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 family-friendly restaurant serving traditional and modern cuisines, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Convenient Location: Located 47 km from Bournemouth Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Monkey World (24 km), Corfe Castle (39 km), and Athelhampton House (12 km). Free on-site private parking is available. Highly Rated Service: Guests appreciate the attentive staff, excellent breakfast, and comfortable rooms, making The Poachers Inn a highly rated choice.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • 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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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Pjw
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were very friendly and efficient. Dinner was excellent. The outside area was lovely for drinks. We didn’t try the pool.
  • Desmond
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was ready upon arrival and as seen in the adverts. We had a three course dinner and a couple of beers each which was well received after a long journey. The food was good unpretentious home cooking. When we retired to the room it was warm...
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very spacious and comfortable accommodation in a very quite rural setting with excellent external facilities weather permitting. Choice of food was excellent and well cooked.
  • Helene
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff excellent Facilities great Dinner great Breakfast limited only cereal and full English available Closed Sunday and Monday so could not stay another night
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely one night stay! Great evening meal and breakfast and super friendly staff!
  • Bowskill
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly and efficient staff, Sarah is exceptional. Food was excellent and the breakfast phenomenal. All freshly cooked to order.
  • Della
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly greeting on arrival. Smooth efficient check-in. Super clean, spacious well presented room. Delicious evening meal. Really comfy bed. Great Shower. Lovely breakfast. Helpful and chatty hosts and staff. Perfect!
  • Vanessa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The place itself was lovely & breakfast was lovely too. Staff very helpful
  • Carole
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was roomy and cosy at same time and spotlessly clean. Staff were welcoming and friendly and food was very good quality and value.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff excellent Location beautiful Great with dog

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of The Poachers Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities

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

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Packed lunches

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access

General

  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool cover
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Languages spoken

  • English

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 of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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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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