The Poacher Inn

Alton Road, Hook, RG29 1RP, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.3
Scored 8.3
Very Good
Rated very good
225 reviews

I like everything about The Poacher, but especially the people who worked there, and particularly the managers: Jayne and Jon. Terrific people who went out of their way to make my stay an enjoyable one. I stayed in four other inns during this trip, and my stay at The Poacher was, by far, the nicest.

Peter United States of America
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The Poacher Inn

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Located in the small village of South Warnborough and just 15 minutes from the home of Jane Austen, is The Poacher Inn. Free Wi-Fi is available and a large garden with a children’s play area features at this hotel. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the contemporary restaurant, or a traditional pub menu in the pub, all made with fresh, local ingredients. Breakfast is served in the The Poacher's Inn's traditionally furnished dining room. Free parking is available and the historic market town of Alton and its rail station are just a 10-minute drive away. Watercress Line heritage railway can be reached after a 15-minute drive. The home of Gilbert White in the nearby village of Selborne is only 20 minutes away. A TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer are included in each room which has a simple but modern décor.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Free Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Number of guests
 
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
7.1
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  • Peter
    United States of America United States of America
    “I like everything about The Poacher, but especially the people who worked there, and particularly the managers: Jayne and Jon. Terrific people who went out of their way to make my stay an enjoyable one. I stayed in four other inns during this...”
  • Peter
    United States of America United States of America
    “I liked everything about The Poacher but was especially impressed by the staff who really could not have been friendlier or more helpful. The food was delicious, too, and the room was very comfortable. The managers of this inn are absolutely...”
  • Toufique
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Food was amazing. well prepared. Just great chef - Daniel was great as was the bar staff :)”

Host Info

Company review score: 9Based on 18,982 reviews from 37 properties
37 managed properties

Company info

This property has recently been taken over by Jon who has migrated south from Manchester, Jon and his wife Jayne have over 40 years experience in the hospitality business and taking over such a beautiful pub is a dream realised for them. The team in the pub are all local to the area so can give you some top tips on what to do with your time here if you don't have plans already. The idea is to offer a real country escape, think roaring fires, real ales, comfortable bedrooms and a hearty English breakfast, add this to the stunning Hampshire countryside that is available for you to explore and what more do you need? In today's fast paced life this property is the ideal escape.

Property info

Located in the small village of South Warnborough and just 15 minutes from the home of Jane Austen, is The Poacher Inn. Free Wi-Fi is available and a large garden with a children’s play area features at this hotel. Guests can enjoy a traditional pub menu in the restaurant & bar and enjoy a nightcap in front of the roaring fire. Breakfast is served in the The Poacher's Inn's traditionally furnished dining room. Free parking is available and the historic market town of Alton and its rail station are just a 10-minute drive away. Watercress Line heritage railway can be reached after a 15-minute drive. The home of Gilbert White in the nearby village of Selborne is only 20 minutes away. A TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer are included in each room which have been recently refurbished to give you that real country escape feel.

Neighborhood info

Located in the small village of South Warnborough and just 15 minutes from the home of Jane Austen, is The Poacher Inn. Take the 45 minute scenic drive to visit Stonehenge. Watercress Line heritage railway can be reached after a 15-minute drive. The home of Gilbert White in the nearby village of Selborne is only 20 minutes away.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

Amenities of The Poacher Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Darts
  • Playground
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Poacher Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Full English breakfast is GBP 9.00 per person.

Please note that we've changed our breakfast offering to a cooked breakfast available 0900-1100 on Saturday & Sunday. Monday through Friday we offer a packed 'Breakfast Bag'. Neither of these are included in the room rate.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about The Poacher Inn

  • The prices at The Poacher Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The Poacher Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Playground
    • Darts
    • Live music/Performance
    • Live sports events (broadcast)

  • Room options at The Poacher Inn include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The Poacher Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • The Poacher Inn is 3.7 miles from the center of Hook. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at The Poacher Inn is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.