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Dunkery Beacon Hotel, Exmoor, Somerset

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Dunkery Beacon Hotel

Wootton Courtenay | Near Minehead, Exmoor TA24 8RN, England
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Dunkery Beacon Hotel
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5.0 of 5 stars 162 Reviews
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“"A lovely stay"”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 NEW

We recently returned from a lovely weeks stay in Somerset and North Devon. Our first four nights with John and Jane at the Dunkery Beacon hotel were just what we needed. Relaxation in beautiful surroundings, great food and very caring hosts. We were greeted warmly on our arrival with a pot of tea and delicious orange seed cake made by... More

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Jane B, Owner at Dunkery Beacon Hotel, responded to this review
May 18, 2013

Thank you so much for your review Linda and it was an absolute pleasure to have you both to stay - you were great fun! We were really impressed by the amount of walking you did whilst you were here and you certainly earned your large glasses of wine at the end of the day! John is delighted that you... More

Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
“Our second visit and we can't wait for the next!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

This is a very high quality bed-and-breakfast accommodation and we were so pleased to be able to make a second visit. The warmth of welcome from John and Jane, the comfort and space of the accommodation, the high quality of cooking at breakfast and dinner, the cleanliness of our room, and that of the lounge and dining room, were, quite... More

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Jane B, Owner at Dunkery Beacon Hotel, responded to this review
May 12, 2013

Dear Keith, What more can we say to such a fantastic review, but thank you! You seem to have covered it all and we are delighted that you had such an enjoyable stay with us again. We look forward to welcoming you and/or your family here in the not too distant future. Best wishes, Jane & John More

Colchester, United Kingdom
1 review
“What a find!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2013

This was our first stay at Dunkery Beacon Country House, accompanied by my step-mother (who is 91). We all had a marvellous time. The location couldn't be better, comfortable rooms and the most wonderful food, The breakfasts were superb and the dinners excellent. Jane and John were so warm and welcoming and we felt relaxed and "at home" immediately. They... More

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Jane B, Owner at Dunkery Beacon Hotel, responded to this review
May 2, 2013

Thank you so much for posting such a kind review following your recent stay here. It honestly was an absolute pleasure to look after the 3 of you and what an amazing lady your step-mum is! Of course we Devonians are pretty special!! John and I enjoyed hearing all about your day's exploits over dinner each evening - I wouldn't... More

South Wales
Senior Contributor
32 reviews 32 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“A Real Find”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

An excellent Country House which puts many so called hotels to shame. Welcoming and friendly hosts, attention to detail, delicious dinner and breakfast. Comfortable 4 poster bed, separate sitting room and large en suite bathroom with wonderful views. Keep up the good work Jane and John. (Particularly wanted to mention the good connection speed of the FREE wi-fi, because I... More

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Jane B, Owner at Dunkery Beacon Hotel, responded to this review
May 2, 2013

Thank you very much for posting such a lovely review. John and I are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, particularly the Four Poster Suite you stayed in, our food and, of course, the wonderful views. Good to know that you thought the Wi-fi speed was decent - obviously, being quite rural, we can't get superfast broadband (and may... More

cornwall
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
“What a Gem!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

A lovely hotel, with fantastic views across to Dunkery Beacon. We even managed to see Red Deer early one morning on the hill opposite. Our room was excellent, with a separate sitting room, which was great to relax in each evening. The breakfasts were superb, and evening meals delicious with very tasty wine. John and Jane are wonderful hosts, making... More

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Jane B, Owner at Dunkery Beacon Hotel, responded to this review
April 12, 2013

John & I are so pleased that you both enjoyed your stay with us. You certainly managed to make the most of your time here and explored quite a bit of the area, which is great. It's also very nice to hear that we hit the spot with our food and wine offering, the rooms and, of course, the wonderful... More

Newquay
1 review
“Happy First Anniversary”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

John and Jane have been running this excellent Country House for just a year. They are already establishing an enviable reputation. The location is stunning, the bedrooms are immaculate with extra touches-like fresh milk and bottled water. The public rooms have been refurbished and decorated very tastefully. John's years in the catering industry ensures the food is of the highest... More

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Jane B, Owner at Dunkery Beacon Hotel, responded to this review
April 12, 2013

Thank you so much for posting such a lovely review Gerry - that's really kind. It was great to see you and Jean again and thank you for recommending us to your brother who, in the absence of a computer, was kind enough to write a letter after his stay expressing his appreciation. We hope to see you again before... More

Alderholt, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Wonderful warm welcome, cosy room and excellent food”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2013

We had a one night stay and will be returning without a doubt - we could not fault it. Felt very welcome from the outset and had a lovely cosy room with a gorgeous fluffy duvet! The dinner and breakfast were excellent and in a very comfortable setting. Nothing was too much trouble and there were lots of extra little... More

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Jane B, Owner at Dunkery Beacon Hotel, responded to this review
February 24, 2013

Thank you so much for your kind review and delighted that you both had an enjoyable stay. We hope the weather stayed clear for your journey over to Lynmouth and you managed to get some great views across the coast. Good luck to Justin for his next Ultra marathon event, wherever that will be (Yukon??!). We look forward to having... More

Cheddar, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Excellent stay on Exmoor”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2013

I recently tried to book a Saturday night stay in Lynmouth but all the best rated B&Bs and hotels were full (in February?! But I guess it was half term...). I then stumbled across the nearby Dunkery Beacon Hotel. It had great reviews, wasn't fully booked, and their dinner/B&B offer looked exceptionally good value. It turned out to be brilliant.... More

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Jane B, Owner at Dunkery Beacon Hotel, responded to this review
February 24, 2013

We really appreciate you posting a review on your stay and are so glad that you both enjoyed yourselves. It's great to have such positive feedback on all aspects of what we offer here - the room, our food, wine and the general surroundings. It was nice that there were some fellow Somersetians staying too and made for a good... More

Loughborough, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Amazing little gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2012

Stayed with Jane and John earlier this month and was amazed by the whole experience. Dinner was exceptional as was the selection of wine (we loved the Rioja) - John is a fantastic Chef. If you like cheese ask for the cheese plate, it tastes as good as it looks. Room 10 (1st Floor Premier Suite Four Poster) is the... More

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Jane B, Owner at Dunkery Beacon Hotel, responded to this review
December 24, 2012

It was great to have you both to stay and we're delighted you enjoyed the food and wine on offer, as well your room and the surroundings. Thank you for the glowing review - it is a nice way to end the 2012 season which, due to weather and financial climate, has made us try all the harder to make... More

New Milton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Warm welcome, great food, wonderful scenery”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 11, 2012

We arrived rather early on the Friday afternoon, so John and Jane (the owners) ushered us into a warm and cosy lounge, heated by a wood-burning stove and served us tea. The hotel was a hunting lodge in years gone by and is set in beautiful countryside. The lounge is warm, the dining room is elegant and a great deal... More

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Jane B, Owner at Dunkery Beacon Hotel, responded to this review
December 13, 2012

Thank you very much for posting a review - we're delighted you enjoyed your weekend with us and, in particular, dinner on your first night. Thankfully, it was a beautifully sunny, if crisp, day for you on the Saturday and you were able to appreciate the stunning Exmoor landscape in all its glory. We take on board your comment about... More

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Also Known As:
Dunkery Beacon Exmoor
Hotel Dunkery Beacon
Dunkery Beacon Hotel Exmoor, Somerset
Address: Wootton Courtenay | Near Minehead, Exmoor TA24 8RN, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Somerset > Exmoor
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Bar/Lounge Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant Suites
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Ranked #1 of 1 hotels in Exmoor
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A wonderful former Edwardian hunting lodge offering luxury accommodation, gourmet dining and safe, spacious off road parking.Ideally situated for scenic country drives across Exmoor and along the coast.Seven individually decorated en-suite rooms, plus one with private bathroom, all with breathtaking views. Group bookings welcome. ... more   less 

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Exmoor TA24 8RN
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