Dunster Castle Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (989 reviews)
5 High Street , Dunster , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Garden
Pets allowed
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited amenities at times

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Several reviews mentioned that the rooms weren't very clean and had issues with condensation.
Service
9.99
Guests consistently praised the staff for being friendly, accommodating, and helpful.
Location
9.76
The location received positive remarks for being in a beautiful setting and close to local attractions.
Room Quality
9.21
Most rooms were described positively, with a cozy atmosphere but a few issues noted regarding room allocation.
Amenities
8.24
Some guests felt there were limited amenities available, especially during the off-peak season.
Value for Money
8.7
Mixed feedback on value for money, with some stating they were disappointed considering the rates.
Food and Beverage
9.75
The breakfast was highly praised, and the dining experience was noted positively.
Overall Experience
9.72
Despite some shortcomings, guests had an overall positive experience and expressed a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 18:36

Property Description

Charming Dunster Castle Hotel in the Heart of a Medieval Village

Free WiFi and Comfortable Rooms
Enjoy a stay at Dunster Castle Hotel with free WiFi access and cozy rooms featuring private bathrooms. Relax with convenient amenities like bed linen and ironing facilities.

Garden Oasis and Convenient Facilities
Unwind in the hotel's garden or terrace, and grab a drink at the bar. Take advantage of meeting facilities, ironing service, and laundry facilities during your stay. Plus, enjoy complimentary parking on-site.

Explore Dunster's Treasures
Immerse yourself in history with a visit to Dunster Castle just 500 meters away. With Bristol Airport at a convenient 80 km distance, your journey to the hotel is hassle-free.

Book your stay at Dunster Castle Hotel for a memorable experience!

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 989 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.76
Room Quality: 9.21
Amenities: 8.24
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 9.75
Overall Experience: 9.72
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katie couple gb
9
Lovely business, owners and staff
Pros:

Everything a great property, staff and food

Cons:

Traffic unfortunately too noisy so didn’t sleep much, not hotels fault and a shame

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Kelly couple gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Peter couple gb
9
Despite any negatives, ours was a very enjoyable stay, we can thoroughly recommend!
Pros:

Breakfast was a thoroughly enjoyable affair, with a small piano recital by John. The menu choice is excellent and will cover most if not all taste buds and allergies.
We were upgraded from a small double to a more spacious twin room overlooking the main street. This was lovely with an en-suite with shower and, a window seat for the watching of the world outside.
The hosts are the hosts of the year for us, pleasant , happy and always ready to provide.

Cons:

Unfortunately, we found the twin beds to be way too soft for us, resulting in not the best of sleep.
Also, the shower doors require some attention to provide both an easier access and exit and full closure.
A plug for the sink maybe.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Gregory couple gb
9
Clean and comfortable with a good breakfast
Pros:

Good location with car park Room was small in comparison to other similar rooms

Cons:

Communal areas where nice and big

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple gb
9
Enjoyed stay, food excellent. Room clean and comfortable.
Pros:

Enjoyable stay, clean, comfortable bed, good location, friendly owners, fabulous food.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Carole solo_traveller au
9
We wished we could have stayed longer!
Pros:

Lisa and John couldn’t do enough to make our stay as comfy as possible. Thank you

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Karina couple be
10
Fantastisch! Erg genoten van ons verblijf.
Pros:

Uitstekend hotel in het prachtige stadje Dunster. Lisa is supervriendelijk, geen moeite is teveel om het haar gasten naar de zin te maken. Speciaal voor ons bereidde ze een continentaal ontbijt met vers fruit en yoghurt, warme croissants en een schotel met heerlijke ham, prosciuto en Brie. 'S Avonds voorzag zij een heerlijke kamille thee en op de kamer staat een likeurtje klaar. Er is ook bruiswater en verse melk in de koelkast. Beste ontbijt van onze twee weken in Engeland.

Cons:

Hou er rekening mee dat de toegang tot de parking vrij smal is. Tijdens het naar buiten rijden, kwam er een kras op onze wagen. Maar dat is uiteraard enkel onze schuld.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Melanie couple gb
10
Beautiful hotel.
Pros:

Parking at the property was a bonus. Beautifully clean and elegant decor throughout. Very comfy bed. Hospitable hosts, made for hospitality, so pleasant. Breakfast was a feast, well executed. Looking foward to returning.

Cons:

Nothing, it was perfect.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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josh couple gb
10
Excellent short stay break.
Pros:

Very comfortable and clean. Perfectly located in Dunster with parking too.
Hosts friendly and generous.

Cons:

All good.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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irene couple es
10
Excelente
Pros:

Todo . La Ubicacion. Limpieza. Desayuno y la amabilidad de los dueños. Una estancia de 10

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Kathryn family_with_children gb
10
Absolutely brilliant location and hosts .
Pros:

Lisa and John were absolutely wonderful hosts . The location was perfect and the breakfasts were exceptional. I took my 9 year old grandson and we spent two days exploring Dunster . We visited the castle - travelled on the steam train and loved the beach .

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Geoff extended_group gb
9
The best host I've ever had at a hotel, big congrats!!!
Pros:

Owner was super-cool, relaxed and extremely helpful. They allowed us to bring our own drinks for the bar area and garden - with the owner bringing out some music to the garden (just for us). Fantastic and very varied breakfast - great attention to detail. Fantastic location - central to everything in Dunster. Even let us stay parking until 3pm on the next day.

Cons:

Entrance to the parking is extremely tight (for a wide 4x4)- but that's a structural issue, no fault of the hotel.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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giles1009 couple gb
10
We will be back !
Pros:

Had a fabulous stay - The room was beautiful and little touches like a Night cap of sherry in a decanter shows thought and attention are shown. Breakfast was perfect and really friendly owners made the stay a memorable one. Thank you

Cons:

no

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
8
Will return 😊
Pros:

Great location for exploring the village and castle
Owners were exceptionally welcoming
Breakfast was one to write home about 😋

Cons:

The morning rush hour traffic, hotel is on the main road, our room opened out on the the street and carpark entrance which was busy and noisy first thing in the morning

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Leyton solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

What a wonderful welcome. Room was outstanding. Beautiful attention to detail best night's sleep ive had in ages. Breakfast was top class.

Cons:

That i had to come home!

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Angela solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff, plenty of parking excellent breakfast

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
10
Beautiful hotel with great hosts
Pros:

A great welcome by the hosts who were terrific - so helpful. The rooms were spacious and beautifully fitted. Breakfast was of the highest quality. I would highly recommend this hotel and would have no hesitation in booking again.

Cons:

Nothing. If the hotel offered evening meals ,that would be perfect.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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roger couple gb
9
Perfect apart from the coffee
Pros:

Everything except the coffee

Cons:

They need to invest in a Barista coffee machine. Filtered coffee these days is just not acceptable.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Philip couple gb
10
We know and enjoy Dunster well and hospitality offered made it even more enjoyable.
Pros:

Lisa and John the hosts were fabulous so warm and friendly.
Roasts and breakfast excellent.
Nothing was too much trouble charming couple.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
10
Brilliant - would never stay anywhere else in Dunster.
Pros:

Great location in stunning fairytale village. Hotel is very old and quaint but rooms wonderfully well equipped with everything you’d need and more, even in a standard room. Lisa the owner cares so much about her guests’ well-being and comfort and she and John go out of their way to give you a wonderful stay. There is a large communal fridge with bottled water and flasks of fresh milk for the taking and they are more than happy for you to bring your own food in or order a takeaway as they don’t serve dinner every night. Breakfast is all freshly cooked with an amazing fruit salad (so many different berries!) and yoghurt to begin with.

Cons:

Not a dislike and nothing that can be done to remedy it, but the car park is through a narrow archway. Big cars beware!

2026-08-04 via Nuitee