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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 $106
$127 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

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Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Paye) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Poole Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

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

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

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and epic, with many guests praising the host's cooking skills and homemade bread. (30 reviews)
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Reviews

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

8/10 Very good

A little awkward to get to and park. A lovely host and a very character property
Timothy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

David is a very special host And a stay at The Merchant House is a rather special experience. You are a step away from the quayside and from restaurants etc
Brian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

David was an excellent host and the veggie breakfast that he cooked to order could not be faulted. His homemade bread is delicious. Our room was cosy, but had everything we needed. Good powerful shower :) Great location for eating along the quayside. David's restaurant recommendations were spot on.
Cherry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My stay

Stayed here a few time and always found the owner friendly polite and helpful ,doesn't do evening meals but you just walk to the quay and it takes 3minutes and you have the restaurants pubs. The breakfasts are large you would not starve . Definitely recommend
Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful place and friendly host.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

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!
Olivia, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Charming
Iver, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great landlord and breakfast
Marion, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top destination in Poole.

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

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