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Self Assessed 4 Stars Guest House
Bed and Breakfast
Guest Rating: 4.5
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The Merchant House, 10 Strand Street, Poole Quay

Poole, 

Dorset, 


BH15 1SB,  England
(map)
Situated on Poole Quay, The Merchant House is a stone's throw from the waters edge. This lovely Georgian house has been beautifully transformed into a stylish boutique bed and breakfast.
  • Georgian c1750
  • Good Restaurants
  • Museums
  • Sunseekers
  • Brownsea Island
  • Poole Quay
  • Bars
  • Sandbanks
  • Jurassic Coast
  • Poole Harbour
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Guest Reviews
Guest reviews for The Merchant House, Poole are provided by real guests who have actually stayed at the property.
Rooms:
4.3
Value:
4.0
Friendliness:
4.9
Cleanliness:
4.9
Facilities:
4.3
Staff service:
4.8
Location:
4.6
Breakfast:
4.8
Guest Rating: 4.5
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Adam
Alone
Stayed: Nov '11
5
Would recommend to others.
Rooms:
5
Value:
5
Friendliness:
5
Cleanliness:
5
Facilities:
5
Staff service:
5
Location
5
Breakfast:
5
"Greatest service I've ever had"
The owner went out of his way to make my stay a great one, with a fantastic room.… Read more
"Greatest service I've ever had"
The owner went out of his way to make my stay a great one, with a fantastic room. Read less
Likes:
The owner knew I had an early day so when I went to leave he had made me a breakfast to go at 4am now thats amazing service.
Dislikes:
None
Guest Review for The Merchant House, Poole
kevin
Mature Couple
Stayed: Nov '11
4
Would not recommend to others.
Rooms:
4
Value:
1
Friendliness:
4
Cleanliness:
4
Facilities:
3
Staff service:
5
Location
4
Breakfast:
5
"friendly, but not very good value for money due to size,noise and view of room"
room was really small and we thought there was going to be a view,but we looked out on to flats.relly expensive for what you get. it was really noisy in the morning with bottles being emptied. dave wa… Read more
"friendly, but not very good value for money due to size,noise and view of room"
room was really small and we thought there was going to be a view,but we looked out on to flats.relly expensive for what you get. it was really noisy in the morning with bottles being emptied. dave was very friendly and helpful. we had breakfast in near by cafe which was included and excellent. Read less
Likes:
friendly,close to facilities. room was clean and breakfast in oriel's was excellent.
Dislikes:
None
Guest Review for The Merchant House, Poole
Mark
Mature Couple
Stayed: Sep '11
3
Would not recommend to others.
Rooms:
2
Value:
1
Friendliness:
5
Cleanliness:
5
Facilities:
3
Staff service:
4
Location
5
Breakfast:
4
"Hotel great location room size poor with no wardrobe, not worth the money."
Warm welcome, David is a very good host… Read more
"Hotel great location room size poor with no wardrobe, not worth the money."
Warm welcome, David is a very good host Read less
Likes:
Position and tastefully decorated
Dislikes:
The room size was very small, no wardrobe or chairs to sit and relax ok for a one night stay but no longer.
Guest Review for The Merchant House, Poole
More Information
4 Stars Self Assessed Guest House
Parking
Off-site parking, Long-term parking
Types of Payment Accepted at The Merchant House
Cash (Sterling), Cash (Euro), Cheque
Check-in: 2:00 PM till 9:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Policies
Children Policy: No preference
Smoking Policy: No smoking
Pet Policy: No pets
Cancellation Policy
Booking Terms and Conditions
Accessibility
Languages Spoken
English
Situated on Poole Quay, The Merchant House is a stone's throw from the waters edge. This lovely Georgian house has been beautifully transformed into a stylish boutique bed and breakfast. Elegant rooms all en-suite, lcd tv, coffee/tea facilities, choice of breakfast at The Merchant House or Oriels resturant. Parking facilities very close by. With superb resturants, wine bars, historical pubs and shopping, all walking distance from The Merchant House. With unbelievable views across Poole Harbour,the famous Sandbanks close by and with the Jurassic coast and The New Forest, Poole Quay caters for everyone's taste. As we will cater for yours.
Map
Style of property
Boutique, Luxury, Unique
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