Title: Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=181549&destination=Hayling+Island%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=88090393&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms ## Photo gallery for Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms ![Dining - Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (Hayling Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88100000/88090400/88090393/f10f015c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (Hayling Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88100000/88090400/88090393/0cda842f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (Hayling Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88100000/88090400/88090393/14ed03a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (Hayling Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88100000/88090400/88090393/5c9c1616.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms (Hayling Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88100000/88090400/88090393/b9cc9933.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Dolphin Cottage, a charming retreat in the heart of Hayling Island. Enjoy a short stroll to the beach or local shopping centers, then unwind by the log burning stove in your cozy sitting room or outside in the pretty cottage garden. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 411 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Parking available - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms This charming 2 bedroom character cottage is set in a lovely tree lined road within the older part of Hayling Island. Guests can enjoy a quiet level walk to the beach or the local shopping centres, all reached in under 10 minutes. Entering the cottage into the hallway there is a cosy sitting room to the front with a log burning stove, comfy seating and smart TV. To the rear of the property there is a large open plan kitchen dining area with another log burner and cosy seating area. The kitchen is very well equipped so guests will be able, comfortably, to self cater for their stay including kettle, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, large double electric oven and 7 ring gas hob and integral grill. The hosts have also provided a washing machine, iron and ironing board. There is a large scrubbed top table with plenty of seating looking out onto the pretty cottage garden which has an outside table with chairs cushions and, for May to September, a large sunshade. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, one with a vanity basin. The family bathroom is on the first floor with bath with shower attachment, good size shower cubicle and WC. There is off road parking for two vehicles. Full gas central heating throughout, with part underfloor heating, and the hosts kindly provide logs for the downstairs wood burners for a couple of nights. New , for Winter 24/25, is an easy-adjustment heating control unit enabling guests to control the house temperature precisely to their needs. Dogs are welcome to stay at Dolphin Cottage, (though unfortunately no cats due to owner allergies) but any additional damage/cleaning as a result will be charged. Hayling Island is a lovely quiet town on the eastern border of Hampshire with lovely beaches and an interesting mix of independent shops, restaurants and cafes, There is a lovely walk (or cycle) along the Billy Line starting on the waterfront and all the way into Havant following the old railway line. A cyclists' paradise, generally, there are many, many options to suit all competence levels, including the popular Hayling Island ferry link to Portsmouth and Southsea seafront. Another must visit during your stay is to Gunwharf Quays outlet shopping centre and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The Hayling Ferry (passenger and cycle) to Portsmouth, Eastney links with a bus route (No. 25) which passes all the main points of interest in Portsmouth and Southsea and so makes a great day out. Special late night bus and ferry arrangements are also made for those visiting Victorious Festival from Hayling. Just a short drive to the east you will find Chichester, the Roman Palace and also The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, home of the BBC Repair Shop. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 11 square feet ## Similar properties ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/22000/21982/e8459890.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth - North by IHG Portsmouth - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews £59 includes taxes & fees 26 Apr - 27 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-26&endDate=2026-04-27&selected=21982&PinnedHotelID=21982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Daily continental breakfast (GBP 8.5 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13440000/13433800/13433786/76afcbed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ibis budget Portsmouth Southsea - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Breakfast available 7.8 Good 1,001 reviews £40 includes taxes & fees 4 May - 5 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-04&endDate=2026-05-05&selected=13433786&PinnedHotelID=13433786&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Comfort Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3440000/3430900/3430821/6f0983a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampshire Hog Waterlooville - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 462 reviews £98 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=3430821&PinnedHotelID=3430821&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/70000/63700/63664/d583e7c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Red Lion Hotel by Greene King Inns Fareham - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Bar 8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews £54 includes taxes & fees 26 Apr - 27 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-26&endDate=2026-04-27&selected=63664&PinnedHotelID=63664&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/210000/200200/200114/80d208d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Farmhouse Innlodge by Greene King Inns Portsmouth - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant - Business services 7.8 Good 1,001 reviews £54 includes taxes & fees 4 May - 5 May [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-05-04&endDate=2026-05-05&selected=200114&PinnedHotelID=200114&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 615122 ## About the area Located in Hayling Island, this cottage is on the beach. Portsmouth International Port and Northney Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Chichester Harbour National Landscape and Farlington Marshes. Funland Hayling Island and Hayling Seaside Railway are also worth visiting. [Visit our Hayling Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hayling-Island.dx181549) [View more Cottages in Hayling Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hayling-Island-Cottages.d181549-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.78886%2C-0.98363&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=uWUJ90Z14Ds9FrOaTGTLy9DuTCM=) Hayling Island ### What's nearby - ![Hayling Island West Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4651/c7384027-6e3e-4bb1-b34f-6131b972dc0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Hayling Island West Beach 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Beachlands Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4651/7ba197a2-3fa9-4942-b0f3-f478c70c4181.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Beachlands Beach 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Summer sunset over Bosham Harbour and village with the church spire of Holy Trinity Church, West Sussex, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4600/59eb0f76-f4cc-4b74-8600-6975fca09a1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Chichester Harbour 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Funland Hayling Island 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Hayling Seaside Railway 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Havant Warblington Station 10 min drive - Southampton (SOU) 37 min drive ### Restaurants - The Mad Hatters Tea Room 8 min walk - Kebab Pizza Planet 8 min walk - The Olive Leaf 20 min walk - Lily's Bar 4 min drive - The Ferry Boat Inn 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? ### What time is check-in at Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? ### What time is check-out at Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms? ### Where is Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Dolphin Cottage - a cosy cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews From a partner site ### 10/10 Excellent 4 Jan 2026 #### Wonderful Christmas spent in this cosy seaside cottage We loved spending Christmas in Dolphin Cottage, it was exactly what we hoped for. The kitchen is fantastic, perfect for cooking a big meal with everything you could possibly need. We loved sitting by the cosy wood burners after a chilly walk along the beach. The garden looks beautiful although we didn't use it as it was winter. Comfortable beds and really nice bathroom. Also brilliant communication with Henry Adams Holiday Cottages who were super helpful and kind. Thanks for the Christmas decorations too! It is a gorgeous place to stay. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia H. 9 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Two night stay Cottage as described and will stay again. It worked well travelling with our dogs. ##### Julia H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 From a partner site ### 8/10 Good #### Annie H. 2 Mar 2024 #### Lovely Cottage Dolphin Cottage is in a very quiet and pretty lane, quite close to the beach, and some shops and pubs. The cottage is beautifully decorated, very clean, well equipped kitchen and the two wood burning stoves are lovely to have in the winter months. We brought our bikes and enjoyed cycling around the island. The nature reserves are particularly interesting and beautiful. When we arrived at Dolphin Cottage it was very cold. It would have been nice if the heating had been set to come on before we arrived. We turned up the thermostat, but the radiators only reached lukewarm. Eventually we worked out that the setting on the boiler was turned down to 35 degrees, which wasn’t enough to get the room temperature above 16.5 degrees. Once we turned up the boiler setting to 50 degrees, the radiators started to get warm. We also lit both wood burning stoves, and that helped to warm the cottage up. We were fairly comfortable for the rest of the week. Though it is worth bearing in mind that there is a huge draught from under the front door, (you can see daylight under the door!), so we were careful to keep the doors to the living areas closed. And it was definitely a good idea to bring warm jumpers! 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