| Dramatically sited on a wooded hill, a castle has existed here since Norman times. The 15th -century gatehouse survives, and the present building was remodelled in 1868-72 by Antony Salvin for the Luttrell family, who lived here for 600 years. The fine oak staircase and the plasterwork of the 17th-century house he adapted can still be seen. |
Dunster Church D001.jpg |
Wooded area from the Castle grounds D002.jpg |
Flamingo fountain D003.jpg |
Dunster Castle D004.jpg |
Coat of Arms above main entrance D005.jpg |
View of West Somerset Railway and Bristol Channel D006.jpg |
Dahlias and summer house D007.jpg |
View from Dunster Castle of Bristol Channel with the Welsh coast in the distance D008.jpg |
Dunster Castle showing renovation work to the flat roof D009.jpg |
View of Castle and countryside D010.jpg |
Work continues during Castle opening hours D011.jpg |
The top lawn under which is the underground reservoir D012.jpg |
Gatehouse/Tenants Hall D013.jpg |
Inside the gatehouse D014.jpg |
Inside the gatehouse a deer trophy D015.jpg |
Plants for sale with gate house D016.jpg |
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