Title: About Tern Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/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) ![2 bedrooms - About Tern (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77140000/77139000/77138903/b2dda585.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) ![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. ## Reviews 7.2 Good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travelers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home 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 transportation - No onsite parking available ### Food and drink - Dishwasher ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 - Washer - Parking included - Outdoor Space [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-07&endDate=2026-04-08&selected=67527382&PinnedHotelID=67527382&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95050000/95049900/95049801/8217c9a7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Home near Sandbanks + Hot Tub + Sleeps 9 guests. 3 x bathrooms Parkstone - 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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 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 ## About the neighborhood 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. 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