Located in Dorchester, 15 miles from Monkey World, The Poachers Inn has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. With a terrace, the property also has a restaurant, as well as a bar. Free WiFi is available and Corfe Castle is 24 miles away. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms have an electric tea pot, while some rooms contain a patio and others also feature pool views. The rooms have a closet. Poole Harbor is 25 miles from The Poachers Inn, while Golden Cap is 25 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 29 miles from the accommodation.

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

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

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 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.6
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Grace
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff very friendly and helpful, lovely old building, beautifully refurbished and comfortable. Food excellent.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly welcome by the owner and the lady who kept chickens
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic room, fantastic friendly helpful staff and the food was exceptional. Can’t rate highly enough. Good job I don’t live local as I would never cook for myself again. I’d eat there 7 days a week ❤️

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of The Poachers Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
Languages Spoken
  • English

Property practice

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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

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.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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.

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this reservation. During your stay, you can pay for any extras using Maestro, ​Mastercard, ​Visa and Debit card .

FAQs about The Poachers Inn

  • The Poachers Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at The Poachers Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The Poachers Inn is 5.6 miles from the center of Dorchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Swimming pool

  • Room options at The Poachers Inn include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin

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

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.