Dunster Castle Hotel
$155
/ night
Avg. for September
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$155
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Dunster Castle Hotel average $119 in November, the cheapest month, and $188 in June, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| February | $143 |
| March | $147 |
| April | $144 |
| May | $185 |
| June | $188 |
| July | $182 |
| August | $168 |
| September | $155 |
| October | $142 |
| November | $119 |
| December | $135 |
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Most expensive: June (~$188)
Cheapest: November (~$119)
About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at Dunster Castle Hotel in Minehead, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Exmoor National Park and Dunster Dolls Museum. This hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from The Chocolate House and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St George's Church.
What's nearby
Dunster Dolls Museum(0.1 miles)
The Chocolate House(0.1 miles)
St George's Church(0.1 miles)
Dunster Castle(0.1 miles)
Exmoor National Park(0.2 miles)
Dunster Working Watermill(0.3 miles)
Dunster Beach(1.6 miles)
Minehead Beach(2.1 miles)
West Somerset Railway(2.2 miles)
Blenheim Gardens(2.6 miles)
Cleeve Abbey(4.5 miles)
Tropiquaria Zoo(5.3 miles)
Holnicote Estate(6.4 miles)
Bakelite Museum(6.4 miles)
Allerford Museum(6.4 miles)
The preferred airport for Dunster Castle Hotel is Cardiff International Airport (CWL)(104 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)
Location
5 High Street, Dunster, England, United Kingdom
Dunster Dolls Museum (0.1 miles)
The Chocolate House (0.1 miles)
St George's Church (0.1 miles)
Dunster Castle (0.1 miles)
Exmoor National Park (0.2 miles)
Dunster Working Watermill (0.3 miles)
Guest reviews
9.3
Superb
Based on 494 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
5%
Couple
68%
Family
15%
Group
8%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Reviews of Dunster Castle Hotel highlight very friendly, hands-on owners, comfortable rooms, and a central Dunster location that makes the castle and village easy to explore, with breakfast frequently praised for quality and choice.
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What guests think
Reviews of Dunster Castle Hotel highlight very friendly, hands-on owners, comfortable rooms, and a central Dunster location that makes the castle and village easy to explore, with breakfast frequently praised for quality and choice.
Many guests also found the on-site parking convenient, though the narrow entrance suits smaller cars and requires care. Rooms are generally comfortable and sometimes spacious, with occasional comments about small or slightly tired areas and minor maintenance niggles. Evening dining is limited most nights, but Sunday roasts earn praise and helpful recommendations are offered for local options. Expect a friendly, comfortable stay in a walkable village base.
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Facilities
On-site parking is appreciated, but multiple reviews note a very narrow access best for smaller cars. The property is dog-friendly, and some mention a communal fridge and flexible bar/drinks policy.
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Carolyn
Jul 5, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Dunster Castle hotel is a lovely place to stay in a beautiful location. The staff were so welcoming, the breakfast was delicious, the hotel is clean and comfortable and has the additional bonus of parking.
Dunster Castle hotel is a lovely place to stay in a beautiful location. The staff were so welcoming, the breakfast was delicious, the hotel is clean and comfortable and has the additional bonus of parking.
10
Ronald L
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great service, great meals, free parking a bonus in this neighborhood, but having skinny car helpful. A reasonable walk from castle.
Great service, great meals, free parking a bonus in this neighborhood, but having skinny car helpful. A reasonable walk from castle.
10
Paraskevi
Nov 3, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really friendly hosts, we turned up soaked nearly four hours early due to a recent storm (traveling by motorcycle). They didn't bat an eyelid and booked us in streight away. You can even take your own drinks into the bar (at the moment) as well. Breakfast was excellent.
Really friendly hosts, we turned up soaked nearly four hours early due to a recent storm (traveling by motorcycle). They didn't bat an eyelid and booked us in streight away. You can even take your own drinks into the bar (at the moment) as well. Breakfast was excellent.
10
Helen Louise
Dec 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Would definitely stay here again, very dog friendly, wonderful breakfasts and the roast dinner was fabulous too. The room had lovely decor and super comfortable
Would definitely stay here again, very dog friendly, wonderful breakfasts and the roast dinner was fabulous too. The room had lovely decor and super comfortable
8
Arild
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Nice place close to Dunster Castle. An old charming place to stay, it's best days is in the past. It have character and a good atmosphere. The hosts are service minded, very helpful and accommodating. Got it's own parking in the back, but a tight squeeze to get through the passageway, not for big vehicles.
Nice place close to Dunster Castle. An old charming place to stay, it's best days is in the past. It have character and a good atmosphere. The hosts are service minded, very helpful and accommodating. Got it's own parking in the back, but a tight squeeze to get through the passageway, not for big vehicles.
10
Derek
Apr 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The proprietors (John and Lisa) could not have been more obliging. Full details on hotel facilities and dining options - they only provide evening meals on Sunday/Monday The quality of the food was excellent. Added benefit of onsite private parking albeit with a narrow entrance - but ok with care.
The proprietors (John and Lisa) could not have been more obliging. Full details on hotel facilities and dining options - they only provide evening meals on Sunday/Monday The quality of the food was excellent. Added benefit of onsite private parking albeit with a narrow entrance - but ok with care.
8
Laurence
Oct 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
An old and characterful property on the high street of Dunster so everything is walkable. Car park entrance is narrow and not suitable for anything other than a small saloon. I recommend parking in the pay and display 1/4 mile away. Worth the £6.10
An old and characterful property on the high street of Dunster so everything is walkable. Car park entrance is narrow and not suitable for anything other than a small saloon. I recommend parking in the pay and display 1/4 mile away. Worth the £6.10
8
Mark
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice old former hotel, did not like the narrow archway to get to the car park so parked in the public car down the road.
Nice old former hotel, did not like the narrow archway to get to the car park so parked in the public car down the road.
10
Gillian
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good hotel in the centre of Dunster so didn’t need to move the car for the whole weekend. We were able to park our car in the hotel’s car park at back of property. Breakfast was very good - freshly cooked, The owners were very friendly & helpful
Very good hotel in the centre of Dunster so didn’t need to move the car for the whole weekend. We were able to park our car in the hotel’s car park at back of property. Breakfast was very good - freshly cooked, The owners were very friendly & helpful
10
Chris
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were very happy staying at Dunster Castle Hotel with Lisa and John. Very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was delicious as was the roast dinner. Good portions and very tasty. It was great that we could take our dog. Room was spotless and very comfortable. We will stay again.
We were very happy staying at Dunster Castle Hotel with Lisa and John. Very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was delicious as was the roast dinner. Good portions and very tasty. It was great that we could take our dog. Room was spotless and very comfortable. We will stay again.
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Cleanliness
Housekeeping is consistently praised, with many calling rooms spotless or very clean. No recurring cleanliness issues are noted.
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Carolyn
Jul 5, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Dunster Castle hotel is a lovely place to stay in a beautiful location. The staff were so welcoming, the breakfast was delicious, the hotel is clean and comfortable and has the additional bonus of parking.
Dunster Castle hotel is a lovely place to stay in a beautiful location. The staff were so welcoming, the breakfast was delicious, the hotel is clean and comfortable and has the additional bonus of parking.
10
Michael
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The rooms were lovely & clean. John & Lisa were extremely helpful & friendly. Food was extremely good. I would definitely recommend although maybe not so good if you have mobility issues. We had a lovely time & and would definitely return
The rooms were lovely & clean. John & Lisa were extremely helpful & friendly. Food was extremely good. I would definitely recommend although maybe not so good if you have mobility issues. We had a lovely time & and would definitely return
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David
Oct 26, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice stay with personable hosts. Room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. Very convenient for visiting the town and castle.
Very nice stay with personable hosts. Room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. Very convenient for visiting the town and castle.
10
Rebecca
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was large, clean and very comfortable. All staff were very friendly and welcoming, and thr service they provided was excellent. Breakfast was delicious. Would very much recommend
Room was large, clean and very comfortable. All staff were very friendly and welcoming, and thr service they provided was excellent. Breakfast was delicious. Would very much recommend
10
melvyn
Oct 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room comfy bed quite and peaceful fridge in the hallway for anyone to use if you need cold drinks
Clean room comfy bed quite and peaceful fridge in the hallway for anyone to use if you need cold drinks
10
Janice
Apr 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely hotel,very clean owners very helpful and nice. Convenient for visiting the area. Would definitely go back.😊
Lovely hotel,very clean owners very helpful and nice. Convenient for visiting the area. Would definitely go back.😊
10
Patricia
Dec 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent welcome. Beds and pillows extremely comfortable. Room was spotless. Excellent breakfast with good choices.
Excellent welcome. Beds and pillows extremely comfortable. Room was spotless. Excellent breakfast with good choices.
10
Edda
Aug 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lisa and John are perfect hosts. So friendly and helpful. Lovely people. Rooms are gorgeous and clean. Breakfast great. Exceptional stay. Cute little village as well
Lisa and John are perfect hosts. So friendly and helpful. Lovely people. Rooms are gorgeous and clean. Breakfast great. Exceptional stay. Cute little village as well
10
Kevin
Jul 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming and friendly staff. A beautiful room with high quality linen and towels. Very clean and exceptional service - lovely breakfast. Highly recommended
Very welcoming and friendly staff. A beautiful room with high quality linen and towels. Very clean and exceptional service - lovely breakfast. Highly recommended
10
Chris
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were very happy staying at Dunster Castle Hotel with Lisa and John. Very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was delicious as was the roast dinner. Good portions and very tasty. It was great that we could take our dog. Room was spotless and very comfortable. We will stay again.
We were very happy staying at Dunster Castle Hotel with Lisa and John. Very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was delicious as was the roast dinner. Good portions and very tasty. It was great that we could take our dog. Room was spotless and very comfortable. We will stay again.
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Rooms
Rooms are generally comfortable, with several noted as large or well appointed and thoughtful extras. A few guests mention smaller or slightly tired spaces and minor maintenance issues.
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Nicola
Dec 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very warm welcome on checking in, comfortable well appointed bedroom and excellent breakfast
Very warm welcome on checking in, comfortable well appointed bedroom and excellent breakfast
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KEITH
Jun 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a 2 night stay to visit local National Trust properties. The owners are friendly and helpful and provide an excellent range of choices for breakfast. The only slight downside is that the rooms are on the small side. Although they don't serve other meals, they do allow you to bring in your own food and drink, or they will serve you drinks from the bar on demand. Most of the restaurants in the village are quite pricey, but the Foresters at the bottom of the village is better value and, although it's largely standard pub grub, it's very well cooked.
We had a 2 night stay to visit local National Trust properties. The owners are friendly and helpful and provide an excellent range of choices for breakfast. The only slight downside is that the rooms are on the small side. Although they don't serve other meals, they do allow you to bring in your own food and drink, or they will serve you drinks from the bar on demand. Most of the restaurants in the village are quite pricey, but the Foresters at the bottom of the village is better value and, although it's largely standard pub grub, it's very well cooked.
10
Helen Louise
Dec 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Would definitely stay here again, very dog friendly, wonderful breakfasts and the roast dinner was fabulous too. The room had lovely decor and super comfortable
Would definitely stay here again, very dog friendly, wonderful breakfasts and the roast dinner was fabulous too. The room had lovely decor and super comfortable
10
Rebecca
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room was large, clean and very comfortable. All staff were very friendly and welcoming, and thr service they provided was excellent. Breakfast was delicious. Would very much recommend
Room was large, clean and very comfortable. All staff were very friendly and welcoming, and thr service they provided was excellent. Breakfast was delicious. Would very much recommend
10
melvyn
Oct 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room comfy bed quite and peaceful fridge in the hallway for anyone to use if you need cold drinks
Clean room comfy bed quite and peaceful fridge in the hallway for anyone to use if you need cold drinks
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ELIZABETH ANNE
May 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Disappointing on arrival as expecting a pretty hotel with hanging baskets of flowers. The hotel looked very tired & dull. Parking was good, yes the entrance is narrow but take it slow & it’s fine. Check in was quick & the gentleman was friendly. We booked a superior room including breakfast. Room was large & ok for a night but also looked tired, windows would not open & was very stuffy with poor lighting. Wardrobe door kept springing open in front of exit door. Toiletries not as advertised. Netflix did not work. No fridge in room had to use a communal fridge in a different one. Breakfast was just ok, coffee was good. Lisa was very friendly & gave us some local information which was helpful. Would we stay again or recommend - no as felt very overpriced & probably living off previous great reviews. Hotel appears to be up for sale so this may explain why sadly things have slipped. A real shame as a lovely old grade II listed building.
Disappointing on arrival as expecting a pretty hotel with hanging baskets of flowers. The hotel looked very tired & dull. Parking was good, yes the entrance is narrow but take it slow & it’s fine. Check in was quick & the gentleman was friendly. We booked a superior room including breakfast. Room was large & ok for a night but also looked tired, windows would not open & was very stuffy with poor lighting. Wardrobe door kept springing open in front of exit door. Toiletries not as advertised. Netflix did not work. No fridge in room had to use a communal fridge in a different one. Breakfast was just ok, coffee was good. Lisa was very friendly & gave us some local information which was helpful. Would we stay again or recommend - no as felt very overpriced & probably living off previous great reviews. Hotel appears to be up for sale so this may explain why sadly things have slipped. A real shame as a lovely old grade II listed building.
10
Mark
Aug 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The two night stay was absolutely brilliant, the hotel was lovely the owners could not do enough to make your stay as good as possible. The room we had was large and very comfortable and the food was second to none, breakfast and evening meals. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone whose interested in visiting Dunster.
The two night stay was absolutely brilliant, the hotel was lovely the owners could not do enough to make your stay as good as possible. The room we had was large and very comfortable and the food was second to none, breakfast and evening meals. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone whose interested in visiting Dunster.
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Patricia
Dec 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent welcome. Beds and pillows extremely comfortable. Room was spotless. Excellent breakfast with good choices.
Excellent welcome. Beds and pillows extremely comfortable. Room was spotless. Excellent breakfast with good choices.
10
Kevin
Jul 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming and friendly staff. A beautiful room with high quality linen and towels. Very clean and exceptional service - lovely breakfast. Highly recommended
Very welcoming and friendly staff. A beautiful room with high quality linen and towels. Very clean and exceptional service - lovely breakfast. Highly recommended
10
John
Aug 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
One night stop whilst visiting the castle. The room was lovely, the hosts were excellent and the breakfast was great. Thumbs up all round.
One night stop whilst visiting the castle. The room was lovely, the hosts were excellent and the breakfast was great. Thumbs up all round.
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Service
Strong praise for John and Lisa’s warm, hands-on hospitality, with helpful advice, smooth check-in, and a can-do attitude. No recurring service problems are mentioned.
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Caroline
May 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very friendly hosts and lovely breakfast. Beautiful town with lots to see and do. Well worth a visit.
Very friendly hosts and lovely breakfast. Beautiful town with lots to see and do. Well worth a visit.
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David
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable, pleasant stay, attentive friendly family management. Useful recommendations for evening dining. Excellent, efficiently delivered breakfasts, after selection the evening before.
Comfortable, pleasant stay, attentive friendly family management. Useful recommendations for evening dining. Excellent, efficiently delivered breakfasts, after selection the evening before.
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Gillian
Oct 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Everything i have marked above. John & Lisa were excellent hosts & catered for all our needs. You could not fault breakfast. Plenty of choices. Highly recommend Dunster Castle Hotel.
Everything i have marked above. John & Lisa were excellent hosts & catered for all our needs. You could not fault breakfast. Plenty of choices. Highly recommend Dunster Castle Hotel.
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Andrew
Jun 16, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
John and Lisa were very attentive during our stay and we had good communication before we arrived. As a customer you felt very welcomed. The hotel has adapted to a changing environment post covid lockdown, mainly regarding the level of staffing. My wife and I would stay there again without a doubt.
John and Lisa were very attentive during our stay and we had good communication before we arrived. As a customer you felt very welcomed. The hotel has adapted to a changing environment post covid lockdown, mainly regarding the level of staffing. My wife and I would stay there again without a doubt.
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Simon
May 9, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great stay at this hotel. The owners were helpfulness personified. We had breakfast and Sunday lunch and the food was good and filling. The room was large and well furnished with a very comfortable bed. Would recommend to anyone
We had a great stay at this hotel. The owners were helpfulness personified. We had breakfast and Sunday lunch and the food was good and filling. The room was large and well furnished with a very comfortable bed. Would recommend to anyone
10
Philip
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful hotel, perfectly located in the town centre. Well appointed rooms and charming throughout. Very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent.
Wonderful hotel, perfectly located in the town centre. Well appointed rooms and charming throughout. Very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent.
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Edda
Aug 17, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lisa and John are perfect hosts. So friendly and helpful. Lovely people. Rooms are gorgeous and clean. Breakfast great. Exceptional stay. Cute little village as well
Lisa and John are perfect hosts. So friendly and helpful. Lovely people. Rooms are gorgeous and clean. Breakfast great. Exceptional stay. Cute little village as well
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Geoffrey
Jun 30, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
John and Lisa run a lovely little hotel. They are friendly, caring and made our stay excellent. Many thanks.
John and Lisa run a lovely little hotel. They are friendly, caring and made our stay excellent. Many thanks.
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George
Apr 8, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was brilliant and they were very helpful and accommodating
Room was brilliant and they were very helpful and accommodating
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Ian
Nov 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I've stayed in many hotels and can't think of one where the owners went out of their way to help as much as here. At check in was greated with a very friendly host, without asking was offered a room upgrade. Extra's in the room such as a glass of sherry was a nice touch. Nothing was too much trouble and whilst breakfast was a pre-order menu, the rules were tick exactly what you want and it will be made fresh for you. When my wife woke up poorly, Lisa couldnt have done more to help, even blocking the room from other bookings incase we needed to stay. Highly recommend, we will definately be back when in the area next
I've stayed in many hotels and can't think of one where the owners went out of their way to help as much as here. At check in was greated with a very friendly host, without asking was offered a room upgrade. Extra's in the room such as a glass of sherry was a nice touch. Nothing was too much trouble and whilst breakfast was a pre-order menu, the rules were tick exactly what you want and it will be made fresh for you. When my wife woke up poorly, Lisa couldnt have done more to help, even blocking the room from other bookings incase we needed to stay. Highly recommend, we will definately be back when in the area next
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Location
Central spot in Dunster, an easy walk to the castle and village sights. Scenic setting suits exploring the area without much driving.
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Richard
Oct 6, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
On a month-long trip to England and Wales, we stayed in a number of older or historic properties. This was by far the best one we experienced. Hosts were accommodating in so many ways - local travel advice, public transportation, dining, historic sites and more. Breakfasts were delicious, room was wonderful, location was a short walk from bus stop and quick connections to trains. We've learned that quaint or historic lodgings are nice, but the services at many of them can be unpredictable. We were very pleased and happy to discover the Dunster Castle Hotel.
On a month-long trip to England and Wales, we stayed in a number of older or historic properties. This was by far the best one we experienced. Hosts were accommodating in so many ways - local travel advice, public transportation, dining, historic sites and more. Breakfasts were delicious, room was wonderful, location was a short walk from bus stop and quick connections to trains. We've learned that quaint or historic lodgings are nice, but the services at many of them can be unpredictable. We were very pleased and happy to discover the Dunster Castle Hotel.
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patrick
Sep 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
First class, very nice people, excellent location
First class, very nice people, excellent location
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Carolyn
Jul 5, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Dunster Castle hotel is a lovely place to stay in a beautiful location. The staff were so welcoming, the breakfast was delicious, the hotel is clean and comfortable and has the additional bonus of parking.
Dunster Castle hotel is a lovely place to stay in a beautiful location. The staff were so welcoming, the breakfast was delicious, the hotel is clean and comfortable and has the additional bonus of parking.
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Alan
Apr 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
An extremely pleasant and friendly hotel in the heart of Dunster.
An extremely pleasant and friendly hotel in the heart of Dunster.
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Ronald L
May 7, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great service, great meals, free parking a bonus in this neighborhood, but having skinny car helpful. A reasonable walk from castle.
Great service, great meals, free parking a bonus in this neighborhood, but having skinny car helpful. A reasonable walk from castle.
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Philip
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful hotel, perfectly located in the town centre. Well appointed rooms and charming throughout. Very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent.
Wonderful hotel, perfectly located in the town centre. Well appointed rooms and charming throughout. Very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent.
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John
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful old and well decorated hotel. The Sunday roast dinner is the best Easy walking to Dunster Castle which is a must see. A highly recommended place to stay.
Beautiful old and well decorated hotel. The Sunday roast dinner is the best Easy walking to Dunster Castle which is a must see. A highly recommended place to stay.
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Laurence
Oct 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
An old and characterful property on the high street of Dunster so everything is walkable. Car park entrance is narrow and not suitable for anything other than a small saloon. I recommend parking in the pay and display 1/4 mile away. Worth the £6.10
An old and characterful property on the high street of Dunster so everything is walkable. Car park entrance is narrow and not suitable for anything other than a small saloon. I recommend parking in the pay and display 1/4 mile away. Worth the £6.10
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Duncan
Apr 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful friendly hotel in a stunning village.
Beautiful friendly hotel in a stunning village.
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Gillian
Jul 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Very good hotel in the centre of Dunster so didn’t need to move the car for the whole weekend. We were able to park our car in the hotel’s car park at back of property. Breakfast was very good - freshly cooked, The owners were very friendly & helpful
Very good hotel in the centre of Dunster so didn’t need to move the car for the whole weekend. We were able to park our car in the hotel’s car park at back of property. Breakfast was very good - freshly cooked, The owners were very friendly & helpful
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Dining
Breakfast is widely praised for quality, freshness and choice. Evening meals are limited to certain nights (noted as Sunday/Monday), though Sunday roasts and lunches receive strong praise and staff provide good local recommendations.
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David
Oct 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable, pleasant stay, attentive friendly family management. Useful recommendations for evening dining. Excellent, efficiently delivered breakfasts, after selection the evening before.
Comfortable, pleasant stay, attentive friendly family management. Useful recommendations for evening dining. Excellent, efficiently delivered breakfasts, after selection the evening before.
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KEITH
Jun 19, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a 2 night stay to visit local National Trust properties. The owners are friendly and helpful and provide an excellent range of choices for breakfast. The only slight downside is that the rooms are on the small side. Although they don't serve other meals, they do allow you to bring in your own food and drink, or they will serve you drinks from the bar on demand. Most of the restaurants in the village are quite pricey, but the Foresters at the bottom of the village is better value and, although it's largely standard pub grub, it's very well cooked.
We had a 2 night stay to visit local National Trust properties. The owners are friendly and helpful and provide an excellent range of choices for breakfast. The only slight downside is that the rooms are on the small side. Although they don't serve other meals, they do allow you to bring in your own food and drink, or they will serve you drinks from the bar on demand. Most of the restaurants in the village are quite pricey, but the Foresters at the bottom of the village is better value and, although it's largely standard pub grub, it's very well cooked.
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Helen Louise
Dec 23, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Would definitely stay here again, very dog friendly, wonderful breakfasts and the roast dinner was fabulous too. The room had lovely decor and super comfortable
Would definitely stay here again, very dog friendly, wonderful breakfasts and the roast dinner was fabulous too. The room had lovely decor and super comfortable
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Derek
Apr 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The proprietors (John and Lisa) could not have been more obliging. Full details on hotel facilities and dining options - they only provide evening meals on Sunday/Monday The quality of the food was excellent. Added benefit of onsite private parking albeit with a narrow entrance - but ok with care.
The proprietors (John and Lisa) could not have been more obliging. Full details on hotel facilities and dining options - they only provide evening meals on Sunday/Monday The quality of the food was excellent. Added benefit of onsite private parking albeit with a narrow entrance - but ok with care.
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Simon
May 9, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
We had a great stay at this hotel. The owners were helpfulness personified. We had breakfast and Sunday lunch and the food was good and filling. The room was large and well furnished with a very comfortable bed. Would recommend to anyone
We had a great stay at this hotel. The owners were helpfulness personified. We had breakfast and Sunday lunch and the food was good and filling. The room was large and well furnished with a very comfortable bed. Would recommend to anyone
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Philip
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful hotel, perfectly located in the town centre. Well appointed rooms and charming throughout. Very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent.
Wonderful hotel, perfectly located in the town centre. Well appointed rooms and charming throughout. Very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was excellent.
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Patricia
Dec 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent welcome. Beds and pillows extremely comfortable. Room was spotless. Excellent breakfast with good choices.
Excellent welcome. Beds and pillows extremely comfortable. Room was spotless. Excellent breakfast with good choices.
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John
Jul 25, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful old and well decorated hotel. The Sunday roast dinner is the best Easy walking to Dunster Castle which is a must see. A highly recommended place to stay.
Beautiful old and well decorated hotel. The Sunday roast dinner is the best Easy walking to Dunster Castle which is a must see. A highly recommended place to stay.
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Chris
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We were very happy staying at Dunster Castle Hotel with Lisa and John. Very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was delicious as was the roast dinner. Good portions and very tasty. It was great that we could take our dog. Room was spotless and very comfortable. We will stay again.
We were very happy staying at Dunster Castle Hotel with Lisa and John. Very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast was delicious as was the roast dinner. Good portions and very tasty. It was great that we could take our dog. Room was spotless and very comfortable. We will stay again.
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Ian
Nov 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I've stayed in many hotels and can't think of one where the owners went out of their way to help as much as here. At check in was greated with a very friendly host, without asking was offered a room upgrade. Extra's in the room such as a glass of sherry was a nice touch. Nothing was too much trouble and whilst breakfast was a pre-order menu, the rules were tick exactly what you want and it will be made fresh for you. When my wife woke up poorly, Lisa couldnt have done more to help, even blocking the room from other bookings incase we needed to stay. Highly recommend, we will definately be back when in the area next
I've stayed in many hotels and can't think of one where the owners went out of their way to help as much as here. At check in was greated with a very friendly host, without asking was offered a room upgrade. Extra's in the room such as a glass of sherry was a nice touch. Nothing was too much trouble and whilst breakfast was a pre-order menu, the rules were tick exactly what you want and it will be made fresh for you. When my wife woke up poorly, Lisa couldnt have done more to help, even blocking the room from other bookings incase we needed to stay. Highly recommend, we will definately be back when in the area next
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Paul
Jul 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful spot in the middle of town. Lovely hosts Excellent breakfast. Highly recommend 😊
Beautiful spot in the middle of town. Lovely hosts Excellent breakfast. Highly recommend 😊
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Anthony
Jun 9, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Although the property was old and in need of some remediation it was a very pleasant stay and Lisa and John were perfect hosts and couldn’t do enough for you. The property was dated but this was in keeping with its surroundings within a listed village. The food was extremely well cooked and presented and couldn’t be faulted. The room we had was clean and spacious with everything you could need. All in all a very nice stay.
Although the property was old and in need of some remediation it was a very pleasant stay and Lisa and John were perfect hosts and couldn’t do enough for you. The property was dated but this was in keeping with its surroundings within a listed village. The food was extremely well cooked and presented and couldn’t be faulted. The room we had was clean and spacious with everything you could need. All in all a very nice stay.
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MICHELLE
Apr 29, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
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Debbie
Apr 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were amazing. They had so many details like bringing milk to the room every day. The food was awesome. They made a great breakfast including eggs Benedict and a wonderful supper that gave you 3 different options for meat. The decor is amazing in both the bedroom and the rest of the decor. We felt very cared for. We loved the hotel!!!!
The staff were amazing. They had so many details like bringing milk to the room every day. The food was awesome. They made a great breakfast including eggs Benedict and a wonderful supper that gave you 3 different options for meat. The decor is amazing in both the bedroom and the rest of the decor. We felt very cared for. We loved the hotel!!!!
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Damian
Mar 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean and well furnished. Breakfast was very good quality and a good selection of items. Car park at rear was spacious. The hosts were very friendly and attentive. Would stay again.
The room was clean and well furnished. Breakfast was very good quality and a good selection of items. Car park at rear was spacious. The hosts were very friendly and attentive. Would stay again.
FAQs about Dunster Castle Hotel
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Breakfast is available for a fee.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 15:00 and check-out time is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and may incur additional charges.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
What is the location of the hotel in relation to nearby attractions?
The hotel is located within a 5-minute walk of Exmoor National Park and Dunster Dolls Museum. It is 0.1 miles from The Chocolate House and St George's Church, and 0.2 miles from Dunster Castle.
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The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Pet fee: GBP 12.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 40.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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