The Antelope
Poole
📍 Poole Town, BH15 1AD
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.5 mi
🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.1 mi (Open Charge Map)
🌊 Poole Harbour Lake: Excellent bathing water 1.6 mi · Environment Agency
Photo: Owen lovell (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Reputedly the oldest hotel in Poole
- 23 comfortable bedrooms for an overnight stay
- Within walking distance of the main quay
- Cosy bar and hidden Smuggler's restaurant on site
- Dog friendly pub welcoming four-legged visitors
The Antelope is a traditional coastal town inn in the heart of Poole, reputedly the oldest hotel in the town, offering 23 comfortable bedrooms for a great night's sleep after a busy day exploring. Set on the sea port's main high street, this old coaching house has long been a popular meeting place, with a cosy bar and hidden Smuggler's restaurant providing a relaxed retreat from the lively fishing town outside. It's within walking distance of the main quay, and Poole station is just 0.5 miles away, with Poole Harbour Lake beach around 1.6 miles away. The pub is also proudly dog friendly, so you can bring your four-legged friend along too.
How far to…
- Station
- 0.5 miles away
- Beach
- 1.6 miles away
Practical details
- Check-in
- Last check in is 10pm
Accommodation on site
- Rooms
Details taken from the operator's own website on 14 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ WiFi
- 🔌 EV Charging Nearby
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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