The Binsted Inn

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Alton with a restaurant and a bar

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double or Twin Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer
Pub
Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
The St, Alton, England, GU34 4PB
  • Blacknest Golf and Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Alice Holt Forest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Jane Austen's House Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Southampton (SOU)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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Room options

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Alton

The Binsted Inn is located within a few miles (5 km) of Blacknest Golf and Country Club and Alice Holt Forest. This 6-room, 4-star bed & breakfast has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Blacknest Golf and Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Alice Holt Forest - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Jane Austen's House Museum - 7 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Farnham Castle - 10 min drive - 7.6 miles
  • Gilbert White's House and Garden and The Oates - 11 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bentley Station - 11 min drive
  • Farnborough (FAB) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Eight Bells - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Alice Holt Forest Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Railway Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Cherry - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Binsted Inn

Bed & breakfast in Alton with a restaurant and a bar
Guests of The Binsted Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, coffee in a common area, and a garden. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 32-inch LED TVs with digital channels and Netflix. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include coffee makers, portable fans, and ironing boards.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: GBP 6 to 12 for adults and GBP 6 to 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Binsted Inn pub
  • The Binsted Inn

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Free rollaway/extra beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 6.00 to 12.00 for adults, and GBP 6.00 to 12.00 for children
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

The Binsted Inn Alton
The Binsted Inn Bed & breakfast
The Binsted Inn Bed & breakfast Alton

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near The Binsted Inn?

This bed & breakfast is located in Alton, close to Blacknest Golf and Country Club, Alice Holt Forest, and Birdworld. You'll also find South Downs National Park and Blacknest Golf Club Limited within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Binsted Inn?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Binsted Inn feature a casino?

No, The Binsted Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Binsted Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Binsted Inn?

Couples staying at this bed u0026 breakfast will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead and Netflix as well as a bar.

Are there hot tubs at The Binsted Inn?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Binsted Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Binsted Inn serves an English breakfast for a surcharge each morning at The Binsted Inn.

Does The Binsted Inn allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Binsted Inn for a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at The Binsted Inn?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

What is the closest airport to The Binsted Inn?

The closest major airport to The Binsted Inn is Farnborough (FAB), which is 14.4 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is Southampton (SOU), which is around 25 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Binsted Inn?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Binsted Inn.

The Binsted Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 136 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room but food and service disappointing

Having seen the good reviews, perhaps our expectations were too high. However, our whole experience was tinged with slight disappointment. The room was nice but the shower ran cold twice, mid-shower. The cups were so tiny it wasn’t worth trying make a cup of tea. The menu for dinner had some great options but they didn’t have both of the mains we had decided on, and hadn’t thought to mention it beforehand. It’s not like we had booked a late table either. I couldn’t eat the risotto as the rice was crunchy, not just al dente. One waitress, Megan, was lovely and was clearly working very hard, while the others needed constant instruction. Lots of noises in the bedroom coming from below; sounded like a hand dryer or extractor. Ordered full English breakfasts in the morning. The waiter presented the plates, minus bacon, saying we had roasted pork belly instead as they’d run out of bacon. On leaving I asked for a takeaway coffee but apparently they had also run out of takeaway cups. There is clearly a hopeful vision for the place but more effort needed to replenish stock and certainly more effort and rapport required from staff, excluding Megan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was recently refurbished so clean and comfortable. Megan who looked after us was extremely helpful and pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Exceptional

Binsted Inn was exceptional in all respects. Great rooms as well as food/drink. The highlight however was the friendliness and helpfulness of the Binsted team.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Adenike

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and neat. Basic stuff needed for the stay available. Staff were nice and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sebastian

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

A very unpleasant experience

Staff were rude. The room was dirty, as were the tables and just about everything else. The gluten free food was contaminated. We were overcharged at the bar too. A very unpleasant experience!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We booked this for a wedding about 6 miles away. It was easy to access with a taxi late at night. We let them know if advance that we would be arriving around 10:30-11pm and they said no problem, a key would be in the bar area as bar was opened until 11:30. We arrived and the manager brought us to our room, which was lovely and clean, and we then went to have a drink at the bar and chatted with the staff until closing. Great sleep in a comfortable bed, great breakfast in the dining area. We highly recommend this Inn and if we are ever in the area again, for sure we'd stay there. And the bonus as a dog lover who was missing her dog - there was a fabulous statue of a Labrador in our room. We stayed in the Aspen and our windows overlooked the front of building on the street, a thatched roof home directly across, and there was no noise in this very quiet enclave of a village.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Figen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable stay, room spacious, clean & modern. Bathroom equally as good. Staff very polite & helpful. Food was good but on the pricey side for what was provided. Quite remote would need a car around.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arti

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food was great and accommodating to allergies. The room was spacious and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great find

Fantastic place, very clean, great food …. My new place to stay when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

Stay away for family wedding

Our room was very nice, clean and had all the amenities you need. But for us arriving back after the pub had closed at just 10.15pm we had to use the night entrance and had to literally climb over all the dirty laundry bags that had filled the stairwell access to all rooms! In addition, a few minors for us - Toilet roll - absolutely shocking! Shower gel etc attached to the wall and very hard to get access to! (Lovely brand through) Poorly designed shower cubicle with poor flow shower head. Finally, not your fault but a really hard location to get a taxi to and from for any events you may be attending locally!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

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

Stay away for family wedding

Our room was very nice, clean and had all the amenities you need. But for us arriving back after the pub had closed at just 10.15pm we had to use the night entrance and had to literally climb over all the dirty laundry bags that had filled the stairwell access to all rooms! In addition, a few minors for us - Toilet roll - absolutely shocking! Shower gel etc attached to the wall and very hard to get access to! (Lovely brand through) Poorly designed shower cubicle with poor flow shower head. Finally, not your fault but a really hard location to get a taxi to and from for any events you may be attending locally!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

What a gem this place proved to be

Spending just over a week for the Farnborough International Airshow so wanted somewhere outside of Farnborough but within a 30 minute commute. What an absolute gem of a place😊, only 6 rooms but the rooms were spacious and clean. The kitchen team turn out fantastic quality food. Laurie and his team are incredible and so welcoming. I will certainly be making my reservation for the 2026 show.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable one night stay. Nice surroundings and room. Friendly staff and a great breakfast (especially the scramed eggs 😁) by chef Paul.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Great find

Fantastic place, very clean, great food …. My new place to stay when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

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

First visit.

Visiting the area to attend a wedding. Lovely room, nice and clean. Staff helped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was great friendly staff and food and drink was good although slightly expensive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

C

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

Great food, happy Staff!!

Wonderful food - great whitebait just perfectly cooked followed by a wonderful steak. Lovely bar staff who were happy to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024