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The Merchant House

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

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Restaurant
Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett)
Exterior
Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)
Bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$364
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

Explore the area

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10 Strand Street, Poole, England, BH15 1SB
  • Poole Quay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Poole Harbour
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Sandbanks Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)

Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett)

Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett)

Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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

The Merchant House places you steps from Poole Quay and within a short 5-minute stroll of Poole Harbour. .Enjoy the outdoor tennis court and karaoke. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas. There's also the convenience of extended parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-property class Poole Old Town B&B, attractions include Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Pier.
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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
  • Sandbanks Beach - 11 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Poole Arms - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Italian Gossip - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - Poole - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pi - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Nelson - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Merchant House

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

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

  • 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

Is parking available at The Merchant House?

Yep, The Merchant House has extended parking, for a fee.

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

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Merchant House on 2 Oct 2025 start from NZ$364.17, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Merchant House?

Yep, The Merchant House is a short 19-minute walk from Hamworthy Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and waterskiing.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Merchant House?

No, The Merchant House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Merchant House?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Merchant House?

No, pets are not allowed.