The Horton Inn

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (33 reviews)
Cranborne Road, Wimborne, England, BH21 5AD , Wimborne , GB

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
Garden
Wheelchair accessible
Free breakfast
Billiards or pool table
Free self parking
Free English breakfast
Food and water bowls
Accessible shuttle
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Limited breakfast options
Noise from the outside

Categories

Cleanliness
7.59
Some issues were mentioned regarding the decor and cleanliness of certain areas.
Service
9.06
Staff were very friendly, helpful, and welcoming throughout our stay.
Location
8.6
The location was ideal for travel plans and offered a quiet rural setting.
Room Quality
8.05
The room was comfortable with inviting views, but some improvements are needed.
Amenities
8.08
Basic amenities provided, but further options could improve the experience.
Value for Money
8.04
Reasonable value, considering the service and location.
Food and Beverage
7.59
Breakfast options were limited, but meals received positive feedback.
Overall Experience
8.56
Overall a lovely experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 00:55

Property Description

Experience comfort and charm at The Horton Inn, where rustic elegance meets modern amenities.

Indulge in Culinary Delights
Savor a delectable meal at our inviting restaurant, followed by a refreshing drink in the cozy bar/lounge. Start your day right with our complimentary English breakfast served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Unwind in Comfort
Our seven stylish guestrooms offer the perfect retreat, equipped with complimentary wireless internet access, electric kettles, and refreshing tea and coffee options. Each bathroom features either a luxurious bathtub or a shower for your convenience.

Relax and Explore the Surroundings
Enjoy our beautiful garden views and take advantage of free self-parking. Explore nearby attractions like Edmondsham House and Gardens or the stunning landscapes of the New Forest National Park.

Don't miss out on this delightful experience—book your stay at The Horton Inn today!

Important information:

  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Maximum number of pets per room 2

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

  • Pets

    Pets cannot be left unattended

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 33 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.59
Service: 9.06
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 8.05
Amenities: 8.08
Value for Money: 8.04
Food and Beverage: 7.59
Overall Experience: 8.56
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Katy
8
Pros:

Room was functional and clean. The bathroom was a little tired. There were biscuits with a good selection of teas and coffee. Ample parking. Breakfast was average. The staff were all very friendly. The room was a little overpriced for the standard.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
B
Barbara partner
10
Pros:

The location was ideal for our travel plans and was a rural, quiet spot. The room was so inviting with dual aspect views and good lighting. There was plenty of parking and the staff were extremely polite and welcoming.

2025-09-16 via Nuitee
J
Jocelyn
6
Pros:

Breakfast was very basic with choice of four variety pack cereals. Only orange juice , there was a cooked breakfast but had to ask for toast and offered jam or marmalade .Had also to give precise time for breakfast .

2025-09-09 via Nuitee
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Susan
10
Pros:

Nice old Inn completely in step with its history. Comfortable room and clean bathroom. Great staff and service.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
K
Kate partner
8
Pros:

All staff were very friendly and helpful and dogs were welcome everywhere
Evening meal was lovely and breakfast was lovely too with lots of choice.
Ear plugs were provided on the bedside tables, in retrospect we should have worn them as talking from people sat in the outside area was just beneath our window and was very loud (had the window open), this was followed by a car doing wheel spins on the road outside as its driver left. The road was very noisy, probably a lot more noticeable due to hot weather and having the window open.
The room was clean and the walls well decorated, but the ceiling, interior of the “wardrobe” and shower room definitely required improvement along with the carpet in the corridor which 2 of us tripped on due to large ruckles.
The staff definitely compensated for the decor and meant we still enjoyed our stay

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
J
Jennifer partner
10
Pros:

Road a bit noisy but earplugs supplied!
Lovely staff
Dart board
Lovely breakfast and dinner

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
M
Martin
10
Short Stay
Pros:

Very welcoming, lovely staff, great traditional Inn very good service and food.

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
S
Swarup
10
Pros:

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2025-07-22 via Nuitee
C
Chris partner
10
Pros:

Nice location with helpful friendly staff

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
J
John family
10
Pros:

very nice helpful staff and the food is great! would definitely stay again.

2025-06-04 via Nuitee
M
Munira family
10
Pros:

A great place to stay if you're attending a wedding at St Giles Place, lovely breakfast and bar. The staff were incredibly helpful. The room was a great size, with all the facilities you could ask for, a very comfortable stay.

2025-05-23 via Nuitee
N
Natalie
10
Pros:

Was a very friendly and peaceful stay

2025-04-23 via Nuitee
D
David
10
Short stay in the Dorset countryside.
Pros:

Our stay was everything that was promised in the literature. Clean room and bathroom, well stocked tea tray, lovely hot water shower and bath. We did experience an issue with the toilet cistern not refilling but staff were on hand immediately it was reported and rectified the problem. Well done! Cooked to order breakfast with good quality tasty ingredients. Would stay here again and recommend to others. A quick touch up of paintwork on the bathroom skirting under the radiator would make it look make it look a whole lot better being the only negative comment.

2025-04-16 via Nuitee
G
Gwendolyne
6
Was ok for the purpose
Pros:

Customer service was good. Dirty room wasn't very clean, cups had tea stains from people drinking from them and kettle was so dirty didn't want to have tea. TV comes on automatically ofcourse to fix it you have to unplug it. It was quite dirty. No room service was told, ordered takeaway. Bed was clean and sheets clean towels clean. Because it's near the road it very loud but they gave ear plugs which was good. Bathroom wasn't clean. It was ok for the purpose. Food on menu was expensive though.

2025-04-06 via Nuitee
S
Siegfried family
10
Pros:

Nice room and great price

2025-04-05 via Nuitee
K
Katy
10
Pros:

Really lovely friendly hotel, room had everything I needed. Thanks so much 😊

2025-03-30 via Nuitee
T
Tobias
10
Great hotel for the price!
Pros:

Cheap and cheerful, friendly staff, good breakfast, clean and tidy, top end of what I’d expect at this price point. 100% would stay again!

2025-01-31 via Nuitee
A
Andrew partner
10
Pros:

Lovely country Inn with very friendly helpful staff and comfortable spacious rooms.

2025-01-19 via Nuitee
D
Damian
6
Friendly, but occasionally noisy
Pros:

I've stayed twice at this friendly pub, which offers good quality food, a buzzing bar area and simple, but comfortable rooms.

The only issue I had was staying on the first floor, there was too much noise from the bar below, which lasted until late, and meant I couldn't get my family to sleep.

This was not the case with the attic room that I also stayed in.

Staff are friendly, the restaurant menus and quality of food is excellent.

2025-01-04 via Nuitee
K
Kathryn
10
Pros:

Superb place . Warm, friendly and staff knowledgeable of Dorset .. Thomas Hardy etc.. a real find 👏

2024-11-22 via Nuitee