The Castle Inn
$110
/ night
Avg. for September
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$110
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Castle Inn average $97 in January, the cheapest month, and $110 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $97 |
| February | $98 |
| March | $97 |
| April | $104 |
| May | $110 |
| June | $109 |
| July | $106 |
| August | $110 |
| September | $110 |
| October | $104 |
| November | $103 |
| December | $98 |
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Most expensive: August (~$110)
Cheapest: January (~$97)
About this property
With a stay at The Castle Inn in Minehead, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Exmoor National Park and Dovery Manor Museum. This bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Exmoor Adventures and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Greencombe...
Business amenities
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Dining
At The Castle Inn, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The Castle Inn in Minehead, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Exmoor National Park and Dovery Manor Museum. This bed & breakfast is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Exmoor Adventures and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Greencombe Gardens.
What's nearby
Dovery Manor Museum(0.2 miles)
Exmoor Adventures(0.2 miles)
Greencombe Gardens(0.5 miles)
Bossington Beach(1.1 miles)
Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre(1.3 miles)
Allerford Museum(1.5 miles)
South West Coast Path Section 1 Trailhead(1.6 miles)
Porlock Weir Harbour(1.8 miles)
Holnicote Estate(2.8 miles)
Exmoor National Park(4.7 miles)
Blenheim Gardens(5.9 miles)
West Somerset Railway(6.2 miles)
Minehead Beach(6.2 miles)
Dunster Beach(7.3 miles)
St George's Church(7.8 miles)
Cardiff International Airport (CWL)(113.2 miles)
Bristol International Airport (BRS)(56 miles)
Free Wi-Fi
Horse Riding
Bird Watching
Parking (Self) (surcharge)
Smoke-Free Property
Location
High Street, Porlock, England, United Kingdom
Dovery Manor Museum (0.2 miles)
Exmoor Adventures (0.2 miles)
Greencombe Gardens (0.5 miles)
Bossington Beach (1.1 miles)
Exmoor Owl & Hawk Centre (1.3 miles)
Allerford Museum (1.5 miles)
Guest reviews
8.8
Fabulous
Based on 376 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
67%
Family
28%
Group
4%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
The Castle Inn is a friendly, village centre pub hotel praised for welcoming staff, good value breakfasts and hearty pub meals, and a lively bar, though reviews also note inconsistent cleanliness, off-site parking, and some room variability.
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What guests think
The Castle Inn is a friendly, village centre pub hotel praised for welcoming staff, good value breakfasts and hearty pub meals, and a lively bar, though reviews also note inconsistent cleanliness, off-site parking, and some room variability.
Its central Porlock location makes it a handy base for Exmoor and South West Coast Path walks. Guests mention comfortable, sometimes spacious rooms and generally quiet nights. Expect a classic pub stay with character and value rather than polished hotel frills.
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Facilities
Lively on-site pub/bar with reasonably priced food and drinks; dog friendly. No on-site parking, with guests using nearby paid car parks or limited street spaces.
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10
Charles
Jun 10, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Such a wonderful place to stay. Fantastic staff, great food and bar. Loved the local Beers !
Such a wonderful place to stay. Fantastic staff, great food and bar. Loved the local Beers !
8
Nicola
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Helpful, friendly staff. Tasty breakfast. Good value accommodation. Although no onsite parking, there was free parking in nearby car park less than 5 minutes walk away.
Helpful, friendly staff. Tasty breakfast. Good value accommodation. Although no onsite parking, there was free parking in nearby car park less than 5 minutes walk away.
10
John
Sep 19, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice hotel with very reasonable food and drink prices. Staff are really great and I would certainly use this hotel again. Room was nice with good facilities. Improvements.. Better guest information would be good, such as detaills in the room about breakfast times, wifi etc. But overall highly recommended.
Nice hotel with very reasonable food and drink prices. Staff are really great and I would certainly use this hotel again. Room was nice with good facilities. Improvements.. Better guest information would be good, such as detaills in the room about breakfast times, wifi etc. But overall highly recommended.
6
Dominic
Jul 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Positives- great food, friendly service, very comfortable bed. Negatives, cobwebs in room, shower screen leaked all over floor, water pressure meant after 40 seconds shower just trickled. Carpets ripped and tatty in areas. Despite advertised no parking available anywhere near the hotel.
Positives- great food, friendly service, very comfortable bed. Negatives, cobwebs in room, shower screen leaked all over floor, water pressure meant after 40 seconds shower just trickled. Carpets ripped and tatty in areas. Despite advertised no parking available anywhere near the hotel.
8
marie
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
the tv channels were low could not get many and the breakfast option was poor but lovely cooked breakfast but small portion and 1 mushroom was poor would of liked a continental choice and fruit and yogurt muesli room and facilities were good a lovely place parking was poor
the tv channels were low could not get many and the breakfast option was poor but lovely cooked breakfast but small portion and 1 mushroom was poor would of liked a continental choice and fruit and yogurt muesli room and facilities were good a lovely place parking was poor
10
T
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The owners were really hospitable, breakfast was delicious. Prices in the bar were reasonable. Room was clean and comfortable with fabulous shower over the bath. Only small niggle was a slight dog odour when we arrived. On-street parking outside is unlimited after 6pm until 8am. Pay and display car parks nearby. Regular bus service into Minehead. Plenty of bridleway paths within easy reach of the hotel. Great base for first section of the South West Coast Path.
The owners were really hospitable, breakfast was delicious. Prices in the bar were reasonable. Room was clean and comfortable with fabulous shower over the bath. Only small niggle was a slight dog odour when we arrived. On-street parking outside is unlimited after 6pm until 8am. Pay and display car parks nearby. Regular bus service into Minehead. Plenty of bridleway paths within easy reach of the hotel. Great base for first section of the South West Coast Path.
6
Terry
May 27, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Mixed views room more than adequate but no view. Breakfast OK but no space to relax other than in the Pub Main issue is total.lack of parking so hhave to.be lucky to get a space in Church Road
Mixed views room more than adequate but no view. Breakfast OK but no space to relax other than in the Pub Main issue is total.lack of parking so hhave to.be lucky to get a space in Church Road
10
Karen
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Perfect place to stay. Very dog friendly too.
Perfect place to stay. Very dog friendly too.
4
Anthony
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Standard British pub experience. Worryingly poor on cleanliness and state of room (e.g. broken shelf in bathroom). Good mateess. Host unable to find room at first. Host did not respond to message on Expedia reserving table and nothing reserved. Dinner basic pub fayre. Breakfast forced to choose between toast or cereal or full English. Good range of beer but unable to advise on local gin. Pub well used by locals and good atmosphere. Lovely situation in centre of village. Quiet.
Standard British pub experience. Worryingly poor on cleanliness and state of room (e.g. broken shelf in bathroom). Good mateess. Host unable to find room at first. Host did not respond to message on Expedia reserving table and nothing reserved. Dinner basic pub fayre. Breakfast forced to choose between toast or cereal or full English. Good range of beer but unable to advise on local gin. Pub well used by locals and good atmosphere. Lovely situation in centre of village. Quiet.
10
Ian
Sep 5, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Such friendly people. We stayed in an annexe to the rear of The Castle which had been recently done or refurbished. A good size room with an excellent on suite complete with a power shower. Breakfast was good and we were well looked after by Patsy each morning who was great. We also ate there a couple of evenings, food was well priced, quality produce and tasty but its not fine dining, its hearty pub grub. The location in Porlock is central, parking is not at the hotel but a couple of minutes walk away, however, there are some 20 min spaces opposite which are great for dropping off lugage etc. All in all, a very comfortable stay and great value for money.
Such friendly people. We stayed in an annexe to the rear of The Castle which had been recently done or refurbished. A good size room with an excellent on suite complete with a power shower. Breakfast was good and we were well looked after by Patsy each morning who was great. We also ate there a couple of evenings, food was well priced, quality produce and tasty but its not fine dining, its hearty pub grub. The location in Porlock is central, parking is not at the hotel but a couple of minutes walk away, however, there are some 20 min spaces opposite which are great for dropping off lugage etc. All in all, a very comfortable stay and great value for money.
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Cleanliness
Feedback on cleanliness varies: several note clean or spotless rooms, while others report cobwebs, dust, unmade beds, and rooms not serviced daily. Some mention worn fixtures or minor maintenance issues.
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10
Andrew
May 28, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was spotless on arrival, large and very comfortable. Staff were extremely helpful and personable, with nothing being too much trouble. We stayed 3 nights and room wasn’t serviced daily so extra toilet rolls, tea & coffee would have been good, but that would probably have been provided if we had asked.
Room was spotless on arrival, large and very comfortable. Staff were extremely helpful and personable, with nothing being too much trouble. We stayed 3 nights and room wasn’t serviced daily so extra toilet rolls, tea & coffee would have been good, but that would probably have been provided if we had asked.
10
Natalie
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really lovely owners and bar staff, younger girl waitering in the evening was a bit miserable which stood out a bit as all the other staff were so lovely. The owners really look after you and are so accommodating, genuinely kind, nice people as we’re the bar staff. The room was clean and modern and perfect for our family stay of four, with young children aged 7 & 9. I can’t believe this is only a three star hotel, as it went way above this. The breakfast was really good as well. This is a lovely bar/hotel in the heart of the Village, it’s got a lovely warm, homely, safe atmosphere, with lovely people who obviously live locally going there as well as holiday makers from all over the place. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be staying again. Great location to see local areas of interest and price wise was a bargain in comparison to other place, we really landed on our feet here. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Really lovely owners and bar staff, younger girl waitering in the evening was a bit miserable which stood out a bit as all the other staff were so lovely. The owners really look after you and are so accommodating, genuinely kind, nice people as we’re the bar staff. The room was clean and modern and perfect for our family stay of four, with young children aged 7 & 9. I can’t believe this is only a three star hotel, as it went way above this. The breakfast was really good as well. This is a lovely bar/hotel in the heart of the Village, it’s got a lovely warm, homely, safe atmosphere, with lovely people who obviously live locally going there as well as holiday makers from all over the place. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be staying again. Great location to see local areas of interest and price wise was a bargain in comparison to other place, we really landed on our feet here. Thank you for a lovely stay.
10
Danilo
Oct 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Stuff is friendly and kind everything was clean and convenient
Stuff is friendly and kind everything was clean and convenient
6
Richard
Oct 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Castle is in a great location in the centre of Porlock. On arrival we were allocated a room but had to change to another as it wasn't in any fit state to stay in. Our second room was okay, a few high level cobwebs but generally clean. Breakfast again was okay. No orange juice, only one mushroom no matter how small, not many baked beans and just the one slice of toast. They don't do poached eggs either, only fried or scrambled. The tea and coffee was only warm as well. The bar is a good place to have a drink in the evenings though.
The Castle is in a great location in the centre of Porlock. On arrival we were allocated a room but had to change to another as it wasn't in any fit state to stay in. Our second room was okay, a few high level cobwebs but generally clean. Breakfast again was okay. No orange juice, only one mushroom no matter how small, not many baked beans and just the one slice of toast. They don't do poached eggs either, only fried or scrambled. The tea and coffee was only warm as well. The bar is a good place to have a drink in the evenings though.
6
Dominic
Jul 16, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Positives- great food, friendly service, very comfortable bed. Negatives, cobwebs in room, shower screen leaked all over floor, water pressure meant after 40 seconds shower just trickled. Carpets ripped and tatty in areas. Despite advertised no parking available anywhere near the hotel.
Positives- great food, friendly service, very comfortable bed. Negatives, cobwebs in room, shower screen leaked all over floor, water pressure meant after 40 seconds shower just trickled. Carpets ripped and tatty in areas. Despite advertised no parking available anywhere near the hotel.
10
T
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The owners were really hospitable, breakfast was delicious. Prices in the bar were reasonable. Room was clean and comfortable with fabulous shower over the bath. Only small niggle was a slight dog odour when we arrived. On-street parking outside is unlimited after 6pm until 8am. Pay and display car parks nearby. Regular bus service into Minehead. Plenty of bridleway paths within easy reach of the hotel. Great base for first section of the South West Coast Path.
The owners were really hospitable, breakfast was delicious. Prices in the bar were reasonable. Room was clean and comfortable with fabulous shower over the bath. Only small niggle was a slight dog odour when we arrived. On-street parking outside is unlimited after 6pm until 8am. Pay and display car parks nearby. Regular bus service into Minehead. Plenty of bridleway paths within easy reach of the hotel. Great base for first section of the South West Coast Path.
10
P
Jul 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Thank you so much to the Castle hotel for a wonderful weekend break. Our room was clean a really comfy. Large room. The breakfast was yummy and plentiful. I would like to thank Patsy and all her lovely staff, who were kind and Attentive. I definitely recommend this beautiful hotel
Thank you so much to the Castle hotel for a wonderful weekend break. Our room was clean a really comfy. Large room. The breakfast was yummy and plentiful. I would like to thank Patsy and all her lovely staff, who were kind and Attentive. I definitely recommend this beautiful hotel
10
Julie
Aug 13, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
Would thoroughly recommend. Very clean and welcoming. Breakfast was lovely with a good choice of options available. Could not fault.
Would thoroughly recommend. Very clean and welcoming. Breakfast was lovely with a good choice of options available. Could not fault.
4
Anthony
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Standard British pub experience. Worryingly poor on cleanliness and state of room (e.g. broken shelf in bathroom). Good mateess. Host unable to find room at first. Host did not respond to message on Expedia reserving table and nothing reserved. Dinner basic pub fayre. Breakfast forced to choose between toast or cereal or full English. Good range of beer but unable to advise on local gin. Pub well used by locals and good atmosphere. Lovely situation in centre of village. Quiet.
Standard British pub experience. Worryingly poor on cleanliness and state of room (e.g. broken shelf in bathroom). Good mateess. Host unable to find room at first. Host did not respond to message on Expedia reserving table and nothing reserved. Dinner basic pub fayre. Breakfast forced to choose between toast or cereal or full English. Good range of beer but unable to advise on local gin. Pub well used by locals and good atmosphere. Lovely situation in centre of village. Quiet.
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ANDREW
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room in a poor condition Bed not made and coffee tray not cleaned Not told they did not service room every day Breakfast only served from 9am. Which is too late if you are walking Bedroom needs a total revamp Uncertain whether we would stay again
Room in a poor condition Bed not made and coffee tray not cleaned Not told they did not service room every day Breakfast only served from 9am. Which is too late if you are walking Bedroom needs a total revamp Uncertain whether we would stay again
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Rooms
Many find rooms comfortable, some spacious or refurbished, and generally quiet. A few mention hard or small beds.
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10
Tony
Sep 23, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a very nice place to go and visit in the North Coast of Somerset. Nice room and breakfast. Mattress was hard,
It was a very nice place to go and visit in the North Coast of Somerset. Nice room and breakfast. Mattress was hard,
10
Natalie
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really lovely owners and bar staff, younger girl waitering in the evening was a bit miserable which stood out a bit as all the other staff were so lovely. The owners really look after you and are so accommodating, genuinely kind, nice people as we’re the bar staff. The room was clean and modern and perfect for our family stay of four, with young children aged 7 & 9. I can’t believe this is only a three star hotel, as it went way above this. The breakfast was really good as well. This is a lovely bar/hotel in the heart of the Village, it’s got a lovely warm, homely, safe atmosphere, with lovely people who obviously live locally going there as well as holiday makers from all over the place. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be staying again. Great location to see local areas of interest and price wise was a bargain in comparison to other place, we really landed on our feet here. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Really lovely owners and bar staff, younger girl waitering in the evening was a bit miserable which stood out a bit as all the other staff were so lovely. The owners really look after you and are so accommodating, genuinely kind, nice people as we’re the bar staff. The room was clean and modern and perfect for our family stay of four, with young children aged 7 & 9. I can’t believe this is only a three star hotel, as it went way above this. The breakfast was really good as well. This is a lovely bar/hotel in the heart of the Village, it’s got a lovely warm, homely, safe atmosphere, with lovely people who obviously live locally going there as well as holiday makers from all over the place. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be staying again. Great location to see local areas of interest and price wise was a bargain in comparison to other place, we really landed on our feet here. Thank you for a lovely stay.
8
Ian
Mar 4, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Good base for coastal path walking and Exmoor. Parking on street but better parking charged. Friendly hosts, narrow hallways for room access, comfortable bed with good WiFi but tepid shower.
Good base for coastal path walking and Exmoor. Parking on street but better parking charged. Friendly hosts, narrow hallways for room access, comfortable bed with good WiFi but tepid shower.
10
Richard
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very peaceful and enjoyable stay.for one night stopover whilst walking the SW Coast Path. Quick, easy, friendly check-in. Nice, quiet, refurbished room with excellent shower and comfy bed. Plug in bathroom sink didn't work properly. Excellent, freshly cooked breakfast and nice evening dinner at a reasonable price.
Very peaceful and enjoyable stay.for one night stopover whilst walking the SW Coast Path. Quick, easy, friendly check-in. Nice, quiet, refurbished room with excellent shower and comfy bed. Plug in bathroom sink didn't work properly. Excellent, freshly cooked breakfast and nice evening dinner at a reasonable price.
8
Mark
Nov 15, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Bed very small for two large tall people
Bed very small for two large tall people
10
Julie
Aug 16, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Our third time at the Castle and loved it just as much. Lovely hosts, fabulous breakfast and a big spacious room. Only wished we could have stayed longer than the 3 nights booked!
Our third time at the Castle and loved it just as much. Lovely hosts, fabulous breakfast and a big spacious room. Only wished we could have stayed longer than the 3 nights booked!
8
J.C
Apr 12, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent staff comfortable rooms and good location!
Excellent staff comfortable rooms and good location!
10
Julie
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely room with a beautiful oriental bed and a balcony. The bed was more comfortable than ours at home! Staff were friendly and eager to see to our needs. Breakfast was very nice 😊
We had a lovely room with a beautiful oriental bed and a balcony. The bed was more comfortable than ours at home! Staff were friendly and eager to see to our needs. Breakfast was very nice 😊
10
Poppy
Nov 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely room and the castle is based in the centre of Porlock
We had a lovely room and the castle is based in the centre of Porlock
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Ian
Sep 5, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Such friendly people. We stayed in an annexe to the rear of The Castle which had been recently done or refurbished. A good size room with an excellent on suite complete with a power shower. Breakfast was good and we were well looked after by Patsy each morning who was great. We also ate there a couple of evenings, food was well priced, quality produce and tasty but its not fine dining, its hearty pub grub. The location in Porlock is central, parking is not at the hotel but a couple of minutes walk away, however, there are some 20 min spaces opposite which are great for dropping off lugage etc. All in all, a very comfortable stay and great value for money.
Such friendly people. We stayed in an annexe to the rear of The Castle which had been recently done or refurbished. A good size room with an excellent on suite complete with a power shower. Breakfast was good and we were well looked after by Patsy each morning who was great. We also ate there a couple of evenings, food was well priced, quality produce and tasty but its not fine dining, its hearty pub grub. The location in Porlock is central, parking is not at the hotel but a couple of minutes walk away, however, there are some 20 min spaces opposite which are great for dropping off lugage etc. All in all, a very comfortable stay and great value for money.
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Service
Service is widely praised as friendly and helpful, with welcoming owners and smooth check-ins. Isolated issues include an initial room mix-up and unanswered reservation messages.
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Richard
Jul 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very peaceful and enjoyable stay.for one night stopover whilst walking the SW Coast Path. Quick, easy, friendly check-in. Nice, quiet, refurbished room with excellent shower and comfy bed. Plug in bathroom sink didn't work properly. Excellent, freshly cooked breakfast and nice evening dinner at a reasonable price.
Very peaceful and enjoyable stay.for one night stopover whilst walking the SW Coast Path. Quick, easy, friendly check-in. Nice, quiet, refurbished room with excellent shower and comfy bed. Plug in bathroom sink didn't work properly. Excellent, freshly cooked breakfast and nice evening dinner at a reasonable price.
10
Steven
May 30, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
What made this stay was the staff. Everyone was so helpful and easy going. I felt at home.
What made this stay was the staff. Everyone was so helpful and easy going. I felt at home.
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Neil
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Excellent food at breakfast. The owner Keith and his wife were very friendly and always ready to help. The bar staff nothing seemed to much trouble for them very polite will certainly be returning in the future.
Excellent food at breakfast. The owner Keith and his wife were very friendly and always ready to help. The bar staff nothing seemed to much trouble for them very polite will certainly be returning in the future.
10
Shaun
Jun 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Wonderful experience, a very warm welcome. The staff are very friendly, the room and en-suite was a very good size. The breakfast was fantastic, we ate both nights here and the food was excellent and very well priced. The price of drinks was the very reasonable. Will definitely return.
Wonderful experience, a very warm welcome. The staff are very friendly, the room and en-suite was a very good size. The breakfast was fantastic, we ate both nights here and the food was excellent and very well priced. The price of drinks was the very reasonable. Will definitely return.
10
Paul
Sep 4, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
They were so helpful,!sorted out lunch for us to take on walking trips and so helpful in everything
They were so helpful,!sorted out lunch for us to take on walking trips and so helpful in everything
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Jessica
Jul 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We have stayed at the Castle Inn quite a few times now and have always found it to be excellent, The staff are always very friendly and welcoming and go the extra mile to make sure you have a good stay. It is right in the heart of the village of Porlock and an excellent base to explore Exmoor! We will definitely be back!
We have stayed at the Castle Inn quite a few times now and have always found it to be excellent, The staff are always very friendly and welcoming and go the extra mile to make sure you have a good stay. It is right in the heart of the village of Porlock and an excellent base to explore Exmoor! We will definitely be back!
10
John
Sep 19, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice hotel with very reasonable food and drink prices. Staff are really great and I would certainly use this hotel again. Room was nice with good facilities. Improvements.. Better guest information would be good, such as detaills in the room about breakfast times, wifi etc. But overall highly recommended.
Nice hotel with very reasonable food and drink prices. Staff are really great and I would certainly use this hotel again. Room was nice with good facilities. Improvements.. Better guest information would be good, such as detaills in the room about breakfast times, wifi etc. But overall highly recommended.
8
Nathalie
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely overnight stay, breakfast was very good. Very friendly helpful staff. Excellent value for money.
Lovely overnight stay, breakfast was very good. Very friendly helpful staff. Excellent value for money.
10
Phil
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff very friendly every thing was as expected if not more would recommend it for a quite break away from everything
Staff very friendly every thing was as expected if not more would recommend it for a quite break away from everything
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Anthony
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Standard British pub experience. Worryingly poor on cleanliness and state of room (e.g. broken shelf in bathroom). Good mateess. Host unable to find room at first. Host did not respond to message on Expedia reserving table and nothing reserved. Dinner basic pub fayre. Breakfast forced to choose between toast or cereal or full English. Good range of beer but unable to advise on local gin. Pub well used by locals and good atmosphere. Lovely situation in centre of village. Quiet.
Standard British pub experience. Worryingly poor on cleanliness and state of room (e.g. broken shelf in bathroom). Good mateess. Host unable to find room at first. Host did not respond to message on Expedia reserving table and nothing reserved. Dinner basic pub fayre. Breakfast forced to choose between toast or cereal or full English. Good range of beer but unable to advise on local gin. Pub well used by locals and good atmosphere. Lovely situation in centre of village. Quiet.
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Location
Right in the centre of Porlock, making it convenient for exploring Exmoor and the South West Coast Path; the village setting is generally quiet.
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Philip
Dec 6, 2022
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Stayed 19,331 nights
Ideal for my Stay at porlock,
Ideal for my Stay at porlock,
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Natalie
Aug 2, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really lovely owners and bar staff, younger girl waitering in the evening was a bit miserable which stood out a bit as all the other staff were so lovely. The owners really look after you and are so accommodating, genuinely kind, nice people as we’re the bar staff. The room was clean and modern and perfect for our family stay of four, with young children aged 7 & 9. I can’t believe this is only a three star hotel, as it went way above this. The breakfast was really good as well. This is a lovely bar/hotel in the heart of the Village, it’s got a lovely warm, homely, safe atmosphere, with lovely people who obviously live locally going there as well as holiday makers from all over the place. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be staying again. Great location to see local areas of interest and price wise was a bargain in comparison to other place, we really landed on our feet here. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Really lovely owners and bar staff, younger girl waitering in the evening was a bit miserable which stood out a bit as all the other staff were so lovely. The owners really look after you and are so accommodating, genuinely kind, nice people as we’re the bar staff. The room was clean and modern and perfect for our family stay of four, with young children aged 7 & 9. I can’t believe this is only a three star hotel, as it went way above this. The breakfast was really good as well. This is a lovely bar/hotel in the heart of the Village, it’s got a lovely warm, homely, safe atmosphere, with lovely people who obviously live locally going there as well as holiday makers from all over the place. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be staying again. Great location to see local areas of interest and price wise was a bargain in comparison to other place, we really landed on our feet here. Thank you for a lovely stay.
8
Ian
Mar 4, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Good base for coastal path walking and Exmoor. Parking on street but better parking charged. Friendly hosts, narrow hallways for room access, comfortable bed with good WiFi but tepid shower.
Good base for coastal path walking and Exmoor. Parking on street but better parking charged. Friendly hosts, narrow hallways for room access, comfortable bed with good WiFi but tepid shower.
10
Jessica
Jul 4, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
We have stayed at the Castle Inn quite a few times now and have always found it to be excellent, The staff are always very friendly and welcoming and go the extra mile to make sure you have a good stay. It is right in the heart of the village of Porlock and an excellent base to explore Exmoor! We will definitely be back!
We have stayed at the Castle Inn quite a few times now and have always found it to be excellent, The staff are always very friendly and welcoming and go the extra mile to make sure you have a good stay. It is right in the heart of the village of Porlock and an excellent base to explore Exmoor! We will definitely be back!
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Maddie
Jul 17, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely comfortable stay in the heart of Porlock.
Lovely comfortable stay in the heart of Porlock.
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T
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The owners were really hospitable, breakfast was delicious. Prices in the bar were reasonable. Room was clean and comfortable with fabulous shower over the bath. Only small niggle was a slight dog odour when we arrived. On-street parking outside is unlimited after 6pm until 8am. Pay and display car parks nearby. Regular bus service into Minehead. Plenty of bridleway paths within easy reach of the hotel. Great base for first section of the South West Coast Path.
The owners were really hospitable, breakfast was delicious. Prices in the bar were reasonable. Room was clean and comfortable with fabulous shower over the bath. Only small niggle was a slight dog odour when we arrived. On-street parking outside is unlimited after 6pm until 8am. Pay and display car parks nearby. Regular bus service into Minehead. Plenty of bridleway paths within easy reach of the hotel. Great base for first section of the South West Coast Path.
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Lee
Sep 9, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely location. Warm and friendly 👍👍👍
Lovely location. Warm and friendly 👍👍👍
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Anthony
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Standard British pub experience. Worryingly poor on cleanliness and state of room (e.g. broken shelf in bathroom). Good mateess. Host unable to find room at first. Host did not respond to message on Expedia reserving table and nothing reserved. Dinner basic pub fayre. Breakfast forced to choose between toast or cereal or full English. Good range of beer but unable to advise on local gin. Pub well used by locals and good atmosphere. Lovely situation in centre of village. Quiet.
Standard British pub experience. Worryingly poor on cleanliness and state of room (e.g. broken shelf in bathroom). Good mateess. Host unable to find room at first. Host did not respond to message on Expedia reserving table and nothing reserved. Dinner basic pub fayre. Breakfast forced to choose between toast or cereal or full English. Good range of beer but unable to advise on local gin. Pub well used by locals and good atmosphere. Lovely situation in centre of village. Quiet.
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Poppy
Nov 11, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We had a lovely room and the castle is based in the centre of Porlock
We had a lovely room and the castle is based in the centre of Porlock
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Ian
Sep 5, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Such friendly people. We stayed in an annexe to the rear of The Castle which had been recently done or refurbished. A good size room with an excellent on suite complete with a power shower. Breakfast was good and we were well looked after by Patsy each morning who was great. We also ate there a couple of evenings, food was well priced, quality produce and tasty but its not fine dining, its hearty pub grub. The location in Porlock is central, parking is not at the hotel but a couple of minutes walk away, however, there are some 20 min spaces opposite which are great for dropping off lugage etc. All in all, a very comfortable stay and great value for money.
Such friendly people. We stayed in an annexe to the rear of The Castle which had been recently done or refurbished. A good size room with an excellent on suite complete with a power shower. Breakfast was good and we were well looked after by Patsy each morning who was great. We also ate there a couple of evenings, food was well priced, quality produce and tasty but its not fine dining, its hearty pub grub. The location in Porlock is central, parking is not at the hotel but a couple of minutes walk away, however, there are some 20 min spaces opposite which are great for dropping off lugage etc. All in all, a very comfortable stay and great value for money.
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Dining
Breakfast and pub meals are frequently enjoyed for taste and value, with a bar offering local beers. Some guests note limited breakfast choices, small portions, late start times, and a few missing items.
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Neil
Aug 8, 2025
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Stayed 7 nights
Excellent food at breakfast. The owner Keith and his wife were very friendly and always ready to help. The bar staff nothing seemed to much trouble for them very polite will certainly be returning in the future.
Excellent food at breakfast. The owner Keith and his wife were very friendly and always ready to help. The bar staff nothing seemed to much trouble for them very polite will certainly be returning in the future.
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Viv
Sep 14, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The evening meals were very good and fairly priced. The room was comfortable and provided all we needed.
All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The evening meals were very good and fairly priced. The room was comfortable and provided all we needed.
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Richard
Oct 16, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Castle is in a great location in the centre of Porlock. On arrival we were allocated a room but had to change to another as it wasn't in any fit state to stay in. Our second room was okay, a few high level cobwebs but generally clean. Breakfast again was okay. No orange juice, only one mushroom no matter how small, not many baked beans and just the one slice of toast. They don't do poached eggs either, only fried or scrambled. The tea and coffee was only warm as well. The bar is a good place to have a drink in the evenings though.
The Castle is in a great location in the centre of Porlock. On arrival we were allocated a room but had to change to another as it wasn't in any fit state to stay in. Our second room was okay, a few high level cobwebs but generally clean. Breakfast again was okay. No orange juice, only one mushroom no matter how small, not many baked beans and just the one slice of toast. They don't do poached eggs either, only fried or scrambled. The tea and coffee was only warm as well. The bar is a good place to have a drink in the evenings though.
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John
Sep 19, 2023
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Stayed 4 nights
Nice hotel with very reasonable food and drink prices. Staff are really great and I would certainly use this hotel again. Room was nice with good facilities. Improvements.. Better guest information would be good, such as detaills in the room about breakfast times, wifi etc. But overall highly recommended.
Nice hotel with very reasonable food and drink prices. Staff are really great and I would certainly use this hotel again. Room was nice with good facilities. Improvements.. Better guest information would be good, such as detaills in the room about breakfast times, wifi etc. But overall highly recommended.
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marie
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
the tv channels were low could not get many and the breakfast option was poor but lovely cooked breakfast but small portion and 1 mushroom was poor would of liked a continental choice and fruit and yogurt muesli room and facilities were good a lovely place parking was poor
the tv channels were low could not get many and the breakfast option was poor but lovely cooked breakfast but small portion and 1 mushroom was poor would of liked a continental choice and fruit and yogurt muesli room and facilities were good a lovely place parking was poor
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Julie
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely room with a beautiful oriental bed and a balcony. The bed was more comfortable than ours at home! Staff were friendly and eager to see to our needs. Breakfast was very nice 😊
We had a lovely room with a beautiful oriental bed and a balcony. The bed was more comfortable than ours at home! Staff were friendly and eager to see to our needs. Breakfast was very nice 😊
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Nathalie
Aug 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely overnight stay, breakfast was very good. Very friendly helpful staff. Excellent value for money.
Lovely overnight stay, breakfast was very good. Very friendly helpful staff. Excellent value for money.
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Anthony
Oct 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Standard British pub experience. Worryingly poor on cleanliness and state of room (e.g. broken shelf in bathroom). Good mateess. Host unable to find room at first. Host did not respond to message on Expedia reserving table and nothing reserved. Dinner basic pub fayre. Breakfast forced to choose between toast or cereal or full English. Good range of beer but unable to advise on local gin. Pub well used by locals and good atmosphere. Lovely situation in centre of village. Quiet.
Standard British pub experience. Worryingly poor on cleanliness and state of room (e.g. broken shelf in bathroom). Good mateess. Host unable to find room at first. Host did not respond to message on Expedia reserving table and nothing reserved. Dinner basic pub fayre. Breakfast forced to choose between toast or cereal or full English. Good range of beer but unable to advise on local gin. Pub well used by locals and good atmosphere. Lovely situation in centre of village. Quiet.
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ANDREW
Jun 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room in a poor condition Bed not made and coffee tray not cleaned Not told they did not service room every day Breakfast only served from 9am. Which is too late if you are walking Bedroom needs a total revamp Uncertain whether we would stay again
Room in a poor condition Bed not made and coffee tray not cleaned Not told they did not service room every day Breakfast only served from 9am. Which is too late if you are walking Bedroom needs a total revamp Uncertain whether we would stay again
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Ian
Sep 5, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Such friendly people. We stayed in an annexe to the rear of The Castle which had been recently done or refurbished. A good size room with an excellent on suite complete with a power shower. Breakfast was good and we were well looked after by Patsy each morning who was great. We also ate there a couple of evenings, food was well priced, quality produce and tasty but its not fine dining, its hearty pub grub. The location in Porlock is central, parking is not at the hotel but a couple of minutes walk away, however, there are some 20 min spaces opposite which are great for dropping off lugage etc. All in all, a very comfortable stay and great value for money.
Such friendly people. We stayed in an annexe to the rear of The Castle which had been recently done or refurbished. A good size room with an excellent on suite complete with a power shower. Breakfast was good and we were well looked after by Patsy each morning who was great. We also ate there a couple of evenings, food was well priced, quality produce and tasty but its not fine dining, its hearty pub grub. The location in Porlock is central, parking is not at the hotel but a couple of minutes walk away, however, there are some 20 min spaces opposite which are great for dropping off lugage etc. All in all, a very comfortable stay and great value for money.
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Brian
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
This overnight stay was perfect. Pub is delightful with such friendly helpful staff. We ate there too... all very nice. Our room was spacious ( No15) with good en suite.
This overnight stay was perfect. Pub is delightful with such friendly helpful staff. We ate there too... all very nice. Our room was spacious ( No15) with good en suite.
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nick
Aug 4, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
This place is ok for the money ,needs a lot of repair and cleaning to make us want to go back agaian
This place is ok for the money ,needs a lot of repair and cleaning to make us want to go back agaian
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David
Aug 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast and Bar both excellent.
Breakfast and Bar both excellent.
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adam
Jul 2, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Helpful and welcoming staff. Really enjoyed our brief stay
Helpful and welcoming staff. Really enjoyed our brief stay
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Bernice
Apr 14, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The actual bar and restaurant was really nice but the rooms definitely need an update. The furniture was old and not in a vintage/good way. The cleanliness was OK but nit thorough (see pictures). Small details could also be improved e.g. have a toilet roll holder on the wall rather than having to put the toilet roll on top of the toilet. Fix the shelf in the bathroom as it is not level so can't be used. We were in room 15 and there are 2 large velux qindows. Unfortunately these had no curtains so as soon as the sun came up, we woke up. There was no hairdryer and alao, when we arrived we weren't shown how to operate any of the lights or heating. It was cold and it took a while to work out there was a main electrical switch to the room that wasn't on. We booked the superior double room so I was disappointed as I was expecting more. Saying all of that, I would definitely use the bar and restaurant but wouldn't stay there.
The actual bar and restaurant was really nice but the rooms definitely need an update. The furniture was old and not in a vintage/good way. The cleanliness was OK but nit thorough (see pictures). Small details could also be improved e.g. have a toilet roll holder on the wall rather than having to put the toilet roll on top of the toilet. Fix the shelf in the bathroom as it is not level so can't be used. We were in room 15 and there are 2 large velux qindows. Unfortunately these had no curtains so as soon as the sun came up, we woke up. There was no hairdryer and alao, when we arrived we weren't shown how to operate any of the lights or heating. It was cold and it took a while to work out there was a main electrical switch to the room that wasn't on. We booked the superior double room so I was disappointed as I was expecting more. Saying all of that, I would definitely use the bar and restaurant but wouldn't stay there.
FAQs about The Castle Inn
Is parking available at the property?
Self parking is available on-site, subject to charges.
Is breakfast offered at the hotel?
Breakfast is available, and guests can enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 16:00 to 22:00, and check-out is by 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.
What is the location of the property in relation to nearby attractions?
The property is located in Minehead, within a 10-minute drive of Exmoor National Park and Dovery Manor Museum. It is 0.2 mi from Exmoor Adventures and 0.9 mi from Greencombe Gardens.
Are children allowed at the property?
Children are welcome at the property, and kids can stay for free up to a certain age.
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- 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
- This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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