We stayed here for four nights - executive room (21) was large and very comfortable, en-suite was also a good size with bath & separate shower. The staff were friendly too! The weather wasn't warm enough to uncover pool but it looked a lovely area etc with tables/chairs dotted around the terrace areas. There was an interesting walk to the... More

We stayed here two years ago,again for a visit to the 'Badger-Watch' a couple of miles up the road. Again we weren't disappointed. A warm welcome, an early dinner was arranged for us to be able to get to the Badgers on time. very nice meal, comfortable and clean room. Good beer. stayed the one night, 17th May '13

its a 17century restaurant with 21room accomodation with a riverside garden and outdoor pool which is heated when the weather turns fine untill the end of september.with a privately enclosed sun trap, you could be anywhere in the world you want to be they use the finest local meat,fish,game,bread and cheeses.and the wines from all over the world.with 3real ales... More

A group us met at The Poachers (who kindly let us use their car park) and went for a long walk in the Dorset countryside. When we returned we bought drinks in the bar. The weather was so lovely we sat outside. The bar and outside areas are delightful. The staff are friendly. We are all planning a return trip... More

I stayed her last year in the Queenie suite the room was the lovely the Owner was lovely and helpful , and the breakfast and dinner that evening was lovely! the suite was lovely it was immaculate had a lovely balcony over looking the pool although to cold to use as torrential rain on our stay! but the jacuzzi bath... More

The Poachers Inn is situated in the village of Piddletrenthide (recorded in the Domesday Book), and immortalised as "Upper Longpuddle" in the novels of Thomas Hardy. The Poachers is perfectly placed as your hub to tour Dorset, The Jurassic Coast and Hardy Country. The inn has 21 rooms all situated around the suntrap decked area to the rear of the... More

Stayed here for 3 nights on a dinner, B & B deal. Our friends had reccommended it to us, and we loved it, so we are going back next week. Lovely room and bathroom, comfy big bed, attentive service at all times, enjoyed all the food, but soon found we couldn't eat 3 courses as the portions were quite large!... More

We have been visiting the area regularly over the last three years and have seen no reason to stay anywhere else. The food is reliably excellent, the welcome always warm, and the accommodation very comfortable

We were staying nearby, but a combination of TV overkill and not great food drove us up the road to the Poachers Inn. We sussed it out at lunchtime and there was a TV on then, but the pub looked nice and the menu seemed good, so we went back for an evening meal. The TV was turned off and... More