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 29 mi from Bournemouth Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Monkey World (15 mi) and Athelhampton House (7.5 mi). Free on-site private parking is available for guests.

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

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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 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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
  • Martin
    United Kingdom 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 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...
  • Marfell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Came to explore some of the Jurassic Coast for August Bank Holiday weekend & was not disappointed!! The Inn was an absolute ideal location, around 30 mins to Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door. The price was outstanding -- The Poachers Inn offers a very...
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great staff. Breakfast was excellent. Great to have food cooked to order instead of a buffet. Very nice pool.
  • Natalie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location, the food was amazing, staff were very friendly and helpful. Exceeded expectations will definitely be returning x thank you for a great stay x
  • Marc
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loads of traditional charm in a beautifully peaceful English rural setting.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very much enjoy our stay and hope to return here again
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about the place- accommodation food accessibility

Hotel area info

Restaurants

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

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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