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The Swan Inn

3.0 star property
Inn in Sturminster Newton with a restaurant and a bar

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Experience the charm of The Swan Inn, a classic brick building with a welcoming entrance and cozy porch.
Features a large mirror above the sink, a toilet, and a convenient trash can.
Cozy retreat with a neatly made bed, wooden desk, and comfortable seating area.
Enjoy dining in style with tables set for a memorable meal, surrounded by lush greenery and warm ambiance.
Comfortable room with a neatly made bed, wooden headboard, and bedside table.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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Room options

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Classic Twin Room, Ensuite, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort Suite, Ensuite, City View | 1 bedroom

Comfort Suite, Ensuite, City View

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

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Comfort Single Room, Ensuite, City View | 1 bedroom

Comfort Single Room, Ensuite, City View

  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View | Bathroom

Comfort Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Sturminster Newton

Located within a leisurely stroll of Sturminster Newton Mill, The Swan Inn is within a few miles (5 km) of Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This 5-room, 3-star inn welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a terrace.
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What's nearby

  • Sturminster Newton Mill - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stourhead Garden - 31 min drive - 17.6 miles
  • Stourhead - 32 min drive - 17.8 miles
  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 38 min drive - 25.6 miles
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 47 min drive - 31.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Virginia Ash - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪White hart alehouse - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shillingstone Railway Project - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Antelope Inn Pidney - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Wild Garlic - ‬14 min drive

About this property

The Swan Inn

Inn in Sturminster Newton with a restaurant and a bar
Guests staying at The Swan Inn enjoy free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and wedding services.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see near The Swan Inn?

This inn is located in Sturminster Newton within a short 13-minute walk of Sturminster Newton Mill. You'll also find Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Shillingstone Railway Project within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Swan Inn?

No, this inn doesn't offer parking.

Does The Swan Inn include a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at The Swan Inn?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Swan Inn?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some guestrooms include memory foam mattresses and city views.

Are there hot tubs at The Swan Inn?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Swan Inn feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Swan Inn serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Swan Inn have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this inn.

How close is the airport from The Swan Inn?

The closest major airport to The Swan Inn is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 28.7 mi away (56 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Swan Inn?

No, at The Swan Inn, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does The Swan Inn have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at The Swan Inn if that's in your vacation plans.

The Swan Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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 traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great place to stay

Staff and service here were amazing. Communication with customers were great too. We were heading in late one night past their closing time, they called me up beforehand to inform me of the fact, and told me how to get ahold of them when I arrived and where to park. Room was clean and spacious as well as providing good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Garry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kshitij

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely, friendly pub.. we
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

J C

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

Lovely Dorset Village Pub

The hosts and staff were all amazing and couldn't do enough for you. Would highly recommend staying here and will do in the future. And it's in a pub! Life doesn't get any better. Just bear in mind sometimes there is live music which may not suit the early birds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022