The Poachers Inn

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Staff

9.5

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 hotel features a lounge, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots, perfect 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 14 mi from Monkey World and 29 mi from Bournemouth Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Athelhampton House (7.5 mi) and Weymouth Harbor (17 mi). Free on-site private parking is available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • 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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See what guests loved the most:

May
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly and helpful staff. Very nice clean room overall 5 star rating. Will recommend to our family and friends. Will come back next time we come dorset again ❤️”
Nathan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very kind staff, they went above and beyond for us for our stay and made such an effort to be welcoming”
Irene
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely quiet location. Very friendly and helpful staff.”
Geoffrey
France France
“A lovely setting and the kindest and most helpful staff . Sarah made sure we had a suitable room (mobility) and it was delightful . Food was cooked in house and very good .”
Terence
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely food, great breakfast, really nice people, felt home from home !”
Jeanette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I love the views and the layout of the hotel that you could come and go without disturbing anyone”
Ken
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A lovely little place to stay whilst on our way to Weymouth. The staff were extremely nice and welcoming.”
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Swimming pool. Feiendly and efficient staff. Excellent pies”
Kate
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Basic but clean and had everything we needed. Staff were very friendly and efficient”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very welcoming. Lovely area, quiet in a small village. The room very clean and well equiped. Super staff so friendly and helpful. Food was home cooked and cooked to order. Reasonably priced and good portions. The breakfast was very good with...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Poachers Inn

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

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

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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