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The Merchant House

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

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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.

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (2)

  • Breakfast available
  • Outdoor tennis court
The current price is R1 882
R2 258 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)

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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)

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 area

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

What's nearby

  • Poole Quay - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Poole Harbour - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • RNLI College - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Sandbanks Beach - 18 min drive - 8.2 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 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 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

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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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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

    • On-site 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 13 minutes' walk from Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts. 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

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

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

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

10/10 Exceptional

In a perfect location with a perfect host.
Linda, 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

10/10 Exceptional

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

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

4/10 Fair

Cheap doesn’t need to be filthy
The place was really dirty the host was ok but our room had so much dust and dirt you could have set up an allotment in the room, the bed well there is nothing good about that, the mattress was as old as the building and the springs have gone, awful nights sleep, if we hadn’t been stay just for the night we wouldn’t have stayed,
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Alistair, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great landlord and breakfast
Marion, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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