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Luttrell Arms Hotel

4.3 of 5 • 9 reviews
Ellicombe
My wife and I had an excellent 2 night stay at the Luttrell Arms Hotel.Top marks on everything (except the weather) Read more
£92

Dunster Castle Hotel

4.6 of 5 • 58 reviews
Ellicombe
Lovely hotel staff and location. Room disappointing. Far too small for a double and price Read more
£75

Waverley Bed & Breakfast

4.4 of 5 • 124 reviews
Butlins
We only stayed for 2 nights we were shown to our room by one of the owners who came across as very pleasant and cheerful. Gave us directions to the shopping areas and the beach front and where the car parks were. Our reason for visiting Minehea … Read more
£52

Northfield Hotel

4.4 of 5 • 70 reviews
Butlins
The hotel is difficult to find-the sign Northfield Rod is covered by bushes. For walking ,if elderly, it is quite a climb from the promenade to the hotel. There is a .delightful terrace with chairs AND cushions.The pool was warm and friendly-but … Read more
£105

The Old Ship Aground

4.4 of 5 • 80 reviews
Butlins
Good rooms. Excellent staff. Prime location. Ample parking. Recommended. Read more
£68

The Notley Arms Inn

4.7 of 5 • 43 reviews
Taunton
This was our second stay here and we used it as a base to explore Exmoor National Park and surrounding areas. Close to lovely towns on coast and moors with the wild ponies. It is what I believe should be an example of an excellent English Inn. … Read more
£66

Overstream Guest House

4.7 of 5 • 136 reviews
Bossington Green
The proprietors are very welcoming. Would use again if in that area Read more
£50

The Castle Inn

4.4 of 5 • 83 reviews
Bossington Green
Lovely area for walking, most places are dog and walker friendly. Also there are some great country pubs. Read more
£63

Wick House

4.8 of 5 • 57 reviews
St. Audries
£67

Millers At The Anchor - Hotel

4.4 of 5 • 117 reviews
Bossington Green
The most infuriating feature was failure to OIL ANY hinges especially leading to bathrooms ! also front door. This meant MIDNIGHT "howls of banshees" whenever a person went to the loo in the night ! We are sending the management samples … Read more
£67

 

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Pocket Guide: Exmoor National Park Dunster Working Watermill Hotels

The Dunster Working Watermill is the finest example of its kind in the West Country, built in 1680 on the banks of the River Avill and still grinding flour to this day. Overlooking the awesome landscape of Exmoor National Park and just a few minutes from Dunster Castle it's an ideal spot for an outing from your neighbouring Somerset hotel. If you're just passing through the area, it's also ideal for a break.

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There were originally two mills on the site, both mentioned in the Domesday Book, but the other one has long since vanished. The mill we see today dates from back in medieval times, although its present appearance can be traced to the late 1770s. It survived prolonged periods of neglect and war until it finally stopped working in 1962. Fast-forward to 1979 and the mill has been restored and is in working order once again, and basically that's what visitors now see. The adjacent bridge dates to the 18th Century, when it was built to replace the medieval one, so there's quite a bit of living history on display here. Take advantage of the excellent Somerset hotel and guesthouse accommodation in the area to pop along and see the mill in action.

Dunster Water Mill Still Grinding Away Centuries On

In the 19th century artists from across the country came to the mill because of its sheer beauty and romantic charm. For today's visitors, a riverside garden was added, along with a tea room in the renovated stables. If you're looking for a real rural idyll from your Somerset hotel base then this must surely quality. It's an educational experience too, with visitors allowed in to see how flour is classically produced by harnessing the power of the river to complex traditional machinery, including incredibly rare twin overshot water wheels. Buy some real homemade stone-ground flour while you're here, and have morning coffee with scones and cake in the tea room. There are some great accommodation options in this part of Wessex, from Somerset hotels to small family-run B&B establishments that will give you a big welcome.

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