Title: About Tern Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # About Tern Cottage in Poole, near Poole Harbour ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77139000/77138903/0b3f96f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77139000/77138903/6c68b4bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77139000/77138903/598697d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77139000/77138903/a451d282.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77139000/77138903/09b19d34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 ![Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5800000/5791700/5791700/1e3601ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harbour Heights Hotel Poole - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 472 reviews £104 includes taxes & fees 16 Nov - 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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 - 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 - Sandbanks Beach - 12 min drive - 5.7 miles #### Getting around - Parkstone Station - 6 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 33 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Poole Arms - ‬12 min walk - ‪Slug & Lettuce - Poole - ‬13 min walk - ‪Da Vinci's - ‬11 min walk - ‪All-Ways Fryday - ‬11 min walk - ‪Pi - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is About Tern pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at About Tern? > This property doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at About Tern? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at About Tern? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is About Tern located? > Situated in Poole, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hamworthy Beach and Poole Harbour. Poole Quay and RNLI College are also within 1 mile (2 km). Poole Station is 21 minutes by foot and Hamworthy Station is 29 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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