Holiday homes & rentals in Dunster

Your holiday home in the Medieval village of Dunster in the United Kingdom lets you travel back in time to a slower pace of life. The castle overlooks the main street where the Yarn Market faces the Lutrell Arms. Come and snuggle by aa open fire, dine on local produce and enjoy special events in the restored Tithe Barn.

Museums and local traditions

The Memorial Hall houses a Doll Museum, which is fascinating and eerie by turns. Dolls from every era of history fill the building. Nearby, the historic town centre has a charming chocolate shop, complete with fountain, a delicatessen and a post office.

Every first Friday and Saturday in December, you can experience Dunster by Candlelight. This special event sees all the shops and stalls open late.

Castles and hilltop walks

Head up to the castle, which is open to the public from March to October. Special events include military reenactments and ghost tours in October. Shakespeare performances take place in the courtyard throughout summer and the sheepdog and falconry displays on Tuesdays are enthralling.

Why not take a walk to the folly opposite the castle and follow the attractive trails around it? You can even venture to Bats Castle, an ancient hill fort with a panoramic view over the landscape all the way to the coast.

Nature festival

You might not have heard about many walking festivals but Exmoor Walking Festival is certainly on the map. The exquisite green countryside surrounding Dunster draws all demographics with its tranquility and array of fascinating attractions.

Guided walks in the region take in several castles, forests and lakes, letting young and old get back to nature, stay fit and make friends simultaneously. Thousands attend walks along the coastline, taking in Britain's most picturesque scenery.

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