The Poachers Inn

Hotels
8.4 (725 reviews)
The Poachers Inn Piddletrenthide , Dorchester , GB

Free

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food
Cons:
Dated rooms
Damp smell
Cold rooms in winter

Categories

Cleanliness
7.93
Some mention of damp smell in room and rooms described as needing TLC.
Service
8.9
Staff are consistently described as very friendly, helpful, and caring.
Location
8.94
Multiple reviews highlight the beautiful and convenient location.
Room Quality
7.89
Room furniture noted as dated and some rooms were very cold.
Amenities
8.42
Nice amenities like free parking and Wi-Fi were highlighted.
Value for Money
8.38
General satisfaction with the pricing and offerings.
Food and Beverage
8.43
Breakfast and dinner quality noted positively, though some suggested improvements.
Overall Experience
8.3
The reviews indicate a generally very positive experience with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 06:56

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation with Scenic Views
Experience a tranquil stay at The Poachers Inn in Dorchester, just a stone's throw away from Monkey World. Indulge in the outdoor swimming pool, relax in the garden, or unwind in the shared lounge. The hotel boasts a restaurant and bar, perfect for a delightful dining experience.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at The Poachers Inn is thoughtfully designed with a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Enjoy a cozy night's sleep with the provided bed linen and towels. Some rooms even offer a patio and pool views, ensuring a memorable stay.

Convenient Location with Nearby Attractions
Explore popular landmarks such as Corfe Castle and Poole Harbour, located within a short distance from the hotel. Don't miss out on visiting Golden Cap and Bournemouth Airport during your stay at The Poachers Inn.

Book now for an unforgettable retreat at The Poachers Inn!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 725 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.93
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 7.89
Amenities: 8.42
Value for Money: 8.38
Food and Beverage: 8.43
Overall Experience: 8.3
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Christine • couple • gb
8
Overall enjoyed our stay at the Poachers Inn.
Pros:

Friendly staff. Evening meal excellent. Good full English breakfast. Lovely setting around a pool.

Cons:

No decaf tea available. Breakfast cereal /fruit juice limited choice. Oversized large heavy keyring for room key.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Alastair • extended_group • gb
7
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • extended_group • gb
8
It provided everything we needed.
Pros:

We appreciated the historical building and contents. The staff were very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

No bath mats provided

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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everest • solo_traveller • pt
10
Pros:

Location very nice,bar excellent and also owner and staff very accommodating.
The evening meal i had from the menu excellent

Cons:

All good overall

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • extended_group • gb
8
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • couple • gb
5
An okay stay for a couple of nights, in need of renovation and redecoration to spruce it up.
Pros:

The staff were lovely, the 2 young bartenders/front of house staff were lovely ladies who made you feel very welcome and were happy to have a nice conversation with you. Honestly these 2 lovely ladies really made up for the rest of the stay!
The breakfast was good, cooked well and tasted nice.
The room was quite spacious and clean, very easy to access and the pool was lovely.

Cons:

The breakfast could have had more selection, it was either a full english, eggs on toast or 1 choice of cereal. The orange juice served at breakfast was very cheap and not nice at all.
The room was outdated in decor and in facilities. For example, there was no fridge to store any drinks/snacks etc and there was only one tiny fan so in the summer heat it was incredibly difficult to cool down.
The shower was very small and not much room to move, the blinds in the bathroom were extremely difficult to open and close.
In the restaurant and pub area, there was a lot of mould visible on the windowsills, not exactly safe or comfortable to sit near.
The rooms did smell of damp.
Information online noted a different price for pets to stay overnight, there was a £15 pet night charge for a pet to stay.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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celia • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

excellent wide choice, dish hot. both for breakfast and dinner.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
5
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • couple • gb
4
Ok
Pros:

Location large bathroom large bath

Dogs privided with a slice if bacon at breakfast

Cons:

On booked stated 'fanulous breajfast" Breakfast was dreadful, very little choice, 3 basic cereals and cooked sausage bacon, egg, tomato,beans and fried bread or choice of eggs on toast. No fruit, no yoghurt, or pastries on offer only 3 basic cereals and really cheap bitter orange juice. Having ordered poached eggs on white toast and full English we were poached served eggs on brown bread and 2 sausages and 2 eggs pertaining to be a full english . Had to retirn and was given a pile of mush on toast and the missing items on the full English appeared still minus fried bread and swimming in oil, .waitress was lovely and brought out fresh poached eggs but the whites wernt cooked. Order had been written down on arrival and there were very few people at breakfast so why the wrong orders

Room was tired and a bit tatty. Located downstairs had to keep blinds closed as people sitting at tables directly outside window. Room had a sitting area but you could not see to watch tv in this area you could only see tv lying in bed. Room had no desk or dressing table which is needed if you have to work or like to dry your hair in front if a mirtor had to stand yo dry hair in front of mirtor located high up on the wall . No USB charging sockets.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Garrety • extended_group • gb
7
Pros:

lovely quiet location , pool looked good but didnt use.

Cons:

the food was average. small menu and limited window for breakfast. We had to leave before it was even open

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Jill • solo_traveller • gb
8
Good stay, tiny room
Pros:

The location, the staff, the food! Also nice and welcoming for the dog with good safe walks very close.
Dog got a sausage for breakfast.

Cons:

My only quibble is that the room was very small, only just enough room for me to sidle past the end to get out. There were a few broken things in the bathroom and the shower was so small that my husband couldn't actually use it. It didn't match the photos!

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Nigel • solo_traveller • gb
9
a comfortable stay with very friendly host and staff . Will stay again
Pros:

very friendly and good service . Excellent food . Comfy bed

Cons:

Shower door came open very easily

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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ANMcM • solo_traveller • us
9
A peaceful spot suitable for relaxation or as a base for regional exploration
Pros:

A friendly and attentive staff makes this a hotel worth seeking out. The surroundings are peaceful, my room was comfortable and suitably equipped, and food was good.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Steve • couple • gb
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
5
Our stay was ok. The owner and staff were very pleasant. The room and pub in general was very tired. Needs modernising.
Pros:

Quiet location

Cons:

In need of an update.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • gb
6
Nice location, nice restaurant/bar, but spoilt by yapping dogs and cold bedroom.
Pros:

Dinner was excellent with the best steak and ale pie I have every had. The breakfast was good and the bar area/restaurant was comfortable

Cons:

Yapping dogs allowed in the restaurant during our evening meal, which ruined our meal. It was noticeable that the dogs were not allowed in the breakfast room. The bedroom was very cold, which meant that my partner couldn't get warm and couldn't sleep.

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
6
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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James • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Espérance • solo_traveller • cz
5
Sehr enttäuschend zu diesem Preis !
Cons:

Das Zimmer war sehr klein, im Erdgeschoss und deshalb feucht
Im Bad ging das Licht über dem Spiegel nicht, auf Nachfrage wurde es nicht repariert, der Fön ging nach 5 min aus, der Boden war schmutzig, die Halterung fürs Klopapier hing an einer langen Schraube, offensichtlich auch nicht repariert.
Und das Schloss der Zimmertür, war ganz lose, es geht direkt nach draußen!
Da fühlt man sich nicht wohl…..
Zu diesem Preis erwartet man sich wirklich etwas anderes, auch in Großbritannien am Land !

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee