The Poacher Inn

Hotels
7.7 (230 reviews)
Alton Road , Hook , gb

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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 230 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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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
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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
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Chris • couple • gb
5
Barely satisfactory
Pros:

Excellent location

Cons:

No hot water

2025-11-14 • via Nuitee
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Mick • couple • gb
8
2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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