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The Merchant House

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

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Restaurant
Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)
Restaurant
Exterior
Bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
The price is £83
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)

Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)

Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)

Highlights

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

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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

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

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

The Merchant House offers a fantastic location, putting you a short five-minute walk from Poole Harbour. Guests can enjoy the outdoor tennis courts, and kayaking, scuba-diving and snorkelling are nearby. Fellow travellers say great things about the breakfast and location.

Languages

English

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

  • On-site 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts cash.

Also known as

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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 on-site 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?
Practise 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. Travellers love the bed & breakfast's prime location.

The Merchant House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

8/10 Very good

Ideal location, Ltd parking the owner was very friendly, great service.
2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ryan, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Steve, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
ellen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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

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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Bernard, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly owner, lovely room.
Cherry, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Adam, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved this place. The owner David was very friendly and prepared an excellent breakfast! Down side is limited Parking - we had to use a multi story car park across the road from the B&B, but the 24 hour fee was reasonable. The other minus was it was very noisy in the evening. There was a group of people nearby that were chatting loudly into the early hours, which disrupted our sleep. No fault of the owner of our Property! We would recommend the Merchant House if you wish to be treated well and are not too fussed about the hustle and bustle around you. Thank you.
Ray, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Gareth, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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
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10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Dorothee, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Thomas, 1-night trip
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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.
Jen, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Colin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
David, 2-night trip
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