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The Merchant House

4.0 star property
4-star B&B near Poole Harbour

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Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham) | Bathroom
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Double Room, Ensuite (Paye) | 1 bedroom
Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett) | 1 bedroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

Explore the area

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10 Strand Street, Poole, England, BH15 1SB
  • Place, Poole Quay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Poole Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Baiter Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett)

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Paye) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Poole

Poole Old Town stay.A stay at this Poole Old Town B&B places you steps from Poole Quay and within a 5-minute walk of Poole Harbour. RNLI College and Baiter Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Poole Quay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • RNLI College - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Baiter Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Poole Station - 12 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Merchant House

4-star B&B near Poole Harbour
The Merchant House offers its guests karaoke. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 4-star Poole bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Karaoke
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • No smoking on site
The Merchant House offers 3 accommodations.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor tennis court

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Merchant House to the airport?

The Merchant House is 11.5 mi (27-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Merchant House?

As of Jun 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merchant House on Jun 6, 2026 start from $201, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Merchant House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Merchant House.

How close is The Merchant House to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 5.8 mi (26-min drive) from Bournemouth Beach and 5.1 mi (18-min drive) from Sandbanks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Merchant House offer free breakfast?

The Merchant House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Merchant House?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Merchant House?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Merchant House?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast. Extended parking is available for a fee.

Does The Merchant House have a pool?

The Merchant House does not have a pool.

Does The Merchant House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Merchant House to downtown Poole?

The Merchant House is 0.2 mi away from Poole.

The Merchant House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 259 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable, friendly host, fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean & cosy room. Great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maxim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, Nice breakfast, lovely host.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

marek

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay and a great location. Easy parking in the multi storey across the road. The breakfast was epic.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great time with the owner that made our stay memorable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent host,loved the hotel,perfect location to the quay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super stay, clean and comfortable David is great and his breakfast was amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place and friendly host.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming host. Great breakfast with some unusual additions. Overall great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A little awkward to get to and park. A lovely host and a very character property
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In a perfect location with a perfect host.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A very pleasant stay. The owner was particularly helpful with a restaurant recommendation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owner, lovely room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great landlord and breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ideal location, Ltd parking the owner was very friendly, great service.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top destination in Poole.

Friendly host , great home Cooked breakfast. Bentley the Bulldog a must to see.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sunil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great host warm welcome

Great host and comfortable room. Cooked an excellent English breakfast and made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Killian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, I will be coming back !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin

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
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Yiannakis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023