"Really well situated for the Poole Harbour area. The quay is about a one minute walk and there are many bars and restaurants with a 5 minute walk.
The hotel itself is in a charming old property and has a lovely outdoor terrace area for eats and drinks"
"Really well situated for the Poole Harbour area. The quay is about a one minute walk and there are many bars and restaurants with a 5 minute walk.
The hotel itself is in a charming old property and has a lovely outdoor terrace area for eats and drinks"
"David the owner, he’s an amazing, friendly, polite and helpful person .
His house was extremely well located to everything.
The house very well cleaned, and the breakfast so delicious.
I highly recommend"
"David the owner, he’s an amazing, friendly, polite and helpful person .
His house was extremely well located to everything.
The house very well cleaned, and the breakfast so delicious.
I highly recommend"
"Had a wonderful stay at Anchorage, it’s such a fantastic location. The place was spotless and had everything we needed.
Great communication from the hosts and everything went very smoothly in terms of checking in/checking out.
Would definitely recommend this place and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again."
"Had a wonderful stay at Anchorage, it’s such a fantastic location. The place was spotless and had everything we needed.
Great communication from the hosts and everything went very smoothly in terms of checking in/checking out.
Would definitely recommend this place and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again."
"Have stayed at here a few times. Good location and if you want to use public transport, there's a bus stop right outside. You don't need to venture very far for a good meal (downstairs!) and breakfast served is made to order. This is our go to place to stay for convenience for access to beach, buses to Swanage and nice walks!"
"Have stayed at here a few times. Good location and if you want to use public transport, there's a bus stop right outside. You don't need to venture very far for a good meal (downstairs!) and breakfast served is made to order. This is our go to place to stay for convenience for access to beach, buses to Swanage and nice walks!"
"Very impressed with the very professional set-up of the apartments, clean, comfortable and extremely well equipped. Great location near lots of good places to eat. Can’t fault our stay! We will definitely re-book for another stay in Poole."
"Very impressed with the very professional set-up of the apartments, clean, comfortable and extremely well equipped. Great location near lots of good places to eat. Can’t fault our stay! We will definitely re-book for another stay in Poole."
"Lovely staff, clean room, serviced daily, breakfast continental only, limited bar, lovely sitting room, convenient to restaurant, off street parking."
"Lovely staff, clean room, serviced daily, breakfast continental only, limited bar, lovely sitting room, convenient to restaurant, off street parking."
"Small, clean apartment, very handy for the harbour and old town. Well equipped. Not the best view from the balcony but can't have everything. Good communication from the host. First time on vrbo and can't fault them"
"Small, clean apartment, very handy for the harbour and old town. Well equipped. Not the best view from the balcony but can't have everything. Good communication from the host. First time on vrbo and can't fault them"
"The apartment was very clean and comfortable. It is stylishly furnished and extremely centrally located. The secure parking, in such a central location as a real plus. It is literally moments on foot from the quay. We would not hesitate to stay here again."
"The apartment was very clean and comfortable. It is stylishly furnished and extremely centrally located. The secure parking, in such a central location as a real plus. It is literally moments on foot from the quay. We would not hesitate to stay here again."
"The apartment was very comfortable and clean with everything you would need provided. The location was fantastic with a supermarket opposite and on the doorstep of the town centre and the quayside. The bed was very comfortable and the communication from the hosts was excellent. I would highly recommend this apartment and would stay again. "
"The apartment was very comfortable and clean with everything you would need provided. The location was fantastic with a supermarket opposite and on the doorstep of the town centre and the quayside. The bed was very comfortable and the communication from the hosts was excellent. I would highly recommend this apartment and would stay again. "
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"The hotel was nice, some areas need repairing and some paint but overall it was a good stay. The evening meal menu had changed compared to their website which was inconvenient but the food was really nice especially the breakfast."
"We had a fantastic stay at The Merchant House in Poole and would highly recommend it!
This gorgeous Georgian house has been transformed into a stylish boutique B&B, while keeping all of its original charm and character. We loved all the fascinating ornaments, beautiful china and thoughtful little touches throughout the house. It really felt like staying somewhere special.
The location is brilliant, with Poole Quay, shops, restaurants, wine bars and historic pubs all within easy walking distance. It was so convenient to leave the car behind and explore. We even took the ferry and steam train to Corfe Castle, which made for a wonderful day out.
Our bedroom was lovely — comfortable, cosy and full of character. We particularly loved the little teddy waiting on the bed, ready for a cuddle if required! Such a charming touch.
And then there was the breakfast — wow! Huge portions and a fantastic twist on the traditional Full English. Everything was delicious, but the homemade sourdough bread was a real highlight. Fresh, tasty and absolutely delicious!
We also have to mention Paul and Bentley the dog, who were the perfect hosts. From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcome and very much at home. Bentley was an added bonus!
The Merchant House is a real gem — full of character, perfectly located, wonderfully welcoming and serving an unforgettable breakfast.
We loved our stay and will definitely be back!"
"The room we had was great for our needs for the long weekend. Easy to access with self check in and out. Loads of info provided about the area for restaurants etc in a book left in the room which was genuinely useful.
Jenny was great with providing required info on booking and checking we had that info again before we arrived.
We’d definitely stay again if we visit Poole."
"Lovely room at the top of 2 flights of stairs. Enough space for the 2 of us and luggage. Clean. Good shower. A good selection of tea &coffee. A payable mini bar. Good shower and the host has some toiletries for use if you’d forgotten anything. The location is great 2 mins walk to bars and restaurants. My advice is read the message from the hotel with the check in details (I didn’t) it a key lock box the code is in the message attachment . Jenny didn’t mind at all that I hadn’t read it and luckily she was close by to help out."
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What's the best resort in Poole?
Our top luxurious hotels in Poole: Sandbanks Hotel - Beach property, 5-minute walk from Sandbanks Beach. Haven Hotel - Beach property less than 10 minutes from Sandbanks Beach. Harbour Heights Hotel - Less than 10 minutes from Sandbanks Beach.
What can I do in Poole?
Travellers love exploring the beaches in Poole, and say that there are lots of great restaurants here. Enjoy some time by the water at Sandbanks Beach and Canford Cliffs Beach, or catch the latest production at Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts or Tower Park. If you want more to do in the area, you can spend time at Poole Quay or Poole Harbour.
What's the seasonal weather in Poole?
The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Poole is 793 mm.
What's the best way to get to and around Poole?
Fly into Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is located 8 mi (12.9 km) away from the city centre. You can also search for flights into Southampton (SOU), which is 31.8 mi (51.2 km) away. If you want to travel outside the city, take a train from Poole Station, Hamworthy Station or Parkstone Station. You can catch a ferry from the port.