Dunster
Things to do in Dunster, Somerset and Bristol
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Dunster is a Somerset village with a substantial tourism infrastructure centred on visitor accommodation. The fifteen hotels and guest houses here suggest the place functions as a base for exploring the surrounding area rather than as a destination in itself—though the venues that do exist have strong visitor ratings. Exmoor House and Allerford Cottage are both rated 4.9, while The Olde House reaches 4.7 from 87 reviews, indicating consistent quality across the board.
The attractions centre on the village's industrial and natural heritage. Dunster Water Mill, rated 4.9 from 22 reviews, is the standout, while the Museum and Doll Collection offers another indoor option. Beyond these, visitors can explore Dunster Forest and Estate, and the Steam Coast Trail passes through—a railway heritage route that connects the wider region.
This is plainly a place geared towards visitors wanting to stay overnight while accessing the countryside and coast nearby. The concentration of accommodation relative to attractions suggests most people come here to sleep and venture out to explore, rather than to spend days within the village itself. The high ratings across multiple guest houses make it a reliable base for that kind of stay.
Where to stay in Dunster(15)
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Allerford Cottage
Timberscombe, Dunster
Bossington Cottage
Timberscombe, Dunster
Dunster Mill House
7 Mill Lane, Dunster
Exmoor House
12 West Street, Dunster
Millstream Cottage B & B
2 Mill Lane, Dunster
One Grooms Cottage
Dunster, Somerset
The Olde House
13 High Street, Dunster
The Oval
17 West Street, Dunster
Things to Do in Dunster(4)
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Where to Eat in Dunster
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Attractions Near Dunster
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Dunster Castle
Minehead · ⭐ 4.7
1 mi
West Somerset College Community Sports and Leisure Centre
Minehead · ⭐ 4.4
2 mi
Channel Adventure Minehead
Minehead · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
Minehead Beach
Minehead · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
Minehead Eye
Minehead · ⭐ 4.7
2 mi
West Somerset Railway
Minehead · ⭐ 4.7
Watchet Boat Museum
Watchet
5 mi
Market House Museum
Watchet · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Dunster
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Self-Catering Cottages in Dunster
All cottages in Dunster →The Oval
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £1,262
The Old Priory Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £847
Mill Haven
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £523
Seashells
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £677
The Old Manor
6 bed · sleeps 12 · from £2,266
OZONE 239
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £597
Mountain View Haven
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £547
Glenwood House
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £633
Common questions about Dunster
Where can I stay in Dunster?
We list 15 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Dunster.
What is there to do in Dunster?
We list 4 attractions and things to do in and around Dunster.
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