The Carleton House

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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 deep-tissue massage or other spa services. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Carleton House, the on-site fine-dining restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a rooftop terrace and a coffee shop/cafe.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is €166
includes taxes & fees
24 Oct - 25 Oct

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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

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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

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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

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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 Single 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 Single Beds
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About the area

Located in Bonham, The Carleton House is in the historical district. Legacy Ridge Country Club and Grayson Hills Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bonham State Park and Lake Bonham. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing, windsurfing and boat tours nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving. Visit our Bonham travel guide
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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

  • 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

  • Bed & breakfast in a shopping district
  • 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 deep-tissue 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, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
    • 1 meeting room, secured bike storage and a nature reserve
  • 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

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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 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Carleton House on 24 Oct 2026 start from €166, 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 a 15-minute walk of Fannin County Museum of History and Sam Rayburn Library and Museum. Fort Inglish Village and TMC Bonham Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 69 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice, clean rooms. The staff was very attentive. Great history associated with the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Owners very nice and breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8/10 Good

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Nice little B&B

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

10/10 Excellent

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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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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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.