Part of the Somerset Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information.
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Historic Hotel Accommodation in Dunster, Somerset Part of the Somerset Travel Guide on Britain Express, highlighting attractions, heritage, and tourism information. |
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Luttrell ArmsA Historic Hotel in Dunster, SomersetExmoor National Park Dunster Somerset England TA24 6SG
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From: £67.00 A beautiful 15th Century property set on a hillside in the quaint town of Dunster, located just 1 mile from the beach and even closer to the magnificent Dunster Castle. The hotel was used in medieval times as a guest house by the Abbots of Cleeve. Set in the only street in Dunster and within the Exmoor National Park, this sleepy hotel is an escapists paradise There are 25 bedrooms where guests enter and step back in time. Every room is unique and exquisitely furnished as if time had stood still. The magnificent four-poster beds are dwarfed by the high ceilings and exposed oak beams In the winter the open fires glow and a very warm atmosphere is created throughout the hotel.When dining there are two options to choose from in this intimate hotel. The Luttrell Arms Restaurant offers a more formal meal where the Head Chef has created some exciting meals based on the bests of modern British Cuisine The bar which is styled as a traditional pub, serves meals that extend to the garden outside in the summer months for alfresco dining at its best.Dunster is one of Somersets best kept secrets set between Exmoor National Park and The Bristol Channel. The village skyline is dominated by the castle standing on a hill that rises 85 metres above the sea The home of the Luttrell family for over 600 years it is now a National Trust property. The Medieval village is a time capsule waiting to be discovered with history on every corner. There is even a steam railway to make sure the 21st Century is left well and truly behind Somerset offers much to see and do; there is something to suit every taste. There are a wealth of historic and famous castes and gardens, such as Dunster Castle, Wells Cathedral, Montacute House and Hestercombe Gardens. Great family attractions like Brean Leisure Park, Fleet Air Arms Museum, Haynes International Motor Museum, Wookey Hole and the Cheddar Caves Plus stunning Natural Features such as Glastonbury Tor, Dunkery Beacon on Exmoor, Ham Hill Country Park and spectacular nature reserves such as Westhay, Ebbor Gorge and Tarr Steps. Accommodation Rating: 3* (about ratings) Facilities
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest
 Dunster Castle Dunster Castle -
0.2 miles (Historic House) Dunster Working Watermill -
0.2 miles (Historic Building) Dunster Yarn Market -
0.2 miles (Historic Building) Dunster Butter Cross -
0.3 miles (Historic Building) Gallox Bridge -
0.3 miles (Historic Building) Somerset and Dorset Railway Museum -
3.6 miles (Museum) Cleeve Abbey -
4 miles (Abbey) Holnicote Estate -
5.4 miles (Countryside) Combe Sydenham Hall -
6.8 miles (Historic House) Elworthy, St Martin of Tours Church -
7.7 miles (Historic Church) Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit Selworthy -
5.2 miles away Allerford -
5.9 miles away Oare -
12 miles away Lynmouth -
16.3 miles away Lynton -
17 miles away Tiverton -
19.7 miles away Upottery -
25.7 miles away Umberleigh -
26.8 miles away Directions: UK Hotels |
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HISTORY CORNERName the Historic attractionBritish Heritage AwardsCelebrate the best of British Heritage in our annual British History QuizThis Day in British History13 February, 1689 William and Mary jointly crowned monarchs of England Only the previous day Parliament declared a Declaration of Rights, making James II's constitutional reforms illegal Monarch Mayhem |
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