides guests with a wealth of outdoor activities and local attractions. Just a short drive away is the bustling seaside town of Minehead, with its long sandy beach, quaint harbour, and traditional promenade. Guests can also take a ride on the historic West Somerset Railway, the longest heritage railway in England. For those seeking outdoor pursuits, the surrounding area offers excellent opportunities for walking, horse riding, and wildlife spotting, with numerous trails leading through the stunning landscapes of Exmoor. Guests can also explore the South West Coast Path, which passes through Minehead, providing breathtaking views over the Bristol Channel. Notable nearby landmarks include Dunster Castle, a former motte and bailey castle now a country house, and the picturesque village of Porlock. With its warm hospitality and strategic location, YHA Minehead offers an ideal base for a memorable countryside retreat.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 309 feet / 94.3 metres above sea level

Beaches near this Hostel distance in miles.

Minehead Beach

Near Minehead - a sandy composition 1.4 miles 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 1.5 miles away. Effectively an extension east of Minehead beach and closer to the Butlins holiday complex

Dunster North West Beach

Near Minehead - a sandy shingle and pebble composition 1.7 miles 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 1.7 miles 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 .

Madbrain Sands

Near Minehead - a sandy composition 1.8 miles away. The Easterly the beaches and Minehead, a large expanse of sandy beach

Facilities at the accommodation
Shower or Bath
Meals Available
Bar
Car Parking onsite / close by
Children Welcome
Open All Year
WiFi - Internet Access
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Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Horse Riding/Pony
Fishing

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International Airports

Cardiff Airport
Rhoose Vale of Glamorgan
CF62 3BD
15.7 miles
Exeter Airport
Clyst Honiton Devon
EX5 2BD
31.7 miles

Local Airports

Cardiff Heliport
Cardiff Cardiff
CF10 4LZ
24.1 miles
Westonzoyland Airfield
Westonzoyland Somerset
TA7 0LZ
24.6 miles

Motorways

M5 Junction 27
Tiverton, Barnstaple
19.3 miles
M5 Junction 26
Wellington
20.3 miles
M5 Junction 25
Taunton, Yeovil
21.2 miles

Railway Stations

Rhoose Cardiff International A
station code = RIA
CF62 3DB
14.3 miles
Llantwit Major
station code = LWM
CF61 2XD
15.4 miles

Ferry Ports

Ilfracombe Harbour sailing to ->

Lundy Island Harbour

Address:
Ilfracombe
Devon
EX34 9EQ

27.9 miles

Bideford Quayside sailing to ->

Lundy Island

Address:
Bideford
Devon
EX39 2HE

33.9 miles

Attractions & places to see near this Hostel

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Dunster Butter Cross -
TA24 6RT

SS 98816 43874

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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

1m / 1.6km - 14 minutes walk

Dunster National Park Centre -
TA24 6SE

SS 99239 43886

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A great place to go to find out about the Exmoor National Park, places to see and local attractions, with an exhibition room

1.2m / 1.9km - 18 minutes walk

Dunster Castle Gardens -
TA24 6SW

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

1.1m / 1.8km - 17 minutes walk

Dunster Working Watermill -
TA24 6SW

SS 99097 43338

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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

1.2m / 1.9km - 19 minutes walk

Dunster Yarn Market -
TA24 6SF

SS 99151 43815

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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

1.2m / 1.9km - 18 minutes walk

Dunster Castle -
TA24 6SL

SS 99178 43472

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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

1.2m / 1.9km - 19 minutes walk