The Merchant House

B&B within walking distance of Poole Harbour

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November 2025

22

December 2025

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.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Parking available
Non-smoking
Free WiFi

Main amenities (2)

Breakfast available
Outdoor tennis court

HK$967 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 22 - Nov 23

Tomorrow

Nov 23 - Nov 24

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett)

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Desk

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)

Excellent

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Desk

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Hairdryer

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Desk

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Similar properties

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Restaurant

HK$1,020 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Nov - 1 Dec

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About the area

10 Strand Street, Poole, England, BH15 1SB

What's nearby

Poole Quay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Poole Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
RNLI College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Poole Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 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

‪Poole Arms - ‬1 min walk
‪Slug & Lettuce - Poole - ‬1 min walk
‪Oriel On The Quay - ‬1 min walk
‪The Lord Nelson - ‬2 min walk
‪Pi - ‬2 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 snorkelling are nearby. Fellow travellers say great things about the breakfast and location.

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

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

Fee & policy details

Parking

Extended parking is available for an extra charge

Policies

This property does not have lifts.

This property accepts cash.

Also known as

Merchant House B&B Poole

Merchant House B&B

Merchant House Poole

The Merchant House B B

The Merchant House Poole

The Merchant House Bed & breakfast

The Merchant House Bed & breakfast Poole

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.

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The Merchant House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Breakfast

Room

Location

Welcoming

Ferry

Bed

Port

Shower

Boutique hotel

Restaurant

What guests liked

Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, excellent, and epic, with many guests praising the host's cooking skills and homemade bread. (30 reviews)

From real guest reviews summarized by AI.

8/10 Very good

22 Sept 2025

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

marek, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

27 Jul 2025

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

Nicola, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

15 Aug 2025

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

Brian, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

6 Aug 2022

Great location, Nice breakfast, lovely host.

Maxim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

26 Aug 2024

Great time with the owner that made our stay memorable.

stephen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

16 Feb 2025

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

13 Aug 2025

David was an excellent host and the veggie breakfast that he cooked to order could not be faulted. His homemade bread is delicious. Our room was cosy, but had everything we needed. Good powerful shower :) Great location for eating along the quayside. David's restaurant recommendations were spot on.

Cherry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

20 Aug 2025

My stay

Stayed here a few time and always found the owner friendly polite and helpful ,doesn't do evening meals but you just walk to the quay and it takes 3minutes and you have the restaurants pubs. The breakfasts are large you would not starve . Definitely recommend

Ryan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

11 Aug 2024

Excellent host,loved the hotel,perfect location to the quay.

Micheal, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

30 Jun 2024

Super stay, clean and comfortable David is great and his breakfast was amazing.

Iain, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

28 Jul 2024

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

29 May 2023

Wonderful place and friendly host.

John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

26 Jan 2025

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

8/10 Very good

29 Jul 2025

Charming

Iver, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

13 Apr 2025

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.

Mark, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

14 Dec 2024

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

2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

9 Aug 2024

Very friendly owner, lovely room.

Cherry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

11 Feb 2024

In a perfect location with a perfect host.

Linda, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

16 Oct 2024

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

20 Nov 2024

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

17 Aug 2022

A very pleasant stay. The owner was particularly helpful with a restaurant recommendation.

Janice, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

19 May 2025

Merchant House - Poole

amazing cozy hotel room. super clean. great host. English breakfast was personnally cooked for us and over the top. walking distance to everything. parking was available, however, this was off season.

Richard, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1 May 2025

The artsy experience

Your smiley-model-looking-silky-voice-tall-guy-artistic-father-of-five-contract-builder David will make your stay comfy. Artsy home. Smooth stay. Great breakfast. Nice bed with large pillows x4. Good value for money 👍

Lars, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

27 Aug 2023

Great landlord and breakfast

Marion, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

24 Aug 2024

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