The Poachers Inn

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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Poachers Inn in Dorchester offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. The property features a lounge, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots, providing ample space for relaxation. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves breakfast with an à la carte menu, including full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Additional amenities include a bar and outdoor seating area. Prime Location: Located 47 km from Bournemouth Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Monkey World (24 km) and Athelhampton House (12 km). Free on-site private parking is available for guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hotel, excellent Customer service excellent Food excellent Room excellent Location excellent”
Snell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The young lady at reception was so so lovely and help full. Very nice breakfast.”
Cherie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We’ve been many times. It’s always a pleasure to return. Great location, good set up”
Gerry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Dog friendly and very accommodating. Lovely situation. Dog walking area behind the hotel. Great collection of paintings in the breakfast room!”
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Warm welcome. Located by a stream. Really nice ambience. A proper Inn”
Tracy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly and welcoming staff, Sarah, Caroline and Ella were warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. Otto had a lovely time as did we!”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The pool looked well kept, but it wasn’t right season for us to get in. Breakfast was lovely and the staff are helpful and friendly”
Mary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff are outstanding, very attentive and caring towards their guests. Sarah the owner and her staff are what makes this property stand out. Incredibly customer focused. They will look after you, are professional and work extremely hard to...”
French
Ireland Ireland
“Decent breakfast served nicely and on time. Very much a classic English breakfast.Nice dining room near the bar. The close integration with the country pub where the meals are served made for a positive experience overall especially meeting locals...”
Roger
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Sarah greeted us on arrival and we were shown to our room. Large carpark at rear of property. Also parking at front if you have a small car. The breakfast cold options a little sparse but adequate with full cooked options delivered to the table...”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Payments by Booking.com
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