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The Crown at Marnhull

4.0 star property
Inn in Sturminster Newton with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 1 Child) | Miscellaneous
Dining
Lobby
Exterior
Lobby

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Superior Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 3 Children)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 3 Children)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 1 Child)

Suite, Ensuite (2 Adults & 1 Child)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite

Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Disabled access (Shower))

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Disabled access (Shower))

Highlights

Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Crown Road, Sturminster Newton, England, DT10 1LN

What's nearby

  • Gold Hill Museum - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Stourhead Garden - 25 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Stourhead - 26 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Haynes International Motor Museum - 33 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Longleat Safari and Adventure Park - 43 min drive - 48.5 km

Getting around

  • Gillingham Dorset Station - 14 min drive
  • Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gillingham Railway Station - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Virginia Ash - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gillingham Tandoori - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Park Garden Centre - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪White hart alehouse - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Crown at Marnhull

Upscale inn
Take advantage of free breakfast, a garden, and a bar at The Crown at Marnhull. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. In addition to conference space, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • Free self parking
  • Wedding services, 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Crown Inn Sturminster Newton
Crown Sturminster Newton
Crown Inn Sturminster Newton
Crown Sturminster Newton
Inn The Crown Inn Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton The Crown Inn Inn
The Crown Inn Sturminster Newton
Crown Inn
Crown
Inn The Crown Inn
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The Crown at Marnhull Inn
The Crown at Marnhull Sturminster Newton
The Crown at Marnhull Inn Sturminster Newton

Frequently asked questions

Is The Crown at Marnhull pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Crown at Marnhull?

As of Jul 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Crown at Marnhull on Aug 25, 2025 start from CA $196.17, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Crown at Marnhull?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Crown at Marnhull?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Crown at Marnhull?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Crown at Marnhull located?

Situated in Sturminster Newton, this inn is within 9 mi (15 km) of Sturminster Newton Mill, Gartell Light Railway, and Shillingstone Railway Project. Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Art Stable are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Crown at Marnhull Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 271 out of 383 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 383 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 383 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 383 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 383 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying over for work. Rooms nice snd clean, food fantastic, staff lovely
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, welcoming pub. Really good food and bedroom warm and comfortable after a cold day of racing at Wincanton ! Staff very friendly and welcoming. Breakfast was very good with great choice. Will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and the food both at dinner and breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent B&B

Thank you Crown at Marnhull!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

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

Excellent facilities

Wonderful stay - 5 stars! Stunning room perfect for a family of 5, fully stocked with fresh milk, water and tea, hot chocolate and coffee. A fantastic breakfast too, highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate

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

Bank holiday weekend stay

Good location. Lovely room. Staff were brilliant: always cheerful, friendly and happy to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On a main road, traffic light so not a problem with noise, good varied menu with excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kostiantyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beatiful old inn with nicely decorated rooms. Pub area is very cosy. Although the road is quite noisy and woke us early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Vic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A bit too cool in the dinning room, for our liking, but otherwise a lovely place we would re-visit.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyable as always.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry

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

Excellent family stay

Excellent family stay. Highly recommended. Our only down side comment, the family room could do with an opening window, but as the room was so big, we coped with it. The Crown has a very interesting historical past.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Birthday visit

Would be nice to have a non-Hall and Woodhouse guest beer and a real cider. Otherwise excellent place to stay and eat. Would definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martina Brydon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very comfortable room for one night. The staff were very welcoming. We had dinner in the pub which was nice, but not exceptional. Breakfast was lovely although you had to decide the night before what you were going to eat.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul

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

Work trip

"The Crown in Sturminster Newton is a true gem of a village pub! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by a warm and friendly atmosphere that instantly makes you feel at home. The evening vibe is absolutely fantastic, with the perfect mix of lively energy and cozy comfort. The food is nothing short of amazing—every dish is prepared with care and full of flavor. On top of that, the service is exceptional, with staff who go above and beyond to make your experience special. I can't wait to return to this wonderful pub—it's a standout spot in a charming village!"
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and the room was fantastic. Dinner and breakfast were fine. I’m sure it had nothing to do with the hotel, but there was an absolute terrible stench outside when we arrived, it could actually still be smelled in the room. It eventually died down but never went away
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The whole experience was wonderful. How would ask for a shower neither of a person in the rooms could use the bath due to health issues
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Joanna

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

Pleasant stay in country on

A pleasant stay in an attractive country pub The room was spacious and thoughtfully decorated. The bed comfortable. The food was good especially the breakfast. It is in a pretty village good for walking outside. Plenty of parking. Would like to see double glazing on the windows as right by a road. However this isn’ta problem at night as very quiet and peaceful. The room was exceptional with vaulted beams and chandeliers. A lovely bathroom with pleasant toiletries but the shower shelf on the edge of the bath needs attention as it is worn and needs repainting. Overall a lovely experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Work Stay

This was my second stay at The Crown at Harnhill, and once again, it did not disappoint! From the moment I arrived, the warm and welcoming atmosphere made me feel right at home. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that everything was perfect throughout my stay. The room was comfortable, well-kept, and had all the little touches that make a stay extra special. A good night’s sleep was guaranteed with the cozy bed and peaceful surroundings. The food was another highlight! I started with the scampi and pork crackling, and let’s be honest—who can say no to pork crackling? Both were absolutely delicious, perfectly crispy, and packed with flavor. My main was just as impressive, and breakfast the next morning was amazing. I had the Eggs Benedict, which was cooked to perfection, and the ham was to die for—so full of flavor and beautifully prepared. It’s clear that The Crown at Marnhill prides itself on excellent service and high-quality hospitality. I’ll definitely be returning again in the future. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Comfortable stay on hot day!

We had a delightful stay at The Crown - the dinner menu & food in the pub was fantastic, the chickens on site in the pub garden entertained our little boys, the room was huge, comfortable and spotlessly clean with lovely touches such as milk and cold water in the fridge, a fan to keep us all cool (was a very hot day and night!), bath salts and excellent toiletries. The only negatives were overcooked poached eggs at breakfast, the fast road right outside being rather loud, and the TV Freeview was tricky to work and had a very slow remote which didn’t help. Overall we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

E.L.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Temperature high, room extremely hot, no ventilation, plumbing “rustic”, etc. Powder coffee at breakfast ( unacceptable if from continent)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

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

10/10 Excellent

krzysztof

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024