Nestled near New Forest National Park, The Horton Inn offers a cozy retreat with English breakfast and WiFi. Unwind in the garden or challenge friends to a game of pool at the billiards/pool table.
Bournemouth International Centre - 28 min drive - 26.6 km
Getting around
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 29 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 45 min drive
Wareham Station - 24 min drive
Christchurch Station - 25 min drive
Salisbury Station - 27 min drive
Restaurants
Forzza Pizza - 8 min drive
Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
Altrullo - 9 min drive
The Monmouth Ash - 9 min drive
Tap & Railway - 11 min drive
About this property
The Horton Inn
Enjoy your visit to Wimborne with a stay at The Horton Inn. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the restaurant, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day.
At a glance
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Hotel size
7 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Pool table
Facilities
Garden
Room amenities
Home comfort
Electric kettle
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Renovations and closures
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
Bar/lounge
Dining venue(s)
Front desk
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
The Horton Inn Hotel
The Horton Inn Wimborne
The Horton Inn Hotel Wimborne
Frequently asked questions
Does The Horton Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Horton Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Horton Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at The Horton Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Horton Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Horton Inn?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (25-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Horton Inn and nearby?
The Horton Inn has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Horton Inn?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
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Reviews
The Horton Inn Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.4
Amenities
9.2
Staff & service
8.0
Eco-friendliness
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious and offered a choice of cooked options with plenty of extra tea available. (6 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2025
Short Stay
Very welcoming, lovely staff, great traditional Inn very good service and food.
Martin
Martin, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
very nice helpful staff and the food is great! would definitely stay again.
John
John, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 23, 2025
Was a very friendly and peaceful stay
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2025
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.
Munira
Munira, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2025
Nice room and great price
Siegfried
Siegfried, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2025
Lovely country Inn with very friendly helpful staff and comfortable spacious rooms.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 30, 2025
Really lovely friendly hotel, room had everything I needed. Thanks so much 😊
Katy
Katy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2025
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!
Tobias
Tobias, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 9, 2024
Really good food excellent staff
Andrew
Andrew, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2024
Very nice room, very friendly staff, lovely food
Very nice room, very friendly staff, lovely food
Rosie
Rosie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 22, 2024
Superb place . Warm, friendly and staff knowledgeable of Dorset .. Thomas Hardy etc.. a real find 👏
Kathryn
Kathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2024
Nice staff, decent food, lovely clean room
Adrian
Adrian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 2024
Excellent value for money and accommodated a very late check in.
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2025
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.
David
David, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2024
Staff were amazing and really helpful, nothing was to much for them and always happy to help. Food was amazing. Would highly recommend them.
Neil
Neil, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 4, 2025
Friendly, but occasionally noisy
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.
Damian
Damian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 4, 2024
Very warm welcome
Such a friendly warm welcome really made our stay here! room was fine, menu good but the team there just made it such a pleasant stay! couldn't recommend enough - will definitely be returning!
Jeremy
Jeremy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 2, 2024
Friendly stay
Friendly staff. Comfy and cosy room. Great food for breakfast and evening meal. Thanks very much.
Mo
Mo, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2024
Dog friendly
One night spent at the Norton Inn. staff were welcoming and helpful. Very dog friendly. Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast consisted of cereal and a choice of cooked , which was delicious.
Tish
Tish, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Apr 6, 2025
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.
Gwendolyne
Gwendolyne, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2024
Really friendly staff, great bedroom, comfy bed, tea/coffee/hot chocolate provided is top end.
Great size car park and outside space.
Good English breakfast,lots of extra tea if needed.
Rooms all upstairs, so if you have mobility issues, it might not be good for you.
andrew
andrew, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 3, 2024
Needs work
Very noisy from road traffic, but room was warm so needed window open.
Areas of room were dirty, with dust and dead flies, bathroom was relatively clean.
Food was tasty and well priced. Staff were Friendly.
Mr C J
Mr C J, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 15, 2024
Prima verblijf
Niks te klagen
Johanna
Johanna, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 10, 2024
Unfortunately a disappointing stay, especially for the price paid. Had all the facilities and staff to be super promising but let down on the details - food was hit and miss, some good dishes and some way below the mark. The towels in the bathroom were stained, and the shampoo bottle was totally empty. Although not a super busy road, the road was extremely noisy in the bedroom and weirdly the tv kept turning on itself during the night, so not the best nights sleep. Having said that the staff were lovely, super friendly and very helpful.
Olivia
Olivia, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jul 26, 2024
No food - Chef off sick !!
Booked for a one night stay. Sign outside clearly stated meals available every day. Registered, went to our room (which was next to a very busy road but earplugs were left for us on bedside cabinets) which was nice, clean and with a large bathroom. Went down to the bar to order some drinks and whilst waiting to be served were told no food was being served that evening nor, indeed, no food had been served all day as the chef was off sick. When we asked where we could get something to eat it was met with a “sorry folks”, you could drive back to Wimborne. Decided that this was totally not what we wanted so decided to check out and travelled to Ringwood and booked into a Hotel there. Now cannot get any refund.