Places to stay in Blue Anchor, Somerset

Blue Anchor is a seaside village, in the parish of Old Cleeve, close to Carhampton in the Somerset West and Taunton district of Somerset. The village takes its name from a 17th-century inn; the bay, Blue Anchor Bay, was previously known as Cleeve Bay. The bay and inn were the subjects of a watercolour by J. M. W. Turner in 1818, now in the Lady Lever Gallery, Port Sunlight. Places to eat in the region include The Smugglers, The Driftwood, Restaurant At The Dragon House Hotel, and The Luttrell Arms Restaurant.

The center of Blue Anchor ( which is at is longitude -3°24'12.856 and latitude 51°10'45.074 ) is located 2 miles away from Old Cleeve, 2 miles away from Dunster, 3 miles away from Washford and 4 miles away from Watchet.

Available Blue Anchor lodging

We currently have 8 accommodations in and around Blue Anchor.

Blue Anchor Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Listing updated 2026

Hotels

Premier Inn

Approx 4 miles away in Minehead:

If you want the best of both worlds - traditional seaside fun and gorgeous green space - you've found it in Minehead. Our Minehead hotel puts you in the heart of this charming town and a leisurely stroll from the pretty harbour and promenade.

Seaward Way

Minehead, Somerset

Bed & Breakfasts

Monkscider House

Approx 4 miles away in Washford:

A luxurious, vaulted and timbered double bedroom and cottagey twin, both ensuite, fabulous dining room and spacious sitting room with log fires result, a real Exmoor welcome! Touring Exmoor, or just seeking a comfortable relaxing weekend, .....

Main Road

Washford, Somerset

Guest Houses

Kingsway Guest House

Approx 4 miles away in Minehead:

36 Ponsford Road

Minehead, Somerset

Blue Anchor Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Cottage / Caravan Parks

The Caravan Club

Approx 4 miles away in Minehead:

Set on a small hillside, Minehead Club Campsite is spread across several flat areas, all of which are attractively screened from the road with plentiful trees and bushes.

Minehead Caravan Club Site, Hopcott Road

Minehead, Somerset

Self Catering Properties

Huntingball Lodge

This elegant and quiet country house comprises three high quality self catering holiday apartments.

Huntingball Lodge

Blue Anchor, Somerset

Holiday Parks

Doniford Bay Holiday Park

Approx 5 miles away in Watchet:

Caravan holidays at Doniford Bay put you right on the stunning Somerset coast with beauty at every corner. There’s everything you’d expect from Haven, including heated pools with awesome water slides, restaurants and family entertainment venues.

Watchet, Somerset

Campsites

Home Farm Campsite

Home Farm is a 3 acre site, situated on a smallholding on the seafront in Blue Anchor Bay and 100 yards from a sand and pebble beach. A lovely site for a quiet stay where your pets are always welcome. Our 5 CS site is affiliated to The Camping and Caravanning Club and is open to members only.

Home Farm

Blue Anchor, Somerset

Holiday Parks

Beeches Holiday Park

Approx 1 mile away in Minehead:

Beeches Holiday Park is situated in beautiful West Somerset.

Blue Anchor Bay

Minehead, Somerset

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Things to see and do, places to eat in Blue Anchor

Restaurant At The Dragon House Hotel

The Luttrell Arms Restaurant ( Dining / Other ). The Luttrell Arms is a 3 star, 28 room hotel. Set in the medieval village of Dunster with its many interesting buildings, under the shadow of the Castle and within the Exmoor National Park. The privately owned 14th century Luttrell Arms is surrounded by beautiful countryside making it the ideal destination for that weekend break or midweek getaway. Stroll around the village, walk the moor, or just sit by a log fire in a building where hospitality has been a way of life for hundreds of years. www.luttrellarms.co.uk Link

The Washford Inn ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Initially a traditional village pub, this ideally located Inn was recently refurbished to a more stylish gastro Inn to offer guests an elegant dining option as well as a full bar area for people to indulge in our locally resourced food and beverages. The lovely owners, Cyril and Vanessa together with their friendly staff are here to make your stay memorable and relaxing at the same time. www.thewashfordinn.co.uk Link

Restaurant At The Dragon House Hotel ( Dining / Other ). The Dragon House Hotel is located on the edge of Exmoor National Park, a few miles from the Quantock Hills - a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This old, listed Country House is owned and run personally by Harvey & Natasha Willis with the help of a small, dedicated team of staff. www.dragonhouse.co.uk Link