• Entire home
  • 538 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Balcony
  • Free parking
  • Bathtub
  • Elevator
  • Parking on site
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About Tern is located in Poole, just 1.6 miles from Lake North Beach and 6 miles from Sandbanks. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. Bournemouth International Center is 6.3 miles from the vacation home and Corfe Castle is 15 miles away. With free Wifi, this 2-bedroom vacation home offers a TV, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. The accommodation is non-smoking. Popular points of interest near the vacation home include Hamworthy Beach, Poole Beach, and Poole Harbor. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 11 miles from About Tern.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The apartment was lovely, nice view from room, Not far to walk to Poole quey and town. Great stay.
  • Steven
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really liked the position, close to Poole Quay and all the pubs and restaurants. Great view from the balcony and handy parking. Bus to Sandbanks 3 minute walk away also a bonus. Very quiet.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The balcony views of the harbour. The super comfy beds.

Managed by Quay Holidays LLP

Company review score: 8.9Based on 1,286 reviews from 131 properties
131 managed properties

Company info

The History of Quay Holidays What started out in 2006 as just five properties has mushroomed into a portfolio comprising over 75 homes, ranging from cosy 1-bed apartments to spacious 5-bed houses. Local knowledge is Quay and our dedicated local team is passionate about finding the right property for your holiday. From our Poole Old Town base, we provide a comprehensive full-management service, taking the stress out of holiday letting for second homeowners and ensuring holiday guests enjoy a consistently high-quality service. All our properties offer a home-from-home experience, evidenced by the many satisfied guests who return year after year. Your Quay to relaxation Quay’s offices are open 6 days a week for guest arrivals and we can make arrangements for Sunday and out-of-hours arrivals, too. Our live website allows guests to book short breaks and longer holidays 24 hours-a-day. For guests who would rather speak to us in person, our ‘phone lines are open from 9.30am to 6pm daily. Quay’s directly-employed Service Team ensures standards remain consistently high. All properties are provisioned with linen and towels, including beach towels, ready for your use. A complimentary...

Property info

A modern two bedroom apartment with balcony and fabulous harbour views. Just 10 minutes walk to Poole Quay where there are numerous great restaurants and bars.

Neighborhood info

HAMWORTHY - POOLE'S INNER HARBOUR AREA - Just 10 minutes` walk from Poole Quay via Poole`s historic lifting bridge, Hamworthy is a quieter, predominantly residential area and Harbour Reach is the latest example of regeneration in this convenient location. The development offers some of the prettiest views of the natural harbour with Poole Yacht Club in the foreground and a wonderful vista across the harbour, to Corfe Castle and the Purbeck Hills beyond. Located close to Cobb`s Quay Marina Hamworthy is a great base both for strolling into Town, and for driving out to explore the wider Dorset region.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of About Tern
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Beachfront
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Oven
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    Bathroom
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub
    Media & Technology
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    • Iron
    Outdoors
    • Beachfront
    • Balcony
    Activities
    • Beach
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • Elevator
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    About Tern takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 2 years
    Crib by request
    Free

    Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    1 crib available on request.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 21

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted About Tern accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note – Building works at Harbor Reach – External building works are presently underway with scaffolding being erected on both Sandpiper House and Puffin House blocks at Harbor Reach. The works are to deal with façade, roof and balcony door / window issues. Balconies and views are impacted and there will be some noise from time to time. The works to Sandpiper House and Puffin House are due to be completed in November 2024. We will continue to update our marketing as further details are received and update guests accordingly.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about About Tern

    • About Tern can accommodate this group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, About Tern is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The nearest beach is 0.6 miles from About Tern. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • About Tern has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • About Tern offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Beachfront
      • Beach

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at About Tern on this page.

    • The prices at About Tern may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at About Tern is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • About Tern is 0.9 miles from the center of Poole. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.