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Reviews of The Crown at Marnhull

Crown Inn Crown Road, Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1LN, United Kingdom

#5 of 13 hotels in Sturminster Newton

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Review score

Based on 292 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    9.0
    Would happily stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I am afraid the road noise was an issue, but it is set right on the road! Our bathroom had a role top bath with a shower over. For the shower to work in this setting a lip has been built over the side of the bath. This feature was not of the highest quality and is clearly quite hard to keep clean and in good condition.

    The rooms are in a converted barn which results in very interesting rooms. Our room was huge and included 2 sofas. The room must be a nightmare to clean with all the beams, nooks and crannies, but they had done a pretty good job under the circumstance's. The room was well equipped and we really appreciated the fresh milk in the (silent) fridge and good selection of drinks including fruit teas and hot chocolate. The pub has plenty of car parking and some great features including a priest hole! and 2 lovely beer gardens including one to the rear where you can watch the chickens! We had a very pleasant meal in the evening and a great breakfast. The breakfast has to be pre ordered the night before which may not suit everyone, but does mean it arrives quickly and very fresh (as long as you turn up at the correct time).

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 August 2023

    10
    Wonderful stay in really historic traditional inn
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Duvet was too thick and heavy for summer

    Beautiful room and lovely luxurious en suite Great breakfast Exceptional evening meal

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    lovely staff, beautful property and great food.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 August 2023

    8.0
    clean and comfortable, a nice pub with friendly and helpful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    bathroom was a bit "functional" but the room was designed for disabled access, so probably to be expected although not pointed out on booking. Also a bit noisy by the roadside and bed a bit narrow. Quite expensive room so expected a little more to be honest but it was a comfortable, friendly and clean experience all the same.

    very nice room great welcome convenient location, breakfast very nice and good service.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    9.0
    An extremely good birthday weekend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location and the friendliness of staff.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    10
    Great place to stay with friendly staff and a good restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff were friendly and efficient. The dinning room had a wonderful bookcase full of old books - it was fun to browse and read the books at breakfast. The bedroom was clean, spacious and bigger than we expected.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    8.0
    Overall I would recommend this lovely old pub for a delicious meal and a comfortable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Although infrequent the noise from passing traffic was noticeable during the night.The dessert I ordered was dry but with the addition of pouring cream supplied, it was edible. The addition of clothes hooks on the wall to hang wet coats would be useful, as would the addition of a bed side table at the left side of the bed .

    The room was well appointed, and it had a fridge with fresh milk. The bed was comfortable with supportive pillows, the towels were large and fluffy.The staff were friendly and helpful.The menu was varied and the portions generous, my husband thought the mixed grill the best he has eaten out.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Noisy road and neighbouring room

    Pub

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 July 2023

    9.0
    Brilliant stay & food , host excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Booked then problem with registered card (which got scammed so changed) so pub / booking .com cancelled. Had to rebook at a higher price . Would have thought a phone call would have been called for !!!!

    Room & food all really good .

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Friendly warm atmosphere, good food and facilities. Chickens in the beer garden were a nice bonus!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2023

    8.0
    Stayed overnight due to visiting Tank Fest, roomy and comfortable great for our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I was a bit disappointed with the evening meal, I was geared up from looking at the menu, but it was average. Service was good and the pub itself is lovely.

    Great breakfast, I liked the different choices that were offered. Needed to pre book the evening before, all set out ready and attentive staff.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable and friendly in a nice location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable room and friendly staff. Food was excellent.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 July 2023

    8.0
    Friendly spacious room with a comfortable bed and delicious breakfast!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was quite loud at night. One member of staff was not particularly friendly on arrival.

    Very Spacious room with nice decor and modern bathroom. Comfortable bed. Lovely breakfast.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2023

    9.0
    Great place, would very happily use again if in the locality.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    No blackout curtains, so very light in the bedroom from about 0545 hrs. Bathroom - lights come on via a sensor - too bright if you have to get up for a nocturnal visit!

    Lovely village location, large off-road car park. Small shop about 10 mins walk away if you wanted any odds & ends. Very friendly staff. Loved all the historical aspects to the building. Comprehensive menu for evening food, I really enjoyed my beef curry. Excellent full breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 June 2023

    10
    Lovely traditional b&b / pub
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed with my family while visiting wider family in the area. Really lovely b&b / classic, country pub. Great location, fab breakfast. Staff were very accommodating, thank you for having us :)

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2023

    9.0
    Lovely stay in beautiful premises
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    mushrooms for breakfast

    Milk provided in fridge instead of those liittle plastic tubs. Well done. Lovely toiletries in bathroom. Breakfast was good. Good provision for vegan breakfast. Lovely vegan sausages. Mushrooms weren't great, but maybe because they were precooked and we didn't come to breakfast until 9 so probably sat around for a while.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    9.0
    Great for a short stop-over--pity it wasn`t longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing to dislike.

    Nice breakfast, and okay if you have to be gluten free. Same goes for the evening meal. Very comfortable and well equipped room. Enjoyed the garden on a warm summer evening. Easy car parking.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    8.0
    Beautiful hotel in a lovely village. Weather was great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Our room had a beautiful roll top bath with a shower over but was a bit of a struggle climbing in and out of the bath. We were surprised to discover the bar closed at 10pm most evenings and disappointed to be refused a drink at 9.50pm on one evening, despite being residents in the hotel?

    The room was very clean, comfortable and bright. It was nice to find a small fridge with fresh milk provided as necessary

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 June 2023

    9.0
    Great stay, met up with family and dined her several times, enjoyed the hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a little overdone and probably sat under a hot plate for too long, made fresh to order would have been nicer, I would have been happy to wait for it.

    Very friendly welcoming hospitality

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 June 2023

    9.0
    lovely staff, lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Thus is not really a criticism but would benefit from a shelf and clothes hooks in the bathroom

    olde worlde charm

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2023

    9.0
    a regular stop over point for us when visiting friends in Sturminster Newton.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it is right on the road but traffic noise is minimal as rooms have secondary glazing.

    nearby where we visit friends. visited many times. rooms clean and comfortable. also have small fridge in room for the milk for drinks. rooms also have a shared lounge private from the pub. it has a large garden with lots of tables outside. plenty of parking. it also has a public access defib on the pub wall outside which is a plus for anybody with cardiac problems. lovely large screen tv on wall. Faith in Nature gels supplied all paraben free for hands, body and hair.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    10
    Well worth a stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    There wasn't anything to dislike.

    The Crown is a lovely old thatched building that is full of history and character. The room we had was spacious and the bed very comfortable. The attached bathroom was bigger that expected with a really good shower. The tea/coffee selection had a really nice touch of fresh milk in a bottle in a small fridge. Much nicer that the usual milk sachets. The dinner selection was very good as was the service, also great range of Badger beers. Breakfast selection once again was very good and cooked to order, first class way to start the day.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    10
    Excellent stay, we hope to return soon.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Being able to open the bedroom window.

    Family room was huge and extremely well equipped. Breakfast was delicious, staff very friendly and helpful. Throughly recommend a visit!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2023

    8.0
    Generally we had a very pleasant day in beautiful surroundings.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Struggled with the shower as water did not flow consistently and what there was, was cold. Only one of us showered as a result.

    Breakfast excellent.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2023

    10
    Excellent comfortable inn with great food and drink
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing. We really enjoyed our stay.

    Very nice old historical building. Comfortable bed and clean room. Friendly welcoming staff (particular praise for the man serving breakfast). Lovely old-fashioned interior to the pub. Well-kept real ales and good food in the evening and at breakfast (weren't there for lunch).

    Stayed in May 2023

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