The Old Custom House

You're walking along The Quay on a proper Poole afternoon, the boats bobbing about, and you spot this gorgeous period building that's somehow managed to stay rather special. The Old Custom House sits right where it did centuries ago, watching over the harbour, and it's been carefully converted into accommodation that actually respects what came before. It's the sort of place where you get real rooms with proper bones—think original features, decent proportions, and views that remind you why Poole's waterfront matters. Perfect if you're staying over and want somewhere with soul rather than another chain job.