Yarn Market Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (168 reviews)
25-33 High Street , Dunster , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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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.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 168 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
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Marilyn • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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jennie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Nice hotel, lovely location, friendly staff. Very helpful to have a self-service breakfast day 1 as we were going to a sporting event and needed to be out early!

Cons:

Breakfast on the second day was not so good, hot option served by a member of staff who didn't know when things would be replenished. Poor cold selection.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • couple • gb
6
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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CreaKri • solo_traveller • gb
8
Friendly and helpful staff
Pros:

We were well taken care of, with advance intimation about dinner menu. The rooms were nice, both with a view of the high street. While the shower cubicle was small, the water pressure and temperature were good. Breakfast was good, but was portioned out manually on Sunday and had to be ordered in advance on bank holiday Monday.
The village has limited options for lunch and dinner. So, it's best to plan on advance and make reservations for dinner.

Cons:

Tough to find parking near the hotel, whether free on-street, or the paid Dunster Steep.
While the hotel itself gives you WiFi, there's no mobile data coverage at all in the village. You're entirely reliant on restaurants and other businesses providing WiFi.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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John Goodwill • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Margaret • couple • gb
4
I feel there may have been a crisis with staff maybe and that was the cause of problems for us.
Pros:

The breakfast was acceptable bacon had either been cooked hours before or re-heated.
It was a self self~service set up but not really welcoming. Hot food was served from a loaded warm cabinet,
We couldn’t help ourselves!!

Cons:

DInner was not the best, we had to book time in advance, also our selection of courses.
I will say on complaining about my meal, I did not have to pay for it.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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June • couple • gb
6
2 nights' stay.. out early 1st morning. Self service breakfast before 8Adequate but no cooked food.
Pros:

Location fine
Chosen for closeness to Dunster castle and Ultra challenge event.

Cons:

I think there were some staffing problems. No daily room tidying & cleaning.
Breakfast served over 1 hour only. 8-9. Not really acceptable. No self service for cooked food. Portions allocated by staff.
Evening meal adequate but not remarkable

No dedicated parking. Public car park nearby but out of sight.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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robert • couple • us
7
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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diane • couple • gb
8
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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X2477LQhayleym • Family
10
Excellent Sunday lunch
Pros:

We visited today as a family of 6, 4 adults and 2 children, for Sunday lunch.
2 courses for £20, which was excellent value for money. The quality of the produce was outstanding and the meals were phenomenal! Would highly recommend a visit. The staff are really lovely and helpful as well.

2026-07-26 • via Tripadvisor
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raymond • family_with_children • gb
3
Could be much better
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very dated

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
8
We enjoyed our stay very much.
Pros:

It was a nice place to stay with character. The staff were helpful & friendly. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Very dated decor although generally well maintained. A lot of stairs and passages, hard to navigate.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Geoff • couple • gb
8
Nice enough place to stay for a night.
Pros:

The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Cons:

The room was very small and looked rather tired. The pictures on the walls were faded to the point of being almost white.

2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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O7773HKtimm • Friends getaway • Southampton, Hampshire, England
10
The Three Old Gits, Tim, Mike and Phil (Staying in property 1a)
Pros:

Not actually staying in the hotel, but using the hotel owned property 1a, situated down the road from the hotel in the very picturesque village of Dunster. The property was well presented and spacious rooms, with a quiet atmosphere and very clean. Excellent service from all, meals were very well cooked and presented, especially on the last night we were there (The oven Baked Chicken Breast, with a creamy mushroom sauce) was excellent!!! Excellent value for money! The whole atmosphere was very friendly!

2026-06-20 • via Tripadvisor
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linda n Julian • solo_traveller • gb
6
Dunster town was great
Pros:

Loved the town, people and shops too. Hotel was on many floors and lots of original features.

Cons:

Loved the old buildings but after a knee operation I found the stairs and heat too much. Staff were helpful. Unsure if suitable for disabled people and set up for walking holidays. There was a lift but could only b3 reached after climbing stairs. Although dinner was provided if required and 2as very nicely cooked the heater was unable to switched off in thee dining area so at 35° this was uncomfortable. Breakfast was great as they had a cooler on for yoghurt and milk ECT and well cooked.

2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • gb
8
Despite these issues we did enjoy our stay. With a few small improvements the overall guest experience could be better
Pros:

The room was comfortable and clean and the breakfast was lovely with a good choice.

Cons:

The reception area wasn’t particularly welcoming. It still has the plastic screen around the desk from the Covid period which creates a barrier between staff and guests. Our biggest concern was at checkout, we had already paid for our stay,but after leaving the hotel the manager chased us down the street believing we hadn’t paid which was quite embarrassing as payment had already been paid . This situation could have been handled more professionally and with better communication.

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • extended_group • gb
10
Excellent family-type hotel in middle of Dunster
Pros:

Warm welcome and friendliness throughout our stay. Helpful host. Lovely rooms - nice size, all facilities, great view of main (historic) street, especially old yarn market building. Glorious rabbit warren of a hotel being composed of three adjoining buildings (all old).
Good fresh food in restaurant for dinner and breakfast. Limited menu choice but enough for most (all of my party) - two meat, one fish, one vegetarian. Excellent desserts.
Brilliant location in middle of town and excellent for access to castle and memorial gardens with superb flower displays.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-17 • via Nuitee
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Stephen • couple • au
9
2026-06-07 • via Nuitee
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Jacquie • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee