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“Dunster’s only private car park, free to residents”

DUNSTER CASTLE HOTEL

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in the village of Dunster, Somerset Located 50m From Dunster Castle's Entrance
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dunster CASTLE HOTEL

Dunster Castle Hotel bed & breakfast combines contemporary style with tradional comfort at the foot of the historic National Trust property of Dunster Castle, in Exmoor National Park

At the gateway to the Exmoor National Park lies the medieval village of Dunster and at the very heart of Dunster lies the Dunster Castle Hotel.  Set at the foot of the castle and just 20 metres from the castle entrance, guests couldn’t be closer to the beauty and attractions that Dunster has to offer.

Our fabulous location is just the start of your Dunster Castle Hotel experience.  We want you to know you’ve made the right decision as soon as you walk through our door.

The grade 2 listed building, dating from the 1700s, is a visual treat that announces to our visitors that preserving tradition is important.  However, upon entering the hotel, you will see and feel tradition perfectly matched with modern comforts and styling.

We love having dogs here.  In our restaurant, well-behaved dogs are welcome on our wooden floors, (but not on carpeted areas).  

We also have a few bedrooms set aside for dogs and their owners.

Dunster, one of the best-preserved medieval villages in Britain, has that touch of magic – a hilltop castle overlooking the town, an ancient octagonal Yarn Market where weavers once plied their trade and a long, wide high street flanked by buildings from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.  Many of these are picture-book cottages, traditionally thatched, with roses round the door and colourful, well-tended gardens.

 There is also an impressive 15th century parish church, and a working water mill whose stream flows down to a picturesque packhorse bridge and ford, and of course, Dunster has its fair share of tea shops, guest houses, pubs and hotels.

Dunster is at the gateway to the Exmoor National Park and all its wonderful flora and fauna such as Exmoor ponies, herds of red deer and even nesting Peregrine falcons.

The village High Street takes you out of the south end of the village towards Tiverton via the beautiful valley road following the river all the way. Places such as Snowdrop Valley, Exford and Dulverton are a must see for visitors to the area.

Medieval Dunster is a superb base for exploring the dramatic North Somerset coastline, the pretty villages that pepper the moors with their old, thatched cottages and even older pubs and inns, and of course, the dramatic Exmoor of Lorna Doone legend.

Christmas 3-night inclusive break 2025

our rooms

All our bed and breakfast (B&B) rooms in Dunster Castle Hotel are designed to blend the traditional grade 2 listed charm with guests’ expectations that relate to modern living. In all rooms guests will find old fashioned comforts such as Mile’s traditional tea and coffee with homemade shortbread biscuits, alongside the latest wall mounted SMART TV’s

Dunster Castle Hotel has plenty to offer

  • Free enclosed car park for residents
  • Dunster Castle’s entrance is 50m from our front door
  • Welcome glass of sherry and cookies in room
  • Range of Miles’ tea, coffee, and hot chocolate in room
  • Toiletries from Caroline Henri of Somerset
  • A range of rooms from ‘Honeymoon’ luxurious to ‘small but perfectly formed’
  • Family owned and run by four generations
  • Delightful restaurant using locally sourced ingredients serving the most amazing breakfasts all week, and delicious roast dinners on Sundays and Mondays
  • Free superfast broadband throughout

WHAT OUR GUEST SAY

Super Hotel

“Stayed in Dunster before at another hotel but found this place far better than it’s illustrious neighbour.Parking for a start is a massive bonus in Dunster despite the entrance being through a narrow arch.The room was lovely and spacious with complimentary sherry.The owners are super friendly.We ate there in the evening and the food was good..nice breakfast as well! Would definitely return!”

Wonderful Stay

“My girlfriend and I decided on an impromptu weekend stay at Dunster. I have a bit of an obsession with Dunster Castle so staying at The Dunster Castle Hotel was a no brainer. Sat just down the hill from the castle it’s only a minutes walk up to it which was perfect. The hotel is lovely…”

Friendly Staff in a pleasant hotel with excellent value

“The staff were very helpful friendly and made the stay excellent. The food was done to order to cater for Coeliac Disease or any other eating allergies. Excellent rooms with very stylish ensuite and a huge comfortable bed.”