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The Swan Inn

Market Place, Sturminster Newton · Hotel

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Photo: Steven Eastham

A five-room inn on Sturminster Newton's Market Place, in the Dorset countryside near the River Stour, with a bar, restaurant and dogs welcome.

What's nearby

  • Oxfords Bakery and Cafe next door
  • Boots Pharmacy next door
  • One Stop next door
  • White Hart - Alehouse & Kitchen next door
  • The Exchange - Arts Centre next door

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Free car park

Accessibility

  • ✓Accessible parking
  • ✓Accessible entrance
  • ✓Accessible toilet

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.

About The Swan Inn

Market Place in Sturminster Newton sits at the centre of this small Dorset town, surrounded by the rolling countryside and riverside paths that make the area popular with anglers and cyclists. The Swan Inn occupies a spot right in the middle of it all, giving guests an easy base for exploring on foot or by bike.

There are five rooms at the inn, each with an en-suite bathroom and drinks available in-room. Guests have access to 24 hour reception, so arrival times are flexible, and free WiFi throughout. Downstairs, the bar and restaurant serve breakfast and meals with a kids' menu available, and there's outdoor seating for warmer days. Pets are welcome, making it a straightforward stop for those travelling with dogs.

Beyond the front door, the town offers further pubs, restaurants and entertainment within easy reach, while the surrounding countryside is well suited to fishing and cycling. It's a simple, central choice for anyone wanting to explore Sturminster Newton and the Stour valley around it.

Reception hours

Monday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

At a glance

Property type
Hotel
Location
Market Place, Sturminster Newton
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Destination
Sturminster Newton