Dunster Castle Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (998 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 998 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
P
Peter • couple • gb
8
Excellent - comfortable rooms, excellent breakfast
Pros:

Location, hosts, rooms all very good

Cons:

Lack of bar and evening restaurant

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
M
Martyn • couple • gb
10
Highly recommend in a lovely setting with lots of local attractions and restaurants and coffee shops.
Pros:

What a gem. Had a fabulous overnight stay at Dunster Castle Hotel. Spotlessly clean everywhere and extremely welcoming. The attention to detail was outstanding. Wonderful breakfast menu all prepared with locally sourced produce. Congratulations to John and Lisa on your great hotel. We hope to be back for a longer stay soon.

Cons:

Nothing!

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
A
Anderson • couple • gb
10
Super friendly hotel, with free town centre parking and lovely rooms and food
Pros:

The owners were very friendly and informative. The hotel was warm and comfortable, the room a nice size with an extra sofa and chaise to sit on.

We had the Sunday Roast (on Monday) and it was very good value and cooked beautifully with lots of nice veg and tasty gravy.

Breakfast was fab too.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing not right from the hotel.

We were subject to a scam booking form from Booking.com demanding money immediately and for twice as much as our booking price. Thankfully our bank declined the payment but it is not good that Booking.com is allowing our personal information to be picked up by scammers.

The receptionist at Dunster Castle Hotel was very helpful when I rang to query the extra payment and advised us what to do but there is no way to report this to Booking.com direct, though I will keep trying.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
J
Jackie • couple • gb
10
A lovely place to stay in beautiful Dunster
Pros:

Really friendly welcome from Lisa on arrival. Excellent breakfast perfectly cooked and presented and very helpful with our dietary requirements! A lovely lounge/bar area to relax in during the evening (with our own bottle of wine!)
Quality bedding, spotlessly clean and plenty of hot water and a fridge for the sole use of guests.
Great to have a car park at the rear and the owners were kind enough to let us leave our car after check out so we could visit Dunster Castle.
Would definitely stay again

Cons:

Warm and cosy room (a little on the small size) but it was what we booked (due to price!) and perfectly nice for one night. For us the mattress was a little too soft - but I appreciate that’s a personal preference.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
C
Chris H25 • couple • gb
10
Pros:

We were well looked after, the room was clean, comfortable, warm and well appointed. Breakfast was superb and well served. While dinner is only served on Sunday and Monday evenings when other restaurants in town are closed, it was a superb roast dinner, choice from 3 options and I would not hesitate to go back and stay again.

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
M
Martyn • couple • gb
10
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • gb
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

Location, parking, friendly hoast, lovely room, nice breakfast

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
D
Deryck_ • couple • gb
8
2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
F
Fulford • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Very welcoming Owners.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
D
Delwyn • couple • au
9
Comfortable with great service and delicious breakfast.
Pros:

The hotel was great and in a good position in Dunster.
Lisa & John were exceptional hosts.
Room & dining room decor eclectic and very interesting and
very well done. Service outstanding.

Cons:

It was a great venue but a little expensive for our later booking due to cancellation from our previous accomodation in Dunster. This can be mostly attributed to our exchange rate with AU $ agains the UK £.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great historic hotel in the centre of Dunster
Pros:

John and Lisa are great hosts!
We were offered a delicious bowl of homemade soup when we arrived, which was more than welcome after walking in the area all week.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
L
Leslie • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great hotel run by lovely people
Pros:

A lovely hotel where you were made to feel really at home John and Lisa were excellent hosts

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • couple • gb
9
above expected !
Pros:

top

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • couple • gb
10
Great hotel in the centre of Dunster with great hosts!
Pros:

Lisa and John are great hosts, very friendly and accommodating!
They helped us out with our parking dilemma
Breakfast is highly recommended, great quality produce

Cons:

Nothing 😊

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
A
Amanda • couple • gb
10
We loved our stay
Pros:

Very friendly
Beautiful hotel
Lovely couple and they are very welcoming
Will definitely be going again

Cons:

We loved it all

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
H
Helen • couple • au
10
We really loved the hotel and the location in the village. We were able to walk to dinner and had a secure place to park
Pros:

We liked the history of the building and the way it has been kept to a high standard.

Cons:

There was nothing we didn’t like.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
D
David • couple • gb
9
A lovely hotel with great owners and great views.
Pros:

Lovely location with on site parking and right next to Dunster Castle.

Cons:

Very poor internet service.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
J
Jane • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Stunning location. Friendly staff who are very helpful who made us feel so welcome. Will definitely go back again.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
G
gareth • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee