The Poachers Inn

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

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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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Dirk • couple • de
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great staff always smiling

Cons:

Pool is very dated

2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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lynn • couple • gb
10
Sarah and her staff were amazing! Looked after us really well.
Pros:

Everything.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • gb
10
Can't wait to go again
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Terence • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Location very good, nice and quiet. The staff were brilliant.

Cons:

Breakfast was adequate, not exceptional.

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Trevor • extended_group • gb
8
Comfortable and quiet accommodation in a beautiful location. Good food and very friendly staff.
Pros:

1) The layout of the various rooms in the main building and the furnishings were superb and quite in keeping with an old inn.
2) The staff were very friendly and keen to please. For the evening meal, the chef was amenable meeting my vegetarian request by serving up a cheese and mushroom omelette, chips and side salad. This was really pleasing as the other vegetarian options were limited and not so interesting.
3) Lovely tasty breakfast with good variety.
4) The car park was nicely located near to the rooms.

Cons:

1) In terms of dark ales, there was quite a limited range (just one). Although advertised on a board, the Old Speckled Hen was unavailable.
2) Being at the "end of the line" (room 14), hot water to the shower took some time to flow through. This was a little frustrating, but also wasteful in terms of water (probably used one showers worth of water in the wait)!

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Tom • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Very friendly people, nice atmosphere, beautiful surroundings.

Cons:

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2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • dk
8
Pros:

Hotellet har en lille pool. Morgenmaden var god

Cons:

Vi havde to værelser som begge var meget varme

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Neale • couple • gb
9
2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Don • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Nick • couple • gb
9
We really enjoyed our stay and will go again if we get a chance.
Pros:

Food was great, rooms comfortable and staff friendly.

Cons:

Pool area was shabby, broken chairs and pool cover was an eyesore.

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Gareth • couple • gb
9
2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Laurent Copin • solo_traveller • fr
9
Pros:

L'accueil très chaleureux, le bar/restaurant à l'ambiance convivial.
Chambres confortables et bon petit-déjeuner.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Ken • solo_traveller • gb
8
We really enjoyed our overnight stay. The evening meal was excellent and the staff were efficient and friendly.
Pros:

A lovely little place to stay whilst on our way to Weymouth. The staff were extremely nice and welcoming.

Cons:

We were allocated a very spacious room with bathroom with all the usual essentials. There was also an outdoor pool which was very inviting on a hot summer evening. A very pretty place to stay with a babbling stream running through the grounds.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Johnson • solo_traveller • gb
1
Pros:

Location but lots broken and tired

Cons:

Breakfast
Being kicked out in a rude manner next day

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Brigitte • family_with_children • at
8
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Louise • couple • gb
5
Perfectly fine but over priced for standard
Pros:

Location was the driver for booking. We were attending a wedding locally. Room was clean and comfortable

Cons:

Room was very dated. For the price we paid I would have expected something a bit more premium. Would also expect more in terms of the tea/ coffee tray. Biscuits and bottled water are included with most places these days but not here. Breakfast was disappointing for a vegetarian diner. Not much variety and a far smaller portion than the meaty option. I do get fed up with the assumption that I don’t have a healthy appetite just because I don’t eat meat.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Swimming pool. Feiendly and efficient staff. Excellent pies

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Kate • couple • gb
10
Great location and friendly staff
Pros:

Basic but clean and had everything we needed. Staff were very friendly and efficient

Cons:

Could do with a bit of decorating

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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robert • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Very welcoming. Lovely area, quiet in a small village. The room very clean and well equiped. Super staff so friendly and helpful.
Food was home cooked and cooked to order. Reasonably priced and good portions.
The breakfast was very good with choice of items or full breakfast.

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee