The Horton Inn

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Family Triple Room, Pets allowed
Bar (on property)
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is AU$191
includes taxes & fees
28 June - 29 June

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
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, Pets allowed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Twin Room, Pets allowed

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

Family Triple Room, Pets allowed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 - 28 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Poole Harbour - 33 min drive - 26.7 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 40 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Sandbanks Beach - 40 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Altrullo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Tap & Railway - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Olive Branch - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪West Moors Social Club - ‬11 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 24 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Horton Inn on 28 June 2026 start from AU$191, 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. 39 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 67 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice and quiet hotel near Burnemouth and the New Forest.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff so friendly. Lovely atmosphere, good food and comfortable room. Really enjoyed my stay. Will definitely stay again when in this area
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and comfortable, staff were great. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was gorgeous, spacious and spotlessly clean. Very friendly staff and great breakfast too.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily

Good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with helpful friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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
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10/10 Excellent

Siegfried

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and great price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely country Inn with very friendly helpful staff and comfortable spacious rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosie

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

Very nice room, very friendly staff, lovely food

Very nice room, very friendly staff, lovely food
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good food excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff, decent food, lovely clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tobias

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

Great hotel for the price!

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Munira

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
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really lovely friendly hotel, room had everything I needed. Thanks so much 😊
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent value for money and accommodated a very late check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024