Title: About Tern Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=77138903&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # About Tern Cottage in Poole, near Poole Harbour ## 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) ![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) ![Property grounds - About Tern (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77139000/77138903/c3aae484.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 Cottage in Poole, near Poole Harbour 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 ![TV, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77880000/77877300/77877204/dd825e47.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### About Tern - 10-Minute Walk to Poole Quay Poole - Kitchen - Washing machine - Outdoor space - Parking available 7.6 Good 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=77877204&PinnedHotelID=77877204&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117160000/117150100/117150036/4298fd8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Island's Edge- Moments from Hamworthy Beach Poole - 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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 ![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 - Hamworthy Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - RNLI College \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Poole Quay \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Poole Harbour \- 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - 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 - ‪Poole Arms - ‬12 min walk - ‪The King Charles - ‬10 min walk - ‪Da Vinci's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Drift Micro Bar - ‬11 min walk - ‪Rockfish - ‬11 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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