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The Poacher Inn

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The Poacher Inn, Alton Road, Basingstoke -0800 031 8416
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4.5
HOTEL RATING: 
VERY GOOD
4.5 out of 5 (371 Ratings)
7.6 miles The Anvil Basingstoke
v19 mins driving
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Hotel Description
Located in the small village of South Warnborough and just 15 minutes from the home of Jane Austen is The Poacher Inn. Free Wi-Fi is available and a large garden with a children's play area features at this hotel. Guests can enjoy fine dining in the contemporary restaurant or a traditional pub menu in the pub all made with fresh local ingredients. Breakfast is served in the The Poacher's Inn's traditionally furnished dining room. Free parking is available and the historic market town of Alton and its rail station are just a 10-minute drive away. Watercress Line heritage railway can be reached after a 15-minute drive. The home of Gilbert White in the nearby village of Selborne is only 20 minutes away. A TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer are included in each room which has a simple but modern décor.

Check-in time: 14:00   Check-out time: 11:00
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Amenities View More
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Free Internet
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Free Parking
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Non Smoking
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Free Breakfast
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Swimming Pool
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Fitness Center
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Business Center
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Airport Shuttle
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Pets Allowed
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Accessible
Other Amenities
` Free Parking
` Garden
` Bar
` Children's playground
` Darts
` On-site parking
` Accessible parking
` Free Wi-Fi
` Live entertainment
` Restaurant(s)
` Non-Smoking Rooms Available
` Wine/champagne
` Outdoor furniture
` Guests can opt-out of daily cleaning service
` Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
` Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
` First aid kit available
` Cashless payment available
` Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
` Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
` Invoices
` All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
` Daily disinfection
` Kid-friendly dinning
` Non-smoking property
` Physical/social distancing guidelines

The Poacher Inn Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score: 
Very Good (4.5 out of 5)

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5

Exceptional - 5.0 out of 5

Mark Wed, 2 July 2025

Exceptional

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Jagraman Wed, 2 July 2025

Pretty, peaceful and cosy establishment...

Liked: It’s an old building but within the constraints, it is a very tastefully decorated place, very clean and all essential amenities are provided. Staff are very helpful and engaging.
Disliked: Nothing in particular - I was very content with my stay.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Jane Sun, 29 June 2025

Good thank you

Liked: We missed breakfast as we did not see the instructions on the second page of the welcome that it had to be requested the evening before
Disliked: The above could have been highlighted at check in, although, to be fair, we were in a rush

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Philip Wed, 25 June 2025

Great country pub

Liked: fabulous breakfasts
Disliked: gardens could do with some tidying

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

John Tue, 24 June 2025

Pleasant stsy

Liked: Great customer service from kate
Disliked: Shower

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

John Mon, 23 June 2025

Good value for money

Liked: Breakfast very good .Nice bedding .Kate’s customer service was excellent and she was very helpful
Disliked: Shower could be better.

4.5

Wonderful - 4.5 out of 5

Kenneth Mon, 23 June 2025

Thanks Katie for a most...

Liked: Katie, the very new owner of the Poachers is so enthusiastic to improve all the facilities, working so diligently, to offer a clean and friendly service. It’s a pub with rooms, so don’t expect the Ritz, we loved our stay, clean room and shower room. Comfy bed, and over the w/e delightful hand cooked breakfast served in the spacious dining room. Throughly enjoyed our stay. The pub is friendly too, we enjoyed our game of darts ( hadn’t played for decades) Would reccomend without hesitation.
Disliked: The outside tables were in the process of being tidied up, Katie knows this is the next area for her improvement plans! But a large peaceful and sunny beer garden is another fine addition to the Poacher.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Edward Sun, 22 June 2025

Great quiet location. Nice comfy...

Liked: Good location, comfy bed, quiet, nice pub downstairs with fast service and better than average pub food. Ideal.
Disliked: The door locks in the room. Ive stayed twice now and they're need immediate attention. It's an easy fix. They don't feel secure or safe.

4

Very Good - 4.0 out of 5

Frank Sat, 21 June 2025

An enjoyable and comfortable stay...

Liked: The location was perfect for my wife & me and the Poacher Inn proved to be much better than we had expected from the previous Booking.com reviews. It transpired that this inn is under new ownership and clearly they have made a massive improvement in a short space of time. Our en-suite bedroom was a good size and was very clean. The staff were all exceptionally helpful and friendly and we had a nice evening meal and breakfast. Thank you for an enjoyable stay.
Disliked: There was nothing we didn't like. In terms of improvement suggestions: some refurbishment of the pub and bedrooms would upgrade them further. As noted above in things we liked, the meals we had were perfectly OK but probably not yet of a standard to make this a 'destination' pub. However, also as noted above, we were impressed by the attitude of the new owner and her staff and they are definitely heading in the right direction.

3

Pleasant - 3.0 out of 5

Ian Mon, 21 April 2025

Pleasant

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The Poacher Inn Alton Road, Basingstoke