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The Horton Inn

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Restaurant
Reception
Exterior
Family Triple Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

Explore the area

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Cranborne Road, Wimborne, England, BH21 5AD
  • Place, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Twin Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Family Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed

About the area

Wimborne

At The Horton Inn, you'll be 16.6 km (10.3 mi) from New Forest National Park and 20.9 km (13 mi) from Poole Harbour. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a garden. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Wimborne hotel include Bournemouth University and Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • New Forest National Park - 19 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Poole Harbour - 24 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 28 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 28 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Wareham Station - 24 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Altrullo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tap & Railway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Olive Branch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Greggs - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Taphouse - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Horton Inn

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Self parking is free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Horton Inn offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (3:00 PM - 10:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (3:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

The Horton Inn Hotel
The Horton Inn Wimborne
The Horton Inn Hotel Wimborne

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Horton Inn?

The Horton Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Horton Inn?

As of 22 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Horton Inn on 6 Mar 2026 start from AU$131.33, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Horton Inn?

Yep, The Horton Inn has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Horton Inn?

The closest beach to The Horton Inn is Bournemouth Beach (19.3 km).

Does The Horton Inn serve breakfast?

Yeah, free English brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Horton Inn?

No, The Horton Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Horton Inn?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant. The dining venue is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Horton Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Horton Inn?

Dogs are welcome at The Horton Inn, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of 2 pets.

The Horton Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 61 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

K l rowland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service, food and rooms were amazing. Thank you for the lovely short stay.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

STUART

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyable stay with the family and dog. Great breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jocelyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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 .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice old Inn completely in step with its history. Comfortable room and clean bathroom. Great staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kate

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Road a bit noisy but earplugs supplied! Lovely staff Dart board Lovely breakfast and dinner
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short Stay

Very welcoming, lovely staff, great traditional Inn very good service and food.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swarup

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with helpful friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
very nice helpful staff and the food is great! would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Munira

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackson

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Amenities
Was a very friendly and peaceful stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short stay in the Dorset countryside.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Gwendolyne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Was ok for the purpose

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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025