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Hotels in Blue Anchor

56 handpicked places to stay

Photo © David Smee, Google Maps

Blue Anchor itself has more holiday parks and self-catering cottages than conventional hotels, so anyone wanting a classic hotel stay will usually look to the surrounding towns while still using Blue Anchor's beach and railway station as a base for day trips. Dunster, a couple of miles along the coast, has a handful of historic inns and small hotels within its medieval streets, putting guests within walking distance of Dunster Castle and the village's yarn market and packhorse bridge. Minehead, a little further west, offers a wider range of seafront hotels and guesthouses, along with more choice for evening dining, and remains the western terminus of the West Somerset Railway.

Wherever you base yourself along this stretch of coast, Blue Anchor's own beach and station are an easy drive or a scenic heritage train ride away, making it entirely possible to stay in a period hotel in Dunster or a seafront guesthouse in Minehead and still spend a full day exploring Blue Anchor's shoreline, fossil beds and West Somerset Railway heritage. Booking ahead is advisable in the peak summer months, when both the railway and the coast draw their largest numbers of visitors, while spring and autumn generally offer more availability and a calmer pace for exploring the wider Exmoor coast.

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Meadow View

Meadow View

Guest Accommodation · Carhampton Road, Blue Anchor

A two-room guest stay on Carhampton Road in Blue Anchor, with sea and garden views close to the Somerset coast and Exmoor.

Pines

Pines

Guest Accommodation · Blue Anchor, Somerset

Pines is a small, single-room guest stay near Blue Anchor on the Somerset coast, with free on-site parking and a relaxed, home-like feel.

The Smugglers Inn

The Smugglers Inn

Hotel · The Smugglers Inn Blue Anchor Road, Minehead · 0.1 miles away

A pub-hotel on Blue Anchor Road near Minehead, with its own bar and restaurant, handy for exploring Exmoor and the coast.

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The Pippins

The Pippins

Guest Accommodation · Cedar House, Old Cleeve · 1.2 miles away

A single-room, adults-only retreat at Cedar House in Old Cleeve, Somerset, with its own garden and free parking near Exmoor.

Cedar House

Cedar House

B&B · Old Cleeve, Minehead · 1.3 miles away

Cedar House is a small five-room adults-only B&B in Old Cleeve near Minehead, with a garden and easy reach of Exmoor National Park.

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The Bramleys

The Bramleys

Guest Accommodation · Cedar House, Old Cleeve · 1.3 miles away

A small two-room guest house in Old Cleeve, Somerset, close to Exmoor National Park and Cleeve Abbey, with free on-site parking.

Bournestream

Bournestream

B&B · Bilbrook, Minehead · 1.3 miles away

A Bilbrook B&B near Minehead, handy for Exmoor National Park and the Somerset coast, with free on-site parking and a garden.

Steps Farmhouse
4 star

Steps Farmhouse

B&B · Bilbrook, 5 miles from Minehead · 1.5 miles away

A 16th-century farmhouse B&B in Bilbrook, with en-suite barn conversion rooms and private parking, five miles from Minehead.

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Two Grooms Cottage

Two Grooms Cottage

Guest Accommodation · Dunster, Somerset · 2.2 miles away

Three-room guest accommodation in Dunster with sea views and free on-site parking, close to Dunster Castle and Exmoor National Park.

One Grooms Cottage

One Grooms Cottage

Guest Accommodation · Dunster, Somerset · 2.2 miles away

A small three-room cottage conversion in Dunster, Somerset, close to Dunster Castle and Exmoor, with free on-site parking.

The White Horse Inn

The White Horse Inn

Hotel · Abbey Road, Washford · 2.2 miles away

Village inn in Washford, Somerset, with en-suite rooms, a bar and restaurant, and free parking close to Exmoor National Park.

Dunster Castle Hotel

Dunster Castle Hotel

Hotel · 5 High Steet, Minehead · 2.2 miles away

A 28-room hotel on Minehead's High Street, close to golf, fishing, cycling and walking country, with free on-site parking.

The Luttrell Arms Hotel
4 star

The Luttrell Arms Hotel

Hotel · Dunster village, west Somerset · 2.2 miles away

Landmark 15th-century coaching inn beneath Dunster Castle, with 28 en suite rooms, log fires, terraced gardens and a well-regarded restaurant.

The Olde House

The Olde House

B&B · 13 High Street, Dunster · 2.2 miles away

A three-room B&B on Dunster's High Street, close to walking country, golf, fishing and the village pubs and restaurants.

Yarn Market Hotel

Yarn Market Hotel

Hotel · 25-33 High Street, Dunster · 2.2 miles away

A 27-room hotel on Dunster's historic High Street, within easy reach of Exmoor's countryside and the Somerset coastal paths.

Dunster Mill House

Dunster Mill House

B&B · 7 Mill Lane, Dunster · 2.2 miles away

Adults-only B&B on Mill Lane in Dunster, footsteps from Exmoor National Park and the Somerset coast for walking and riding.

The Oval

The Oval

Guest Accommodation · 17 West Street, Dunster · 2.3 miles away

A small pet-friendly cottage on West Street in Dunster, well placed for Exmoor walks, Dunster Castle and Minehead beach.

Exmoor House

Exmoor House

B&B · 12 West Street, Dunster · 2.3 miles away

Adults-only B&B on West Street in Dunster, Somerset, with 6 en-suite rooms and a garden, well placed for exploring Exmoor.

Exmoor House

Exmoor House

B&B · Exmoor House, Minehead · 2.3 miles away

Exmoor House is a pet-friendly Minehead B&B with an electric vehicle charge point and free on-site parking, close to Exmoor National Park.

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Ruffles Cottage

Ruffles Cottage

Guest Accommodation · Dunster, Somerset · 2.3 miles away

A small two-room guest cottage in Dunster, Somerset, with pubs and restaurants close by and Exmoor National Park on the doorstep.

Millstream Cottage B & B

Millstream Cottage B & B

B&B · 2 Mill Lane, Dunster · 2.3 miles away

A small B&B on Mill Lane in Dunster, near a working millstream, with easy reach of Exmoor and the Somerset coast.

Bossington Cottage

Bossington Cottage

Guest Accommodation · Timberscombe, Dunster · 2.4 miles away

A two-room cottage in Timberscombe near Dunster, with a pub and restaurant nearby and Exmoor on the doorstep.

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Pebble Cottage

Pebble Cottage

Guest Accommodation · Dunster, Somerset · 2.4 miles away

Two-room guest accommodation in Dunster, Somerset, handy for Dunster Castle and Exmoor, with a garden for relaxing after walks.

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Grist Mill

Grist Mill

Guest Accommodation · Dunster, Somerset · 2.4 miles away

Grist Mill is a small four-room guest stay in Dunster, Somerset, with garage parking for one car and Exmoor on the doorstep.

The Georgian House

The Georgian House

B&B · 28 Swain Street, Watchet · 2.7 miles away

A Georgian-era B&B on Swain Street in Watchet, Somerset, handy for Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills.

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Cuain Cottage

Cuain Cottage

Guest Accommodation · Watchet, Somerset · 2.7 miles away

Three-room guest cottage in Watchet, Somerset, close to the coast, Exmoor and the West Somerset Railway, with free nearby parking.

Croydon Hall

Croydon Hall

Hotel · Felons Oak, Minehead · 2.9 miles away

Hotel near Minehead with en-suite family rooms, gardens and an outdoor pool, handy for exploring Exmoor National Park.

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Trinity Cottage

Trinity Cottage

Guest Accommodation · Roadwater, Somerset · 3.1 miles away

Trinity Cottage is a guest accommodation in Roadwater, Somerset, with a nearby pub and restaurant and a garden for relaxing after Exmoor days out.

Premier Inn Minehead

Premier Inn Minehead

Hotel · Seaward Way, Minehead · 3.3 miles away

Premier Inn Minehead offers 102 en-suite rooms with air conditioning, a handy base for Exmoor and Somerset's coast.

The Old Bookshop

The Old Bookshop

B&B · 6 High St, Williton · 3.5 miles away

A High Street B&B in Williton, Somerset, well placed for exploring both Exmoor National Park and the Quantock Hills.

Glendower House

Glendower House

B&B · 30-32 Tregonwell Road, Minehead · 3.7 miles away

A 13-room B&B on Tregonwell Road in Minehead, close to Exmoor National Park and the Somerset coast, with free on-site parking.

Kenella House

Kenella House

B&B · 7 Tregonwell Road, Minehead · 3.7 miles away

Kenella House is a small adults-only B&B on Tregonwell Road in Minehead, close to Exmoor National Park, with 6 en-suite rooms.

Montrose Guest House
4 star

Montrose Guest House

Guest House · Tregonwell Road, near Minehead seafront · 3.8 miles away

A family-run, 4-star guest house on Tregonwell Road, a short walk from Minehead seafront, with a ground-floor garden suite.

The Beach Hotel
3 star★★

The Beach Hotel

Hotel · Minehead seafront, on the South West Coast Path · 3.8 miles away

An award-winning, apprentice-run 14-room Victorian hotel on Minehead seafront, with views across to Wales.

Waverley B & B

Waverley B & B

B&B · 10 Tregonwell Road, Minehead · 3.8 miles away

Waverley B & B on Tregonwell Road in Minehead offers free on-site parking and en-suite rooms, handy for exploring Exmoor and the Somerset coast.

Beachside Cottage

Beachside Cottage

Guest Accommodation · Minehead, Somerset · 3.8 miles away

Beachside Cottage in Minehead is a 3-room Somerset guest stay with an electric vehicle charge point and free parking for two cars.

Stones Hotel Bar and Restaurant
3 star★★

Stones Hotel Bar and Restaurant

Hotel · The Avenue, Minehead town centre · 3.9 miles away

A three-star hotel on The Avenue in central Minehead, five minutes' walk from the seafront, with its own bar and restaurant.

The Quay Inn Minehead
3 star★★

The Quay Inn Minehead

Inn · Minehead seafront, opposite the beach · 4 miles away

An independent seafront pub with letting rooms overlooking the Bristol Channel, known locally for its real ales.

Northfield Hotel
3 star★★

Northfield Hotel

Hotel · Above the town centre, near the seafront · 4.1 miles away

A 30-room hotel close to Minehead town centre with an indoor pool, restaurant and bar, popular with families and coach parties.

The Duke of Wellington Wetherspoon

The Duke of Wellington Wetherspoon

Hotel · Wellington Square, Minehead · 4.1 miles away

A 28-room Wetherspoon hotel on Wellington Square in Minehead, combining pub, restaurant and bar under one roof for easy Somerset coast stays.

Haven Doniford Bay Holiday Park Somerset

Haven Doniford Bay Holiday Park Somerset

Guest Accommodation · Doniford Bay Holiday Park, Watchet · 4.1 miles away

Family holiday park in Watchet, Somerset, with indoor and outdoor pools, water slides and entertainment geared squarely at kids.

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Captains Cottage

Captains Cottage

Hotel · Quay Street, Minehead · 4.2 miles away

A tiny two-room hotel on Quay Street in Minehead, with sea views and Exmoor National Park close by for walking and cycling.

Barn Cottage

Barn Cottage

Guest Accommodation · Middle Street, Minehead · 4.2 miles away

A small three-room guest house on Middle Street, Minehead, suited to travellers wanting a quiet base near Exmoor and the coast.

The Old Ship Aground
3 star★★

The Old Ship Aground

Inn · Minehead Harbour, Quay Street · 4.2 miles away

A harbourside inn with 12 en-suite rooms, built in 1911, overlooking Minehead's working fishing harbour.

Vikings Annexe

Vikings Annexe

Guest Accommodation · Minehead, Somerset · 4.3 miles away

A small two-room annexe in Minehead suited to walkers and drivers exploring Exmoor and the Somerset coast on a simple, self-sufficient stay.

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Bilbrook Cottage

Bilbrook Cottage

Guest Accommodation · Timberscombe, Dunster · 4.3 miles away

Two-room guest cottage in Timberscombe near Dunster, with a garden, games room and pool, handy for Exmoor National Park.

Seagulls Rest

Seagulls Rest

Guest Accommodation · Quay West, Minehead · 4.4 miles away

A small four-room guesthouse on Quay West in Minehead, with sea and garden views and pubs and restaurants close by.

Jacobs Pond

Jacobs Pond

Guest Accommodation · Jacobs Pond, Monksilver · 4.4 miles away

A four-room guest stay near Monksilver, Somerset, handy for pubs and restaurants nearby and a base for exploring Exmoor and the Quantocks.

Old Malthouse

Old Malthouse

Guest Accommodation · Pond Orchard, Monksilver · 4.6 miles away

Guest accommodation in Monksilver, Somerset, close to the Quantock Hills and Dunster Castle, with just 3 rooms and free on-site parking.

Notley Arms Inn Exmoor National Park

Notley Arms Inn Exmoor National Park

Hotel · Monksilver, Taunton · 4.6 miles away

A six-room village inn in Monksilver, deep in Exmoor National Park near Taunton, with a beer garden and a well-regarded restaurant.

Bridlecott

Bridlecott

Guest Accommodation · High Street, Monksilver · 4.7 miles away

Bridlecott is a two-room guest stay on Monksilver's High Street, close to Exmoor National Park and Dunster Castle.

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Westcott Cross Cottage

Westcott Cross Cottage

Guest Accommodation · Luxborough, Somerset · 4.8 miles away

Westcott Cross Cottage is a small four-room guest stay in Luxborough on the edge of Exmoor, with a pub and restaurant close by.

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The Granary

The Granary

Guest Accommodation · Westcott Farm, Luxborough · 4.9 miles away

A two-room guest accommodation converted from a farm building at Westcott Farm, Luxborough, on the edge of Exmoor National Park.

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Harthanger View Cottage

Harthanger View Cottage

Guest Accommodation · .Westcott Farm, Luxborough · 4.9 miles away

A two-room cottage at Westcott Farm in Luxborough, on the edge of Exmoor National Park, deep in Somerset countryside.

Mill Cottage

Mill Cottage

Guest Accommodation · Westcott Farm, Luxborough · 4.9 miles away

A small three-room cottage at Westcott Farm in Luxborough, Somerset, with garden and free parking close to Exmoor.

Allerford Cottage

Allerford Cottage

Guest Accommodation · Timberscombe, Dunster · 5 miles away

A small three-room guest cottage in Timberscombe near Dunster, with river views and easy reach of Exmoor National Park.