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.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Snell
United Kingdom“The young lady at reception was so so lovely and help full. Very nice breakfast.” - Gerry 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“Warm welcome. Located by a stream. Really nice ambience. A proper Inn”
- Tracy United Kingdom“Friendly and welcoming staff, Sarah, Caroline and Ella were warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. Otto had a lovely time as did we!”
- Mary 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...”
- Roger 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...”
- Janet United Kingdom“Breakfast was first class 😋 Plenty to choose from on cooked menu even did fried bread gor my husband when he asked if he voukd havexa slice 😋.Variety 😋 of cereals, fruit yogurt, croissants, jams etc. An excellent breakfast”
- Margaret United Kingdom“The hosts were very welcoming. The room was comfortable and there was a lovely outdoor swimming pool which we were able to swim in which was very refreshing on a hot day. The food served was good”
- Martin United Kingdom“The all English with fried bread. I'd go just for that. What stands out the most is Ella and Sara. Worked their butts off all weekend behind the bar, taking orders serving . And they were there all of the time. All the time smiling and putting up...”
- Marek United Kingdom“Beautiful location, accommodation, food and staff! Thank you to Sarah and her team for being so welcoming. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back next year to try the pool, as the weather was not kind to us. But we had a very successful...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
