In the heart of Wincanton, The Dolphin Hotel is just a 20-minute walk from Wincanton Racecourse. The 18th-century inn offers a bar and lounge-diner. An English or Continental breakfast is included in the room rate and free WiFi is available throughout. Free onsite parking is available to all residents. All rooms are en suite and each has a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests can also relax in the courtyard, lounge-diner and decking areas while enjoying a drink and meal. The lounge-diner is open for breakfast and lunch daily and for evening meals from Monday to Saturday. A Sunday carvery is available between 12:00 and 17:00. BT Sports and Sky Sports is shown in the main bar for most sporting events. The bar is popular with the locals and the hotel often has weekend entertainment. The Dolphin Hotel Wincanton offers function and conference facilities and also has an onsite café. Haynes Motor Museum is just a 10-minute drive away, while Longleat Safari Park is 18 miles from the The Dolphin Hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Sheila
    United States of America United States of America
    Great food. Great ambience. Very helpful staff. And a dog!
  • Anastasia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, comfortable room with lovely soft bedding. very good atmosphere and excellent food.
  • Anastasia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent, helpful, polite and friendly staff. Clean, spacious rooms. Great fluffy towels.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Lounge-Diner
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Dolphin Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Baggage storage
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    General
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Spa
    • Beach umbrellas
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

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    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    Maestro Mastercard Visa Solo JCB Cash The Dolphin Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about The Dolphin Hotel

    • The Dolphin Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Live music/Performance
      • Live sports events (broadcast)

    • The Dolphin Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Lounge-Diner

    • Check-in at The Dolphin Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Yes, The Dolphin Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Guests staying at The Dolphin Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte

    • The Dolphin Hotel is 1,150 feet from the center of Wincanton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Dolphin Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at The Dolphin Hotel include:

      • Twin
      • Single
      • Double
      • Family