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The Merchant House

4.0 star property
B&B within walking distance of Poole Harbour

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In the heart of Poole Old Town, The Merchant House offers an upscale retreat. Savor a delicious breakfast and enjoy the scenic views near Poole Harbour or take part in karaoke fun. With free WiFi, an outdoor tennis court, this charming B&B is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (2)

  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
The current price is $179
$215 total
includes taxes & fees
May 26 - May 27

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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8.8 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Poole Quay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Poole Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • RNLI College - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Baiter Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 27 min drive
  • Parkstone Station - 8 min drive
  • Hamworthy Station - 9 min drive
  • Poole Station - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rockfish - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oriel On The Quay - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Quay - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Merchant House

  • When you stay at The Merchant House, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Bournemouth International Centre. Guests can enjoy the outdoor tennis courts, and kayaking, scuba diving, and snorkeling are nearby. Also, this bed & breakfast is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Bournemouth Beach. Fellow travelers say great things about the breakfast and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Onsite extended parking (fees apply)
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)

What to do

  • Karaoke
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Facilities

  • Outdoor tennis court

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Extended parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts cash.

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Merchant House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Merchant House?

Yes, there's extended parking on site (charges apply).

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Merchant House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Merchant House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (12-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Merchant House and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.

What's the area around The Merchant House like?

The Merchant House is a short 5-minute walk from Poole Harbour and 9 minutes' walk from RNLI College. Travelers love the bed & breakfast's prime location.

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Reviews

The Merchant House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, great, amazing, epic, and personally cooked to order with homemade bread. (34 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely full English and continental breakfast Room was a good size modern and very clean and comfortable
Stephen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Georgian house now boutique hotel. Very welcoming owner/manager, who's furnished it with interesting art and other historic items. Good fresh full English breakfast. Short walk to harbour sea-front and to High Street shops.
Mari, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean & cosy room. Great breakfast!
Jerry, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Comfortable stay and a great location. Easy parking in the multi storey across the road. The breakfast was epic.
marek, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent host,loved the hotel,perfect location to the quay.
Micheal, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Super stay, clean and comfortable David is great and his breakfast was amazing.
Iain, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming host. Great breakfast with some unusual additions. Overall great stay.
Nicola, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A great stay at an amazing place

We had a great stay at this interesting house. The host was friendly and helpful, the room was clean, warm and well appointed, and the breakfast was just amazing. Will stay again!
Ellen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

In a perfect location with a perfect host.
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly owner, lovely room.
Cherry, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Ideal location, Ltd parking the owner was very friendly, great service.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great host warm welcome

Great host and comfortable room. Cooked an excellent English breakfast and made us feel very welcome.
Sunil, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
kevin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
Colin, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

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.
Yiannakis, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay. David is very welcoming. Great breakfast. Very close to town and quay.
Lisa, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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 .
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is a unique and characterful place to stay, close to Poole Quay. David is super friendly and helpful. He is a font of knowledge on the attractions in the area. Excellent and very filling breakfast in a lovely dining area and you get to meet Bentley too.
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room a bit small for two people but great situation for getting to boat trips early morning after a good breakfast. Also close to The Poole Arms pub that does good fish/ seafood.
Di, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

5 stars

Totally friendly, superb host, lovely room. Wonderful breakfast. Highly recommend this b&b 5 star all the way.
richard, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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
David, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Excellent little b&b. The host was so welcoming, like a home from home. Very convenient to the quay & high street but also very peaceful. Great breakfast, quality produce with lovely homemade bread. Would highly recommend.
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended

A wonderful welcome from David, fantastic breakfast, lovely comfortable room and wonderful location. Highly recommended
James, 1-night trip