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About Dunster
Dunster Castle has dominated the village of Dunster for centuries. The castle is of Norman origin and belonged to the Luttrell family for over 600 years, it was presented to the National Trust in 1976.
Few villages can be more enchanting than Dunster, where every turn brings fresh delights. Some of the buildings here date from the 13th-th century. There is a medieval pack horse bridge that spans the River Anvill, two 13th-century buildings are The Old Nunnery and a tithe barn and dovecot. The watermill which still works is from the 17th-century. In 1645, during the Civil War, the beautiful Yarn Market was damaged in the firing. The building is well preserved and the damage remains visible to this day.
The sand and shingle shore here is overlooked by Conygar Hill, a densely wooded area that is rich in wildlife, it is a peaceful place and the silence is disturbed only by the shrill shriek of gulls as they circle the air above.
Dunster is pleasantly situated between the resorts of Watchet and Minehead. Local attractions include, Cleeve Abbey, Combe Sydenham Hall and Tarr Steps.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Dunster
| Dunster Castle & Garden | (0.4 miles, 0.7 km) | Pictures |
| Quantock Hills | (8.6 miles, 13.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Halsway Manor | (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Exmoor National Park | (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Tarr Steps | (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Watersmeet House | (15.6 miles, 25.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Lynmouth Foreland Lighthouse | (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Nash Lighthouse | (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| Porthkerry Country Park | (15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Barry Island Pleasure Park | (16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Glen Lyn Gorge | (17.2 miles, 27.6 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Old Beaupre Castle | (17.9 miles, 28.9 km, direction N) | Pictures |
| The Valley of Rocks | (18.3 miles, 29.4 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Taunton Castle | (18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Tiverton Castle | (19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction S) | Pictures |
All attractions in DunsterAll attractions in SomersetComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Dunster
Minehead, in the county of Somerset (2.2 miles, 3.5 km, direction NW)
Minehead is a quintessential English seaside resort on the beautiful Somerset coast whose mild climate has been a magnet for...
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Selworthy Green, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (4.9 miles, 7.8 km, direction NW)
Selworthy Green is the start of a picturesque walk through steep woodlands to the gorse-gold and heather clad summit of Selworthy Beacon from which there are magnificent views over the undulating countryside.
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Luccombe, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction W)
There really could be no finer example of the perfect English village than Luccombe..
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Porlock, in the county of Somerset (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction W)
Once, long before the 11th-century when the sea receded the village of Porlock was a Port..
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Winsford, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SW)
One of the prettiest and most unspoilt of villages, steeped in history and mentioned in the Domesday book
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Culbone, in the county of Somerset (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction W)
A small hamlet that is not accessible by car. St Culbone's Church is the smallest parish church in England.
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Withypool, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (10.2 miles, 16.5 km, direction SW)
R.D.Blackmore wrote part of Lorna Doone in the bar of the Royal Oak in Withypool and the famous artist Alfred Munnings had a...
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Holford, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction E)
Holford lies in a peaceful wooded valley at the foot of the lovely Quantock Hills crowning the landscape where the county of Somerset sweeps towards the coast.
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Oare, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (12.0 miles, 19.4 km, direction W)
Thus, it was unsurprising to learn that this was the setting for R.D.Blackmore's famous novel, Lorna Doone.
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Bridgwater, a Historic Market Town in the county of Somerset (19.5 miles, 31.4 km, direction E)
Bridgwater emerged from a village of the Middle Ages to become a prosperous river-port. Later, it became known as the place where Monmouth proclaimed himself King.
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Burnham-on-Sea, in the county of Somerset (20.0 miles, 32.2 km, direction E)
This invigorating Somerset coastal resort offers visitors a variety of experiences. It has a rich expanse of sand covering almost seven miles of coast, making it an idyllic resort for families with children.
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Southerndown, in the county of Glamorgan (20.3 miles, 32.6 km, direction N)
The village of Southerndown is set back from the dramatic dry-stone cliffs surrounding Dunraven Bay, these are mostly formed by alternate layers of limestone and shale, which give the cliffs their unusually regular pattern.
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Mariansleigh, in the county of Devon (20.4 miles, 32.9 km, direction SW)
This charming tiny village is set in lovely rural mid-Devonshire countryside within a short distance from the meandering River Mole in the beautiful Mole Valley, and the picturesque Crooked Oak stream.
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Cardiff, in the county of Glamorgan (23.7 miles, 38.1 km, direction NE)
Cardiff, vibrant capital city of Wales is located on the banks of the beautiful, meandering River Taff. It is an ancient city with an amazing history and strong maritime connections.
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Chittlehamholt, in the county of Devon (25.4 miles, 40.8 km, direction SW)
Chittlehamholt is a lovely peaceful village lying in unspoilt countryside close to the River Taw.
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All towns in SomersetComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Cardiff International Airport | (15.4 miles, 24.9 km, direction N) |
| Barry Station | (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction NE) |
| Barry Island Station | (16.4 miles, 26.5 km, direction NE) |
| M5 Junction 26 | (18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction SE) |
| M5 Junction 27 | (18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction S) |
| Exeter Airport | (30.9 miles, 49.7 km, direction S) |
| Dunster to London | (145.4 miles, 233.9 km, direction E) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Dunster
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Dunster center |
| Yarn Market Hotel | (0.1 miles, 0.2 km) |
| The Langbury | (1.9 miles, 3.0 km, direction E) |
| Glendower House | (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction NW) |
| Dragon House Hotel | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction SE) |
| The White Horse Inn | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction SE) |
| The Hood Arms Hotel | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction E) |
| The Lion Hotel | (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction SW) |
| White Hart Hotel | (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction SE) |
| Cedar Falls Health Spa | (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction SE) |
| Bindon Country House Hotel | (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction SE) |
| All hotels in Dunster |
