The Merchant House

Property class: 4
B&B within walking distance of Poole Harbour

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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.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (2)

  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
The current price is $166
$199 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett)

A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)

A bedroom with a bed, a window, and a teddy bear.

Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

A bed with a wooden headboard, a teddy bear on the pillows, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Poole Quay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Poole Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • RNLI College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Baiter Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪The Brewhouse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rockfish - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oriel On The Quay - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Portsmouth Hoy - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Da Vinci's - ‬3 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 3 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Onsite extended parking (fees apply)

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
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.

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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 delicious, cooked to order, and a highlight of the stay. (41 reviews)
  • The restaurant served excellent breakfasts with homemade bread and a variety of cooked options. (11 reviews)
  • Parking was easily accessible and reasonably priced with options available across the road. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

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6/10 Good

If you are looking for a very convenient location when staying in Poole it would be hard to find one better than The Merchant House. Friendly owner who cooks a decent breakfast.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, less than 30 seconds to the quay. Room had everything you'd expect from a b&b. Fabulous breakfast, there was even an option of standard or large size! Would stay again if we're in the area. Friendly, welcoming host.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely full English and continental breakfast Room was a good size modern and very clean and comfortable
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4/10 Fair

For the amount of money l paid l expected a lot more. The light from the multi storey car park shone through the curtains which were too light. I thought the room was shabby (though clean). The shower was a trickle and hard to attain correct temp. All in all l would not recommend, l could go on. Breakfast was okay and the host friendly.
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean & cosy room. Great breakfast!
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8/10 Very good

Comfortable stay and a great location. Easy parking in the multi storey across the road. The breakfast was epic.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent host,loved the hotel,perfect location to the quay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Super stay, clean and comfortable David is great and his breakfast was amazing.
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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!
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10/10 Exceptional

Very welcoming host. Great breakfast with some unusual additions. Overall great stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic stay at The Merchant House in Poole and would highly recommend it! This gorgeous Georgian house has been transformed into a stylish boutique B&B, while keeping all of its original charm and character. We loved all the fascinating ornaments, beautiful china and thoughtful little touches throughout the house. It really felt like staying somewhere special. The location is brilliant, with Poole Quay, shops, restaurants, wine bars and historic pubs all within easy walking distance. It was so convenient to leave the car behind and explore. We even took the ferry and steam train to Corfe Castle, which made for a wonderful day out. Our bedroom was lovely — comfortable, cosy and full of character. We particularly loved the little teddy waiting on the bed, ready for a cuddle if required! Such a charming touch. And then there was the breakfast — wow! Huge portions and a fantastic twist on the traditional Full English. Everything was delicious, but the homemade sourdough bread was a real highlight. Fresh, tasty and absolutely delicious! We also have to mention Paul and Bentley the dog, who were the perfect hosts. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcome and very much at home. Bentley was an added bonus! The Merchant House is a real gem — full of character, perfectly located, wonderfully welcoming and serving an unforgettable breakfast. We loved our stay and will definitely be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

In a perfect location with a perfect host.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly owner, lovely room.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great host warm welcome

Great host and comfortable room. Cooked an excellent English breakfast and made us feel very welcome.
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8/10 Very good

Ideal location, Ltd parking the owner was very friendly, great service.
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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
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay. David is very welcoming. Great breakfast. Very close to town and quay.
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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
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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.
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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.