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Dunster Castle

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13th century gatehouse remains of original structure, augmented by 17th and 19th century additions and remodelling. Dunster Castle holds a prominent hilltop position overlooking Exmoor and the Bristol Channel. Terraced gardens.
Garden: Dunster, home to the National Collection of arbutus, may also be noted for its terraced gardens with subtropical plantings including palms and citrus specimens. Dunster Castle has original 13th century gatehouse and fine interiors.
Dunster, Minehead, Somerset, England, TA24 6SL

About Dunster Castle
Attraction Type: Historic House
Location: 3 m SE of Minehead, on A39
Website: Dunster Castle
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01643 821 314
Fax: 01643 823 000
National Trust
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Chimney Cottage - 0.1 miles from Dunster Castle Dunster, Somerset Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £340

Spaniel Cottage - 1 miles from Dunster Castle Carhampton, Somerset Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £200

Lyndale - 4.1 miles from Dunster Castle Roadwater, Somerset Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £240

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Nearest Hotels

The Luttrell Arms - 0.2 miles from Dunster Castle Exmoor, Somerset Stay from: £104.00

Yarn Market Hotel - 0.2 miles from Dunster Castle Dunster, Somerset Stay from: £65.00

The Langbury - 1.8 miles from Dunster Castle Minehead, Somerset Stay from: £48.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Exmoor House - 0.1 miles from Dunster Castle Dunster, Somerset From: £60.00

Spears Cross - 0.1 miles from Dunster Castle Minehead, Somerset From: £52.00

Westleigh of Dunster - 0.3 miles from Dunster Castle Dunster, Somerset From: £75.00

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Minehead
Visitor Information and Interpretation Centre
Warren Road
Minehead
Somerset
England
TA24 5BG
Tel: 01643 702 624
Fax: 01458 707 166
Email: visitor@westsomerset.gov.uk
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