Title: About Tern Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=5659&destination=Poole%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=77138903&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # About Tern ## Photo gallery for About Tern ![Cottage | Aerial view - About Tern (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77139000/77138903/04c1cf57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - About Tern (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77139000/77138903/09b19d34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - About Tern (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77139000/77138903/c3aae484.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms - About Tern (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77139000/77138903/b2dda585.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | View from property - About Tern (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77139000/77138903/a451d282.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Poole Harbour, About Tern has plenty to offer. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### About Tern The cottage offers 2 bathrooms and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodations at this cottage feature dishwashers. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Food and drink - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![House (2 Bedrooms) | 2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67530000/67527400/67527382/5d9c25a9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harbour View Poole - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Outdoor space [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-09&endDate=2026-04-10&selected=67527382&PinnedHotelID=67527382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109780000/109772700/109772646/e816c8f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Isle View - 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2 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=120222133&PinnedHotelID=120222133&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-09&endDate=2026-04-10&selected=77138903&PinnedHotelID=77138903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=77138903,67527382,109772646,95049801,117150036) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Destination fee: GBP 30.0. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 This property accepts credit cards and debit cards Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 About Tern Poole About Tern Cottage About Tern Cottage Poole ## About the area Poole is home to this cottage. Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts and Tower Park. Splashdown Waterpark and Sandbanks Beach are also worth visiting. [Visit our Poole travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Poole.dx5659) [View more Cottages in Poole](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Poole-Cottages.d5659-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%7C50.71157%2C-1.99928&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7RE_gpZ_VxhoIDz94xR7-EwFtBg=) 10 Sandpiper House, 15 Stone Close,, Harbour Reach, Poole, England, BH15 4GE ### What's nearby - ![Aqua Lifeboat Quay and the RNLI training college viewed at dusk from across Holes Bay, Poole, Dorset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5659/060b3440-bf0d-4afd-899b-6f3c2cf22641.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) RNLI College 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![532219439](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635930352870/f0dc0470-4b71-4a3f-9e87-e8c77a19c1f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Poole Quay 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![Poole Harbour which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150277/d21d7868-ece4-47a2-a683-9c5597cf5457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Poole Harbour 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Hamworthy Beach 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Poole Station 9 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - The King Charles 10 min walk - Slug & Lettuce 13 min walk - Oriel On The Quay 13 min walk - The Quay 13 min walk - The Slipway Bar 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is About Tern pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at About Tern? ### What time is check-in at About Tern? ### What time is check-out at About Tern? ### Where is About Tern located? ## Have a question? 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