About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: The Poachers Inn in Dorchester offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. The property features a lounge, outdoor seating area, and picnic spots, providing ample space for relaxation. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves breakfast with an à la carte menu, including full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Additional amenities include a bar and outdoor seating area. Prime Location: Located 47 km from Bournemouth Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Monkey World (24 km) and Athelhampton House (12 km). Free on-site private parking is available for guests.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Simon
United Kingdom“Warm welcome. Located by a stream. Really nice ambience. A proper Inn” - Tracy United Kingdom“Friendly and welcoming staff, Sarah, Caroline and Ella were warm, welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly. Otto had a lovely time as did we!”
- Michael United Kingdom“The pool looked well kept, but it wasn’t right season for us to get in. Breakfast was lovely and the staff are helpful and friendly”
- Mary United Kingdom“The staff are outstanding, very attentive and caring towards their guests. Sarah the owner and her staff are what makes this property stand out. Incredibly customer focused. They will look after you, are professional and work extremely hard to...”
- French
Ireland“Decent breakfast served nicely and on time. Very much a classic English breakfast.Nice dining room near the bar. The close integration with the country pub where the meals are served made for a positive experience overall especially meeting locals...” - Roger United Kingdom“Sarah greeted us on arrival and we were shown to our room. Large carpark at rear of property. Also parking at front if you have a small car. The breakfast cold options a little sparse but adequate with full cooked options delivered to the table...”
- Janet United Kingdom“Breakfast was first class 😋 Plenty to choose from on cooked menu even did fried bread gor my husband when he asked if he voukd havexa slice 😋.Variety 😋 of cereals, fruit yogurt, croissants, jams etc. An excellent breakfast”
- Margaret United Kingdom“The hosts were very welcoming. The room was comfortable and there was a lovely outdoor swimming pool which we were able to swim in which was very refreshing on a hot day. The food served was good”
- Graeme United Kingdom“Staff absolutely lovely and a pleasure to deal with. Restaurant has a nice atmosphere, breakfast very good. We stayed here to watch Iron man, cyclists passed directly in front of hotel.”
- Keith United Kingdom“Friendly welcome, food was very good and the room was comfortable although bed was a bit firm.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
