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Type: Bed & Breakfast
Regional award winning quality, service and food. The hotel dates from 1460 and is characterised by many attractive period features. The fine oak front door leads to an elm panelled entrance hallway with leaded glass. The comfortable lounge has oak flooring, ceiling beams and an inglenook fireplace with an ornate wood burning stove. The landing features elm panelling. Each bedroom enjoys oak flooring and two of the rooms have elm wall panelling.
All bedrooms are en suite, have premium quality Relyon Super King Size beds, flat screen television, Bose music system, tea & coffee making facilities, hair dryer and bathrobes.
Breakfast features local and organic produce where possible and orange and grapefruit are freshly squeezed each morning.
There are several restaurants within walking distance as well as pubs providing excellent food.
Spears Cross lies at the foot of Dunster castle, is privately owned and is ideal for a weekend break or a longer stay.
Winner, Visit Exmoor Awards for Excellence 2007/8.
Accommodation Information
- Number of Rooms/Units:
- 4
| Room / Unit Type | Capacity | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|---|
| Porlock | 2 | £85.00 per room (breakfast included) |
| Selworthy | 2 | £85.00 per room (breakfast included) |
| Allerford | 2 | £75.00 per room (breakfast included) |
| Exford | 2 | £75.00 per room (breakfast included) |
* As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
Turn left off A39 continue through High Street, up Church Street on to West Street. Spears Cross is on the left
Public Transport Directions
From Taunton - 22 miles Take Minehead bus from Taunton railway station. Alight at Dunster Steep. Collection can be arranged or walk up Dunster Steep, through the High Street, along Church Street onto West Street. Spears Cross is on the left.
Facilities
Provider Preferences
- In countryside
- Non smoking establishment
- Of historic, literary or architectural interest - 15thC at foot of Dunster Castle in medieval village.
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Leisure Facilities
- Access to golf course - Nearby
- Arrangements for riding/pony trekking
- Fishing - Nearby
Catering
- Serves Local Food
- Additional meal details - Special diets catered for.
- Cater for vegetarians
- Serve breakfast
Payment Methods
- All major credit cards accepted
- Euros accepted
Room / Unit Features
- CD Player in all bedrooms
- Colour television in all bedrooms
- DVD Player in all bedrooms
- Four poster beds available
- Hairdryer in all bedrooms
- Radio in all bedrooms
- Tea & coffee making facilities in all bedrooms
Establishment Features
- Central heating throughout
- Garden/patio for guests' use
- Ironing facilities
- Pets accepted - By arrangement.
- Public telephone
- Real log/coal fires
- Separate guests' lounge
Specialist Features
- Marketed as green/environmentally friendly - Recycling of glass/cans/card/paper. Energy efficient light bulbs.
- Special provisions for cyclists - Secure storage for cycles, drying facilities for clothing and packed lunches.
- Special provisions for walkers - Transport to and from starting/finishing points. Packed lunches, drying facilities for clothing.
Grading
- 5 Visit Britain Stars
- Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme (Silver) 2008
- Regional and Miscellaneous Taste of the West Food & Drink 2007
- Visit Britain Silver 2008
