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Carleton House Bed and Breakfast
4.7 ★★★★★ 52 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Bonham, Texas
Plan your tour
- Phone (903) 583-2779
- Website carletonhouse.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“The rooms are named for the original family members and Steve & Karen went to a lot of effort to restore the home and even purchase items from the daughter's estate sales.”
“Spend a weekend here going to a local winery, antique stores, the state park, and museums, then come back to the house and feel like you are visiting family!”
“The exterior of this historic house was everything, and then once inside, you're transported back, through decades and decades of photos, furniture, and memorabilia.”
Amenities couples mention
“The yard is full of beautiful flowers as well as a gazebo and back deck for their wedding venue.”
What couples say again and again
“The house was absolutely beautiful and filled with so much history with so many stories behind it all.”
“Karen and Steve go above and beyond at being amazing hosts, from home cooked cookies to playing violen and washboard for us while we ate breakfast.”
From the reviews
We wanted to take a quick weekend trip someplace close to home to unwind and recharge. A quick search of area B&B's found this place. We love old homes and the hosts offered bonus options of a massage and candlelight dinner so that solidified our decision.
We chose to visit the Carlton house for our 39th wedding anniversary! We were not disappointed! We read the good reviews online and they were all true. We enjoyed the private message in our room, the delicious breakfast, and the friendly help given to us by Steve and Karen!!
We booked last minute, but had our eye on this place before coming to town to celebrate my dad's 90th birthday. The exterior of this historic house was everything, and then once inside, you're transported back, through decades and decades of photos, furniture, and memorabilia.
Everything I expected and more. I love the Victorian Era and I stayed in the Mission house. From the kitchen,bedroom and large bathroom with a claw bathtub was the best ever. The host Karen and Steve were so kind and accommodating. Love the breakfast everyday and their music ability. They have become long life friends.
Getting married at Carleton House Bed and Breakfast
Carleton House Bed and Breakfast comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Carleton House Bed and Breakfast
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Carleton House Bed and Breakfast — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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