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Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage

Family-friendly cottage in Ferndown with a hot tub

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7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
TV, fireplace, table football
A garden, laundry facilities and a hot tub are just a few of the amenities provided at Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14323 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

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

Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage

Galtons Cottage is a beautiful thatched cottage close to all amenities in the village of West Moors in Dorset. Close to wonderful country side and main roads to London, and yet secluded. This charming cottage has 6 bedrooms + glamping pod and 6 bathrooms. Sleeps up to 16, 14 in the house and an extra 2 in the pod which you can hire for an extra 15% of the rental. There is a charming secure courtyard off the kitchen dining area with garden seating for 16, with hot tub, glamping pod, children's play frame and trampoline.

This 200 year old picturesque cottage has a bright airy extension for the kitchen and dining area with underfloor heating and a smart well equipped kitchen but also full of charm for the rest of the cottage, with beams, inglenook fireplace and wood stove. Off the sitting room is a charming snug with bar and games area.

There are lovely gardens to front and rear with a childrens play frame and trampoline, hot tub and secure patio area to the rear. EV charging is available please enquire for details.

Games Barn with table tennis, pool, table football, darts and table hockey,

There is off road parking for 4 + cars with good road links and public transport nearby.

A wonderful Welcome pack is provided including a bottle of Prosecco, New Forest Spring Water locally produced Tutti Fruity Jam, Biscuits, Milk, Tea & Coffee*. Also a discount Go New Forest card to be used locally which can provide discounts when used with participating businesses.
* Contents may vary.

Additional facilities available

Hot tub a 4 person hot tub is available on request at a cost of £325 for a weekend and £400 for the week.
Additional Accommodation in the Galtons Cottage Glamping Pod that sleeps 2 either in 1 king size or 2 singles available at 15% of rental.
Additional accommodation in ‘Jessica’ our vintage VW Bay campervan, T2 1600 manual which sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 children under 12 (only available in the warmer months).
First basket of logs free then £7.50 a bag thereafter.

Facilities and Services: Gas fired central heating and electricity included. Travel cot, 2 high chairs, stairgates (but please bring own cot bedding), dogs welcome, fully enclosed garden with patio and barbecue area. Bookings are Friday to Friday for 7 night stays, Friday to Monday for weekend stays, and Monday to Friday for mid-week stays.

There is a £500 refundable security deposit to ensure against damage, £56 Cleaning fee. Pets are charged at £40 each
Towels and bed linen included
Charcoal barbecue available, please bring your own coals
Logs available to buy at £7.50 per bag in advance
14 + 2 beds


Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,477 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Under request

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

3087889

About the area

Map
West Moors, ENG

What's nearby

  • Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood - 10 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Wimborne Minster - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Bournemouth University - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 19 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 19 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 23 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pure Drop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Three Legged Cross - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Galtons Cottage Dorset Thatched Cottage located?

This family-friendly Ferndown cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Motorsport Simulation Group and Knoll Gardens. Giggles and Moors Valley Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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