Poole Accommodation

The Antelope Hotel is a famous old coaching house in the High Street of Poole and has been a popular meeting place through the centuries. It still retains part of its original 15th century building. Situated so conveniently for Poole Quay (the hotel is not on the quay), the hotel was used by the horse coaches as a stop off for Lymington, Southampton, Bath, Bristol, Weymouth and London.
Step off the high street into the traditional and cosy bar of Poole's oldest hostelry and then walk through to discover the hidden treasure of Smuggler's restaurant. Smugglers is adorned with all kinds of ancient nautical and fishing paraphernalia, very much in keeping with the maritime feel of this old building. Flagstone floors, raised decking areas, wood panelling, brick arches and wooden banisters all combine to create cosy dining areas and of the feeling of a bygone age.
Whether your visit is for a breakfast meeting, brunch lunch, afternoon tea or a three-course dinner, at the Antelope we have everything you need. We offer a seasonal menu with a wide selection of modern, traditional and international dishes, complemented with a selection of real ales, fine wines and speciality coffees. All our dishes are freshly prepared by our experienced kitchen team combining to ensure you have a great dining experience here at the Antelope.

Our delightful bedrooms are situated on the second floor, over our Cafe Bar & Restaurant. All rooms are en-suite with showers, wash basins and toilets, tea & coffee making facilities and television.
The “Brownsea� and “Purbeck� rooms have a roof balcony with stunning views over the Quayside and inner harbour.
Please note that we have a strict no smoking policy in our guest rooms. May we assure you of our best attention at all times and look forward to making your stay with us a pleasant one.

A warm and friendly welcome awaits all guests at this well established 3*** hotel, offering good quality en suite accommodation with an added touch of a natural relaxing atmosphere. The location could not be better being situated within the major feeder links, for the holidaymaker, or business traveller alike.

Thistle Poole is situated on the Quayside and overlooks one of England's largest natural harbours. Thistle Poole is also within easy reach of the vibrant town as well as being a great base for exploring Dorsets vast and varying countryside. The hotel has 70 bedrooms, the majority of which have sea views.

Thistle Poole has definitely found the recipe for success. Not only has the hotel's restaurant The Harbour View, launched a fresh fish bar, it has been awarded one AA Rosette. The restaurant which overlooks the Quayside, already features fish heavily on the menu, but now customers can choose exactly which sea-fresh fish they would like straight from the counter.