The Carleton House

Property class: 3
Bonham Victorian B&B with restaurant

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Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at The Carleton House. Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights at this Victorian bed & breakfast include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $165
$186 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 28 - Oct 29

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A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.

Suite, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (Lillian's Room Adults Only)

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wardrobe.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Room, Private Bathroom (May's Room Adults Only)

A traditional bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a mirror.

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

  • Garden view
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Cottage, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a floral-patterned bedspread, a white headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

Classic Cottage, Private Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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A dimly lit bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a dresser, and a framed picture on the wall.

Comfort Cottage

  • Garden view
  • 118 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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803 N Main Street, Bonham, TX, 75418

What's nearby

  • Fannin County Museum of History - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sam Rayburn Library and Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Fort Inglish Village - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bonham State Park - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Choctaw Casino - 54 min drive - 101.2 km

Getting around

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. Airport (DFW) - 75 min drive
  • Love Field Airport (DAL) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪SONIC Drive In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Scooter's Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Los Amigos - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Carleton House

  • Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at The Carleton House. Guests indulge in deep-tissue massages, then grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe. Other highlights at this Victorian bed & breakfast include a snack bar/deli, a terrace, and a garden.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
12:00pm

Hotel size

    • 4 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 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 any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

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

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    • No alcohol served onsite

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Reviews

The Carleton House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

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  • Breakfast was delicious and a highlight of the stay, with many guests praising its quality. (4 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed my stay! Karen and Steve are wonderful hosts! She I had a wedding nearby I wanted to pamper myself. I was indeed pampered by a wonderful breakfast, entertainment, and wonderful conversation. I highly recommend staying here.
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10/10 Exceptional

Steve and Karen are wonderful hosts. They are considerate and kind. Breakfast was delicious. We were serenaded with Steve on the fiddle and Karen on the washboard. Great fun. Enjoyable visit.
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice, clean rooms. The staff was very attentive. Great history associated with the house.
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10/10 Exceptional

First time at a Bed & Breakfast. The couple were very sweet and pleasurable. Nice place! Liked the private bath.
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10/10 Exceptional

Property around house beautifully landscaped gardens with gazebo and numerous outdoor sitting areas. Antique Victorian bed and breakfast mansion decorated with first homeowners’ possessions along with many one-of-a kind 19th century pieces. Softest beds, delicious meals and many stories shared by owners about the life of this grand estate.
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8/10 Very good

Owners very nice and breakfast was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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?
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8/10 Very good

This was a very nice visit! Breakfast was very good. I would stay again
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8/10 Very good

Nice little B&B

Nice little B&B. Awesome antiques and friendly owners
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10/10 Exceptional

Place to stay

travel a lot and found this to be a place to return to in my travels. Wonderful couple took the time to make a tired traveler feel right at home. Room was wonderful and dining was excellent.
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8/10 Very good

What a surprise

Having never been to Bonham before, the initial emotion was What are we getting into?. However, The Carelton House was fantastic, and amazing. The owners are great people, and perfect hosts. Although our stay was just one night, they entertained us with live music, plenty of history, wonderful food, and a surprise tour of Bonham in their Model A. Total package was fulfilling, and my solid recommendation to anyone wishing a quite night (or more) away.
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10/10 Exceptional

our bed and breakfast adventure!

Karen and Steve, our hosts of the Carleton House do an incredible job at making people feel welcome and comfortable. Our one night stay was extremely memorable. The breakfast provided was absolutely delicious. I sincerely hope we can stay at their bed and breakfast again some day. sincerely, the Kuballs
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2/10 Poor

Special Party

I attended a Murder Mystery Dinner of which none of those descriptions applied. The service was terrible and the food was bland with very small servings. We paid for entertainment but my 5 year old could have written a better script. It was unorganized, boring and long. Never would this be a recommendation for anyone coming to visit the area.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful bed and breakfast!

The Carleton house history is fascinating and it is amazing that Karen and Steve have original artifacts to help tell the story of this wonderful house. Karen's breakfast was fabulous, the hospitality from both was warm and inviting, the accommodations were wonderful and we had the best, most peaceful night of sleep we have had in a very long time. I highly recommend to all!!! Karyn and Jeff
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6/10 Good

Weddings may not be your thing

As a guest attending a wedding here, I loved the atmosphere of the wedding in which I attended. I appreciated the natural landscaping in which the venue was providing HOWEVER I do prefer a bit more of a manicured landscape if I am providing an outdoor wedding for clients. I am not sure if this establishment has new ownership as I did not see some of the amenities from the website on location. I would suggest OUTDOOR MISTING FANS to accomodate a JUNE WEDDING IN TEXAS and bathrooms be made available in an outside building since the wedding guests were NOT ALLOWED into the main house. IF YOU ARE TO PROVIDE WEDDING PACKAGES....THIS IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST!!! Refreshment table was not set up (no punch bowl) and we had to HUNT for the plastic cups to serve the guests the champagne we brought. While the attempt was admirable, I would suggest a professional wedding planner to make sure all the little details are attended to that would ensure your visiting wedding guests and potential future clients would have a favorable and memorable experience.
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10/10 Exceptional

A Relaxing Get Away

The Carlton House is a trip to a slower, more gracious era. Everything from our warm welcome on a rainy June evening to the fabulous breakfasts and the gourmet dinner compete with candles and music makes us look forward to our next visit.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great Stay

On May 26, 2017, my wife and I along with two grandsons, 9 and 7, stayed in the Pierce Room of the Casual House on 10th Street, in Bonham, TX. This is one of their additional bed and breakfast homes that accommodates families with children. When we met with Steve, we were given a large bag of monster cookies hand made by Karen, which were wonderful. The cookies were about nine inches in diameter and were very tasty! Steve gave the us a ride in their 1931 Model A Ford, a real experience for the grandkids! We all loved the antique charm of the accommodations and how gracious the owners were!
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful retreat

We began relaxing as soon as we arrived. Karen and Steve were wonderful hosts and we spent a fun evening in a jam session. Karen's cooking was tops and would return again in a heartbeat. The property was beautiful and full of historical touches. Loved our room with a balcony and can't wait to book the room again!
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10/10 Exceptional

A lovely and quiet spring evening

I was so very pleased to find The Carleton House via a third party recommendation. I found my room to comfortable, clean and quiet. The home is just remarkable and well restored to days gone by. And my breakfast we just fantastic. I hope to return again next year. James F (Pittsburgh, PA)
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding hospitality!

We stayed here on our honeymoon and everything was amazing! The room was clean the service was great and breakfast the next morning was spectacular! We will definitely be going back for future stays as a romanctic get away!
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10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing Stay

We had a wonderful time at The Carleton House. We originally stayed there in December 2015 and then got married there in January 2016. Karen was just wonderful! She's an excellent cook and such a gracious host. The first time we stayed, we were on the second floor. When we got married there, we stayed in the honeymoon suite on the entire third floor. It's cozy and relaxing, It was such a peaceful weekend both times. We cannot wait to stay there again soon!
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10/10 Exceptional

beautiful time capsule

This is a beautiful time capsule of a bed and breakfast. Steve and Karen are extremely sweet and hospitable! We stayed in the Carleton Room. It was absolutely stunning. Big beautiful room and private balcony! The huge two person jetted tub was perfection. They think of everything from the luxurious sheets to the soaps on the bathroom! Karen is a marvelous cook! You will be spoiled here! I highly recommend staying here!
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10/10 Exceptional

A truly wonderful experience

I really enjoyed my stay here. The hosts were fantastic and we were greeted with fresh baked cookies. Our third floor suite was beautiful and we really enjoyed the private balcony and the tub. When they say it's big enough for two, they're not kidding. Karen even went out of her way to accommodate a request I had. I would highly recommend giving it a try.