Antelope by Greene King Inns
- Garden
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Private bathroom
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
About this property
Located on Poole Harbor quay, The Antelope is just a 10-minute drive from Sandbanks beach. With a 500 year history the hotel’s comfortable rooms also offer free Wi-Fi access. Still retaining part of the original 15th-century building, guests can enjoy a traditional bar with an open fire in the winter and a courtyard garden in the summer. The nautical-themed Smuggler’s restaurant serves a large seasonal menu using locally sourced ingredients, including freshly caught fish, as well as Real Ales and fine wines. Poole Harbor and the cross-channel ferries to France can be reached in just 5 minutes by car.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Mary
United States“Front desk staff was excellent and very helpful to us. The building is old with stairs to the room. There is a good breakfast and there is a pub and restaurant for other meals. Location is good in a busy area of Poole, walkable from train...” - Booker
United Kingdom“Location was good ideal for me to get to see and were going to” - Joanna United Kingdom“Gorgeous quirky pub hotel, in a perfect location. Comfortable room (surprisingly large) and the staff could not have been nicer.”
- Anonymous United Kingdom“Really friendly staff, very good breakfast, comfortable beds and proximity to Poole Quay. We brought the car because we have a kayak, but otherwise could have arrived by train. We spent three nights here and explored the harbour, went to Brownsea...”
- Elizabeth
Canada“Loved the history of this Inn, the location; bar/restaurant & food” - Krista United States“Great staff. Good food. Convenient from the ferry.”
Timothy United States“Location was great close to restaurants and the ferry terminal for our trip to Cherbourg. Clean room, comfy bed.”- Moore United Kingdom“Location was excellent, room was lovely and staff friendly.”
- Tim United Kingdom“Nice sized room with a good bathroom, very pleasent staff in the hotle and the Bar. Excellent location.”
- Charles United States“What a great place to stay! The entire staff is friendly and helpful, and we were made to very welcomed. It is a very historic building, well maintained, and our room was perfect. The hotel is located in an historic district, with wonderful shops...”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that there is live music in the bar on Thursdays and Fridays, please check with the hotel if you require a quiet room during this period.
Please note that the property hosts weddings and other functions on a regular basis during the week and weekends and that music will be on until 0:00. Guests are kindly asked to contact the hotel after a booking is made using contact details stated on the booking confirmation once a booking is made if they require a quiet room.
Please note that full payment is taken at the time of booking.
If booking 5 rooms or more different conditions may apply.
