National Trust - Dunster Castle and Watermill

A must visit. The castle is absolutely stunning. So much to see and do Inside. There are some very knowledgeable volunteers who are more than happy to answer your questions and give you more information about the house. The watermill is fascinating and well worth the walk down to see it. The gardens are nice but the views are what really appealed to me. We arrived at 10 and left at 2pm.We got there early and there was plenty of parking but by the time we left it was quite busy.There is a buggy to take anyone who needs help to the house and the watermill. It is extremely steep and there are not a huge amount of wheelchair friendly paths

What an absolutely gorgeous castle, even though the weather wasn't fantastic, it was still a really beautiful castle, full of interesting history and surrounded by beautiful grounds.You can wander round the castle and there are tour guides telling you about that area of the castle. There are videos that you can watch, stories you can listen to or read about the castle and its background.The gardens were beautiful, even in the damp weather. I can imagine in summer, it will be even more fantastic.Dunster Castle is set in the cutest village as well. Lots of quaint little shops in the village and lots of coffee shops (and gorgeous cake). I was really taken back by how beautiful Dunster was. I would definitely go back.We went when the candlelight festival was on in the evening. That was a fantastic atmosphere and I was surprised how many people were there to watch the procession. People were dressed up in medieval clothing and knights went through the village, there was entertainment for the kids too. A really magical atmosphere.

Had an amazing day out here today. Beautiful castle, wonderful gardens and such a pretty river flowing through the grounds. Really well kept and so peaceful. Great photo opportunities with such beautiful panoramic views. As always National Trust hospitality surpassed our expectations with a gorgeous lunch in the Mill Tea room. Feta, tomato and basil bruscetta was absolutely delicious. Great day out.

Absolutely superb National Trust property with a long and fascinating history. Thoroughly enjoyed both the historic buildings and the beautiful grounds/gardens. The story comes through loud and clear and the way you access so much of the castle/house means you naturally absorb how it was used over the years.

Gorgeous building , castle has been re modelled and added to over the years so don't expect medieval. However, the rooms are stunning and interesting, and the sea view is awesome. Spooky parts as well, so great for spooky season . Maybe not suitable for very small kids .

Unfortunately it was a very overcast and wet day when we decided to visit, but don’t let this out you off you can still enjoy looking around inside the castle when the weather is bad! The place has an interesting history and it was good to learn how it had been modified over the years. We will definitely be visiting again when the weather is a bit better, so that we can explore the grounds and other interesting features outside.

Great place to visit with lots of grounds to walk around, multiple coffee shops, a working watermill and the castle.The castle is up a pretty steep slope, which if you have mobility issues could be a challenge but they do have a shuttle service and mobility scooters available.There are a lot of rooms open to see in the castle and the staff are really helpful.Dog friendly and a great day out.

Beautiful grounds and gardens! Lots to see and do but be prepared for lots of hills and walking.. cause there is lots of it! They do operate a free shuttle bus from the entry point to the castle if you cant manage the hills which is a nice feature. As for the buildings and heritage around the grounds.. there is so much about from the castle itself to the old working watermill they occasionally operate to demonstrate it in use. This is a good day out for all and highly recommended

The castle is beautiful, with lovely grounds. There are lots of other smaller attractions to see as well: a water mill, cafe, riverside gardens walk and old historic town.

Castle run by National Trust, so if you are member of NT parking and entrance are free. The Castle, Watermill and grounds are all worth a visit. All the staff were knowledgeable and friendly. There is so much to explore, inside the castle and the gardens. Really enjoyed our visit.