More about the site and surrounding area

Dunster Beach, near Minehead on the coast of West Somerset, is a peaceful privately owned resort within easy reach of London and the Midlands via the M5. 

First developed during the 1930s when outdoor leisure became popular, it is a strip of sandy land containing around 250 wooden chalets with acres of sandy beach populated by wading and sea birds on one side and a pretty lake with wooded paths, and more bird life on the other.

For children (of all ages!) the sandy beach has great sand for digging and making enormous castles and sea defences.  The water of the Bristol Channel is warmed by the amount of sand it has to cover on an incoming tide and, although cloudy with the sea mineral muds it constantly disturbs, is calm and safe for young children and superb for kayaking and paddle boarding.

The site is beautifully maintained with a shop and café at the centre, several spotlessly clean toilet/shower blocks (a throwback to the days when few chalets had bathrooms), plenty of places to sit and take in the lovely views all round and situated right on the West Somerset Coast path.  There is a tennis court which can be hired, along with equipment, through the shop and a pitch and put course at the entrance to the site.  A kiosk serving hot snacks, drinks and ice-cream is situated at the entrance to the site.

Dunster Beach is situated on the West Somerset Coast Path, between Minehead and Blue Anchor and at the very foot of glorious Exmoor with the Quantock Hills (designated area of outstanding natural beauty) only a 30 minute drive away. 

A walk of around 20 minutes will take you to Dunster Beach railway station on the heritage West Somerset Railway. 

A newly built cycle way follows the coast towards Blue Anchor. 

Rolling heather-clad moors, deep valleys of ancient woodland, tumbling streams and the highest sea-cliffs in England are only a few miles away. 

Popular visitor attractions include the pretty medieval village of Dunster and its National Trust owned castle and grounds, Lynmouth and Lynton, Valley of the Rocks, Tarr Steps, Selworthy and Porlock. 

There is something for all ages from tearooms and pretty picnicking spots, cycle routes and hearty walks and the traditional seaside attractions of Minehead.