| An 18th century country Inn with great charm & character offering superb cuisine and accommodation On your journey to Sturminster Newton, you will pass through some of the most beautiful countryside in Southern England and on arriving at the small market town you will not be disappointed. Situated in the centre of the Market Place is the Swan, an 18th century coaching Inn which has served locals and visitors alike with superb cuisine, refreshments and accommodation for hundreds of years, a reputation it still enjoys today. |
| A cosy bar The attractive lounge bar is a popular meeting place for visitors and locals alike where one can rest and exchange news and views. With morning coffee and snacks served from 10.30 the Swan Inn provides a superb range of home cooked bar meals and freshly prepared snacks. Diners are spoilt for choice from interesting selection of daily specials displayed on the blackboard. A fine selection of ales, lagers, wines, spirits and minerals are also available to accompany your meal. |
| A superb restaurant Recently extended, the restaurant has a superb outlook over the well tended garden and patio area, an enjoyable place in which to relax and enjoy the Swan's hospitalty on fine spring and summer days. In the attractive and airy restaurant there is an extensive a la carte menu. Food is available each day between 11.30 and 9.00 pm (Sundays 11.30am - 8.30pm) Private functions Our restaurant is available, by negotiation, for private functions including wedding receptions, dinner parties and for special occasions including anniversaries or retirements. A full range of menus are offered to suit all occasions from a buffet to a five course meal. |
| Individually styled accommodation. With five individually styled and furnished bedrooms, each providing full en suite facilities, the Swan Inn is ideally suited for the businessman and visitor alike. In addition, colour television, telephone, hair dryer and tea & coffee making facilities are included to make your stay enjoyable. Breakfast is served between 7.30 and 9.00am and lunch and dinner can be taken in the restaurant or in the main bar area. Enjoying views over the market place, all rooms offer home comforts and quality accommodation. |
| Sturminster Newton Sturminster Newton is an attractive town to explore and has many interesting buildings ranging from the 17th and 19th centuries but most are Georgian. The entrance to Sturminster Newton town centre is via a very fine medieval six arched stone bridge, spanning the river Stour, which was built in the 16th century by John Selwood, Bishop of Glastonbury. Sturminster Newton Mill is a working mill which is open to visitors during the summer months. A mill has stood on this site for at least 500 years but the current mill dates from the 17th century with red brick 18th century additions. |
| How to find us We are easy to find and ideally situated for many nearby places of interest. Nearby destinations include: Kingston Lacey House - a 17th century National Trust property at Wimborne. Gold Hill, Shaftesbury - the steep cobbled street featured in the Hovis advertisement. Milton Abbas - an 18th century village built by Capability Brown. Sherborne Abbey - with beautiful stone vaulting. Abbotsbury Swannery - nature reserve, near Weymouth. Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door - spectacular coastal scenery. Poole Quay and Brownsea Island Blanford Forum - an interesting Georgian town and home of the famous Badger Ales. Stourhead - National Trust gardens & house. |
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