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

Myself and my partner went down to Dorchester for the Grandparents 60th wedding anniversary in the middle of February, 2013. As we were travelling 210 miles, I didn't fancy doing it all in one day so we decided to book a room at a dog friendly BnB. The Poachers came onto the radar as I have family living in Piddletrenthide,... More

We visited again this year after an absence of four years and went an open mind, as often 2nd visits can be disappointing. I'm pleased to say that Sarah and her team combined with some small upgrades to the guest rooms made for a very pleasant stay indeed! The food was outstanding and the atmosphere in the bar (good combination... More