The Poacher Inn

Hotels
7.7 (223 reviews)
Alton Road , Hook , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Darts
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Kid meals
Cashless payment available
Free wired internet
Playground on site
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Uncomfortable bed
Hot water issues
Breakfast scheduling

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Most reviews indicate the place is clean and well-maintained.
Service
8.88
Exceptional service noted in multiple reviews, with staff being described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.42
Excellent location mentioned positively across several reviews.
Room Quality
6.37
Some complaints about comfort and amenities, hence a lower score.
Amenities
7.4
Amenities are adequate but had some complaints related to the shower.
Value for Money
7.36
Generally perceived as good value with mixed feedback on the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
7.91
Food quality was highly praised, but breakfast scheduling was an issue for some guests.
Overall Experience
7.38
Overall experience is positive, but with some significant flaws mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 03:49

Property Description

Charming Countryside Retreat

Fine Dining and Traditional Pub Menu
Indulge in a culinary experience at The Poacher Inn with options ranging from fine dining in the contemporary restaurant to a traditional pub menu, all crafted with fresh, local ingredients.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Explore the historic market town of Alton, the home of Jane Austen, and the heritage railway at Watercress Line - all just a short drive away. Don't forget to visit the home of Gilbert White in Selborne, a mere 20 minutes from the hotel.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in modern rooms featuring a TV, private bathroom, and simple yet stylish decor. With free Wi-Fi, a large garden, and a children's play area, The Poacher Inn ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of countryside charm and modern comforts at The Poacher Inn.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SOU

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.7
Based on 223 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 8.88
Location: 8.42
Room Quality: 6.37
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 7.36
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 7.38
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walton couple gb
10
Lovely weekend in a stunning location
Pros:

Its a beautiful little country pub with gorgeous rooms and great facilities

2025-12-21 via Nuitee
C
Chris couple gb
5
Barely satisfactory
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

No hot water

2025-11-14 via Nuitee
M
Mick couple gb
8
2025-10-27 via Nuitee
M
Marina couple gb
9
Enjoyable and very comfortable stay.
Pros:

Great location really lovely room. Comfortable bed. Food in the pub was great, sadly no breakfast, but a lovely café in the village sorted that out! Lovely,,helpful and friendly staff
Will definitely stay again.

Cons:

Nothing.

2025-10-23 via Nuitee
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
10
2025-10-01 via Nuitee
J
Janette
10
Lovely stay.
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff. Room cozy and clean. Food good too. Would recommend.

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
K
karen family_with_children gb
3
Staff great but needs some changes to breakfast and rooms and most of all booking.com
Pros:

Zero rate for breakfast because we were held up on travelling to the inn and wasn’t told you had to pre order breakfast before 8.30 and we didn’t get there until 10.20 pm due to delay

Cons:

The mirror in the bathroom too high. Poor lighting no mirror at the vanity unit but it had the coffee tray on it. Staff were excellent. Shower didn’t work right and filled up with water on the shower tray. Most of all don’t go through booking.com because I had so much stress with them having my payment for 20 days

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
L
Long couple gb
10
Would recommend! Amazing staff and good atmosphere.
Pros:

Very clean.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
J
jennie couple gb
5
2025-08-11 via Nuitee
W
walton couple gb
10
Stunning accommodation and lovely area
Pros:

Beautiful little country pub with lovely accommodation, breakfast was gorgeous and very prompt and we had an evening meal too and that was very nice and also reasonably priced. Will definitely stay here again the owner and the staff were all lovely too

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
D
Deborah Grant family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Lovely Friendly and very Welcoming, food was fantastic. Such great value for money rooms perfect plenty of parking . Fantastic would definitely stay again and hopefully soon .

Cons:

Nothing

2025-08-04 via Nuitee
S
Shahi63 family with young children gb
10
Fantastic staff and a fabulous place
Pros:

The poacher inn is an excellent choice for a stay or a place to visit for meal/ drinks. My stay was for a convention so a three night stay was very comfortable and a bit luxurious. The room was fully facilitated and so cosy to relax, I must say I had a good night sleep. The location was just perfect for me as car park was right next and easily accessible to public transport with lovely friendly drivers.
The staff at Poachers Inn are exceptional I must thank you to Oli who confirmed some important services to make sure of my comfortable stay at the booking time. They even accommodated me for the last minute booking for an extra day. I’m pleased with the price I paid and the services ce I received
The manager Kate was so welcoming and friendly. Her bright smile and a great communicator to make me feel welcomed. I had a great conversation with Lola and Oli. They all had a great public relationship skills and the chef Roary was an another star to the team who catered the best breakfast to start our day with. The breakfast (vegetarian option) was excellent and presented to a Michelin star selection. The sausages were cooked to perfection and the mushrooms just exquisite. I have to say the decor and ambience was amazing. The decor gives you the feel of a unique suttle old castle style which made the ambience so appealing and inviting. Very impressive and hats off to a person who planned and designed well. Interior is a winner in that environment
Thank you to all the lovely staff and to this wonderful place which tells a history of the past

Cons:

N/A

2025-07-30 via Nuitee
P
Pennygm young couple gb
5
Passable
Pros:

Pleasant country style pub with lovely garden

Cons:

Bed uncomfortable very soft mattress.

2025-07-27 via Nuitee
S
Steven young couple gb
8
great place for some good beer and food and some great staff
Pros:

all staff are great. food was nice

Cons:

shower in room not great at all

2025-07-21 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo traveller gb
10
Exceptional
2025-07-02 via Nuitee
J
Jagraman young couple gb
9
Pretty, peaceful and cosy establishment with access to good walking routes.
Pros:

It’s an old building but within the constraints, it is a very tastefully decorated place, very clean and all essential amenities are provided. Staff are very helpful and engaging.

Cons:

Nothing in particular - I was very content with my stay.

2025-07-02 via Nuitee
J
Jane young couple gb
8
Good thank you
Pros:

We missed breakfast as we did not see the instructions on the second page of the welcome that it had to be requested the evening before

Cons:

The above could have been highlighted at check in, although, to be fair, we were in a rush

2025-06-29 via Nuitee
P
Philip young couple gb
9
Great country pub
Pros:

fabulous breakfasts

Cons:

gardens could do with some tidying

2025-06-25 via Nuitee
J
John young couple gb
8
Pleasant stsy
Pros:

Great customer service from kate

Cons:

Shower

2025-06-24 via Nuitee
K
Kenneth young couple gb
9
Thanks Katie for a most enjoyable stay!
Pros:

Katie, the very new owner of the Poachers is so enthusiastic to improve all the facilities, working so diligently, to offer a clean and friendly service. It’s a pub with rooms, so don’t expect the Ritz, we loved our stay, clean room and shower room. Comfy bed, and over the w/e delightful hand cooked breakfast served in the spacious dining room. Throughly enjoyed our stay. The pub is friendly too, we enjoyed our game of darts ( hadn’t played for decades)
Would reccomend without hesitation.

Cons:

The outside tables were in the process of being tidied up, Katie knows this is the next area for her improvement plans! But a large peaceful and sunny beer garden is another fine addition to the Poacher.

2025-06-23 via Nuitee