About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Dunkery Beacon Country House in Wootton Courtenay offers a serene garden and terrace, complemented by a cosy bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Comfortable Amenities: Each room features a private bathroom with a shower, tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include bathrobes, bath, coffee machine, work desk, and sofa. Delicious Breakfast: Guests can enjoy a continental or full English/Irish breakfast, served daily. The lounge provides a relaxing space for unwinding. Prime Location: Located 7 km from Dunster Castle and 77 km from Exeter International Airport, the property offers scenic views and easy access to local attractions. Cycling enthusiasts will appreciate the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Adrian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful hosts, great breakfast and fantastic location in peaceful countryside with views.
  • Nicky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Charming, friendly hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. The room and bed were comfortable and stylish. And the vegetarian full breakfast was amazingly generous. The surrounding countryside is spectacular and we'd like to come back with time to...
  • Vicky
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful house, fantastic views. Lovely hosts. Wonderful breakfast. We could only stay 1 night but would have loved to stay longer.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very peaceful and calming , only natures noises. Fabulous views from our room.
  • Geoff
    Australia Australia
    Beautifully restored hunting lodge with views of Devon farms & national park moors. Attentive hosts & delicious breakfast
  • Williams
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the peace and quiet and the outlook from our room out of the way from
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and helpful owners; the breakfast; the views; the facilities
  • Tina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice hotel and tastefully decorated. Very clean and extremely friendly owners who were very accommodating to us.
  • Julia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location, delightful hosts, beautiful room
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners are a charming couple and go out of their way to make you welcome

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Dunkery Beacon Country House

Company review score: 10Based on 48 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The current owners, Andy and Tanya Downes, purchased Dunkery Beacon Country House in November 2022 with a focus on offering a high quality bed & breakfast experience in a wonderful part of West Somerset. Our accommodation epitomises the best in British country house sophistication. As hands-on owners we will greet you on arrival and oversee every aspect of your stay from housekeeping to breakfast service to advice on things to do and places to eat. Our aim is to create an atmosphere that is welcoming, relaxing and refreshing and with our ensuite bedrooms we provide a superior level of comfort with fantastic views across the Exmoor National Park to Dunkery Beacon itself.

Property information

Our wonderful Exmoor country house offers luxury bed & breakfast accommodation in a boutique hotel style. Wake up to a hearty breakfast and truly breath-taking views that stretch across the hills and moors. We are situated in Wootton Courtenay, an historic and beautiful village set amid stunning unspoilt countryside, accessed via quiet country lanes near to Dunster, Minehead and Porlock. After a day full of interest and activity, why not relax once again in our south facing lounge, on our veranda or sit in our lovely gardens with a pot of tea or something stronger from our licenced bar. Dunkery Beacon Country House is a former Edwardian hunting lodge, with eight luxuriously appointed and individually decorated rooms, seven ensuite and another with its own private bathroom. One of the bedrooms we have is located on the ground floor, so ideal for people with limited mobility or with dogs. Children 10 years of age and over are also welcome with well-behaved adults! Please note there is no lift at the property. Situated near some of the prettiest villages and dramatic coastline in Britain and with stunning moorland literally on the doorstep, our country home provides the perfect location for an Exmoor experience and to visit Somerset, Devon and beyond. Dunkery Beacon Country House. A truly unique and special place to stay on Exmoor.

Neighbourhood information

Situated near some of the prettiest villages and dramatic coastline in Britain and with stunning moorland literally on the doorstep, our country home provides the perfect location for an Exmoor experience or to visit Somerset, Devon and beyond. Whilst you are staying with us on beautiful Exmoor, there are 750+ miles of paths to explore by foot, horse or bike and historic properties and gardens to visit. Exmoor is a designated Dark Sky Reserve and the perfect place for stargazing.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Dunkery Beacon Country House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 19:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property is adults only.

Please inform Dunkery Beacon Country House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.