See all properties

The Merchant House

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with an outdoor tennis court, a short walk to Poole Harbour
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for The Merchant House

Restaurant
Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)
Restaurant
Exterior
Bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett)

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

Similar properties

Garden
Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel
Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Poole, an IHG Hotel
Mod logo
Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

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

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

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

Upscale bed & breakfast near Poole Harbour
The Merchant House provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and karaoke
  • Smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and location

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Extended parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Merchant House B&B
Merchant House B&B Poole
Merchant House Poole
Merchant House B&B Poole
Bed & breakfast The Merchant House - B&B Poole
Poole The Merchant House - B&B Bed & breakfast
The Merchant House - B&B Poole
Merchant House Poole
Bed & breakfast The Merchant House - B&B
The Merchant House B B
Merchant House B&B
Merchant House
The Merchant House B B
The Merchant House Poole
The Merchant House Bed & breakfast
The Merchant House Bed & breakfast Poole

Frequently asked questions

Is The Merchant House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merchant House on 25 Nov 2024 start from AU$174.01, 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.

How much is parking at The Merchant House?

Extended parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at The Merchant House?

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

What time is check-out at The Merchant House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Merchant House located?

Located in Poole Old Town, this bed & breakfast is within a 5-minute walk of Poole Quay and Poole Harbour. Poole Museum and Poole Twin Sails Bridge are also within 10 minutes. Poole Station is 12 minutes by foot.

The Merchant House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 231 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 231 reviews" "

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 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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 .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen, northville

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micheal

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

10/10 Excellent

Cherry

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Dorothee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

kevin

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sir Bentley of Poole
Owner David is very accommodating and friendly, the room is laid out well, and the B&B is situated in an ideal location to the harbour, would stay here again. 😀
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda

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

10/10 Excellent

richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5 stars
Totally friendly, superb host, lovely room. Wonderful breakfast. Highly recommend this b&b 5 star all the way.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

james

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient for ferries. Friendly and accommodating host provided delicious breakfast with interesting non-standard choices.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023