Name: The Merchant House
Address: 10 Strand Street, Poole, England, BH15 1SB, Poole, GB

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With a small number of only 3, this establishment is very convenient for a quiet stay. In addition, Wi-Fi access is offered at the establishment's common spaces. The reception desk is not open throughout the day. The hotel may charge a fee for some services.

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Guest scores & sentiment

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Dimension scores · cross-source

Service9.2

Facilities9.2

Cleanliness9.2

Surroundings9.2

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Room types · 3

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Double Room, Ensuite (Bennett)

1 × Double bedup to 2

1 Double BedLayout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - Digital channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea makerBathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a showerPractical - Iron/ironing board and deskNeed to Know - No housekeeping, towels not available, bed sheets not availableNon-Smoking

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Double Room, Ensuite (Paye)

1 × Double bedup to 2

1 Double BedLayout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - Digital channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea makerBathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a showerPractical - Iron/ironing board and deskNeed to Know - No housekeeping, towels not available, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Double Room, Ensuite (Sydenham)

1 × Double bedup to 2

1 Double BedLayout - Bedroom Internet - Free WiFi and wired internet accessEntertainment - Digital channels Food & Drink - Coffee/tea makerBathroom - Private bathroom, a hair dryer, and a shower/tub combinationPractical - Iron/ironing board and deskNeed to Know - No housekeeping, towels not available, bed sheets not available, no cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds availableNon-Smoking

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Facilities · 15

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Birdwatching nearbyLong-term parking (surcharge)Free WiFiKaraokeKayaking nearbyLong-term parking (surcharge)Fishing nearbyBreakfast available (surcharge)Birdwatching nearbySailing nearbyScuba diving nearbySmoke-free propertySnorkeling nearbySurfing/bodyboarding nearbyWater skiing nearby

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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Guildhall Tavern

Seafood

£££

While its name and exterior might give the impression that this is a pub, once inside the smart interior you’ll quickly get a different idea. There’s a subtle, refined nautical theme to the décor, including in the teak-furnished Yacht Lounge upstairs that’s ideal for an aperitif. Situated so close to the quayside, seafood understandably plays a key role on the menu and the cooking of it is a real strength of the kitchen – be it sweet scallops or crispy cod. The wine list includes local producers whose wines pair well with the food.

175m

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Thirteen

Modern Cuisine

££££

The impressive open kitchen acts almost like a stage at this passionately run restaurant, with all six tables positioned to face the chefs and a couple of front-row counter seats for those wanting the full experience. It's a family affair, with Chef Alex Naik joined by his parents and sister, who run the service. The tasting menu is filled with terse dish descriptions that underplay the ambitious and detailed creations, whose greatest strength is the high-quality ingredients, which are often local and seasonal, including some foraged elements.

4.2km

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Shell Bay

Seafood

£££

Brownsea Island and Poole Harbour can be seen from many of the tables at this superbly located bistro on the water's edge. Unsurprisingly in a place like this, fish and shellfish dominate the menu. Sometimes the produce is treated with international influences, as with the Kerala seafood curry, but the majority of mains involve whole fish cooked over fire, imparting a gentle smokiness while keeping the flesh succulent and adding a crispy skin.

4.5km

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