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The Merchant House

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett)
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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
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
$180 nightly
The total price is $216
Jun 12 - Jun 13
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
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 (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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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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sandbanks Beach - 11 min drive - 8.1 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

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

About this property

The Merchant House

The Merchant House puts you 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, Bournemouth Pier and Wimborne Minster are within a short drive. Fellow travelers say great things about the breakfast and location.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

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

Required at check-in

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite extended parking (fees apply)
DONE

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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The Merchant House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Boutique hotel
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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its quality, variety, and delicious homemade options. (26 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

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!
1-night trip

10/10

amazing cozy hotel room. super clean. great host. English breakfast was personnally cooked for us and over the top. walking distance to everything. parking was available, however, this was off season.
2-night trip

8/10

Your smiley-model-looking-silky-voice-tall-guy-artistic-father-of-five-contract-builder David will make your stay comfy. Artsy home. Smooth stay. Great breakfast. Nice bed with large pillows x4. Good value for money 👍
3-night trip

10/10

The room was warm and cosy; the location was really central and easy to find. David was super friendly and made us a wonderful breakfast including home-made sourdough!
1-night trip

10/10

Great time with the owner that made our stay memorable.
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Great location, Nice breakfast, lovely host.
1-night trip

8/10

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

10/10

Great location with an excellent host - you better have an appetite at breakfast time!! Could not fault this - would definitely return
1-night trip

10/10

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
1-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Very friendly owner, lovely room.
2-night trip

10/10

Wonderful place and friendly host.
1-night trip

10/10

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 .
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

In a perfect location with a perfect host.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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
1-night trip

10/10

A very pleasant stay. The owner was particularly helpful with a restaurant recommendation.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Great landlord and breakfast
2-night trip

10/10

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
1-night trip

10/10

Friendly host , great home Cooked breakfast. Bentley the Bulldog a must to see.
1-night trip

10/10

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