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The Swan Inn

3.0 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Sturminster Newton inn

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Exterior
Classic Twin Room, Ensuite, City View
Restaurant
Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View
Classic Twin Room, Ensuite, City View | Bathroom

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Market Place, Sturminster Newton, England, DT10 1AR
  • Place, Sturminster Newton Mill
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Stourhead Garden
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Longleat Safari and Adventure Park
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Twin Room, Ensuite, City View | Miscellaneous

Classic Twin Room, Ensuite, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Suite, Ensuite, City View

Comfort Suite, Ensuite, City View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Single Room, Ensuite, City View

Comfort Single Room, Ensuite, City View

  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View | Bathroom

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Sturminster Newton

In Sturminster Newton .You'll find Sturminster Newton Mill and Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty within 3 miles (5 km) of this inn. Shillingstone Railway Project and The Art Stable are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Sturminster Newton Mill - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stourhead Garden - 31 min drive - 28.3 km
  • Stourhead - 32 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 38 min drive - 41.2 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 47 min drive - 50.8 km

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 23 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Udder Farm Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Garlic - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪White Hart Alehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Old Ox Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Swan Inn

Enjoy the restaurant at this 3-star Sturminster Newton inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

This 3-star Sturminster Newton inn is smoke free.

  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Swan Inn offers 5 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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The Charlton Inn

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
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The price is CA $148
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

Property is also known as

The Swan Inn Inn
The Swan Inn Sturminster Newton
The Swan Inn Inn Sturminster Newton

Reviews

The Swan Inn Reviews

8.4

Very good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

JOAN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff were lovely- room was comfortable and had superb linen and towels Sadly the kitchen was closed so no dinner or breakfast Not much else in the town as an alternative
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a nice one night stay. A good spot in the town for a short break.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking, car park around the back of property. Clean bed linen and white fluffy towels. Tv and tea/coffee. As they no longer do food a few biscuits on the tray would be nice!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed my stay at The Swan Inn. The manager was particularly helpful regarding my late arrival. Bed very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overnight stay - shame there was food available x
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

a

Liked: Room comfort

Disappointing to say the least

We arrived at 1.30pm and asked for lunch but were told they didn't have a chef at the moment. We ate at another pub in the village where we were told that the place we were staying in hadn't had a chef for months! We had booked to attend a gig that night nearby so had no option but to stay there. No chef however, also meant no breakfast and so we left at 9.00am. No apologies given, and when we questioned the chalkboard in the bar offering food, we were told they 'hadnt had time to alter it'. Although the beds were comfy, and the shower pretty good, the windows were filthy, and the bathrom one had a broken catch so it couldn't be closed. Should have advised about the lack of food as it spoilt our stay really, as I booked months in advance
Filthy extractor fan
Broken window catch in shower room
Not at all true!
Cobwebs!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Comfortable stay with friendly staff.

Good position in Center of village has its own spacious car park. Very friendly. It’s an old pub in an old property it’s got character. Lighting in bedroom was poor, but beds very comfortable and room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane A

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Lovely

A lovely welcome and a comfortable room - just what I wanted
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Great stay

Lovely hotel warm an welcoming nice food . Warm environment will stay again another time . Family problem had to cut stay short.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Awesome stay

Gorgeous night in a super comfortable bed. Friendly staff. Great to have a dog friendly room (though warning only the double room - number 5 - is dog friendly). Deep bath with great hot water (I love to bathe!)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Situated right in middle of Sturminster with parking round the back so no parking fees. The staff were friendly and helpful. Room was very clean with comfortable beds. Bathroom was clean but needed a bit of attention to mould in grouting around shower area. Lovely soft large towels
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Is was very noisy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Toilet seat was not fastened properly and although I reported it it was not fixed It was dangerous
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ben

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I booked a night there about 2 months ahead of time as I’m on a trip o England from Canada and I got there to my surprise the place was closed, I can’t get ahold of the anyone from the Inn, I would like a refund.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

The Swan was dissapointing

Two days before arrival we were emailed to say there would be a loud disco below our room until 11.45pm. They offered cancellation but it was far too late to change our visit and rearrange, so we put up with it. The room was ok but wasnt cleaned on the 2nd day. No Breakfast available both days. Pub was loud and noisy, would suit some but not us. Had Friday evening meal in restaurant 1st Friday of December - we were the only two people in the restaurant! Food and service fine, but room "tired".
Lovely view of Christmas tree🎄
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

A lovey return visit

Our regular return to the Swan was very enjoyable. The room was clean and tidy. As always the welcome was warm and the service very good. A lovely old building but with modern and appropriate facilities. It was reasonable value for money. Looking forward to our next visit already!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

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

Friendly and great location

Fantastic place to stay great atmosphere within the pud really friendly local people the room was nice and warm which is important to me at this time of year after being outside working all day Geoff and his wife are great friendly people food was also fantastic it was a pleasure to stay with them and will be back soon probably the best hotel I have stayed at in recent times ..and I stay in a lot of hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Dorset does Halloween

Having booked the Swan in order to meet up with a friend, it was a bit of a surprise to find out that a live band was going to be playing- directly under our bedroom. In an even more surreal twist, the pub was taken over on Saturday night by all sorts of witches, ghouls, vampires, zombies and skeletons. The only thing to do was to embrace the madness and join in! The band was surprisingly good (80s rock) and we loved the whole community atmosphere. Awesome- thank you for a memorable stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderfully peaceful two nights spent at this Historic building.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022