The Poacher Inn

Hotels
7.7 (234 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 234 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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Julia couple gb
8
Good value for money
Pros:

The food was lovely and the staff welcoming.

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
10
Friendly staff, good food. Felt welcome.
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Comfortable room. Nice food. We’re able to accommodate our expensive bicycles, bringing them in doors overnight.

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Madeline solo_traveller gb
8
Great value -good choice and quality of evening meal
Pros:

Excellent food

Cons:

Difficulty with lock on bedroom door

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Rosalind solo_traveller gb
10
Great service from start to finish, helped us get into our room early so we could get ready for a wedding. Staff were re
Pros:

Gorgeous setting, lovely room and great food and service. The staff were amazing.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Staff were very pleasant and the bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Bathroom was very cramped.
The breakfast menu was very limited
Better windows needed as the road noise was intrusive.

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Peter family_with_children nl
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Louise couple gb
9
Just what we needed following a wedding nearby
Pros:

Very comfortable room and bed, excellent breakfast

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Robert solo_traveller gb
4
I wouldn't stay here or eat here again. It's a lovely place for a drink but that's it.
Pros:

The location was ideal. I was at an event near by.

Cons:

This place is poorly run. The staff were nice people but overall is was not what you would expect from any accommodation.

For the food, I ordered a salmon, potatoes and vegetables. The dish came without potatoes. When I asked where the potatoes were, she told me that they hadn't been delivered that day. She didn't tell me that when making the order or when bringing the food out. So, I asked for chips instead, which they were able to do. These were added to the bill as an extra cost.

The salmon wasn't cooked through, 1/3 of it was raw. Salmon shouldn't be served raw, it can contain parasites.

I booked here for 3 nights. When I checked in, I was just handed a key with no explanation of anything, no one showed me to my room.
When I got back at 11:45 one night, the whole place was closed. I couldn't get in. I had to shout at one of the windows. Thankfully, one of the staff who probably lives there was able to let me in. She explained that one of the keys works for the fire exit at the back. I wasn't told this on check in.

The second day that I went down for breakfast at 8am. No one was there, I couldn't find anyone in the whole pub. Other people had left their keys on the counter and checked out. It didn't look like they had done breakfast for anyone that day.

There was a bit of a smell in the bathroom and the shower drain was partially blocked, the water wasn't draining properly.

I decided to check out early and go home. I didn't stay in the final night that I had booked.

I slept reasonably well. I could hear the other guests opening and closing their doors at 6am. My door was too wide for the frame and had to be pushed quite hard to close it.

I wouldn't stay here again. This place isn't run properly. There are that many issues, I'm sure that the people running it are aware of it.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Rebecca solo_traveller gb
10
Cosy, luxurious, fabulous nights sleep, very kind and helpful staff! Highly recommend!
Pros:

everthing!

2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Oswald couple gb
7
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Hayley couple gb
7
2026-02-27 via Nuitee
W
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
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Janette
10
Lovely stay.
Pros:

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

2025-09-01 via Nuitee
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Long couple gb
10
Would recommend! Amazing staff and good atmosphere.
Pros:

Very clean.

Cons:

Nothing

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
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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
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jennie couple gb
5
2025-08-11 via Nuitee