About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Dunkery Beacon Country House in Wootton Courtenay offers a guest house experience with a sun terrace, garden, bar, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy a lounge, outdoor seating area, picnic spots, bicycle parking, and luggage storage. Comfortable Amenities: Each room features a private bathroom with a shower, tea and coffee maker, garden or mountain views, hairdryer, chocolates or cookies, free toiletries, and a TV. Additional amenities include bathrobes, bath, coffee machine, sofa bed, and seating area. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are available, including continental, buffet, à la carte, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Guests can enjoy warm dishes, fresh pastries, fruits, and juice. Local Attractions: Dunster Castle is 4.3 mi away, Tiverton Castle 25 mi, and Exeter International Airport 48 mi from the property. Cycling activities are popular among guests. Highly rated for its scenic location, attentive host, and excellent breakfast.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 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, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Michael
United States United States
The owners are lovely and attentive. They gave us a lot of helpful advice about local attractions. Breakfast was really good and had lots of tasty options. I loved sitting on the porch and just looking out at the views. Our bedroom was large...
Lucy
Australia Australia
Fantastic breakfast selection that did not disappoint! Our room was just lovely! We had a bedroom with a sitting room making it feel very spacious.
Sandra
New Zealand New Zealand
Comfy beds, delicious breakfast, welcoming & knowlegeable hosts
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

Managed by Dunkery Beacon Country House

Company review score: 10Based on 37 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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.

Neighborhood info

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

Area info

Amenities of Dunkery Beacon Country House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM
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Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 10 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the property is adults only.

Please note that dogs are only allowed in ground floor room.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

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