Stay at The Dolphin Hotel on High St, Wincanton. Enjoy free breakfast, a British restaurant, bar, and family-friendly service in an 18th century inn.
Guests appreciate the welcoming staff, convenient location, and simple yet comfortable rooms in this family-run inn. While the breakfast and food options receive generally positive remarks, some note modest room sizes and limited modern amenities.
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Situated on High Street in Wincanton, The Dolphin Hotel occupies an 18th century former coaching inn, providing a quaint and historic setting for visitors. Its 15 simple rooms come with essential comforts including free breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi. The accommodation offers practical features such as on-site parking and a kid-friendly environment, although air-conditioning, a fitness center, and pet access are not available.
The property includes a British restaurant and bar, where guests can enjoy local fare and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. Reviewers often highlight the friendly and accommodating staff, as well as decent food options, with some noting value in meal deals and the welcoming ambiance of the bar. While some guests have mentioned that rooms are basic and beds vary in size, the overall cleanliness and comfort meet expectations for a family-run inn.
Conveniently located just off the A303 and steps from Wincanton’s shops and pubs, the hotel is well placed for visitors attending events at the nearby Wincanton Racecourse or exploring the local town center. Guests appreciate the easy access and the hotel's traditional charm. It is a good option for travelers seeking straightforward accommodation with practical amenities rather than extensive luxury facilities.
Nearby alternatives include several highly rated inns and campsites within a few miles, offering a variety of lodging choices in the area. This makes The Dolphin Hotel a practical choice for those prioritizing location and a historic atmosphere over modern extras.
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Me and my partner spent a midweek night here on the way to Cornwall. This was a very convenient location, not too far from the A303. The hotel is a nice old building but the rooms were contemporary. We received a warm welcome at reception. We had a decent size comfortable room, the bed was comfortable. A decent amount of toiletries, good fluffy towels and a good selection of teas, coffees, etc. The Wednesday Steak meal deal was fab value 2 steaks and a bottle of wine - the food was delicious and decent size portion. There may not be a lot of dining options in the area unless you drive and based on what we saw I would recommend this place if you are in the area / need a stop off. We had a few drinks in the bar and again found staff to be friendly and efficient. Decent size cooked breakfast too. A very nice stay and good value for money. The staff are very accommodating and helpful.
Didn't stay in the Dolphin, was meeting up with friends. Great location. The staff were cheerful and helpful throughout the day 5*s
Stayed here for one night and was very impressed.Staff were friendly and accommodating room was lovely and clean with a good sized bathroom. Lovely freshly cooked breakfast And dog friendly
We didn’t stay in the hotel however we make yearly visits to Wincanton to meet up with friends. The staff is under new management, who made us feel so welcome, they joined in and the weekend went so smoothly it was over too soon. They remained professional throughout the weekend showing respect to All. A massive Thank You and look forward to coming back
Just stayed the one night, after attending an event with friends, also held here. The staff were all wonderful. Friendly, helpful and they did a great job of taking care of a large group of people. The food was good. The room I had was basic but clean and had everything one could need. Bed was comfy. The Dolphin will be my first choice for any future trips to Wincanton.
Well worth a visit,nice room friendly staff good food
Very good and comfortable stay at the Dolphin Hotel. Friendly staff, good pub and food downstairs. Breakfast was average but not bad. The bed was a bit small but overall a pleasant stay.
Booked two rooms to do a weekend at Longleat. Had to breathe in a bit to get through the arch access the car park but really nice rooms and food. The cuddly toys and blankets left on the beds for our kids was a really nice touch. Decent offering on tap at the bar too.
Off the A303 and steps from the shops and pubs found on Wincanton High Street, this intimate family-run hotel housed in a former coaching inn built circa 1774 is 1.1 miles from the legendary Wincanton Racecourse.
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