In a historic setting, The Castle Inn offers warmth and comfort with its inviting bar and restaurant. Connect to WiFi in public areas, park your vehicle with ease, and appreciate the helpful staff that previous guests have praised.
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 108 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 17.2 miles/27.6 km
Minehead Station - 16 min drive
Restaurants
‪Ship Inn - ‬3 min walk
‪Royal Oak - ‬2 min walk
‪The Duke of Wellington (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min drive
‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
‪Cream* - ‬10 min drive
About this property
The Castle Inn
The Castle Inn puts you within a 10-minute drive of Exmoor National Park. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
At a glance
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Hotel size
10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
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Special check-in instructions
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Onsite self parking (fees apply)
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Room amenities
Food and drink
Highchair
Fees & policies
Parking
Self parking is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Castle Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Castle Inn?
Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Castle Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.
What is there to do at The Castle Inn and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and horseback riding. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.
Are there restaurants at or near The Castle Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Castle Inn like?
The Castle Inn is a short 4-minute walk from Exmoor Adventures and 10 minutes' walk from Greencombe Gardens.
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Reviews
The Castle Inn Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.6
Staff & service
8.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, freshly cooked, and delicious. (23 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 18, 2026
Lovely stay at the castle inn. Room was great, evening meal and breakfast lovely and staff very friendly. Left my headphones in bedroom and Patsy kindly got in touch to let me know and then posted them back to me.
Steve
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 5, 2025
Nice, welcoming staff, had really good sleep, delicious breakfast, would recommend to anyone.
Pawel
Pawel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 27, 2025
Great pub in a lovely little village.
Kathleen
Kathleen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
Staff very friendly every thing was as expected if not more would recommend it for a quite break away from everything
Phil
Phil, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Aug 11, 2025
Friendly service, good value
Lovely overnight stay, breakfast was very good. Very friendly helpful staff. Excellent value for money.
Nathalie
Nathalie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 4, 2025
They were so helpful,!sorted out lunch for us to take on walking trips and so helpful in everything
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 12, 2024
Excellent staff comfortable rooms and good location!
J.C
J.C, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2024
Perfect place to stay. Very dog friendly too.
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2023
Had an excellent stay here. Lovely breakfast choices too.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2025
Excellent food at breakfast. The owner Keith and his wife were very friendly and always ready to help. The bar staff nothing seemed to much trouble for them very polite will certainly be returning in the future.
Neil
Neil, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 17, 2024
Lovely comfortable stay in the heart of Porlock.
Maddie
Maddie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2025
Loved our room!
We had a lovely room with a beautiful oriental bed and a balcony. The bed was more comfortable than ours at home! Staff were friendly and eager to see to our needs. Breakfast was very nice 😊
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
Such a wonderful place to stay. Fantastic staff, great food and bar. Loved the local Beers !
Charles
Charles, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 30, 2025
What made this stay was the staff. Everyone was so helpful and easy going. I felt at home.
Steven
Steven, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
We have stayed at the Castle Inn quite a few times now and have always found it to be excellent, The staff are always very friendly and welcoming and go the extra mile to make sure you have a good stay. It is right in the heart of the village of Porlock and an excellent base to explore Exmoor! We will definitely be back!
Jessica
Jessica, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 18, 2024
Clean, friendly staff good value food
Julian
Julian, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good
Apr 14, 2026
The actual bar and restaurant was really nice but the rooms definitely need an update. The furniture was old and not in a vintage/good way.
The cleanliness was OK but nit thorough (see pictures). Small details could also be improved e.g. have a toilet roll holder on the wall rather than having to put the toilet roll on top of the toilet. Fix the shelf in the bathroom as it is not level so can't be used.
We were in room 15 and there are 2 large velux qindows. Unfortunately these had no curtains so as soon as the sun came up, we woke up. There was no hairdryer and alao, when we arrived we weren't shown how to operate any of the lights or heating. It was cold and it took a while to work out there was a main electrical switch to the room that wasn't on.
We booked the superior double room so I was disappointed as I was expecting more. Saying all of that, I would definitely use the bar and restaurant but wouldn't stay there.
Bernice
Bernice, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 4, 2024
Staff were friendly and helpful, the inn had a nice atmosphere. Breakfast was lovely and beautifully cooked :)
Alex
Alex, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 29, 2023
Great hotel. Staff were lovely
Carolyn
Carolyn, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 1, 2025
Helpful, friendly staff. Tasty breakfast. Good value accommodation. Although no onsite parking, there was free parking in nearby car park less than 5 minutes walk away.
Nicola
Nicola, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2023
We felt like family while we stayed here. Beautiful town. The breakfast was amazing and served fresh every day.
Jenny
Jenny, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2025
A gem in a beautiful place
Wonderful experience, a very warm welcome. The staff are very friendly, the room and en-suite was a very good size. The breakfast was fantastic, we ate both nights here and the food was excellent and very well priced. The price of drinks was the very reasonable. Will definitely return.
Shaun
Shaun, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
Excellent stay
Lovely people and great hotel. Only downside was there were no change of towels or bed made. We were there 3 nights so would have been nice. Breakfast excellent. Loved it cos it was dog friendly too. Definitely recommend
Jane
Jane, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 8, 2025
Nice spot to stay if walking the coast path
Very peaceful and enjoyable stay.for one night stopover whilst walking the SW Coast Path. Quick, easy, friendly check-in. Nice, quiet, refurbished room with excellent shower and comfy bed. Plug in bathroom sink didn't work properly. Excellent, freshly cooked breakfast and nice evening dinner at a reasonable price.
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2024
Nice family operated Inn with friendly staff.
Good food and nice freshly made breakfast.
We spent two nights and for us it was a perfect stop on our way to Cornwall. Nearby there are very nice places to visit like Dunster, Valley of Rocks, Lynton-Lynmouth, ...