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The Merchant House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with an outdoor tennis court, a short walk to Poole Harbour

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Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)
Exterior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)

Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett)

Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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CA $113 total
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Mar 2 - Mar 3
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About the area

Map
10 Strand Street, Poole, England, BH15 1SB

What's nearby

  • Poole Quay - 2 min walk
  • Poole Harbour - 5 min walk
  • RNLI College - 9 min walk
  • Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 13 min walk
  • Sandbanks Beach - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Poole Station - 12 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Quay - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jolly Sailor - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Drift Micro Bar Poole - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rockfish - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Slug & Lettuce - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Merchant House

Upscale bed & breakfast near Poole Harbour
The Merchant House provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and karaoke
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and location

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Merchant House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Merchant House?

As of Feb 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merchant House on Feb 24, 2025 start from CA $134.69, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Merchant House?

Extended parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at The Merchant House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Merchant House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Merchant House located?

Located in Poole Old Town, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Poole Quay and Poole Harbour. RNLI College and Baiter Park are also within 10 minutes. Poole Station is 12 minutes by foot.

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The Merchant House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 64 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 236 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Great time with the owner that made our stay memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Excellent host,loved the hotel,perfect location to the quay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Great breakfast, ideal location
Lovely cooked breakfast. My room was a bit small, but fine for one night. Great location in middle of time, one street back from the front
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Super stay, clean and comfortable David is great and his breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Lovely place to stay in Poole
Great location with an excellent host - you better have an appetite at breakfast time!! Could not fault this - would definitely return
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Great host warm welcome
Great host and comfortable room. Cooked an excellent English breakfast and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Very friendly owner, lovely room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maxim

Great location, Nice breakfast, lovely host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Had a great couple of nights stay at the Merchant House, David is friendly and is a great host at breakfast. And breakfast ....one of the very best we have ever had , David is a fantastic cook , feels like he is really looking after you . Would defiantly stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Lovely boutique B&B, room small but not a problem as everything you needed. Excellent position for pubs, restaurants and harbour. Amazing breakfast and David the host was lovely, really friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again. Loved the decor.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ellen

We had a lovely one night stay at this hotel.The gentleman who owns the property was extremely helpful and we couldn't have asked for any more.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

A very individual style, with a charm of its own. Room a little small, but very quiet and fun. Many thanks. RFB
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Wonderful place and friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda

In a perfect location with a perfect host.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Brilliant location right next to large car park and right next to the quay, with lots of bars and restaurants nearby. Cosy nicely decorated rooms
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

This is a really cute bnb in a good central location - the quay is lovely especially when the sun is shining like it was for my stay. David is so lovely and a pleasure to talk to - Bentley is also adorable. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Great place to stay
Lovely place, great location for the sea front, well appointed and very comfortable. We were only there for a short time (had a Guernsey ferry crossing the next morning) but thoroughly enjoyed the stay. The owner (David) was friendly and accommodating making us feel very much at home. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Beautiful Georgian house very close to the Poole quai lot of restaurants/pubs /and boats departing for diverse scenery Davd the host a passionate guy who look after you Cook a beautiful fresh breakfast in his lovely kitchen and table sharing with over guests Easy to chat with him
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Great landlord and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice

A very pleasant stay. The owner was particularly helpful with a restaurant recommendation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

alan

Top destination in Poole.
Friendly host , great home Cooked breakfast. Bentley the Bulldog a must to see.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

richard

5 stars
Totally friendly, superb host, lovely room. Wonderful breakfast. Highly recommend this b&b 5 star all the way.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Yiannakis

Great location
The hotel was very central and close to the High Street and the Quay. It was very convenient during our stay and we could go to our room whenever we wanted a little break.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Wonderful stay. David is very welcoming. Great breakfast. Very close to town and quay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Great location! Hospitable B&B!
Everything I wanted and more. Great location for taking in the shops and restaurants of Poole. Easy walk from the train station and just minutes to the touristic ferries. Nice breakfast to start the day! David, the proprietor makes sure that needs are met - a very conscientious host! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024