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The Carleton House

3.0 star property
Experience the best of both worlds - world-class relaxation and vibrant city life. Indulge in fine dining, unwind to live music, and rejuvenate with spa treatments.

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Front of property – evening/night
Outdoor dining
Room, Private Bathroom (Lillian's Room Adults Only)
Elite Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom, Garden View | Balcony view
Interior entrance

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €178
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb

Room options

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Classic Cottage, Private Bathroom

Classic Cottage, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Outdoor play area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Free minibar items
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Double Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible, 2 Bathrooms

Comfort Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, Accessible, 2 Bathrooms

Highlights

Outdoor play area
Furnished balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Free minibar items
  • 118 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds

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

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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, Private Bathroom

Suite, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
803 N Main Street, Bonham, TX, 75418

What's nearby

  • Sam Rayburn Library and Museum - 15 min walk
  • TMC Bonham Hospital - 17 min walk
  • Sam Rayburn House Museum - 4 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

Bed & breakfast in a shopping district with rooms refurbished in 2020
At The Carleton House, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a free manager's reception and concerts and live shows. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Carleton House, the on-site fine-dining restaurant. In addition to a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby health club, secured bike storage and a computer station
  • Barbecues, tour/ticket information and wedding services
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 40-inch TVs with streaming services, digital channels and DVD players
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 (84 centimetre 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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 any questions, 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
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Carleton House pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Carleton House?

As of 22 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carleton House on 23 Feb 2025 start from €177.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Carleton House?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Carleton House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Carleton House?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Carleton House located?

Situated in the historical district, this bed & breakfast is within 1 mile (2 km) of Sam Rayburn Library and Museum and TMC Bonham Hospital. Sam Rayburn House Museum is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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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

Larry

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

John J.

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

Paul

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

Steve

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

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

This was a very nice visit! Breakfast was very good. I would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Michaelene

Nice little B&B
Nice little B&B. Awesome antiques and friendly owners
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

OMG! Amazing!
This was a 1st time in a bed and breakfast for both of us. Upon entering the house, Karen greeted us and showed us to our room, the Carleton Suite which is the entire 3rd floor. Our room was cozy, and had a nice sitting area and private balcony. The Jacuzzi tub was amazing! Since it was big enough for 2, we spent most of our time in the tub relaxing together. The window over the tub made it nice to lie back and look at the sky and have natural lighting during the day. And there were battery operated candles and a dimmer switch for night time to make the scene more romantic. Our dinner was AMAZING!!! Everything was homemade and absolutely wonderful! I enjoyed Steve's violin/fiddle playing throughout dinner.The candle lit dinner in a dining room with a fire place was just the perfect Valentine's Day dinner date and we both enjoyed it, and each other's company so much. I loved the sheets, blankets, and feather pillows on the bed, but the bed itself was a little uncomfortable for me. It was nice to have extra room since we are used to sleeping on a queen size bed. Breakfast was top notch! Once again, all made from scratch and fresh squeezed orange! I honestly would live here just for Karen's cooking! After breakfast we had massages with Karen. She did a wonderful job and we both felt very relaxed afterwards. Upon departure, Karen bagged up some cookies for us to take home - even though they only made it about 5 minutes into our drive! I would love to come back and visit again in the spring time when the garden is in bloom and come back to enjoy some amazing food! Thank you Karen and Steve for a wonderful and peaceful relaxing weekend! Claire DeMar & Tyrel Murray, Cedar Hill, TX.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great House to Visit
Great House to get away from your daily routine. My wife and I spent Dec. 31, 2015 and Jan. 1, 2015. We enjoyed our stay. Staying at the Carleton House was like going back in time. The room was great. The breakfast was very good. Great conversation with the other guest during breakfast. We enjoyed looking at all the antiques and pictures in the house. We had dinner on the 31st at the house. The dinner was great. Karen and Steve were great host. We plan on going back for another stay.