Welcome to The Poachers Inn, renowned in Dorset for its sumptuous 21-room accommodation, 17th Century restaurant and riverside garden. Beautifully positioned in the little village of Piddletrenthide near Dorchester, The Poachers Inn has something for everyone. From the minute you walk through the door you can experience the traditional yet modern bar and restaurant which serves wonderful food, ales and wine. You can also stay the night in one of our 21 sumptuous rooms. In the summer, why not join us to enjoy our beautiful riverside garden and heated pool.
Services
Separate from the main inn and restaurant and formed around a central courtyard, we have 21 rooms. The bedrooms are individually and stylishly decorated to a very high standard with modern furnishings and the comfiest beds - our rooms are like no others. The team at The Poachers Inn are here to pamper you in every way and ensure your stay is everything you want and more.
We are passionate about using the finest local ingredients with meat, fish, game, bread and cheeses from local suppliers. Our wine list features wines from all over the world. The ambience is informal and casual. There is an extensive bar menu which can be enjoyed in our decked areas around the pool or inside.
Situated in the heart of Dorset, The Poachers Inn is the perfect place to unwind and indulge at the same time as being able to explore some of the local area. With Dorchester, Portland, Sherborne, Shaftesbury Weymouth, Salisbury and Poole all an easy drive away and we are close to many of Dorset's leading attractions including the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, The Cerne Abbas Giant, Sherborne Castle, Maiden Castle, Monkey World, Tutankhamen Exhibition, Tank Museum, Dinosaur World, The Lulworth Estate, Henley Hillbillies, Southern Counties Shooting and more.
Reviews (10)
S. B.
Jan 16, 2022
Absolutely lovely venue hidden away in the Dorset village of Piddletrenthide. Nice choice of rooms, basic to superior. Has a pool in the garden area for hotel guests, but I'm pretty sure it's not heated Decor inside is a bit dated, but nice food & drinks selection in the bar area & a lovely English breakfast in the mornings. REALLY needs a proper website to allow online booking, not just a few pictures & a phone number, really let's the venue down in the 21st century!
Diane Barnett
Jun 12, 2020
Stayed for a 3night break.in room 8. Nice comfortable clean room.nice shower room. Good breakfast Loved it so much that decided to ask for extra night.but they were fully booked. The staff are second to none. really friendly, helpful, so pleasant and approachable.nothing was too much trouble.everything done with a smile.lovely location. Had a lovely stay. Will definitely return.
C. E.
Apr 16, 2020
Our lovely stay here was let down by the room. The staff were brilliant, our room (rm12) was refurbed and lovely, big, comfortable.apart from the enormous green emergency lighting placed right above the bed! We had such a nice time here, until we went to bed and didnt get any sleep due to the green neon bulb above us! Such a shame, the food and drinks were lovely, the location was beautiful. The room has been done so well, but please.move that light! I would stay again, but not in that room.
Philip Conroy
Mar 06, 2020
Emily Mudie
Jan 07, 2020
Chrissie Bennett
Dec 27, 2019
Nicely presented pub/hotel. I had the crab and chilli tagliatelle (starter portion) with a mixed salad. My husband had the wild mushrooms tagliatelle as a mains. Good size portions and very tasty dishes which were freshly prepared with local ingredients. I would recommend The Poachers Inn as somewhere for dinner.
Richard Painter
Dec 13, 2018
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Oct 31, 2018
The poachers inn is a great value for money hotel/inn. Their evening meal was filling and tasty and their inclusive English breakfast buffet is worth just the hotel room fee. The best sausages ive tasted in a long time. The staff our very helpful and friendly. I will definitely be returning next time I have business in this area.
Jean Matthews
Mar 02, 2018
Diane White
Jan 05, 2017
