The Carleton House

3.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Elite Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View | Balcony view
Outdoor dining
Interior entrance
Room, Private Bathroom (Lillian's Room Adults Only) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
803 N Main Street, Bonham, TX, 75418
  • Sam Rayburn Library and Museum
    15 min walk
  • TMC Bonham Hospital
    17 min walk
  • Kwik Chek
    3 min walk
  • Durant, OK (DUA-Eaker Field)
    48 min drive

Room options

Classic Cottage, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Room, Private Bathroom (May's Room Adults Only)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Comfort Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible, 2 Bathrooms

  • 1270 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

Room, Private Bathroom (Lillian's Room Adults Only)

  • 325 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Elite Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View

  • 310 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Private Bathroom

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bonham

When you stay at The Carleton House in Bonham, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Sam Rayburn Library and Museum and TMC Bonham Hospital. .This bed & breakfast is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Sam Rayburn House Museum and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Legacy Ridge Country Club.

What's nearby

  • Sam Rayburn Library and Museum - 15 min walk
  • Sam Rayburn House Museum - 4 min drive
  • Legacy Ridge Country Club - 5 min drive
  • Bonham State Park - 6 min drive
  • Lake Bonham - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Love Field Airport (DAL) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kwik Chek - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Muddbones - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Carleton House

Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and a rooftop terrace
The Carleton House offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and complimentary bottled water. These individually furnished accommodations include desks. Digital television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Bonham bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in June 2020.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned rooms featuring DVD players. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a rooftop terrace and a garden. This Victorian bed & breakfast also features complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a fireplace in the lobby.
Enjoy a meal at Carleton House or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The bed & breakfast also offers room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered on select days.
Carleton House - Onsite fine-dining restaurant.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Carleton House

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Library
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Children's toys
  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (33 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1888
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with digital channels
  • DVD player
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests should be aware that dogs reside at this property
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Christmas Eve (24 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 37.00
  • Christmas Day (25 December) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30.00
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 30.00
  • New Year's Day (1 January) Gala Dinner per child: USD 25.00 (from 16 to 18 years old)
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per adult: USD 37.00
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: USD 27.00 (from 16 to 18 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds, sofa beds, and high chair
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Carleton House B&B Bonham
Carleton House B&B
Carleton House Bonham
Carleton House
The Carleton House Bonham
The Carleton House Bed & breakfast
The Carleton House Bed & breakfast Bonham

The Carleton House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 62 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

J'Lynne

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time at a Bed & Breakfast. The couple were very sweet and pleasurable. Nice place! Liked the private bath.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you arr looking for an old historic home for a bed and breakfast experience, this is the place. Great hosts and wonderful breakfast included. Beats the holiday inn by far.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful Get-Away
The "whole house" experience is nice. Owner welcomed us in, gave us a history of the house (and our room in particular). Nice touch
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Better than staying a chain...
Soulfully Americana without effort…because that’s just what they are. As someone that was born and raised country but long since has resided in the city, it makes me feel warm to know these people and places exist. Warmer still to visit them. Strongly suggested for a large group, meetings, or romantic weekends. They play music well and serve breakfast. How could it be better?
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was a very nice visit! Breakfast was very good. I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Michaelene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little B&B
Nice little B&B. Awesome antiques and friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018