Hotels in Wincanton
15 handpicked places to stay
Photo © Dan Ladle (SpoonMan), Google Maps
Wincanton makes a practical, well-placed base for a hotel stay in South Somerset, sitting just off the A303 within easy reach of Stourhead, Bruton, Castle Cary and the wider Somerset countryside. The town itself has a handful of traditional inns and small hotels, many housed in the same Georgian buildings that line its High Street, a legacy of Wincanton's coaching-town past. Staying here suits visitors combining a night at the racecourse with some wider exploring, or those who want a quiet, unfussy base that avoids the higher prices of more heavily touristed Somerset towns.
Because Wincanton is small, choice within the town itself is limited, so many visitors also look to nearby Bruton, Castle Cary or Wincanton Racecourse itself, which has hosted overnight guests around race meetings. Wherever you stay, the town's position just off the A303 means Stourhead, the Somerset Levels, Sherborne and even the edges of Dorset and Wiltshire are all within a short drive, making it a sensible hub for a few days of gentle touring rather than a single-attraction destination in its own right.
The Nog Inn
Hotel · 10 South Street, Wincanton
Four-room pub inn on South Street in Wincanton, Somerset, minutes from the racecourse, with free nearby parking and its own bar and restaurant.
Dolphin Hotel
Hotel · 34 High Street, Wincanton
A 12-room hotel on Wincanton's High Street in Somerset, with free on-site parking and a garden for winding down.
Kingwell Lodge
Guest Accommodation · Wincanton Racecourse, Wincanton
Adults-only guest accommodation at Wincanton Racecourse in Somerset, handy for golf, fishing, pubs and restaurants nearby.
Holbrook Manor & Spa
Hotel · Castle Cary Road, Wincanton
A 12-room Somerset manor hotel near Wincanton with a bar, breakfast and spa, plus free on-site parking.
The Willows
Guest Accommodation · Lattiford, Wincanton
The Willows is a pet-friendly guesthouse in the Somerset countryside at Lattiford, near Wincanton, with free parking and a garden to relax in.
The Hunters Lodge Inn
Hotel · Leigh Common, Wincanton
A straightforward 14-room inn at Leigh Common near Wincanton, Somerset, suited to drivers who want free parking and an easy overnight stop.
The Stags Head Inn
Hotel · Pound Lane Yarlington, Wincanton
A traditional pub-inn on Pound Lane in Yarlington near Wincanton, Somerset, with en-suite rooms and free on-site parking.
The Threshing Barn
Guest Accommodation · Wells, Somerset · 3.4 miles away
A two-room barn conversion near Wells, well suited to couples wanting a quiet base for walking the Mendip Hills and visiting Cheddar Gorge.
Turks Hall
B&B · Lusty, Bruton · 3.4 miles away
A small two-room B&B tucked down a quiet lane near Bruton, Somerset, with free on-site parking and easy access to the countryside.
The Kings Arms
Hotel · Charlton Horethorne, Sherborne · 4.3 miles away
A pub-hotel in Charlton Horethorne near Sherborne, Dorset, with a bar, restaurant and garden for walking and cycling breaks.
Hewletts Mill
Hotel · Sandbrook Lane, Castle Cary · 4.3 miles away
A converted mill on Sandbrook Lane near Castle Cary, set among Somerset countryside with a garden, outdoor pool and free parking.
The White Lion Inn
Hotel · High Street, Gillingham · 4.5 miles away
A small three-room inn on Gillingham's High Street, best suited to travellers who want a simple, no-fuss overnight stop in Dorset.
The George Hotel
Hotel · Market Place, Castle Cary · 4.8 miles away
The George Hotel is a pub-style hotel on Market Place in Castle Cary, Somerset, with en-suite rooms and free on-site parking.
The Grange
B&B · Cary Road, North Cadbury · 4.9 miles away
A B&B on Cary Road in North Cadbury, Somerset, handy for Cadbury Castle and the Haynes Motor Museum, with free on-site parking.
Avalon House
B&B · Avalon House, Castle Cary · 4.9 miles away
An adults-only B&B in Castle Cary, Somerset, with a garden and picnic area, handy for pubs, walks and golf nearby.