Yarn Market Hotel - Dunster - United Kingdom
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Yarn Market Hotel hotel city: Dunster - Country: United Kingdom
Address: 25-33 High Street; zip code: TA24 6SF
Located within Exmoor National Park, the Yarn Market Hotel is just 500 metres from Dunster Castle. A family-run hotel, the Yarn Market welcomes children and pets. The en suite rooms feature a TV and free Wi-Fi is available in some rooms.
-- Situé au sein du parc national d'Exmoor, le Yarn Market Hotel se trouve à seulement 500 mètres du château de Dunster. Les enfants et les animaux domestiques sont les bienvenus dans cet hôtel à la gestion familiale.
-- El Yarn Market Hotel está situado dentro del parque nacional de Exmoor, a solo 500 metros del castillo de Dunster. El Yarn Market es un hotel de gestión familiar en el que se pueden alojar niños y mascotas.
-- Das Yarn Market Hotel liegt im Nationalpark Exmoor, nur 500 m von der Burg Dunster Castle entfernt. Dieses familiengeführtes Hotel heißt Kinder und Haustiere willkommen. Alle Zimmer verfügen über ein eigenes Bad.
-- Yarn Market Hotel ligt in Exmoor National Park, op slechts 500 meter afstand van het kasteel van Dunster. Het hotel wordt door een familie beheerd. Kinderen en huisdieren zijn van harte welkom. De kamers zijn uitgerust met een eigen badkamer en tv.
-- Yarn Market Hotel酒店坐落于Exmoor国家公园，距离Dunster城堡仅500米。家族式经营的Yarn Market Hotel酒店欢迎儿童和宠物的到来。 带连接浴室的客房配备有电视，部分客房可使用免费无线网络连接。酒店提供家庭客房，客房内可配备婴儿床和高脚椅。 酒店的休息室提供电视机和可免费观看的DVD。公共区域提供免费无线网络连接，还配备免费的停车通行证。 餐厅每天晚上都提供不同的菜肴，而每天早上都提供自助早餐，包括全套英式早餐。 Yarn Market...
-- Hotel położony jest w pięknej, średniowiecznej miejscowości Dunster, na terenie parku narodowego Exmoor. Ten rodzinny hotel jest doskonałym miejscem na relaksujący pobyt, podczas którego będą Państwo mogli wspaniale wypocząć i zregenerować siły.
-- Семейный отель Yarn Market разместился на территории национального парка Эксмур, всего в 500 метрах от замка Данстер. Здесь вы сможете разместиться с детьми и домашними животными.
-- يقع Yarn Market Hotel داخل منتزه إكسمور الوطنية وعلى بعد 500 متر من قلعة دونستار. يرحب فندق Yarn Market الذي تديره عائلة بالأطفال والحيوانات الأليفة. توفر الغرف مع حمام داخلي تلفزيون وتتوفر خدمة الواي فاي المجانية في بعض الغرف.
-- Dette familiedrevne hotellet ligger i Dunsters vakre Medieval Village, i Exmoor National Park, og er et vidunderlig sted for å hvile, slappe av, gå, sitte og lade opp batteriene.
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Dunster Village Somerset.
Dunster is a village, civil parish and former manor within the English county of Somerset, today just within the north-eastern boundary of the Exmoor National Park. It lies on the Bristol Channel coast 2.5 miles (4km) south-southeast of Minehead and 20 miles (32km) northwest of Taunton. The United Kingdom Census of 2011 recorded a parish population of 817.
Iron Age hillforts testify to occupation of the area for thousands of years. The village grew up around Dunster Castle which was built on the Tor by the Norman warrior William I de Moyon (d. post 1090) shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Castle is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. From that time it was the caput of the Feudal barony of Dunster. The Castle was remodelled on several occasions by the Luttrell family who were lords of the manor from the 14th to 20th centuries. The benedictine Dunster Priory was established in about 1100. The Priory Church of St George, dovecote and tithe barn are all relics from the Priory.
The village became a centre for wool and cloth production and trade, of which the Yarn Market, built by George Luttrell (d.1629), is a relic. There existed formerly a harbour, known as Dunster Haven, at the mouth of the River Avill, yet today the coast having receded is now about 0.5 miles (0.80km) from the village and no sign of the harbour can be seen on the low lying marshes between the village and the coast. Dunster has a range of heritage sites and cultural attractions which combine with the castle to make it a popular tourist destination with many visitors arriving on the West Somerset Railway, a heritage railway running from Minehad to Bishops Lydeard.
The village lies on the route of the Macmillan Way West, Somerset Way and Celtic Way Exmoor Option.
Film location of Agatha Christie's Poirot The Cornish Mystery (1990).
Dunster Castle and Village, Dunster, Nr Minehead, Somerset. United Kingdom. ( 1 )
Dunster Castle, National Trust, Castle Hill, Dunster, Nr Minehead. TA24 6SL. United Kingdom. Tel: 01643 821314
On the 12th October I took another coach trip to this wonderful part of Somerset. The day was raining when I left my place. However around Taunton the weather changed and it turned out very pleasant. I heard one person on the coach say that they had been many times and this is not a rarity it happens quite often when you have passed Taunton. We parked in the main public car park just off the A396 where the National Park centre is. You can obtain maps and other interesting items from this centre and is all part of Exmoor National Park.
In the main street of Dunster you will see the Yarn Market a fine structure dating back to the 17th Century. It was used by the town's once flourishing yarn trade, this octagonal pavilion is now a local landmark. The market cross was probably built around 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local Gentry of the manor, to help maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth.
There are many restaurants, cafes, and eating places in the High Street. Just standing and looking down this street is worth the trip here. It brought back many happy memories for me. You can see the beautiful Dunster castle standing resplendent on the hill at the other side of the town. Dunster Castle is a former motte and bailey castle which is now a country house, in the village of Dunster, Somerset .The castle lies on the top of a steep hill called a Tor, and has been fortified since the late Anglo-Saxon period. This castle dates back 1000 years, the gardens here are very beautiful and seem almost tropical. There is plenty to see within this castle. You will also find here on the garden outskirts a working Water Mill where you can buy milled items in the shop which is based inside the mill.
Also within this village you will find the Priory Church of St George, Dunster and Anglican church and at the rear of this church an old Dove cote building and Tithe Barn. Within the High street, you will find a museum called the Dunster Museum and Doll Collection. This trip was well worth it there is so much to see here in this small village.
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
W:eb site nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle/
Facebook: @DunsterCastleNT/
Twitter: @DunsterCastleNT
Instagram: @dunstercastlent/
Pricing
Whole site: 16th February - 3rd November 2019
Gift Aid Standard
Adult £13.60 £12.20
Child £6.80 £6.10
Family £34.00 £30.50
Family (1 Adult) £21.50 £19.50
Car park charge of £5 per vehicle per day, £10 for Motor Homes, free for National Trust members. Free parking in designated spaces for Blue Badge holders. Under 5’s can enter the property for free.
Dunster, Somerset, England
A walk around Dunster Castle and its grounds and through the village to the old Yarn Market
Dunster Castle and Village, Dunster, Nr Minehead. Somerset. United Kingdom. ( 2 )
Dunster Castle, National Trust, Castle Hill, Dunster, Nr Minehead. TA24 6SL. United Kingdom. Tel: 01643 821314
On the 12th October I took another coach trip to this wonderful part of Somerset. The day was raining when I left my place. However around Taunton the weather changed and it turned out very pleasant. I heard one person on the coach say that they had been many times and this is not a rarity it happens quite often when you have passed Taunton. We parked in the main public car park just off the A396 where the National Park centre is. You can obtain maps and other interesting items from this centre and is all part of Exmoor National Park.
In the main street of Dunster you will see the Yarn Market a fine structure dating back to the 17th Century. It was used by the town's once flourishing yarn trade, this octagonal pavilion is now a local landmark. The market cross was probably built around 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local Gentry of the manor, to help maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth.
There are many restaurants, cafes, and eating places in the High Street. Just standing and looking down this street is worth the trip here. It brought back many happy memories for me. You can see the beautiful Dunster castle standing resplendent on the hill at the other side of the town. Dunster Castle is a former motte and bailey castle which is now a country house, in the village of Dunster, Somerset .The castle lies on the top of a steep hill called a Tor, and has been fortified since the late Anglo-Saxon period. This castle dates back 1000 years, the gardens here are very beautiful and seem almost tropical. There is plenty to see within this castle. You will also find here on the garden outskirts a working Water Mill where you can buy milled items in the shop which is based inside the mill.
Also within this village you will find the Priory Church of St George, Dunster and Anglican church and at the rear of this church an old Dove cote building and Tithe Barn. Within the High street, you will find a museum called the Dunster Museum and Doll Collection. This trip was well worth it there is so much to see here in this small village.
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
W:eb site nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle/
Facebook: @DunsterCastleNT/
Twitter: @DunsterCastleNT
Instagram: @dunstercastlent/
Pricing
Whole site: 16th February - 3rd November 2019
Gift Aid Standard
Adult £13.60 £12.20
Child £6.80 £6.10
Family £34.00 £30.50
Family (1 Adult) £21.50 £19.50
Car park charge of £5 per vehicle per day, £10 for Motor Homes, free for National Trust members. Free parking in designated spaces for Blue Badge holders. Under 5’s can enter the property for free.
Dunster Castle and Village, Dunster, Nr Minehead, Somerset, United Kingdom. ( 4 )
Dunster Castle, National Trust, Castle Hill, Dunster, Nr Minehead. TA24 6SL. United Kingdom. Tel: 01643 821314
On the 12th October I took another coach trip to this wonderful part of Somerset. The day was raining when I left my place. However around Taunton the weather changed and it turned out very pleasant. I heard one person on the coach say that they had been many times and this is not a rarity it happens quite often when you have passed Taunton. We parked in the main public car park just off the A396 where the National Park centre is. You can obtain maps and other interesting items from this centre and is all part of Exmoor National Park.
In the main street of Dunster you will see the Yarn Market a fine structure dating back to the 17th Century. It was used by the town's once flourishing yarn trade, this octagonal pavilion is now a local landmark. The market cross was probably built around 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local Gentry of the manor, to help maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth.
There are many restaurants, cafes, and eating places in the High Street. Just standing and looking down this street is worth the trip here. It brought back many happy memories for me. You can see the beautiful Dunster castle standing resplendent on the hill at the other side of the town. Dunster Castle is a former motte and bailey castle which is now a country house, in the village of Dunster, Somerset .The castle lies on the top of a steep hill called a Tor, and has been fortified since the late Anglo-Saxon period. This castle dates back 1000 years, the gardens here are very beautiful and seem almost tropical. There is plenty to see within this castle. You will also find here on the garden outskirts a working Water Mill where you can buy milled items in the shop which is based inside the mill.
Also within this village you will find the Priory Church of St George, Dunster and Anglican church and at the rear of this church an old Dove cote building and Tithe Barn. Within the High street, you will find a museum called the Dunster Museum and Doll Collection. This trip was well worth it there is so much to see here in this small village.
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
W:eb site nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle/
Facebook: @DunsterCastleNT/
Twitter: @DunsterCastleNT
Instagram: @dunstercastlent/
Pricing
Whole site: 16th February - 3rd November 2019
Gift Aid Standard
Adult £13.60 £12.20
Child £6.80 £6.10
Family £34.00 £30.50
Family (1 Adult) £21.50 £19.50
Car park charge of £5 per vehicle per day, £10 for Motor Homes, free for National Trust members. Free parking in designated spaces for Blue Badge holders. Under 5’s can enter the property for free.
Yarn Market Hotel, Dunster
Yarn Market Hotel, 25 High Street, Dunster, Somerset, TA24 6SF, England
Click on the blue link above to read more about the Yarn Market Hotel or to book your stay there.Or visit for bargain prices on many more hotels in Somerset in the UK and around the globe.
Dunster Castle and Village, Dunster, Nr Minehead, Somerset, United Kingdom. ( 3 )
Dunster Castle, National Trust, Castle Hill, Dunster, Nr Minehead. TA24 6SL. United Kingdom. Tel: 01643 821314
On the 12th October I took another coach trip to this wonderful part of Somerset. The day was raining when I left my place. However around Taunton the weather changed and it turned out very pleasant. I heard one person on the coach say that they had been many times and this is not a rarity it happens quite often when you have passed Taunton. We parked in the main public car park just off the A396 where the National Park centre is. You can obtain maps and other interesting items from this centre and is all part of Exmoor National Park.
In the main street of Dunster you will see the Yarn Market a fine structure dating back to the 17th Century. It was used by the town's once flourishing yarn trade, this octagonal pavilion is now a local landmark. The market cross was probably built around 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local Gentry of the manor, to help maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth.
There are many restaurants, cafes, and eating places in the High Street. Just standing and looking down this street is worth the trip here. It brought back many happy memories for me. You can see the beautiful Dunster castle standing resplendent on the hill at the other side of the town. Dunster Castle is a former motte and bailey castle which is now a country house, in the village of Dunster, Somerset .The castle lies on the top of a steep hill called a Tor, and has been fortified since the late Anglo-Saxon period. This castle dates back 1000 years, the gardens here are very beautiful and seem almost tropical. There is plenty to see within this castle. You will also find here on the garden outskirts a working Water Mill where you can buy milled items in the shop which is based inside the mill.
Also within this village you will find the Priory Church of St George, Dunster and Anglican church and at the rear of this church an old Dove cote building and Tithe Barn. Within the High street, you will find a museum called the Dunster Museum and Doll Collection. This trip was well worth it there is so much to see here in this small village.
Email: dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
W:eb site nationaltrust.org.uk/dunster-castle/
Facebook: @DunsterCastleNT/
Twitter: @DunsterCastleNT
Instagram: @dunstercastlent/
Pricing
Whole site: 16th February - 3rd November 2019
Gift Aid Standard
Adult £13.60 £12.20
Child £6.80 £6.10
Family £34.00 £30.50
Family (1 Adult) £21.50 £19.50
Car park charge of £5 per vehicle per day, £10 for Motor Homes, free for National Trust members. Free parking in designated spaces for Blue Badge holders. Under 5’s can enter the property for free.
Dunster England
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On episode 12, Julie & Art travel to Dunster England. This is the second stop as part of our exploration of the Somerset area.
Top ten things to do in Dunster
In this podcast, we take you through our top 10 list of things to do in Dunster England. Listen for our travel tips and overview of our suggested places to visit, including:
Dunster Village
Dunster Castle
Priory Church of St. George
Yarn Market
Dunster Museum and Dolls Collection
Exmoor National Park
Dunster Beach
Dunster Country Fair
West Somerset Railway
Cleeve Abbey
Travel Tips and Fun Facts
We also share a few fun facts and tips you’ll want to consider on your visit to this city which is easily accessible from Taunton.
Travel Resources
We consulted “DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Great Britain” for identifying specific attractions to include during our trip. The book was helpful to identify walking tours, museums, as well as providing days and times that specific places are open to visit. We recommend purchasing a book similar to this one when planning a longer trip.
Visit Dunster England
We hope this episode inspire you to consider the Dunster area in England as part of your UK travels.
You’ll find our blog posts on our Dunster visit at these links:
An English Country Fair in DunsterStolling Dunster Seaside
Which attractions will you explore on a trip to Dunster?
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Dunster Somerset
A short video of Dunster, a medieval town set in Exmoor National Park and including an 11th Century National Trust Castle. This place is amazing and a great base to explore Exmoor. We stayed at the Foresters Arms
It's a great place to stay and is really friendly.
Spears Cross, Dunster
Spears Cross, 1 West Street, Dunster, Somerset, TA24 6SN, England
Click on the blue link above to read more about the Spears Cross or to book your stay there.Or visit for bargain prices on many more hotels in Somerset in the UK and around the globe.
Snowdrop and Folk Dance weekend at Yarn Market Hotel Dunster Feb 2018 zz video
What a fantastic time we had last weekend 2nd to 5th at the Yarn Market Hotel Dunster. It was titled Snowdrop Weekend and we weren't disappointed. The hotel, staff and food was excellent. The dancing and Music superb. Anthony was brilliant nothing too much trouble. Calling by Ray brilliant as usual and The Weston Country Dance Band as always great. Thank you for making it a fun time. Dancers from Milverton, Truro and Isle of Wight Folk Dance Clubs.
England: Dunster Castle in Somerset
Big Hammy, Henry's dad, came over for a visit and one of the things we did together was to visit Dunster Castle in Somerset. It's a medieval castle on the east side of Exmoor that has evolved over time. It is set up to display different rooms from different time periods but mainly from the victorian and later eras. There are also lush gardens, a watermill and tea room, and grand views of the sea and valley below. We had lunch at the Luttrell Arms Inn which was a classic English pub and cream tea at the mill.
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Places to see in ( Dunster - UK )
Places to see in ( Dunster - UK )
Dunster is a village, civil parish and former manor within the English county of Somerset, today just within the north-eastern boundary of the Exmoor National Park. It lies on the Bristol Channel coast 2.5 miles (4 km) south-southeast of Minehead and 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Taunton.
Iron Age hillforts testify to occupation of the area for thousands of years. The village grew up around Dunster Castle which was built on the Tor by the Norman warrior William I de Moyon (d. post 1090) shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Castle is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. From that time it was the caput of the Feudal barony of Dunster. The Castle was remodelled on several occasions by the Luttrell family who were lords of the manor from the 14th to 20th centuries. The benedictine Dunster Priory was established in about 1100. The Priory Church of St George, dovecote and tithe barn are all relics from the Priory.
The village became a centre for wool and cloth production and trade, of which the Yarn Market, built by George Luttrell (d.1629), is a relic. There existed formerly a harbour, known as Dunster Haven, at the mouth of the River Avill, yet today the coast having receded is now about 0.5 miles (0.80 km) from the village and no sign of the harbour can be seen on the low lying marshes between the village and the coast. Dunster has a range of heritage sites and cultural attractions which combine with the castle to make it a popular tourist destination with many visitors arriving on the West Somerset Railway, a heritage railway running from Minehad to Bishops Lydeard. The village lies on the route of the Macmillan Way West, Somerset Way and Celtic Way Exmoor Option.
Dunster is mentioned as a manor and Dunster Castle as belonging to William I de Moyon (alias de Moion, also de Mohun) in the 1086 Domesday Book. After the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century, he constructed a timber castle on the site as part of the pacification of Somerset. A stone shell keep was built on the motte by the start of the 12th century, and the castle survived a siege during the early years of the Anarchy. At the end of the 14th century the de Mohuns sold the castle to the Luttrell family, who continued to occupy the property until the late 20th century.
Dunster Castle was positioned on a steep, 200-foot (61 m) high hill. Geologically, the hill is an outcrop of Hangman Grits, a type of red sandstone. During the early medieval period the sea reached the base of the hill, close to the mouth of the River Avill, offering a natural defence and making the village an inland port. Nearby is the Dunster Park and Heathlands Site of Special Scientific Interest noted for nationally important lowland dry heath, dry lowland acid grassland, wood-pasture with veteran trees and ancient semi-natural oak woodland habitats.
Dunster, in Exmoor National Park, has many listed buildings including 200 Grade II, two Grade I and two Grade II*. The 17th century Yarn Market is a market cross which was probably built in 1609 by the Luttrell family who were the local lords of the manor to maintain the importance of the village as a market, particularly for wool and cloth. Nearby was an older cross known as the Butter Cross which was constructed in the late 14th or early 15th century and once stood in the High Street.
Other notable buildings include the Nunnery, Dunster Watermill, Dovecote and the Priory barn, which belonged to Dunster Priory. Dunster Working Watermill (also known as Castle Mill) is a restored 18th century watermill, situated on the River Avill, close to Gallox Bridge, in the grounds of Dunster Castle. It is a Grade II* listed building. Conygar Tower is a folly used as a landmark for shipping. It is at the top of Conygar Hill and overlooks the village. It is a circular, 3 storey tower built of red sandstone, situated on a hill overlooking the village. Dunster Doll Museum houses a collection of more than 800 dolls from around the world.
Dunster railway station is on the West Somerset Heritage Railway, though the station is over a mile from the village. The station was opened on 16 July 1874 by the Minehead Railway. Road access is via the A39 and A369. The nearest international airports would be those at Exeter or Bristol.
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Dunster 1st day summer
The first day of summer in Dunster, Somerset,
Dunster, Somerset, Exmoor National Park
The town of Dunster near Minehead, Exmoor National Park. June 2010
Day trip in Dunster
dunster castle on the new year's day
Hotel Dunster Castle Hotel Somerset area United Kingdom
Dunster Beach
Dunster is a village and civil parish in west Somerset, England, situated on the Bristol Channel coast 2.5 miles (4.0 km) south, south east of Minehead and 20 miles (32.2 km) north west of Taunton. The village has a population of 860 (2001).
The village has numerous restaurants and three pubs. West Street is the oldest street; although a quieter street than the high street it has three specialist shops - Christmas shop, a kitchenware shop and a gift shop, and at the end of West Street is Dunster Working Watermill.
Dunster was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086 as Torre, meaning 'The rocky hill' from the Old English tor. The prefix 'Duns' may well be a reference to the Saxon Dunn, who held land in nearby Elworthy and Willet before 1066.[1]
Dunster Beach is located half a mile from the village, and used to have a significant harbour, known as Dunster Haven, which was used for the export of wool from Saxon times, however it was last used in the 17th century and has now disappeared in the dykes, meadows and marshes near the shore.[2] The beach site has a number of privately owned beach huts (or chalets as some owners call them) along with a small shop, tennis court and putting green. The chalets, measuring 18' by 14' can be let out for holidays, some owners live in them all the year round.[3]Just south west of Dunster are Bat's Castle and Black Ball Camp on Gallox Hill (also known as British Camp). They were Iron Age hill forts.[4][5] There was a similar earthwork on Grabbist Hill.[6]
During the English Civil War, Dunster was initially held as a garrison for the Royalists. It fell to the Parliamentarians in 1645 and orders were sent out for the castle to be demolished. However, these were not carried out and the castle remained the garrison for Parliamentarian troops until 1650.
Dunster is regularly home to Taunton Garrison who re-enact, plays, battles and life in the civil war.
Dunster was the birthplace of the song All Things Bright and Beautiful when Cecil Alexander was staying with Mary Martin. The nearby hill, Grabbist, was originally heather-covered before tree plantation and was described as the Purple headed mountain. Mary Martin was daughter of one of the owners of Martins Bank.
During the Second World War, considerable defences were built along the coast as a part of British anti-invasion preparations — in spite of the north coast of Somerset being an unlikely invasion site.[7] Some of the structures last to this day. Most notable are the pillboxes on the foreshore of Dunster Beach.[8] These are strong buildings made from pebbles taken from the beach and bonded together with concrete. From these, soldiers could have held their ground if the Germans ever invaded.
[edit]Dunster, in Exmoor National Park, has many listed buildings including 200 Grade II, two Grade I and two Grade I*.
Dunster Castle is situated on a steep hill overlooking the village. Of the Norman castle, sited on what is now the keep, little remains except for the 13th-century gatehouse. The present building was developed in 1617 with subsequent refurbishment in the 1680s including fine plasterwork ceilings and the main staircase. The castle was largely remodelled in the Victorian period by Anthony Salvin. Salvin added towers and turrets giving the castle its fairytale appearance. The castle came into the possession of the Luttrell family in the late 14th century and remained in their ownership until it was given to the National Trust in 1976. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building.[11]
The 17th-century Yarn Market (1609) facilitated the dominant wool trade.[12] An interesting feature of the building is a hole in one of the roof beams, a result of cannon fire in the Civil War. Other notable buildings include the Priory Church of St George,[13] Nunnery, Dunster Mill and the Priory barn.
With its oldest section dating from 1443, the Luttrell Arms was formerly a guest house for the Abbots of Cleeve.[14] The hotel has 28 ensuite rooms.
Conygar Tower is a folly used as a landmark for shipping. It is situated on the top of Conygar Hill and overlooks the village. It was designed and built by Richard Phelps in 1776 and was commissioned by Henry Fownes Luttrell.[15] It has no strategic or military significance.