Yarn Market Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (149 reviews)
25-33 High Street , Dunster , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good organized activities
Cons:
Small and dated rooms
High prices for average accommodation
Mixed food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
The reviews indicate that while the hotel was clean, some guests noted dated decor and limited service during their stay.
Service
9.4
Guests consistently praised the staff for being friendly, helpful, and accommodating during their stay.
Location
9.4
The hotel is in a lovely location, which received positive remarks from multiple reviews.
Room Quality
7.9
Some guests found the rooms to be small and dated, impacting the overall comfort.
Amenities
8.9
The hotel offered organized activities and was dog-friendly, which were viewed positively.
Value for Money
7.9
Several reviews suggested that prices are high for the average accommodation, impacting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
7.9
While some meals were praised, others were critiqued for quality and value, leading to a mixed review.
Overall Experience
9
Guests generally had a positive experience with the hotel, highlighted by good service and location.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 15:38

Property Description

Charming Family-Run Hotel in Exmoor National Park

Enchanting Accommodations: The Yarn Market Hotel offers cozy en suite rooms with modern amenities including TV and free Wi-Fi. Family rooms and provisions for children are also available.

Relaxing Common Areas: Unwind in the hotel lounge equipped with a TV and complimentary DVDs. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi in public spaces, perfect for both leisure and business travelers.

Delightful Dining Experience: Indulge in a varied dinner menu at the on-site restaurant and savor a hearty breakfast buffet, featuring a full English breakfast to start your day right.

Experience the beauty of Exmoor National Park and make lasting memories at the Yarn Market Hotel. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BRS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 5.50 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 149 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 7.9
Overall Experience: 9
A
Anne couple gb
9
Wish we could have stayed longer.
Pros:

Excellent location, owners very friendly, room big and warm, good breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-03-21 via Nuitee
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Denise couple gb
8
Overnight stay to celebrate our wedding anniversary
Pros:

Lovely building. Dunster is great. Lovely big room as well.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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Paula solo_traveller gb
8
2026-03-13 via Nuitee
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Phyllida couple gb
7
Friendly, old fashioned and right in the centre of Dunster
Pros:

A small, old fashioned hotel with friendly staff team (of two) and a very good breakfast. There is a lift for guests with limited mobility but you have to be able to managed steps too.

Cons:

The bathroom in our room was tiny.

2026-02-15 via Nuitee
M
Marsha couple au
9
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff and a perfect breakfast

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
C
caroledG1737TQ Family
10
Lovely hotel
Pros:

This is the third time we have visited and the hotel is a real find. Beautiful location in lovely Dunster and surrounded by great walks. Such a friendly hotel with spacious family rooms, suitable for young and older children. Delicious food and specialist weekends from jazz to stargazing! We will be back.

2026-02-08 via Tripadvisor
H
Helen couple gb
8
Very enjoyed lovely breakfast included
Pros:

Lovely location

Cons:

Lots of character

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
S
sarahdZ3457CW Friends getaway
10
Cosy refuge in January
Pros:

Thoroughly enjoyable second stay at YMH as part of a small walking group. Compact bedroom but everything functioned as it should. Happy with food at breakfast and dinner. Drinks reasonably priced. Owner went out of his way to provide complimentary soup, bread, hot drinks when we returned from a particularly wet & windy walk! Would definitely visit again.

2026-01-25 via Tripadvisor
B
Beverley couple gb
8
Friendly helpful staff
Pros:

Location was brilliant for exploring Dunster

Cons:

Some parts were a little tired

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
M
Maddie solo_traveller gb
8
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
A
Anthony couple gb
10
A fantastic stay in a comfortable room, with fabulous staff and a great breakfast.
Pros:

Lovely breakfast and fantastic staff.

Cons:

China cups/mugs in the room.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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O5241ZNbrendam Solo travel
10
Excellent
Pros:

My stay was just as good as the last one in March 2024. The staff, food & my room were all really good. Such a well organised hotel which makes for a very relaxing stay.

2026-01-02 via Tripadvisor
J
James couple gb
10
Great weekend stay
Pros:

Great hotel with a lot of character .
Great friendly staff and owners highly recommend a stay here .

Cons:

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2025-12-14 via Nuitee
G
geoffl22 Couples Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England
6
yarn market hotel. nice enough, old fashioned
Pros:

Dunster,lovely location. however rooms and bathrooms are not serviced during stay. (cleaning materials placed in bedroom for customers use). very plain ,old fashioned 1950's feel. breakfast was fine. dinner menu limited and bland lots of boiled veg.
( if you'r lucky there is some free street parking. we got lucky)
otherwise pay/park 5-10 mins away . cant honestly recommend this hotel, fairly expensive for average accommodation. feel prices high due to location.

2025-12-13 via Tripadvisor
A
Andrew couple gb
7
Comfortable and Clean, but not spectacular
Pros:

Good location, very clean, staff helpful.

Cons:

No parking relief on car park or on street (free) Property although very clean decor quite dated.

2025-12-11 via Nuitee
A
andrew couple gb
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Small room and bathroom. Very squeaky floor

2025-12-09 via Nuitee
B
barbaradY5244UQ Solo travel Emsworth, Hampshire, England
10
Lovely stay
Pros:

Spent a lovely two nights at the Yarn Market hotel on a dog friendly holiday.
Every member of staff were very friendly and helpful.
Breakfast and three course dinners on both days very tasty.
Mark our guide for the walks very knowledgeable along with the pace and length were just right for our large party of 17 with our dogs.
Only negative is the pay car park which was £6.30 each day as free street parking limited.

2025-10-24 via Tripadvisor
M
MrNaylor Friends getaway London, England
10
Dog Friendly Weekend
Pros:

Second visit as part of a Dog Friendly group. We really enjoyed our stay once again. Breakfast and dinner were very good considering that we were a large group. The weekend stay also included organised walks on Exmoor.

2025-10-23 via Tripadvisor
H
Happytravellers75 Family
6
Disappointing meal in the restaurant
Pros:

Staff very friendly and welcoming. We didn’t stay over but just had an evening meal and this was disappointing. Scampi to start was just a few tiny breaded scampi for £7 far too expensive for what was on the plate. The lamb was very tender but so much thick gravy on it could hardly see the meat. Would have preferred gravy to be in a small jug on the side as everyone likes different amounts. No fresh green veg just a dish of mushy pale veg like courgettes etc definitely frozen. Because the staff were so friendly I gave this 3 stars but the food was only worth 2.

2025-10-22 via Tripadvisor
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sus63uk Friends getaway Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, England
8
Small friendly clean hotel with great location and super helpful staff
Pros:

Had a lovely 2-night dog-friendly stay with friends, meeting up with fellow dog-friendly guests for an organised break. From the moment we walked in we were greeted with friendly faces and had our small cases carried up to our room. Our stay included breakfast (build-your-own hot, as well as cereals and toast) and a 3-course dinner which was very good on both nights. Hotel staff go above and beyond! Mark was our 'tour guide' both days and he put on several great walks, giving us lots of knowledge and history on the way. The only downside was the size of our double room: the room was quite small for 2 adults moving around (ditto for the bathroom), as was the bed which I would class as a small or 3/4s double. But it was comfy and the room and bathroom very clean with great views over the High Street. There are fans in each room which is needed due to the small size making it very warm (our sash window opened just fine, though, so that helped). The service and friendliness of this hotel (and location) made it a memorable stay and I'd be very happy to stay again.

2025-10-22 via Tripadvisor