The Merchant House

Bed & breakfast with an outdoor tennis court, a short walk to Poole Harbour

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett) | 1 bedroom

The Merchant House in Poole Old Town offers an upscale retreat. Start with a delicious breakfast, explore Poole Harbour's scenic views, enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor tennis court, and evening karaoke for fun at this well-positioned B&B.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Parking available
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

15 Sept - 16 Sept

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sept 14 - Sept 15

Tomorrow

Sept 15 - Sept 16

All rooms

1 bed

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

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Highlights

Separate bedroom

Shower/bath combination

Hairdryer

Private bathroom

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 (Bennett)

Wonderful

Highlights

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hairdryer

Coffee/tea maker

Digital channels

Iron/ironing board

Desk

1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

Poole Old Town, a neighbourhood in Poole, is home to The Merchant House. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandbanks Beach and Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth Pier and Tower Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

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10 Strand Street, Poole, England, BH15 1SB

What's nearby

Poole Quay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Poole Harbour - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
RNLI College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Sandbanks Beach - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Slug & Lettuce - Poole - ‬1 min walk
‪Italian Gossip - ‬2 min walk
‪The Lord Nelson - ‬2 min walk
‪Rockfish - ‬2 min walk
‪Riptide Espresso & Records - ‬2 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

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

Things to do

Karaoke
Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

No housekeeping service

Accessibility

No lift

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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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 14 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merchant House on 15 Sept 2025 start from £139.2, 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. RNLI College and Baiter Park are also within 10 minutes. Poole Station is 12 minutes by foot.