The Dunster Castle Hotel Restaurant in West Somerset

A beautiful hotel, with excellent service. Very friendly and beautifully decorated.

Friendly family run hotel. Delicious freshly cooked breakfasts & the Sunday evening roast was amazing. I had a single room, they're always small, but had everything I needed including a hot shower. I particularly enjoyed the chiming of the church clock, so apt in a small historic town

If you are in Dunster stay here. Be prepared to be spoiled rotten.We stayed here overnight in a beautiful room. Breakfast was the cherry on th top.

We had an amazing time the owners are lovely and made you feel so welcome nothing was too much for them we will definitely be going back again

Had a lovely stay, the owners were lovely and nothing was to much trouble

My husband and I had such a lovely time at the Dunster Castle Hotel. Lisa and John, the owners, gave us a really warm welcome, and even put a birthday card in our room for my husband as it was his 40th birthday. The room itself was very classily decorated, as was the whole of the hotel but still kept a lovely warm and cosy feel to it. Everything was clean and the bed very comfortable. We had a very good breakfast the next morning too. Plenty to choose from and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be going back again.

Wonderful location for Dunster Castle. Sadly in our opinion not a hotel but more of a bed and breakfast as they only cook evening meals on two evenings a week. The owners do a good job but run the business almost entirely on their own apart from a bedroom cleaner and a kitchen assistant. The entrance to the rear car park is very awkward to negotiate if you have a larger car and parking outside is almost not on, particularly in busy periods. If you are used to hotel life, ordering drinks and food at anytime throughout the day or evening you may be disappointed, also there is no lift to the upper floor, this venue is not disabled friendly, there is also a very steep slope to and from the rear car park. In our opinion the star rating of this business is well out of date and gives the wrong impression.

This was our second visit the The Castle Hotel . Once again we were very ably looked after by John and Lisa . Our room suited our needs exactly , even a bit of a sea view !!! . If you are staying on a Sunday or a Monday , you really should book to dine there on the evening . Wholesome Sunday dinner style meals , excellent value for money . Walk Dunster if you want. Pay twice as much in one of those very posh places if you want . But better The Castle Hotel meals you will not . Once again , my wife and I were treated like old friends , but still with the professionalism,courtesy, and respect I'd expect as a paying customer. A wonderful venue for a short break . Thank you John and Lisa for your hard work and effort . Top job 👏

Sehr schöne Unterkunft in einem wunderhübschen kleinen Ort, ganz liebe Gastgeber, sehr hundefreundlich, Parkplätze hinter dem Haus

Nice hotel with pleasantly decorated/furnished rooms. Own car park with plenty of room accessed by narrow archway. All the facilities you would expect however price seems a little high due to the fact there is No staff although owners are very pleasant and helpful enough. Nice breakfasts

We stayed at the honeymoon suite and can not fault this place at all - we had a splendid stay and the owners are hands-on and lovely.

Lovely service, helpful and friendly.

Wow, what a beautiful hotel. We stayed here for 3 nights and we were greeted with such a lovely warm welcome from Lisa the owner. The room was excellent and had everything you needed. Very spacious and grand. Breakfast was to die for. We had Johns famous fresh fruit salad with his homemade yogurt and we were in heaven. Food was so fresh and good portions. While we stayed there we had fresh milk, spring water and tea, coffee and biscuits everyday. Location was really beautiful, Dunster village was so quiet and chilled and everyone was so friendly. Can’t say enough about this hotel, we would definitely recommend it to everyone. We would stay there again in heart beat. Thanks

We stayed here for 5 nights after traveling down from Manchester for the Golden Retriever Experience. We really fell in love with the beautiful village of Dunster and our experience was made all the more perfect by Lisa and John. What a wonderful couple who made us feel welcome from the minute we checked in. You make your breakfast choices the night before and every morning it was made to order, fresh and lovely, always with a big smile from Lisa. We enjoyed the Sunday roast so much that we booked for Monday night too! Thank you so much to you both for such a memorable stay. We will definitely be back :)

Lovely Hotel very clean and well appointed. Owners looked after us and or dog so well. We were made to feel very welcome and nothing too much trouble. Breakfasts were fab we had the traditional full English. I also tried homemade yoghurt with fresh fruit which was the best. Being right in centre Dunster easy access to all amenities and lovely walks in Dunster castle.

What a beautiful location to start with, add to that lovely welcoming staff and a fantastic breakfast making for a really good stay for us. Lovely clean room and massive comfy bed too!

Stopped off on our way back from Minehead late on Sunday evening and popped in to see if they were still serving food and they were. They gave us the last table and went out of their way to make my son a sausage and chips when it was only roasts as he’s super fussy which was brilliant. They also did the kids ice cream. To top it off the food for us was superb too! If we are ever in the area again I would 100% come back!

Really nice staff, good size room, amazing breakfast. Very good value

Came here on a sunday night as most other places in dunster were shut We were not disappointed Nice atmosphere and other options to roasts Good service Highly recommended

Fantastic hotel, amazing breakfast, hosts were very attentive and friendly. Highly recommended.

Stayed for Sunday roast, both the beef and lamb were sensational, we couldnt fault any of it and will definitely be back. Lovely atmosphere, very friendly hosts, couldn't have asked for more... 100% recommend

Not got a room, but popped in to have a Roast dinner. Was extremely impressed with the meal, service and the interior. Meal cost very reasonable. The staff/owners are very friendly, professional & efficient. Roast dinner was amazing and highly recommend their restaurant & bar. We will definitely be popping back, to try their Full English breakfast as non-resident are welcome.

Stayed 3 nights....perfect!.... friendly, warm, cosy..cannot rate high enough. The owners were welcoming and the room was huge!

Great place! Ran by an amazing couple, John and Lisa, that never fail to create a nice atmosphere. Great Sonos Soundsystem too! ;)

We stayed for one night and the experience has left us wanting to return at some point in the near future. The hosts were very polite and friendly, the hotel is beautiful and our room was exceptional. Breakfast was amazing too and we left feeling very content. Thank you.

Service,staff,food,furnishings,location,everything excellent.will definitely be staying again. Thanks for an enjoyable stay.

I did not stay here but attended a wedding where this hotel provided the bar. The barman for the evening, who I believe is this hotel’s owner, ran out of draught lager at 8pm (wedding was due to end at 11pm) and was then totally unprofessional when asked to resolve the issue. He got into a verbal altercation with the bride’s father over the matter, which he then continued the next morning, in his own hotel now (rather than the wedding venue), when the bride’s father was mid conversation with a wedding guest. Disgusting behaviour, I hope this man realises that there is a world outside of his enormous ego, although I’m doubtful. I would be very reluctant to stay in a hotel where the owner is so willing to abuse customers in order to distract from his own errors.

I stayed for 2 nights for a wedding, and I absolutely loved staying at this hotel - I chose it as it was in my budget and I'm so glad I did. From the moment I arrived, John and Lisa were wonderfully welcoming and made me feel right at home with everything I could possibly need. I was in a pretty, spacious attic room with a very comfortable bed and a view of the town (the hotel is right on the main street next to the beautiful Dunster Castle); I was able to fully relax in between going on walks up Grabbist Hill and to the beach. The restaurant was closed due to COVID, but John's cooked breakfast was delicious (he had a long list of dishes that could be made) and being able to choose my breakfast dishes the night before meant that I could be out and about at the exact time I needed. I would definitely stay here again with pleasure if I come back to Dunster!

What a lovely place, in the middle of Dunster. The owners John & Lisa are fantastic hosts. I had Room 9 Dovecote, ground floor, ensuite bathroom, a good assortment of tea and coffee, milk, nice and cool room, comfortable double bed, just what was needed, complimentary sherry, Ferrero Roche and chilled sparkling water Helped me out of a tight spot. Breakfasts, smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, delicious and traditional Full English a great way to finish my short break.

Lovely welcoming hosts. Room was well equipped and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious with a great selection. Perfect location in Dunster and on site parking too which seems like a rarity. 2 min walk to the Castle (National Trust) which is fascinating. No bar or restaurant currently but they welcome you to bring your own food and drinks. A pretty scenic 30 ish min walk from Minehead if you dont want to drive for food (Monday eve the restaurants in Dunster seem to be closed).

Very welcoming hosts to us and our dog, superb breakfast and comfortable room, would definitely make a return visit.

John and lisa were amazing hosts the hotel wonderful we enjoyed our stay so much have booked return in September wonderful

John and Lisa could not have been better hosts, nothing was too much trouble and we loved it so much we have booked for later in the year, would recommend to anyone.

Fantastic room, great service and friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

Enjoyed a wonderful time this week staying at Dunster Castle Hotel where friendly owners, John and Lisa could not have been more hospitable, friendly and helpful, as well as a delicious breakfast each day. The hotel's restaurant and bar are currently closed post - Covid but there are many good restaurants in Dunster. Definitely a good value place to stay when visiting historic Dunster.

Super vriendelijke ontvangst! Mooi gebouw in een schitterende plaats. Kamer van alle gemakken voorzien. Er was gedacht aan allerlei mooie details: verse melk op de kamer voor de thee, heerlijke koekjes en sherry. Ontbijt heerlijk vers, met lekker vers fruit en yoghurt.

Lovely place to stay. Exceedingly helpful owners. Very friendly atmosphere. Morning breakfast was superb. Highly recommended.

Our room was equipped with sherry, chocolates, cookies, sparkling water and a tea and coffee bar. Breakfast was fantastic. Tons of private parking. The best of locations and the friendliest of people.

Beautifully appointed rooms, with thoughtful extra touches, such as a bottle of spring water and a decanter with Sherry, accompanied by chocolate biscuits and Ferrero Roche chocolates. The owners are extremely welcoming and serve up a great freshly cooked breakfast, with delicious homemade marmalade. It's the only hotel in Dunster with on-site parking. I'll certainly be returning!

We stayed for 5 nights just before Easter. Really relaxing hotel with a brilliant breakfast. Get the fruit salad with whatever you order (you can thank me later). The owners cannot do enough to make your stay a pleasure. I had to work and had problems with my signal and they offered for me to use the landline so I could complete my call. They're the nicest people ever! I wish they operated a resteraunt as well because I just know that if they did food it would be to die for. Rooms were clean and the bed was super comfortable. Cannot wait to stay again! Tip: the car park entrance is small but if you knock on the owner will guide you in. Whilst it looks right you'll get in just fine - I managed it with an e class!

Excellent value hotel and very nice, friendly and helpful staff, we parked in a safe car park behind the hotel and went out in the evening for a meal as the hotel has temporarily stopped evening meals but hope to start meals soon, but we did have a lovely breakfast in the morning, the hotel is 5 minutes drive away from Duster castle with all its wonderful gardens and walks, and you easily walk through the village, ideal for all the family to visit

@theshoaluk stayed for one night at the hotel whilst visiting Dunster on business. John and Lisa were very welcoming and gave excellent service. Our double room was fabulous, the bed was super comfortable. Every where was spotless and clean

Great place - lovely room, great service, superb breakfast.

Very Wet & foggy going & coming but we'll worth the visit fantastic VEIW all that on a gotta day .....well worth the trip and a good day out ...lovely area too .

Lovely hotel and very friendly helpful staff. Dog friendly, which is a huge plus for us. Beautiful room with the bay window so you can look out of the window both ways. Happily return in the future.

First class b&b very well run .i highly recommend it

Had a lovely stay owners very friendly couldn't do enough for us. Loverly room and atmosphere breakfast was to die for

Very nice dog friendly hotel made very welcome. there is no evening meals at the moment only breakfast the owners are very friendly and helpful

This beautiful hotel holds all the aces. It is beautifully run by two lovely people It is kind of central in Dunster. There is Dunsters only hotel car park at the rear. The breakfasts were sublime and the room (Gallox) superb. With comfortable beds and lovely decor throughout. John and Lisa are lovely hosts. It is indeed unfortunate due to covid and possibly staff issues that the bar and restaurant have been closed for a period. However that does not in any way detract from what is a lovely hotel to stay in Can't wait to come back in November

We had a wonderful stay. The staff were very friendly and helpful, delicious breakfast, and a really comfortable bed in a gorgeous room. We'll be back soon.

Highly recommended. Beautiful room, very clean and great location. But the service is what sets it apart. Nothing is too much trouble. Excellent.

Don’t waste your money !!!!! Disgusting hotel ,staff don’t no the meaning of customer service so rude !!!!

Amazing hotel, met with a warm welcome from the hosts, couldn't ask for more! Very accomodating, helpful and friendly. The room we stayed in was fantastic, very clean, tidy and spacious! Breakfast was excellent, a great selection and a wonderful vegetarian breakfast option as well!

I booked to stay over Whitsun bank holiday as I was meeting friends staying in Dunster. The hosts were very helpful and friendly. The hotel was lovely, I stayed in room 8 Gallox. It was classed as a small double. There were nice touches in the room as well as the usual toiletries and tea and coffee making. It has a car park which is good because parking on the street is very limited. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice, which I pre-selected the day before. I would definitely stay here again and have recommended it to a friend who has booked to stay in July.

Absolutely top notch.. perfect in every way. Almost impossible to get food anywhere in Dunster or Minehead on a Sunday..

A one night stay in this lovely hotel on the high street, ample parking at the rear. We stayed in the Gallox 8 room which was just perfect. Lisa was very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was pre-ordered making the experience very covid secure, it was delicious. A tranquil garden to sit in and relax. The hotel is tastefully decorated to a high standard. I would highly recommend a stay here.

A one night stay in this lovely hotel on the high street, ample parking at the rear. We stayed in the Gallox 8 room which was just perfect. Lisa was very welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was pre-ordered making the experience very covid secure, it was delicious. A tranquil garden to sit in and relax. The hotel is tastefully decorated to a high standard. I would highly recommend a stay here.

Nice hotel, excellent service, the only hotel in Dunster with parking, great breakfast. Good location for the Castle

Lovely hotel with a friendly welcome, all the amenities are top notch. Very comfortable room and excellent breakfast and free car parking at the rear of the hotel.

Incredible food, slightly underwhelming accommodation. I'd wholeheartedly recommend it for dinner, which is better than you might expect given the presentation of the menu and decor. The food itself is stellar, and I would go out of my way to eat there again, and the plating and service make it feel as special as it tastes. I might stay somewhere else though, as the furniture is a little tired, the décor bizarre and the hot water never quite hot enough. Bonus points for the smart TV, though, and it's good value for Dunster.

Having briefly escaped from the craziness of Butlins and a Grandson who had just been dumped by his girlfriend we came across this gem of a restaurant on a cold and windy afternoon during February half term. All three of us had the Roast dinner, puddings and coffee and unanimously agreed that it was one of the best if not the best meal we had ever had. The ambiance, friendly staff and peaceful environment just added to the perfect dining experience and the bill was also very reasonable. We headed off back to Butlins with a warm glow to watch the Little Mix tribute which due to our experience at the restaurant seemed a lot better than it probably was. Happy days indeed.

Nice spot for a bite to eat and a drink. Friendly welcome

great place for a quick bite or a main meal. very very clean clean. very good decor through out. can't rule it . service with a smile, polite and very pleasant staff. love the pipe work around the picture's.

Friendly atmosphere, excellent food and very accommodating to my needs.

A great hotel with good car parking. Well located in centre of town and a short stroll to the Castle itself. Dunster is a great village with lots to see. Our room on the top floor but it provided two windows with views and and en-suite. Breakfast was good and checkout was quick. Very satisfied with our stay.

We love this little hotel although it could do with a bar.

Outstanding friendly customer service, beautifully maintained property with exceptional bedrooms. Michelin standard food. Absolutely faultless.

We dropped in just for a quick drink, and was not disappointed. Unusual bar area, some interesting objects to look at and very comfortable chairs; on another day may be tempted by their wide range of gins!

3 adults and 2 children, went in to get a bite to eat, after visiting Dunster Castle, as the sign outside said food served all day. Who I can only assume is the landlady watched us settle on a corner table, park pram out of the way, get high chair, take kids outdoor wear off... 10 minutes in, made our selections from the menu only to be told when going to the bar to order, that they are no longer serving food as they’ve been too busy in the day. Woman proceeded to argue with my mother in law and was extremely rude considering she’s running a business in HOSPITALITY... Had to wrap the kids back up, put baby back in the pram and navigate around the tables to get out... As we were leaving the table next to us had their food served??? Would not recommend at all.. this is the second bad experience we’ve had here where this same lady was extremely rude, there will not be a third. Would be nice to just inform us whilst watching us settle at the table and clearly read the menu, that food was no longer being served. There is absolutely no excuse for such an attitude towards potential customers. And before they try and fob this off as being an incorrect review like they have to other negative reviews - this is definitely for the Dunster Castle Hotel.

Love it, accommodating, good food, quirky furnishings, close to the Castle.

A real gem of a hotel, bar and restaurant. Gorgeous decor, and the food is truly amazing. Thank you to all the staff and owners for making our night.

Called in as was a cold lunchtime and had the most fabulous galic mushrooms and a drink of wine .Very cosy and busy with the locals and main meals and lots of family's. Very welcoming and the food was great .Will certainly return to this hostelry.

We are vegetarian and just wanted a simple meal. The team couldn't have been more supportive and welcoming. The coleslaw was amazing .

Stayed for one night, room was small, but enjoyable. Lovely breakfast, just what you need to start the day. WiFi was intermittent and annoying.

Love the place been here a few times now and will be back next year

Nice place for lunch. Nice sandwiches & the dogs were made to feel welcome with a little treat each

Great Sunday carvery, great service and staff...Well worth a visit...

Amazing food, attentive staff, wonderful location and quirky decor. Would highly recommend and will be returning.

This was a gem of a place, we're so glad to have found. On an awful drive back from North Devon to Wiltshire, we abandoned the car and decided to break up the journey. Randomly selected, we phoned the receptionist and asked if there were any rooms available. She was able to match the price advertised by another company online, so we booked because of the competitive price. The room was clean and comfortable. Sherry in the room was a nice touch. We were too late to eat an evening meal in the restaurant, but a local pub were happy to find us a table instead. Next morning, the hotel breakfast was fine. Conveniently, we were able to leave the car in the carpark until 4.00pm on our check out day. Worked well for us, so I'd recommend!

The Dunster Castle Hotel is in an ideal location, has a nice bar and small restaurant. The bar was nice serving a variety of drinls including many different Gins. The bar staff were polite and friendly. The food was very average and served by a very 'grumpy' lady! Unbelievably, for a hotel/restautant of this class, no one on the staff knew how to fillet a sea bass!!

Lovely room, helpful staff, great food. What more can you ask for? This place is great. ***********

We ate here three times for dinner and once for lunch during our week in Dunster. The gin selection is impressive. They take care over the garnishes and the Brockmanns with a fruit coulis was amazing. House wines were very good too. The menu is short but beautifully executed. Lamb was tender and perfect. Duck breast was fabulous. One evening each week they have a simpler menu and have a pub quiz or an open Mike. Even so the food was delicious and great value. It was pub quiz the week we were there and that was tremendous fun. They allow dogs in most of the bar but not in the carpeted bit so easy to get away from other people’s furry friends if you want to. Our big border collie was happy to be fed dog biscuits. Highly recommended

Wow! Wonderful interior decoration, very creative. Sumptious chairs and welcoming atmosphere. We had drinks in the bar after a day at Dunster Castle. The staff were friendly and the drinks were deliciously cold. I will definitely visit again...a meal too next time!

We’ve been in Dunster for a few days. In the village, there are limited dining options. After a few days of heavier meals, we were in the mood for something on the lighter side. The Dunster Castle Hotel restaurant provided us with just that. We each had wraps, one was tuna, the other a vegetarian hummus wrap. Mine was the latter. Overall this was fine, served with a slaw and a small (just right size) of chips. I think the wrap would have benefited from a slightly zestier sauce, but overall I was satisfied with the meal. About 7 pounds a piece.

A big group of us visited for Sunday lunch and no one was disappointed. Lovely selection of veg, well cooked meet and great staff. I'd go back!

We stopped her for lunch which was mediocre. The service wasn’t great, particularly for a hotel, our table was cleared while I was still eating! There is a fair walk on uneven ground to an uninspiring outside space, which does not reflect the inside. Uninspiring!

Called in for Sunday lunch during a coach trip. The two women in the pretty bar were friendly and welcoming. We initially went out to the garden (beware the steep steps). It was quite pretty, overlooking the church, but was much too hot, they need some umbrellas. Also it’s quite a long walk to the bar, carrying glasses. Ate in the front bar, we only wanted a snack and the chef kindly agreed. Ordered tuna jacket, served with crisps and chicken/sweetcorn soup. The soup was awful, a very small portion for £7.50 with one miniscule piece of chicken. It was flour, mixed with milk, chewy sweetcorn and a heap of carrots. This should have been described as cream of carrot/sweetcorn. The pea shoots were the only good thing about it. Complained but the waitress wasn’t interested. The roast lunches are probably very good but avoid the soup, especially if you hate carrots like me! They are dog friendly here and it is warm and cosy.

Had a reasonable meal here on a Sunday. Paid for what we received. If you're on a budget here's the place for you 👍

My partner and I stopped off in the beautiful medieval village of Dunster and had an evening meal here. The food was nicely presented, well cooked and the portion size was just right. Seasonal produce was made the most of. The owners were very friendly and looked after us well, you could tell that they took pride in the service they offered.

We have had a Sunday roast tonight - meal and service was faultless. Can thoroughly recommend.

Everything is freshly cooked from good ingredients. The atmosphere is lovely and the prices are reasonable.

Are here with our 2 small dogs Sunday lunchtime 30/06/19. Warmly greeted by staff and shown to a nice table in cosy bar area. Good choice on menu and the starters and Sunday roast we had was some of the nicest food we've eaten in a long time. Our dogs also loved the treats staff gave them. Many thanks all. Highly recommended.

Having visited the castle we walked down into town and finding ourselves in want of a cold drink dropped in at the beer garden. Clearly recently refurbished, it has plenty of seating, loads of flowers and a boule court.

ok but not stunning, we were a little disappointed to be honest, we took a friend for a special afternoon tea, it was ok but I've had as good in Marks and Spencer for a lot less.

Spent a lovely morning exploring Dunster Castle and wandered into the village looking for a Sunday roast. What a find. Lovely welcoming staff and a cosy restaurant. The food was superb. All freshly cooked. Six vegetables, lovely roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings, little jugs of extra gravy. Very generous portions and we enjoyed every mouthful. Real home from home. We also enjoyed desserts, summer pudding and date and ginger pudding. If we are ever in the area again, we shall be back. Thank you.

Amazingly tasty Sunday lunch++++great

Superb stay. Friendly staff nothing too much bother.

Delicious Sunday roast, everything really freshly cooked. The lamb was melt in the mouth. Very friendly waitress.

Fantastic pub, dog friendly, with a great range of tasty food, the staff are very friendly and helpful with place in pub to cool dog down, but allow us warmth.

What else can you say about an inn with 88 find behind the bar? Well sited on the high street and we were served fine food at lunchtime.