The Merchant House
$176
/ night
Avg. for September
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$176
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at The Merchant House average $98 in February, the cheapest month, and $179 in May, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
|---|---|
| January | $101 |
| February | $98 |
| March | $115 |
| April | $172 |
| May | $179 |
| June | $167 |
| July | $176 |
| August | $175 |
| September | $176 |
| October | $170 |
| November | $156 |
| December | $125 |
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Most expensive: May (~$179)
Cheapest: February (~$98)
About this property
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor tennis court and karaoke.
Amenities
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor tennis court and karaoke.
Dining
Breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 3 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The Merchant House in Poole (Poole Old Town), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Bournemouth International Centre. This bed & breakfast is 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 14 mi (22.5 km) from New Forest National Park.
What's nearby
Poole Quay(0.1 miles)
Poole Harbour(0.3 miles)
RNLI College(0.5 miles)
Baiter Park(0.5 miles)
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts(0.7 miles)
Poole Park(0.8 miles)
Hamworthy Beach(1 miles)
Upton Country Park(2.5 miles)
Brownsea Castle(2.7 miles)
Tower Park(4 miles)
Splashdown Waterpark(4 miles)
Compton Acres(4.1 miles)
Canford Cliffs Beach(4.4 miles)
Sandbanks Beach(5.1 miles)
Branksome Chine Beach(5.2 miles)
The preferred airport for The Merchant House is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)(11.5 miles)
Scuba Diving
Windsurfing
Karaoke
Fishing
Tennis Courts (outdoor)
Bird Watching
Location
10 Strand Street, Poole, England, United Kingdom
Poole Quay (0.1 miles)
Poole Harbour (0.3 miles)
RNLI College (0.5 miles)
Baiter Park (0.5 miles)
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts (0.7 miles)
Poole Park (0.8 miles)
Guest reviews
9.2
Superb
Based on 268 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
23%
Couple
50%
Group
8%
Solo
17%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Travellers describe The Merchant House as a characterful, centrally located B&B by Poole Quay, where an exceptionally friendly host and standout cooked-to-order breakfasts are the consistent highlights, with easy access to restaurants and ferries.
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What guests think
Travellers describe The Merchant House as a characterful, centrally located B&B by Poole Quay, where an exceptionally friendly host and standout cooked-to-order breakfasts are the consistent highlights, with easy access to restaurants and ferries.
Rooms are often cosy and on the small side, with a few comments about tight bed access or softer mattresses. Most guests find the rooms clean and comfortable, though one review reported poor cleanliness and an uncomfortable, worn mattress. Parking typically uses the multi-storey across the road and on-site options can be limited or awkward. Expect a warm, personal stay in a prime Poole Quay location.
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Facilities
Parking is generally off-site in the multi-storey across the road; on-site parking is limited or access can be awkward.
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Timothy
Sep 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A little awkward to get to and park. A lovely host and a very character property
A little awkward to get to and park. A lovely host and a very character property
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marek
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable stay and a great location. Easy parking in the multi storey across the road. The breakfast was epic.
Comfortable stay and a great location. Easy parking in the multi storey across the road. The breakfast was epic.
10
kevin
May 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Ray
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Richard
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Cleanliness
Most reviews describe the rooms as clean, with several noting very clean or super clean; one review reported significant dust and a very poor mattress.
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Ellen
Feb 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
10
Veronica
Aug 17, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Set in a quiet street just behind the quayside, and very near to the high street, bus garage and train station for easy access to the surrounding area, this boutique hotel is small, cosy and comfortable. With the personal touches that the friendly owner provides. My ensuite room was clean and perfect for my two night stay. I felt completely at home, with my own front door key to come and go as i pleased. David was a great host and we chatted like old friends in his kitchen diner as he prepared a great breakfast for me. He is very informative about the area, and gave recommendations for dining and places of interest. I would be happy to stay at The Merchant House again.
Set in a quiet street just behind the quayside, and very near to the high street, bus garage and train station for easy access to the surrounding area, this boutique hotel is small, cosy and comfortable. With the personal touches that the friendly owner provides. My ensuite room was clean and perfect for my two night stay. I felt completely at home, with my own front door key to come and go as i pleased. David was a great host and we chatted like old friends in his kitchen diner as he prepared a great breakfast for me. He is very informative about the area, and gave recommendations for dining and places of interest. I would be happy to stay at The Merchant House again.
10
Colin
Jun 9, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Such a pleasure to stay there. Dave was an excellent host. Breakfast was a real treat. Comfortable room and very clean
Such a pleasure to stay there. Dave was an excellent host. Breakfast was a real treat. Comfortable room and very clean
10
Iain
Jun 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Super stay, clean and comfortable David is great and his breakfast was amazing.
Super stay, clean and comfortable David is great and his breakfast was amazing.
8
Jo
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property is in a perfect location to explore Poole and sail over to Brown Sea Island. The owner was such a lovely gentleman who made you feel very welcome and provided an exceptional breakfast. The room however was really only fit for a single person as the small double was against the window wall so when you needed to get out of bed you had to wake up your partner in order to get out of the bed which obviously disturbs sleep and the bed was quite soft also. The room itself was tiny too but clean with a nice little bathroom and tea coffee making facilities, even disposable eye masks and ear plugs. For one night I would recommend as lovely little place as you can put up with the tiny room and disturbed sleep but wouldn’t want more than that, which is unfortunate as host just lovely, location perfect and breakfast amazing.
The property is in a perfect location to explore Poole and sail over to Brown Sea Island. The owner was such a lovely gentleman who made you feel very welcome and provided an exceptional breakfast. The room however was really only fit for a single person as the small double was against the window wall so when you needed to get out of bed you had to wake up your partner in order to get out of the bed which obviously disturbs sleep and the bed was quite soft also. The room itself was tiny too but clean with a nice little bathroom and tea coffee making facilities, even disposable eye masks and ear plugs. For one night I would recommend as lovely little place as you can put up with the tiny room and disturbed sleep but wouldn’t want more than that, which is unfortunate as host just lovely, location perfect and breakfast amazing.
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Alistair
Feb 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The place was really dirty the host was ok but our room had so much dust and dirt you could have set up an allotment in the room, the bed well there is nothing good about that, the mattress was as old as the building and the springs have gone, awful nights sleep, if we hadn’t been stay just for the night we wouldn’t have stayed,
The place was really dirty the host was ok but our room had so much dust and dirt you could have set up an allotment in the room, the bed well there is nothing good about that, the mattress was as old as the building and the springs have gone, awful nights sleep, if we hadn’t been stay just for the night we wouldn’t have stayed,
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Richard
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Rooms
Rooms are cosy and often small, with some layouts tight for two and occasional comments about soft or uncomfortable mattresses; otherwise generally comfortable and nicely decorated.
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Ms C
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely position behind Quay Road and easy walking distance for 9pm ferry to Guernsey. A warm greeting from owner who provided a packed breakfast as I had to leave early for the ferry. Unfortunately the room was small but adequate for one person.
Lovely position behind Quay Road and easy walking distance for 9pm ferry to Guernsey. A warm greeting from owner who provided a packed breakfast as I had to leave early for the ferry. Unfortunately the room was small but adequate for one person.
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Richard
Dec 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
A very individual style, with a charm of its own. Room a little small, but very quiet and fun. Many thanks. RFB
A very individual style, with a charm of its own. Room a little small, but very quiet and fun. Many thanks. RFB
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Wendy
Sep 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Warm welcome at check-in. Fantastic breakfast with fruit, yoghurt, juice, excellent coffee and choice of cooked options. The room was quite small and the bed was not particularly comfortable for 2 people. The bathroom was small but the shower worked well. There were tea/coffee/hot chocolate making facilities and a hair-dryer and magazines provided. The owner was very friendly and informative about restaurants and how to get to the station.
Warm welcome at check-in. Fantastic breakfast with fruit, yoghurt, juice, excellent coffee and choice of cooked options. The room was quite small and the bed was not particularly comfortable for 2 people. The bathroom was small but the shower worked well. There were tea/coffee/hot chocolate making facilities and a hair-dryer and magazines provided. The owner was very friendly and informative about restaurants and how to get to the station.
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Di
Sep 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room a bit small for two people but great situation for getting to boat trips early morning after a good breakfast. Also close to The Poole Arms pub that does good fish/ seafood.
Room a bit small for two people but great situation for getting to boat trips early morning after a good breakfast. Also close to The Poole Arms pub that does good fish/ seafood.
10
Colin
Nov 20, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
kevin
May 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Christine
Aug 24, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Jo
Oct 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The property is in a perfect location to explore Poole and sail over to Brown Sea Island. The owner was such a lovely gentleman who made you feel very welcome and provided an exceptional breakfast. The room however was really only fit for a single person as the small double was against the window wall so when you needed to get out of bed you had to wake up your partner in order to get out of the bed which obviously disturbs sleep and the bed was quite soft also. The room itself was tiny too but clean with a nice little bathroom and tea coffee making facilities, even disposable eye masks and ear plugs. For one night I would recommend as lovely little place as you can put up with the tiny room and disturbed sleep but wouldn’t want more than that, which is unfortunate as host just lovely, location perfect and breakfast amazing.
The property is in a perfect location to explore Poole and sail over to Brown Sea Island. The owner was such a lovely gentleman who made you feel very welcome and provided an exceptional breakfast. The room however was really only fit for a single person as the small double was against the window wall so when you needed to get out of bed you had to wake up your partner in order to get out of the bed which obviously disturbs sleep and the bed was quite soft also. The room itself was tiny too but clean with a nice little bathroom and tea coffee making facilities, even disposable eye masks and ear plugs. For one night I would recommend as lovely little place as you can put up with the tiny room and disturbed sleep but wouldn’t want more than that, which is unfortunate as host just lovely, location perfect and breakfast amazing.
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Alistair
Feb 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The place was really dirty the host was ok but our room had so much dust and dirt you could have set up an allotment in the room, the bed well there is nothing good about that, the mattress was as old as the building and the springs have gone, awful nights sleep, if we hadn’t been stay just for the night we wouldn’t have stayed,
The place was really dirty the host was ok but our room had so much dust and dirt you could have set up an allotment in the room, the bed well there is nothing good about that, the mattress was as old as the building and the springs have gone, awful nights sleep, if we hadn’t been stay just for the night we wouldn’t have stayed,
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Richard
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Service
Service is consistently praised: the owner David is friendly, welcoming, and helpful, offering local tips and flexible touches like packed breakfasts.
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Brian
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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
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
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Linda
Feb 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
In a perfect location with a perfect host.
In a perfect location with a perfect host.
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ellen
Aug 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We had a lovely one night stay at this hotel.The gentleman who owns the property was extremely helpful and we couldn't have asked for any more.
We had a lovely one night stay at this hotel.The gentleman who owns the property was extremely helpful and we couldn't have asked for any more.
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richard
Feb 7, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Totally friendly, superb host, lovely room. Wonderful breakfast. Highly recommend this b&b 5 star all the way.
Totally friendly, superb host, lovely room. Wonderful breakfast. Highly recommend this b&b 5 star all the way.
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Mark
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
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Lars
May 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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 👍
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 👍
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David
Jul 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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David
Jun 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
10
Nicola
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming host. Great breakfast with some unusual additions. Overall great stay.
Very welcoming host. Great breakfast with some unusual additions. Overall great stay.
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Cherry
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Location
Very central, a short walk to Poole Quay, restaurants, and ferries, with easy access to train and bus links.
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Ms C
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely position behind Quay Road and easy walking distance for 9pm ferry to Guernsey. A warm greeting from owner who provided a packed breakfast as I had to leave early for the ferry. Unfortunately the room was small but adequate for one person.
Lovely position behind Quay Road and easy walking distance for 9pm ferry to Guernsey. A warm greeting from owner who provided a packed breakfast as I had to leave early for the ferry. Unfortunately the room was small but adequate for one person.
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Brian
Aug 15, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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
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
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Nicola
Aug 30, 2023
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Excellent little b&b. The host was so welcoming, like a home from home. Very convenient to the quay & high street but also very peaceful. Great breakfast, quality produce with lovely homemade bread. Would highly recommend.
Excellent little b&b. The host was so welcoming, like a home from home. Very convenient to the quay & high street but also very peaceful. Great breakfast, quality produce with lovely homemade bread. Would highly recommend.
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Yiannakis
Aug 23, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
10
Micheal
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent host,loved the hotel,perfect location to the quay.
Excellent host,loved the hotel,perfect location to the quay.
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Di
Sep 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room a bit small for two people but great situation for getting to boat trips early morning after a good breakfast. Also close to The Poole Arms pub that does good fish/ seafood.
Room a bit small for two people but great situation for getting to boat trips early morning after a good breakfast. Also close to The Poole Arms pub that does good fish/ seafood.
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David
Jun 5, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
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!
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!
8
marek
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable stay and a great location. Easy parking in the multi storey across the road. The breakfast was epic.
Comfortable stay and a great location. Easy parking in the multi storey across the road. The breakfast was epic.
10
kevin
May 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
10
Richard
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Dining
Breakfast is a standout, frequently described as excellent, generous, and cooked to order, with homemade bread and options; one review found it below expectations.
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john
Oct 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast not as good as expected, but host extremely pleasant . Major disturbance during the night. Road dug up to repair power cut
Breakfast not as good as expected, but host extremely pleasant . Major disturbance during the night. Road dug up to repair power cut
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Ryan
Aug 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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
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
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Steven
Jul 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Great location with an excellent host - you better have an appetite at breakfast time!! Could not fault this - would definitely return
Great location with an excellent host - you better have an appetite at breakfast time!! Could not fault this - would definitely return
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Mark
Apr 13, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
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.
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.
10
Nicola
Jul 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very welcoming host. Great breakfast with some unusual additions. Overall great stay.
Very welcoming host. Great breakfast with some unusual additions. Overall great stay.
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Cherry
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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.
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.
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Christopher
Sep 3, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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 .
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 .
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Richard
May 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
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.
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.
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Olivia
Jan 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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!
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!
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Elizabeth
Oct 11, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient for ferries. Friendly and accommodating host provided delicious breakfast with interesting non-standard choices.
Convenient for ferries. Friendly and accommodating host provided delicious breakfast with interesting non-standard choices.
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Nigel
3 weeks ago
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Stayed 2 nights
I loved everything about this palace I don’t be guest houses but would stay again
I loved everything about this palace I don’t be guest houses but would stay again
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John
Jul 24, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great host lovely place and great location
Great host lovely place and great location
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Byrony
Jul 20, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect location for exploring Poole. David the host was very knowledgeable and helpful. I have never had such a lovingly prepared fantastic breakfast, a lot of time and effort going into it, even homemade sourdough bread. We will definitely stay again when visiting Poole.
Perfect location for exploring Poole. David the host was very knowledgeable and helpful. I have never had such a lovingly prepared fantastic breakfast, a lot of time and effort going into it, even homemade sourdough bread. We will definitely stay again when visiting Poole.
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Madjet
Jun 21, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
David is really a kind man, very wellcoming with people. The meal was pretty tasty, i enjoyes it.
David is really a kind man, very wellcoming with people. The meal was pretty tasty, i enjoyes it.
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Chris
Jun 14, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
If you are looking for a very convenient location when staying in Poole it would be hard to find one better than The Merchant House. Friendly owner who cooks a decent breakfast.
If you are looking for a very convenient location when staying in Poole it would be hard to find one better than The Merchant House. Friendly owner who cooks a decent breakfast.
FAQs about The Merchant House
Is parking available at the property?
Parking is available at the property for a surcharge. It is long-term parking.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Breakfast is available for a fee, and specific serving hours are not detailed.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 21:00, and check-out is by 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Poole Old Town, within a 15-minute drive of Poole Harbour and Bournemouth International Centre. It is 0.2 km from Poole Quay, 0.4 km from Poole Harbour, and 5.8 mi from Bournemouth Beach.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property. Specific details on the minimum age for free stays are not provided.
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Prices for upcoming dates
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Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.
Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.
- 2026-09-04: 190.18628361587525USD
- 2026-09-05: 190.18628361587525USD
- 2026-09-06: 178.26109484710693USD
- 2026-09-07: 178.25322545928955USD
- 2026-09-08: 178.25322545928955USD
- 2026-09-09: 180.877595401001USD
- 2026-09-10: 178.2506023300171USD
- 2026-09-11: 190.17579109878542USD
- 2026-09-12: 217.22908037338257USD
- 2026-09-13: 180.8105815376282USD
- 2026-09-14: 178.2506023300171USD
- 2026-09-15: NO DATA
- 2026-09-16: 178.2506023300171USD
- 2026-09-17: 178.2506023300171USD
- 2026-09-18: NO DATA
- 2026-09-19: 214.03666115341187USD
- 2026-09-20: 180.8926074989319USD
- 2026-09-21: 180.8926074989319USD
- 2026-09-22: 180.99256999282838USD
- 2026-09-23: 180.99256999282838USD
- 2026-09-24: 180.99256999282838USD
- 2026-09-25: 193.1180559501648USD
- 2026-09-26: 193.1180559501648USD
- 2026-09-27: 180.99256999282838USD
- 2026-09-28: 180.99256999282838USD
- 2026-09-29: 180.99256999282838USD
- 2026-09-30: 180.99256999282838USD
- 2026-10-01: 180.99256999282838USD
- 2026-10-02: 193.1180559501648USD
- 2026-10-03: 193.1180559501648USD
- 2026-10-04: 180.99256999282838USD
- 2026-10-05: 200.80520717849734USD
- 2026-10-06: 181.12200724334718USD
- 2026-10-07: 199.7256122444153USD
- 2026-10-08: 181.12200724334718USD
- 2026-10-09: 213.76038183517457USD
- 2026-10-10: 213.76038183517457USD
- 2026-10-11: 181.12200724334718USD
- 2026-10-12: 200.80520717849734USD
- 2026-10-13: 181.12200724334718USD
- 2026-10-14: 201.7552407951355USD
- 2026-10-15: 181.12200724334718USD
- 2026-10-16: 221.28261267242434USD
- 2026-10-17: 193.22220127182007USD
- 2026-10-18: 180.4330458847046USD
- 2026-10-19: 195.5475522003174USD
- 2026-10-20: 181.12200724334718USD
- 2026-10-21: 181.12200724334718USD
- 2026-10-22: 180.99256999282838USD
- 2026-10-23: 214.25640140151978USD
- 2026-10-24: 194.09260164642336USD
- 2026-10-25: 180.8323818687439USD
- 2026-10-26: 202.7253200820923USD
- 2026-10-27: 202.7288648513794USD
- 2026-10-28: 181.12200724334718USD
- 2026-10-29: 181.12200724334718USD
- 2026-10-30: 193.2555752746582USD
- 2026-10-31: 193.1180559501648USD
- 2026-11-01: 194.65781510925294USD
- 2026-11-02: NO DATA
- 2026-11-03: 213.76038183517457USD
- 2026-11-04: 195.7793092163086USD
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
- 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
Popular amenities
Scuba Diving
Windsurfing
Karaoke
Fishing
Tennis Courts (outdoor)
Bird Watching
Activities
Scuba Diving
Windsurfing
Karaoke
Fishing
Tennis Courts (outdoor)
Bird Watching
Kayaking
General
Breakfast Available (surcharge)
Smoke-Free Property
Parking
Parking (Long-term) (surcharge)
Internet
Free Wi-Fi