the Cartwheel Inn

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Cartwheel Inn in Whitsbury offers family rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a restaurant serving British, French, Scottish, and seafood cuisines, complemented by a bar. The property features a garden, outdoor seating area, and terrace, providing relaxing spaces. Convenient Location: Located 32 km from Bournemouth Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Alderholt Mill (6 km) and Salisbury Cathedral (18 km). Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, excellent breakfast, and comfortable rooms, The Cartwheel Inn ensures a pleasant and memorable stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Charles
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were fantastic, nothing was too much trouble. They were all engaging and made us both feel really welcome. The menu was varied and our choices were delicious, I heartily recommend the chowder starter, breakfast was plentiful with good...”
Guy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food was great and staff excellent. The cask ales were also excellent”
Griffith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We booked here because we’d had a lovely meal earlier in the year. The room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. The food is exceptional and the hosts are very welcoming. We’ll definitely be returning”
Leon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was fantastic, everything you could need was provided, we visited the pub in the evening for a meal and this was exceptional, we didn't think they could possibly beat it until we turned up for breakfast absolutely amazing!!”
Phil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I stay in a lot of rooms in hotels and guest houses on Booking.com and staying at the Cartwheel has been one of my highlights of the year. When you work away from home a lot as I do, its the attention to detail that makes a great stay stand out...”
Aleksei
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“+ Amazing staff + Very good breakfast + Quite + Comfortable bed + Well designed + Good location with a few walks available + Good renovation + The place has a character”
Rodney
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Charming, cheerful & helpful staff. Superb dinner on Saturday night and excellent breakfasts.”
Alice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved that our room was separate from the main building and had its own little entrance.”
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Fabulous stay. The room…gorgeous, the staff wonderful, the restaurant food….evening meals and breakfast were delicious and great presentation. We loved it and the little touches added to our stay.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent with yoghurt and fruit and granola plus cooked options. We ate in the restaurant when we arrived and had an amazing dinner. We can thoroughly recommend this place to stay and to dine. The staff were friendly and helpful”

Hotel surroundings

Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast included with all options.
  • Menu style
    À la carte
  • Cuisine
    Continental • Full English/Irish
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    British • French • Scottish • Seafood
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House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 18:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.