Title: Dolphin Cottage  - Short walk to Poole Quay Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Dolphin Cottage - Short walk to Poole Quay

Holiday home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Poole Harbour 

## Photo gallery for Dolphin Cottage - Short walk to Poole Quay

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

In the heart of Poole, this charming two-bedroom house invites you to unwind in its courtyard garden or explore nearby Poole Quay and town. With a flat screen smart TV, Wi-Fi, music system and fully-equipped kitchen with washer/dryer at your fingertips.

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

### Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4581 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Outdoor space
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Dolphin Cottage - Short walk to Poole Quay

Summary:  
A charming two bedroom house located within a few minutes walk of Poole Quay, Poole town and all its facilities.  
  
The Space:  
A charming two bedroom house, sleeping up to four, located within a few minutes walk of Poole Quay, Poole Town and all its facilities. Waterside Park public boat slipway is just a short distance away.  
  
Open plan living and dining area benefiting access to the courtyard garden, separate kitchen on the ground floor. Stairs leading up to the 1st floor with Master Bedroom (4ft 6ins double bed), second bedroom (bunk beds - small double below / single above). Bathroom (bath with shower over, sink and toilet).  
  
Parking - There is one dedicated parking space. Height / Width restrictions apply (206cm High, 228cm Wide, 420cm Depth).  
  
Services - Duvets and linen provided (including bath and beach towels). Central Heating. Hairdryer.  
  
Technology – Flat screen smart TV, Wi-Fi, and music system  
  
Kitchen - Electric Hob, Oven, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave and Washer / Dryer.  
  
Restrictions - No smoking. Pets permitted.  
  
Same day bookings can be accepted if received before to 6pm (4pm on Sundays) when our office closes. Arrivals out of office hours can be organised if requests are received before 6pm (4pm on Sundays).  
  
The Neighborhood:  
HARBOURSIDE PARK - Just a stone's throw from the harbur's edge... Harbourside Park is a low-density development of town houses and apartments built approximately 25 years ago offering a great strategic location adjoining Baiter\`s harbourside park, close to Poole Park with its scenic level walkways, and yet only 10 minute\`s stroll into Old Poole and its historic Quayside.

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Onsite parking options include a garage

### Kitchen

- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Freezer
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Shower/bathtub combination

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washer/dryer

### 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)
- Fire extinguisher

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 581 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM 

Minimum check-in age - 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Rules

SELF-CATERING ACCOMMODATION HIRERS’ BOOKING CONDITIONS All holiday accommodation reservations, whether made by telephone, in person, in writing or...

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: Charge may apply

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### 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

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 

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 

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

680f8c0ca543ec00100b134f

Dolphin Cottage - Two Bedroom House, Sleeps 4 Poole

## About the area

Poole is home to this holiday home. Poole Harbour and Poole Quay are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Tower Park and Castle Point Shopping Centre. Splashdown Waterpark and Sandbanks Beach are also worth visiting. [Visit our Poole travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Poole.dx5659)

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![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%7C50.71226%2C-1.97731&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8I21Ar4D8nukvLDl6ZJ67AF1SmY=)

Poole, Dorset

### What's nearby

- ![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  
5 min walk \- 0.3 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  
8 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- Baiter Park  
1 min walk \- 0.1 miles
- Poole Park  
6 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts  
9 min walk \- 0.5 miles

### Getting around

- Poole Station  
13 min walk
- Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)  
25 min drive

### Restaurants

- Subway  
10 min walk
- The Brewhouse  
9 min walk
- Coffee #1  
8 min walk
- The Lord Wimborne  
7 min walk
- Starbucks  
11 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

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## Dolphin Cottage - Short walk to Poole Quay Reviews

## Reviews

### Very good

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.

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10 - Excellent

1

8 - Good

1

6 - Okay

1

4 - Poor

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2 - Terrible

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### 8.8

Cleanliness

### 8.0

Location

## Reviews

### 6/10 Okay

#### ANNE P.

17 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### dolphin cottage

would not use this cottage again when we arrived the cottage smelt of dogs I know the policy one small dog and not allowed upstairs but the smell was every where was dreadful we had to open all the windows and doors it requires a deep clean to try and get rid of the smell also the beds are so uncomfotable we came back a day early !!

##### ANNE P.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jo L.

19 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

#### Lovely!

Great property and fabulous location!

##### Jo L.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

### 8/10 Good

#### Sue C.

29 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

#### Dolphin Cottage

Perfect stay for the boys to attend a sailing course at Rockley Point. Property was clean and had an outdoor area for drying and somewhere to sit outdoors. Easy walk to Poole Park and town centre

##### Sue C.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

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