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The Antelope Hotel

8 High St, Poole BH15 1BP, England
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The Antelope Hotel
Ranked #20 of 42 Poole B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 102 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • Car park(6)
  • First nights(5)
  • Very good(4)
  • Reception staff(4)
  • Great location(3)
  • Old English(3)
  • Bar area(3)
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South
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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person found this review helpful

Arrived yesterday afternoon to be met by a less than helpful receptionist -tried to park in the assigned car park with the ticket provided -no spaces- paid £6 for 24 hours parking. Given a room upstairs advised that we would probably be kept awake due to a private function- this finished at midnight. Decor was decidedly drab and in need... More

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Herts
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92 reviews 92 reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We arrived early to leave our bags and the welcome was a little cold for my liking. Returning after a late lunch to check in the welcome was from a different person and much better. My room was a family room even though I was on my own. The bed and TV were excellent although the room had a general... More

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Aylesbury, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Was staying in a small hotel nearby as the Antelope was full, wish it hadn't been. We walked past the place, called in and liked it instantly and decided to go back there to eat. We are really pleased we did. There was a private function on in the restaurant but the staff still took our reservation to eat they... More

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OldEnglishInns, Owner at The Antelope Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2012

We are really pleased that you enjoyed your recent meal at our hotel. At Old English Inns we really value every one of our customer’s comments. Thank you for taking the time to post your comment and we look forward to welcoming you back to Old English Inns in the future. More

Slough, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Just spent three nights at the Antelope (April 2012) and found everything very good. Everyone was very friendly. Parts of the building are 500 years old so of course it may appear in need of TLC - but don't all old buildings? The room was very clean and the short shower curtains only add to the charm!! Parking was never... More

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OldEnglishInns, Owner at The Antelope Hotel, responded to this review
19 April 2012

Thank you for your review on your recent stay with us. We always take your comments on board to deliver the best service and value for money. We look forward to welcoming you back to one of our Inns soon. More

Cambridge, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I stayed in the Antelope Hotel for 4 nights just before Easter. Right from the start our expectations were not met. The receptionist was friendly but the buliding was very much in need of smartening up and some tlc. The corridors were badly in need of redecoration, Our room was much the same. The bed was good... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Lovely weekend in Poole with friends, staying at the Antelope. The rooms were clean, the beds the most comfortable that we have ever slept in. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful when we arrived, and we were pleased that the inn had parking across the road. The breakfasts were fantastic, and most enjoyable. Unfortunately on the two nights that... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

Stayed here two nights breakfast was first class. Room was a good size and clean also had a large flat screen TV. Positioned almost on the quay yet our room was very quiet at night. We also took our dog which was an added bonus. Ate in the bar and restaurant both very good. Would recommend this hotel. Staff very... More

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OldEnglishInns, Manager at The Antelope Hotel, responded to this review
3 April 2012

Thank you for your review on our hotel. We value all your comments and aim to deliver the best service and value. We look forward to welcoming you back to one of our Old English Inns. More

Bredon
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

We have just returned from another great weekend in Poole & staying at the Antelope. Lovely position and all but one member of staff very friendly! They all couldnt do enough to help. The room was clean, bed was very comfortable & the breakfast was excellent. The party on Sat night was very loud think Disco must have been just... More

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OldEnglishInns, Owner at The Antelope Hotel, responded to this review
28 March 2012

We are really pleased that you enjoyed your recent stay at our hotel. At Old English Inns we really value every one of our customer’s comments. Thank you for taking the time to post your comment and we look forward to welcoming you back to Old English Inns in the future. More

Northampton
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

First the good points. The staff were excellent. Then it all goes pear shaped. Our room - No 6 "Sir William Hillary" suite - grand title, is entered by a door smaller than an airing cupboard door. The room was dark and musty with wall paper peeling off the walls. The bathroom, thou large has a toilet with a pump... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012

just returned from a 2 night break at the Antelope. The room was comfortable and at the quiet end of the hotel .. live band in the bar on our first night ..very loud ... but we heard nothing in our room. The food was very good and at a reasonable price in the Smugglers restaurant..we ate both evenings ..brilliant... More

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OldEnglishInns, Owner at The Antelope Hotel, responded to this review
27 March 2012

We are really pleased that you enjoyed your recent stay at our hotel. At Old English Inns we really value every one of our customer’s comments. Thank you for taking the time to post your comment and we look forward to welcoming you back to Old English Inns in the future. More

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8 High St, Poole BH15 1BP, England
Price range (per night):* INR6,642 - 11,539

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